European TV production giant Banijay (Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, MasterChef, Survivor) reported lower first-quarter 2024 revenue, Amsterdam stock exchange-listed parent company Fl Entertainment Group disclosed on Wednesday. The parent also unveiled a rebranding that changes its name to Banijay Group, effective immediately.
The total rebranded Banijay Group’s quarterly revenue hit $1.0 billion euro ($1.1 billion), up 10.6 percent over the year-ago period. But content production revenue was down 2.3 percent assuming constant currencies, and distribution revenue was down 12.5 percent on the same basis at the company’s Paris-headquartered powerhouse Banijay media and entertainment business, led by CEO Marco Bassetti and chairman Stéphane Courbit. Including live experiences division Banijay Live, revenue here was up 3.1 percent, “reflecting amplified seasonality of major scripted show deliveries and revenue recognition towards fourth quarter 2024 compared to 2023.”
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) for the total group jumped 11.2 percent to 164 million euro ($178 million).
The full group on Wednesday...
The total rebranded Banijay Group’s quarterly revenue hit $1.0 billion euro ($1.1 billion), up 10.6 percent over the year-ago period. But content production revenue was down 2.3 percent assuming constant currencies, and distribution revenue was down 12.5 percent on the same basis at the company’s Paris-headquartered powerhouse Banijay media and entertainment business, led by CEO Marco Bassetti and chairman Stéphane Courbit. Including live experiences division Banijay Live, revenue here was up 3.1 percent, “reflecting amplified seasonality of major scripted show deliveries and revenue recognition towards fourth quarter 2024 compared to 2023.”
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) for the total group jumped 11.2 percent to 164 million euro ($178 million).
The full group on Wednesday...
- 5/15/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: There’s a group-wide rebrand afoot at Fl Entertainment, the parent of Big Brother firm Banijay.
Euronext Amsterdam-listed Fl will now be known as Banijay Group, with three Banijay-branded subsidiaries sitting underneath. Banijay Entertainment (formerly Banijay) will house the content production and distribution business under CEO Marco Bassetti.
Banijay Live is the new moniker for live experiences business Banijay Events, and Banijay Gaming is the new name for the company’s online sports betting and gaming activities, housing Betclic and Bet at Home.
From a reporting standpoint, Banijay Entertainment and Banijay Live will be housed together under Bassetti, with Nicolas Béraud running Banijay Gaming as CEO.
Like the existing Banijay TV group, Banijay Entertainment will comprise more than 130 production companies across 21 territories. Producers in the group include Bunim/Murray, the Endemol Shine- and Nordisk-branded labels, Grøenlandia, Initial, Kudos, Mastiff, Remarkable and Stephen David Entertainment and Banijay Rights is the distributor,...
Euronext Amsterdam-listed Fl will now be known as Banijay Group, with three Banijay-branded subsidiaries sitting underneath. Banijay Entertainment (formerly Banijay) will house the content production and distribution business under CEO Marco Bassetti.
Banijay Live is the new moniker for live experiences business Banijay Events, and Banijay Gaming is the new name for the company’s online sports betting and gaming activities, housing Betclic and Bet at Home.
From a reporting standpoint, Banijay Entertainment and Banijay Live will be housed together under Bassetti, with Nicolas Béraud running Banijay Gaming as CEO.
Like the existing Banijay TV group, Banijay Entertainment will comprise more than 130 production companies across 21 territories. Producers in the group include Bunim/Murray, the Endemol Shine- and Nordisk-branded labels, Grøenlandia, Initial, Kudos, Mastiff, Remarkable and Stephen David Entertainment and Banijay Rights is the distributor,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Kate Humphreys has been promoted to chief communications officer at Banijay, Stéphane Courbit‘s TV production and distribution powerhouse behind “Survivor” and “Peaky Blinders.”
Humphreys, who joined the company in 2018, will be in charge of setting and executing the group’s global communications strategy and managing a team across internal and external communication and events. Under her new role, Humphreys will also continue serving as an adviser for the group, and partner to the executive team and country CEOs. She will still be based in London and will report to chief strategy officer Marie Schweitzer.
