Endemol unveils global distribution operation

September 09, 2009 LONDON -- "Big Brother" producer Endemol will unveil its bulked-up global distribution operation Endemol Worldwide at this year's MIPCOM TV market in Cannes, combining Endemol International and Southern Star International under the same umbrella for the first time, it was announced Wednesday. The division will open for business with a roster of 400 existing clients including broadcasters, licensees and producers, and will oversee 20,000 hours of content across multiple genres including drama, reality TV, game shows, entertainment, kids programming, animation and comedy. Reporting to Payne will be Matt Creasey, overseeing the Americas, Asia and Australia/New Zealand, and Veronique Verges, executive sales director across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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