The TV production companies Endemol, Shine and CORE are to merge, following an agreement between 21st Century Fox and Apollo Global Management. Endemol, responsible for shows such as Big Brother and Deal Or No Deal, was acquired by Apollo in 2012. Shine, the production company behind Masterchef, was taken over by 21st Century Fox in 2011. CORE produces American TV shows such as American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.