Since joining the company six years ago, Humphreys played an important role at crucial times for the group. She notably spearheaded the re-branding of Banijay following its $2.2 billion takeover of Endemol Shine in 2020. It marked the indie world’s first major M&a deal to close during the pandemic. She also supports holding Fl Entertainment on various financial communications,...
Humphreys, who joined the company in 2018, will be in charge of setting and executing the group’s global communications strategy and managing a team across internal and external communication and events. Under her new role, Humphreys will also continue serving as an adviser for the group, and partner to the executive team and country CEOs. She will still be based in London and will report to chief strategy officer Marie Schweitzer.
Since joining the company six years ago, Humphreys played an important role at crucial times for the group. She notably spearheaded the re-branding of Banijay following its $2.2 billion takeover of Endemol Shine in 2020. It marked the indie world’s first major M&a deal to close during the pandemic. She also supports holding Fl Entertainment on various financial communications,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
French TV giant Banijay is losing its second C-suite exec in just over a month.
The company has confirmed to Variety that COO Peter Langenberg is departing, with his last day set to be March 31. Langenberg will remain with Banijay on a consultancy basis in the Esg space. Reasons for his departure were not disclosed.
“Banijay has been my home for eight years and it has been a total pleasure working with the hugely talented leaders and producers across the footprint globally. Together with Stéphane, Marco, and the broader executive team, I have watched the group grow exponentially and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of the business’ journey in becoming the largest European studio,” said Langenberg. “In that time, Esg has become increasingly important for both us as a business, and the content industry at-large, and I look forward to working with Edouard to drive tangible, positive change in this space.
The company has confirmed to Variety that COO Peter Langenberg is departing, with his last day set to be March 31. Langenberg will remain with Banijay on a consultancy basis in the Esg space. Reasons for his departure were not disclosed.
“Banijay has been my home for eight years and it has been a total pleasure working with the hugely talented leaders and producers across the footprint globally. Together with Stéphane, Marco, and the broader executive team, I have watched the group grow exponentially and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of the business’ journey in becoming the largest European studio,” said Langenberg. “In that time, Esg has become increasingly important for both us as a business, and the content industry at-large, and I look forward to working with Edouard to drive tangible, positive change in this space.
- 3/28/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay, the French-headquartered TV production and distribution powerhouse behind hits including “Survivor” and “Peaky Blinders,” posted revenues of €3.3 billion (a growth of 6%) and an adjusted Ebitda of €494 million (taking into account fluctuating exchange rates) Thursday.
The company is owned by Fl Entertainment, which also posted profits on Thursday showing revenues of €4.5 billion ($5.8 billion) two years afters making its debut on the Amsterdam stock market.
Fl Entertainment saw its revenue climb by 13.8% (adjusted to 8.5% when taking into account currency fluctuations). Ebitda grew by 15% to €756 million in 2023. In 2022 the media conglomerate, which also comprises gambling business Betclic, was listed in Amsterdam through the specially-created company.
Banijay has been on something of a buying spree of late, acquiring U.K. scripted prod-co The Forge (“Becoming Elizabeth”) in 2023 and acquiring a minority stake in Eva Longoria’s multi-platform media company Hyphenate Media Group. In 2020 it paid $2.2 billion for the Endemol Shine Group.
“We delivered...
The company is owned by Fl Entertainment, which also posted profits on Thursday showing revenues of €4.5 billion ($5.8 billion) two years afters making its debut on the Amsterdam stock market.
Fl Entertainment saw its revenue climb by 13.8% (adjusted to 8.5% when taking into account currency fluctuations). Ebitda grew by 15% to €756 million in 2023. In 2022 the media conglomerate, which also comprises gambling business Betclic, was listed in Amsterdam through the specially-created company.
Banijay has been on something of a buying spree of late, acquiring U.K. scripted prod-co The Forge (“Becoming Elizabeth”) in 2023 and acquiring a minority stake in Eva Longoria’s multi-platform media company Hyphenate Media Group. In 2020 it paid $2.2 billion for the Endemol Shine Group.
“We delivered...
- 3/7/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Revenue and profit at Big Brother powerhouse Banijay were up more than 5% last year but the group still has a stubbornly high debt pile, the majority of which has been deferred for several years.
