Lego Masters is heading to the U.S. Endemol Shine North America and UK-based independent production company Tuesday's Child are teaming with Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment to jointly produce a U.S. version of the hit British series. Talks with potential American-based platforms are set to start later this…

EXCLUSIVE: Former Critical Content veteran Brad Carr has joined Endemol Shine North America as SVP Production. He formerly served as an associate producer on Deal or No Deal, Fear Factor and other Endemol Shine programs. Reporting to EVP Production Rob Day, he will oversee day-to-day production of the company’s MasterC…

Veteran reality TV executive Craig Plestis is teaming up with Endemol Shine North America, signing an overall deal with the studio to develop original unscripted series via his Smart Dog Media production company. Plestis, who was behind such series as America's Got Talent, The Biggest Loser and Deal or No Deal as the…

Veteran unscripted producer Michael Heyerman, who most recently served as showrunner on MasterChef Jr. – Road To The Finale, has signed an executive producer deal with Endemol Shine North America. Under the pact, Heyerman will serve as an executive producer on Big Bounce, the studio's upcoming obstacle course…

In a very competitive situation, Fox has nabbed Sisters, a one-hour drama based on the Endemol Shine Australia series, with a put pilot commitment. The project hails from The Path duo of co-executive producer Annie Weisman and executive producer Jason Katims, as well as the original series’ co-creator Imogen Banks…

Endemol Shine North America has named veteran TV and film executive Cindy Olsen as VP Marketing. She will oversee all day-to-day marketing operations for the production company behind Big Brother, Master Chef and The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The former director of creative and account management at Universal…

Endemol Shine North America has renewed its deal with MasterChef executive producer Georgie Hurford-Jones and named her to the newly created position of SVP Unscripted Original Series and Specials. Hurford-Jones, who has been with Endemol Shine North America since June 2015, will continue to oversee the studio's…

Endemol Shine North America is looking to expand its footprint in first-run syndication, signing a deal with Essence Communications to develop a daytime television program aimed at diverse women. The two companies are exploring opportunities in national syndication for a potential daily series, which would focus on…

Endemol Shine North America continues its restructuring under Sharon Levy, the company’s new President, Unscripted and Scripted Television. Veteran unscripted development executive Christmas Rini has joined the company as EVP Development, Unscripted Original Series. She will work alongside DJ Nurre, who was recently br…

Wes Kauble, co-creator of Fox’s musical game show Beat Shazam, has signed an overall production deal with Endemol Shine North America. Under the pact, Kauble will create original unscripted series and formats via his newly launched Interrobang Entertainment banner, with a focus on developing new game and competition…

In Sharon Levy’s first major executive move since she joined Endemol Shine North America as President, Unscripted and Scripted Television, she has hired 3 Ball’s DJ Nurre, a veteran showrunner and development executive, as EVP, Unscripted Original Series. Additionally, she has promoted Dan Cazzola to VP, International…

Endemol Shine North America subsidiary Authentic Entertainment has hired Kirk Anderson as SVP Production & Operations. In his new role, Anderson will work closely with Authentic Entertainment CEO Lauren Lexton and Authentic's EVP of Production and Content, Jeffrey Weaver, to oversee production and operations efforts…