Observed Signal · Sep 8, 2026 · Corporate Governance · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Trennung vollzogen: Christian Ulmen ist bei Pyjama Pictures raus - DWDL.de
Christian Ulmen has officially left Pyjama Pictures, the production company he co-owned, following allegations of digital sexual violence made by his ex-wife Collien Fernandes. Ulmen's 22.5% stake has been transferred to Seven.One Studios, which now holds 77.5%. The separation was confirmed after settlement talks concluded, with legal proceedings against contract terminations dropped. The future of Ulmen's series 'The Au Pair' remains uncertain, with Seven.One Studios stating no broadcast is planned. Ulmen had already ceased to be a managing director in 2023.
News about a high-profile German media personality's exit from a production company. Relevant to the media industry but not to core AdTech operations.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Christian Ulmen is no longer a shareholder of Pyjama Pictures, confirmed by the commercial register and a Seven.One Studios spokesperson.
- Ulmen's 22.5% stake has been transferred to Seven.One Studios, which now holds 77.5% of the company.
- The remaining 22.5% is held by Carsten & Kelber Television GmbH.
- The series 'The Au Pair', involving Ulmen as actor, author, and director, will not be broadcast for the foreseeable future.
- Ulmen had not been a managing director of Pyjama Pictures since 2023.
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