Banijay owner Fl Entertainment’s full-year results showed the super-indie’s revenues to have increased by 5.7% to €3.3B ($3.6B), while adjusted Ebitda rose 6.7% to €494M in what was a tricky year for TV production. ITV and ProSiebenSat.1 posted losses earlier today.
Fl Entertainment put the increases down to “proven superbrands and series renewals” along with acquisitions such as Help producer The Forge and the decision to move into new areas such as sport and live events, the latter culminating in the purchase of Balich Wonder Studio.
“In a challenging macro-economic environment, the Group content offering was particularly well adapted to serve clients’ needs, illustrating the attractiveness and proven popularity of its well-diversified and enriched portfolio,” said the Fl filing.
Banijay owner Fl Entertainment’s full-year results showed the super-indie’s revenues to have increased by 5.7% to €3.3B ($3.6B), while adjusted Ebitda rose 6.7% to €494M in what was a tricky year for TV production. ITV and ProSiebenSat.1 posted losses earlier today.
Fl Entertainment put the increases down to “proven superbrands and series renewals” along with acquisitions such as Help producer The Forge and the decision to move into new areas such as sport and live events, the latter culminating in the purchase of Balich Wonder Studio.
“In a challenging macro-economic environment, the Group content offering was particularly well adapted to serve clients’ needs, illustrating the attractiveness and proven popularity of its well-diversified and enriched portfolio,” said the Fl filing.
- 3/7/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Superindie Banijay, the France-headquartered production giant behind the likes of Marie Antoinette, Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, MasterChef, Big Brother and Survivor, reported higher 2023 earnings and revenue on Thursday.
Banijay, the world’s largest independent TV producer that has grown via acquisitions, including its takeover of Endemol Shine Group, posted a full-year revenue gain of 3.4 percent, or 5.7 on a constant-currency basis, over 2022 to €3.32 billion ($3.36 billion).
The production powerhouse’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) rose 4.5 percent, or 6.7 percent on a constant-currency basis, to €494 million ($540 million) last year.
Headquartered in Paris, Banijay is led by CEO Marco Bassetti and chairman Stéphane Courbit and part of Fl Entertainment, which also owns an online sports betting and gaming business.
Banijay’s 2023 performance “was driven by the diversity of content – proven superbrands and series renewals, global circulation of IP as core driver for recurring revenue, relentless creativity, and an enlarged content catalog...
Banijay, the world’s largest independent TV producer that has grown via acquisitions, including its takeover of Endemol Shine Group, posted a full-year revenue gain of 3.4 percent, or 5.7 on a constant-currency basis, over 2022 to €3.32 billion ($3.36 billion).
The production powerhouse’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) rose 4.5 percent, or 6.7 percent on a constant-currency basis, to €494 million ($540 million) last year.
Headquartered in Paris, Banijay is led by CEO Marco Bassetti and chairman Stéphane Courbit and part of Fl Entertainment, which also owns an online sports betting and gaming business.
Banijay’s 2023 performance “was driven by the diversity of content – proven superbrands and series renewals, global circulation of IP as core driver for recurring revenue, relentless creativity, and an enlarged content catalog...
- 3/7/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeff Zucker and Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird Imi has emerged as the new frontrunner in the race to buy Squid Game: The Challenge maker All3Media.
According to the Ft, the private equity group is in advanced talks with All3-owners Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global in a deal worth around £1B ($1.26B), which could complete before Christmas. Sources confirmed to Deadline that RedBird is now leading the pack.
The investment firm is 75%-owned by Abu Dhabi and was formed last year. RedBird Capital, which owns the other share, has a roster including Skydance Media, the Yes Network, and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Artists Equity. RedBird also teamed with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia to buy the XFL out of bankruptcy.
RedBird Imi is pushing into the UK and is currently trying to buy the Telegraph and Spectator magazines, although that has been held up by...
According to the Ft, the private equity group is in advanced talks with All3-owners Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global in a deal worth around £1B ($1.26B), which could complete before Christmas. Sources confirmed to Deadline that RedBird is now leading the pack.
The investment firm is 75%-owned by Abu Dhabi and was formed last year. RedBird Capital, which owns the other share, has a roster including Skydance Media, the Yes Network, and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Artists Equity. RedBird also teamed with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia to buy the XFL out of bankruptcy.
