AMSTERDAM -- Dutch entertainment giant Endemol N.V. announced Thursday that it has raised its stake from 40% to 51% in local production house NL Film & TV. Headed by Johan Nijenhuis and Alain De Levita, the company focuses on scripted television drama, comedy and feature films. NL Film launched in 2001 and has since grown to become one of the most successful Dutch production outfits with theatrical hits including Costa! Zoop in Africa and Ellis in Glamourland. De Levita said on Thursday: "We are excited to be part of the global network of Endemol which gives us the opportunity to further expand abroad." His partner John Nijenhuis added: "A good format must first prove itself locally. When it has true potential, it can be understood and enjoyed by audiences all over the world."...
- 4/20/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
AMSTERDAM -- Dutch entertainment giant Endemol N.V. announced Thursday that it has raised its stake from 40% to 51% in local production house NL Film & TV. Headed by Johan Nijenhuis and Alain De Levita, the company focuses on scripted television drama, comedy and feature films. NL Film launched in 2001 and has since grown to become one of the most successful Dutch production outfits with theatrical hits including Costa! Zoop in Africa and Ellis in Glamourland. De Levita said on Thursday: "We are excited to be part of the global network of Endemol which gives us the opportunity to further expand abroad." His partner John Nijenhuis added: "A good format must first prove itself locally. When it has true potential, it can be understood and enjoyed by audiences all over the world."...
- 4/20/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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