The X Factor
Amelia Brown Named New CEO of Fremantle UK
The veteran executive has been with Fremantle for more than 20 years, including as a producer on hits such as 'Britain’s Got Talent' and 'The X Factor.'
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Fremantle Hires ‘X Factor’ Veteran Andrew Llinares as Director of Global Entertainment
Taking over from Rob Clark, Llinares will oversee the teams behind franchises including 'Got Talent,' 'Idol' and 'Too Hot to Handle.'
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Pop Artist Emmanuel Kelly Launches Outlyer Entertainment
The Australian musician has Coldplay's Chris Martin, DJ producer Paul Oakenfold, filmmaker Adam Morse and 'NCIS' writer and producer Scott Williams as advisors.
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Simon Cowell’s ‘The X Factor’ Canceled in U.K. After 17 Years
ITV has confirmed that there are no plans for a 16th season of the reality music show.
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Simon Cowell Cancels Appearance on ‘X Factor Israel’
Cowell has canceled his scheduled appearance as a judge on the local version of the hit talent competition show following the upsurge in violence in the region.
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German Media Giant Bertelsmann Boosts Profit Despite COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic hit Bertelsmann's ad-supported TV divisions Fremantle and RTL Group, but digital operations saw strong growth.
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Sky Italia Renews ‘The X Factor’ and ‘Italia’s Got Talent’
Sky Italia has inked a new deal with Fremantle Italy and Syco Entertainment to extend seasons of two of its most successful series, 'The X Factor' for four more seasons and 'Italia’s Got Talent' for two more seasons.
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European Television Pioneer Anke Schaferkordt Resigns from RTL Group
Anke Schaferkordt, the first woman to run the pan-European broadcasting giant RTL Group, will step down from RTL at the end of 2018.
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Revenue Up, Profit Down as RTL Group Negotiates Digital Shift
RTL Group, which controls 'American Idol' producer Fremantle, saw strong digital growth but weaker results in traditional TV.
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RTL CEO Bert Habets on Record Results, ‘American Idol’ Reboot and Taking on Netflix in Europe
Bert Habets, the new sole CEO of RTL Group talks about the relauch of 'American Idol' on ABC, taking on Netflix with its new European VOD services, and cutting back on buying U.S. series.
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Asia Argento Dropped by ‘X Factor Italy’
Italian audiences will still see her in the season's initial episodes, which have already been shot.
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Asia Argento Joins ‘X Factor’ in Italy as Judge
The singer, director and activist makes a stunning return after being exiled from the Italian entertainment industry.
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