RedBird Imi is pushing into the UK and is currently trying to buy the Telegraph and Spectator magazines, although that has been held up by...
- 12/12/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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All3 Buyer Rumors Heat Up
Banijay beckons: The future of All3Media has been under discussion for a large portion of 2023, and it appears a deal might be reaching the finish line. It’s entirely possible there will have been another update by the time you read this, but as of right now it looks like the auction for the Squid Game: The Challenge and The Traitors super-indie will end with rival Banijay the winner. In October, we revealed Banijay, Peter Chernin’s North Road Company and Goldman Sachs were the frontrunners, with ITV keeping tabs on things from the sidelines. At industry shindig Content London this week (more on that below), rumors were flying that the bidding process was coming to a head,...
All3 Buyer Rumors Heat Up
Banijay beckons: The future of All3Media has been under discussion for a large portion of 2023, and it appears a deal might be reaching the finish line. It’s entirely possible there will have been another update by the time you read this, but as of right now it looks like the auction for the Squid Game: The Challenge and The Traitors super-indie will end with rival Banijay the winner. In October, we revealed Banijay, Peter Chernin’s North Road Company and Goldman Sachs were the frontrunners, with ITV keeping tabs on things from the sidelines. At industry shindig Content London this week (more on that below), rumors were flying that the bidding process was coming to a head,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Banijay, the French TV production super-indie, has made an offer for All3Media.
All3Media is the production-distribution giant behind shows including Jamie Dornan-starrer “The Tourist,” Phoebe Waller Bridge’s “Fleabag” and Dutch gameshow hit “The Traitors.”
Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global, the joint owners of All3Media, quietly put the company up for sale earlier this year.
Initially the U.K.’s commercial public service broadcaster ITV expressed an interest before pulling out, with sources suggesting ITV, which also owns production company ITV Studios, was spooked by market conditions as well as the potential conflict of interest in the production space.
Peter Chernin’s Northroad Company also reportedly submitted a bid before withdrawing from the process.
As Variety reported in July, Mediawan, Banijay and Sony subsequently emerged as the frontrunners to buy the company.
Variety understands that Banijay recently submitted an offer but as yet have not heard back.
All3Media is the production-distribution giant behind shows including Jamie Dornan-starrer “The Tourist,” Phoebe Waller Bridge’s “Fleabag” and Dutch gameshow hit “The Traitors.”
Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global, the joint owners of All3Media, quietly put the company up for sale earlier this year.
Initially the U.K.’s commercial public service broadcaster ITV expressed an interest before pulling out, with sources suggesting ITV, which also owns production company ITV Studios, was spooked by market conditions as well as the potential conflict of interest in the production space.
Peter Chernin’s Northroad Company also reportedly submitted a bid before withdrawing from the process.
As Variety reported in July, Mediawan, Banijay and Sony subsequently emerged as the frontrunners to buy the company.
Variety understands that Banijay recently submitted an offer but as yet have not heard back.
- 11/30/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay is in the driving seat to buy All3Media, Deadline understands.
Sources have indicated that the Big Brother and Survivor behemoth is now leading the pack and, according to Reuters, Banijay has submitted a binding offer.
All3Media’s owners Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global received offers last week for the Squid Game: The Challenge and Traitors producer-distributor, which is valued at around £1B ($1.3B). Others aside from Banijay are said to remain in the process.
The All3 sale has been one of the key talking points at this week’s Content London, and two sources have indicated to Deadline that Banijay is well placed. Sellers are expected to award exclusivity to one bidder as soon as the end of this week, a source told Reuters.
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti was asked about the deal during his Content London session but he batted away the question. While there...
Sources have indicated that the Big Brother and Survivor behemoth is now leading the pack and, according to Reuters, Banijay has submitted a binding offer.
All3Media’s owners Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global received offers last week for the Squid Game: The Challenge and Traitors producer-distributor, which is valued at around £1B ($1.3B). Others aside from Banijay are said to remain in the process.
The All3 sale has been one of the key talking points at this week’s Content London, and two sources have indicated to Deadline that Banijay is well placed. Sellers are expected to award exclusivity to one bidder as soon as the end of this week, a source told Reuters.
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti was asked about the deal during his Content London session but he batted away the question. While there...
- 11/30/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Super indie production company Banijay has unveiled a push into “sportainment” with the launch of a new sports division.
