Eyeing up Endemol

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Telefonica received an offer worth Euro 2 billion ([pounds sterling]1.3 billion) from Time Warner for Endemol. As the producer of Big Brother and many other hits, Endemol has a strong commercial side and can maximize those opportunities for advertisers and broadcasters with the leverage provided by its offices in 22 countries. EndemolEs creative and management team is highly regarded in the media circles and its sale will have a huge impact on the UK television industry.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Acquisitions and mergers, Market trend/market analysis, Endemol Entertainment UK

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A learning experience

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Brook Lapping, an independent television production company, was acquired by Ten Alps in 2002. The deal helped Brian Lapping, chairman of Brook Lapping, to secure a contract from the Department for Education and Skills, for running his Teachers' TV channel. The merger has resulted in a new generation taking over the reins. Consequently, the older staff members from Brook Lapping are getting a chance to learn from staff at Ten Alps.

Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Ten Alps Communications, Independent filmmakers

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Laughter merchant

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Stephen Merchant, award-winning television comic writer on his successful career.

Interview, Television comedy writers, Merchant, Stephen

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