Banijay Sports will focus on entertainment, documentary and digital content with a sports angle as well as pursuing new partnerships, content investment and M&a in the field.
The new division will not pursue broadcast or streaming rights.
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti revealed plans for the new division at U.K. TV conference Content London on Tuesday afternoon.
The official push into sports will build on Banijay’s existing content, which includes a number of documentaries from Banijay-owned Workerbee such as “That Peter Crouch Film,” about U.K. soccer star Crouch is available on Amazon Prime Video, “Tyson Bruno,” made in association with Sky Studios for Sky, charts the rivalry between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno while “Human Playground,” which is narrated by Idris Elba, was produced by Scenery and Workerbee for Netflix.
Banijay Sports will focus on entertainment, documentary and digital content with a sports angle as well as pursuing new partnerships, content investment and M&a in the field.
The new division will not pursue broadcast or streaming rights.
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti revealed plans for the new division at U.K. TV conference Content London on Tuesday afternoon.
The official push into sports will build on Banijay’s existing content, which includes a number of documentaries from Banijay-owned Workerbee such as “That Peter Crouch Film,” about U.K. soccer star Crouch is available on Amazon Prime Video, “Tyson Bruno,” made in association with Sky Studios for Sky, charts the rivalry between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno while “Human Playground,” which is narrated by Idris Elba, was produced by Scenery and Workerbee for Netflix.
- 11/28/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay is pushing into the sports game, while CEO Marco Bassetti has criticized private equity firms for “raising expectation into the market.”
Bassetti announced at Content London this afternoon that the Big Brother powerhouse will broaden efforts in sports partnerships, content investments and M&a. It will focus on docs, digital and “sportainment” via the Banijay Sports division, while not venturing into broadcast and streaming rights.
Bassetti pointed to the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Apple TV+’s recent move into sports shows. “They don’t just want [sports] matches they need to do more,” he added. “Leagues and tournaments need a lot of content but we are also thinking about the guys who buy the shows.”
Bassetti said the move represents his desire to transform Banijay from production companies to a “media powerhouse” and the “biggest European studio.”
“That means we have to diversify but also expand our business,” he added.
Bassetti announced at Content London this afternoon that the Big Brother powerhouse will broaden efforts in sports partnerships, content investments and M&a. It will focus on docs, digital and “sportainment” via the Banijay Sports division, while not venturing into broadcast and streaming rights.
Bassetti pointed to the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Apple TV+’s recent move into sports shows. “They don’t just want [sports] matches they need to do more,” he added. “Leagues and tournaments need a lot of content but we are also thinking about the guys who buy the shows.”
Bassetti said the move represents his desire to transform Banijay from production companies to a “media powerhouse” and the “biggest European studio.”
“That means we have to diversify but also expand our business,” he added.
- 11/28/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Less than three months after being tapped CEO of Banijay France, Alexia Laroche-Joubert, a well-known industry figure, has enlisted Authentic Media, a leading French premium scripted banner that will join the “Peaky Blinders” production-distribution powerhouse.
The acquisition of Authentic Media, who produced hit French adaptations of series such as “Rita” and “This is Us,” took a couple of years to materialize and will further bolster Banijay France’s portfolio of scripted labels. These include the in-house outfits Banijay Studio France and Shine Fiction; as well as Fiction’Air (“Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire”); Terence Films (“Rivière-Perdue”); Montmartre; Screen Line (“Trash”); and Marathon, which has three series in development.
Founded in 2011 by Aline Panel, Authentic Media’s production output spans drama, film, and documentary. With 15 projects in development, the company has developed seven seasons of “Sam,” based on the Nordic series hit “Rita” which was created by Christian Torpe for...
The acquisition of Authentic Media, who produced hit French adaptations of series such as “Rita” and “This is Us,” took a couple of years to materialize and will further bolster Banijay France’s portfolio of scripted labels. These include the in-house outfits Banijay Studio France and Shine Fiction; as well as Fiction’Air (“Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire”); Terence Films (“Rivière-Perdue”); Montmartre; Screen Line (“Trash”); and Marathon, which has three series in development.
Founded in 2011 by Aline Panel, Authentic Media’s production output spans drama, film, and documentary. With 15 projects in development, the company has developed seven seasons of “Sam,” based on the Nordic series hit “Rita” which was created by Christian Torpe for...
- 11/23/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ Greenlights ‘The Road Trip’ Based On ‘The Flatshare’ Scribe’s Novel
Paramount+ has greenlit another UK series from 42 and Ptis based on a novel by The Flatshare scribe Beth O’Leary. The Road Trip is being helmed by Everything I Know About Love lead Emma Appleton, who plays Addie, heading out on a road trip to a friend’s wedding in Spain when she and her sister are forced to share the ride with her ex Dylan, his irrepressible best friend Marcus, and complete stranger Rodney. With nowhere to hide but a creaky campervan, the group must confront their buried history as secrets and revelations cause many a bump in the road. Starring alongside Appleton are Laurie Davidson (Mary & George, Guilty Party), David Jonsson, Isabella Laughland and Angus Imrie (The Crown, Fleabag). “42 and Paramount+ were the dream team behind The Flatshare series, so...
Paramount+ has greenlit another UK series from 42 and Ptis based on a novel by The Flatshare scribe Beth O’Leary. The Road Trip is being helmed by Everything I Know About Love lead Emma Appleton, who plays Addie, heading out on a road trip to a friend’s wedding in Spain when she and her sister are forced to share the ride with her ex Dylan, his irrepressible best friend Marcus, and complete stranger Rodney. With nowhere to hide but a creaky campervan, the group must confront their buried history as secrets and revelations cause many a bump in the road. Starring alongside Appleton are Laurie Davidson (Mary & George, Guilty Party), David Jonsson, Isabella Laughland and Angus Imrie (The Crown, Fleabag). “42 and Paramount+ were the dream team behind The Flatshare series, so...
- 11/20/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The auction for All3Media has reached its final stage and frontrunners have emerged to acquire the The Traitors super-indie.
Deadline has been told that Banijay and Peter Chernin’s North Road are leading the pack. Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, has emerged as a surprise candidate. ITV, which has been linked for several months with an All3Media buy, is still monitoring the situation, we understand, and remains in the running. The likes of Sony and Fremantle ruled themselves out a little while ago.
After going up for sale in May with a reported valuation of around £1B ($1.2B), the All3Media auction kicked off in earnest last month. All3Media is co-owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global.
While there were initially question marks over whether France’s Banijay would bid, we now understand the Big Brother and Survivor maker is interested. The company, which is owned by Fl Entertainment,...
Deadline has been told that Banijay and Peter Chernin’s North Road are leading the pack. Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, has emerged as a surprise candidate. ITV, which has been linked for several months with an All3Media buy, is still monitoring the situation, we understand, and remains in the running. The likes of Sony and Fremantle ruled themselves out a little while ago.
After going up for sale in May with a reported valuation of around £1B ($1.2B), the All3Media auction kicked off in earnest last month. All3Media is co-owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global.
While there were initially question marks over whether France’s Banijay would bid, we now understand the Big Brother and Survivor maker is interested. The company, which is owned by Fl Entertainment,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Banijay has launched a global accelerator program aimed at supporting female creators developing promising unscripted formats. The company has also commissioned a first-ever study on women in the non-fiction space.
Named Banijay Launch, the competitive program was unveiled at Mipcom by Sharon Levy, Endemol Shine North America CEO and James Townley, Banijay’s Cco of development. Levy and Townley, who are the driving forces behind the initiative, are launching a global portal for submissions on Tuesday.
“We are always looking for the next ‘Survivor,’ for the next ‘Big Brother,'” Levy said. “But every time we hear about studies on women in business, most of them – all of them – are about scripted. No one has really looked at the non-scripted numbers,” she continued. This is about to change.
Banijay will select top three to five finalists who will then be mentored by a local creative to develop their formats. The...
Named Banijay Launch, the competitive program was unveiled at Mipcom by Sharon Levy, Endemol Shine North America CEO and James Townley, Banijay’s Cco of development. Levy and Townley, who are the driving forces behind the initiative, are launching a global portal for submissions on Tuesday.
“We are always looking for the next ‘Survivor,’ for the next ‘Big Brother,'” Levy said. “But every time we hear about studies on women in business, most of them – all of them – are about scripted. No one has really looked at the non-scripted numbers,” she continued. This is about to change.
Banijay will select top three to five finalists who will then be mentored by a local creative to develop their formats. The...
- 10/17/2023
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay has forged a “global accelerator program” to encourage more women to get into unscripted formats.
Unveiled at a swanky breakfast at Mipcom Cannes attended by press and producers, Banijay Launch is being helmed by Endemol Shine North America CEO Sharon Levy and Chief Content Officer, Development James Townley.
The program from the Big Brother and Survivor maker will provide women with mentorship by the French powerhouse’s creative heads to aid them in developing formats from concept to pitch to sale, which it is hoping will boost pipeline. Interested parties can apply here.
To support the program, Banijay Americas has commissioned a first-of-its-kind study with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, in partnership with Everywoman Studios. Banijay Launch was inspired by the Propelle program, a female-focused accelerator initiative created and developed in 2020 by Everywoman Studios’ CEO, Abby Greensfelder. Greensfelder consulted on the creation of Banijay Launch and...
Unveiled at a swanky breakfast at Mipcom Cannes attended by press and producers, Banijay Launch is being helmed by Endemol Shine North America CEO Sharon Levy and Chief Content Officer, Development James Townley.
The program from the Big Brother and Survivor maker will provide women with mentorship by the French powerhouse’s creative heads to aid them in developing formats from concept to pitch to sale, which it is hoping will boost pipeline. Interested parties can apply here.
To support the program, Banijay Americas has commissioned a first-of-its-kind study with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, in partnership with Everywoman Studios. Banijay Launch was inspired by the Propelle program, a female-focused accelerator initiative created and developed in 2020 by Everywoman Studios’ CEO, Abby Greensfelder. Greensfelder consulted on the creation of Banijay Launch and...
- 10/17/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Leading independent production company Banijay has launched a global accelerator program designed to support women creators in the non-scripted television business.
Sharon Levy, CEO of Endemol Shine North America, announced the new program together with Banijay Chief Content Officer James Townley, at the international television conference MIPCOM Cannes on Tuesday.
The program, Banijay Launch, will accept pitches from female creators for non-scripted formats. Banijay will select the top three to five most promising pitches and pair the creatives up with selected women from Banijay’s global collective of established talents for mentorships to aid them in turning their pitches from concept to pitch to sale. The competition will culminate with a live pitch presentation before a judging panel led by Levy and Townley. Fellow judges include Marco Bassetti, CEO of Banijay; Pilar Blasco, CEO of Banijay Iberia; and Abby Greensfelder, founder and CEO of Everywoman Studios. A winner will be...
Sharon Levy, CEO of Endemol Shine North America, announced the new program together with Banijay Chief Content Officer James Townley, at the international television conference MIPCOM Cannes on Tuesday.
The program, Banijay Launch, will accept pitches from female creators for non-scripted formats. Banijay will select the top three to five most promising pitches and pair the creatives up with selected women from Banijay’s global collective of established talents for mentorships to aid them in turning their pitches from concept to pitch to sale. The competition will culminate with a live pitch presentation before a judging panel led by Levy and Townley. Fellow judges include Marco Bassetti, CEO of Banijay; Pilar Blasco, CEO of Banijay Iberia; and Abby Greensfelder, founder and CEO of Everywoman Studios. A winner will be...
- 10/17/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Launch of scripted focused label announced at Mipcom.
Actor, director and producer Eva Longoria has teamed with producer Cris Abrego to launch scripted focused outfit Hyphenate Media Group.
The new venture will invest in creator-led enterprises as well as develop and produce its own slate of original programming. Abrego will serve as the CEO of the company, and Longoria as chief creative officer.
Banijay, where Abrego has been chairman of the Americas since 2020, has made a strategic investment in the new business to accelerate its growth.
The launch announcement was made by Abrego and Longoria during a keynote at Mipcom.
Actor, director and producer Eva Longoria has teamed with producer Cris Abrego to launch scripted focused outfit Hyphenate Media Group.
The new venture will invest in creator-led enterprises as well as develop and produce its own slate of original programming. Abrego will serve as the CEO of the company, and Longoria as chief creative officer.
Banijay, where Abrego has been chairman of the Americas since 2020, has made a strategic investment in the new business to accelerate its growth.
The launch announcement was made by Abrego and Longoria during a keynote at Mipcom.
- 10/16/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Eva Longoria and Cris Abrego have known each other for 20 years. As two of entertainment’s most prominent Latino figures, they have developed a strong friendship around shared experiences and a similar passion for nurturing creative talent.
At long last, actor-director-producer Longoria and Abrego, the veteran unscripted producer and executive, have joined forces to launch Hyphenate Media Group, a company that will be part production company, part talent scouting agency and part business incubator. Banijay, where Abrego serves as chairman of the Americas, has made a strategic investment in the company. Abrego will remain in his executive role with the French production giant even as he devotes his time to building Hyphenate.
“With Hyphenate Media Group, Eva and I are building an engine for culture-defining content by investing in visionary multi-hyphenate artists and providing these extraordinary creative leaders with the resources and infrastructure they need to scale their businesses,” Abrego said.
At long last, actor-director-producer Longoria and Abrego, the veteran unscripted producer and executive, have joined forces to launch Hyphenate Media Group, a company that will be part production company, part talent scouting agency and part business incubator. Banijay, where Abrego serves as chairman of the Americas, has made a strategic investment in the company. Abrego will remain in his executive role with the French production giant even as he devotes his time to building Hyphenate.
“With Hyphenate Media Group, Eva and I are building an engine for culture-defining content by investing in visionary multi-hyphenate artists and providing these extraordinary creative leaders with the resources and infrastructure they need to scale their businesses,” Abrego said.
- 10/16/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global’s bid to sell The Tourist and Traitors maker All3Media could be hampered by concerns over a hefty debt pile and weighty £1B ($1.3B) valuation.
Despite ITV pulling out of the running for the super-indie last month, our sources remain confident that a deal will ultimately make but several have told us that challenges in the global economy could hold up the process and that interested parties still have multiple concerns.
Mike Fries, CEO and Vice Chairman of All3’s part-owner Liberty Global, recently signaled a “broader [sales] process” will get underway in September after UK network ITV walked away. We hear prospective buyers have baulked at the estimated £1B valuation, especially amid a downturn in the ad and streaming markets and during two strikes, let alone economic challenges in the UK and other parts of Europe.
“People are saying that it’s too...
Despite ITV pulling out of the running for the super-indie last month, our sources remain confident that a deal will ultimately make but several have told us that challenges in the global economy could hold up the process and that interested parties still have multiple concerns.
Mike Fries, CEO and Vice Chairman of All3’s part-owner Liberty Global, recently signaled a “broader [sales] process” will get underway in September after UK network ITV walked away. We hear prospective buyers have baulked at the estimated £1B valuation, especially amid a downturn in the ad and streaming markets and during two strikes, let alone economic challenges in the UK and other parts of Europe.
“People are saying that it’s too...
- 8/4/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
All3Media, the production-distribution giant behind “Fleabag,” “The Traitors” and Jamie Dornan-starrer “The Tourist,” will return to the sales block in September after ITV backed away from a deal last month.
The indie powerhouse, which is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global, is now being quietly courted by a string of European players, from Plan B owner Mediawan to Banijay and Sony Pictures, according to several industry sources.
It’s understood that ITV had a preemptive right to explore an acquisition of All3Media, since both companies have a joint shareholder in Liberty Global (which owns nearly 9.9% of ITV). Sources indicate a deal wasn’t just likely, it was almost across the finish line. Some executives at the company were even calculating their redundancy packages due to the overlap between ITV and All3Media’s assets, particularly on the unscripted side.
But sources say the mood changed internally...
The indie powerhouse, which is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global, is now being quietly courted by a string of European players, from Plan B owner Mediawan to Banijay and Sony Pictures, according to several industry sources.
It’s understood that ITV had a preemptive right to explore an acquisition of All3Media, since both companies have a joint shareholder in Liberty Global (which owns nearly 9.9% of ITV). Sources indicate a deal wasn’t just likely, it was almost across the finish line. Some executives at the company were even calculating their redundancy packages due to the overlap between ITV and All3Media’s assets, particularly on the unscripted side.
But sources say the mood changed internally...
- 7/31/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy and Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay is expanding its footprint in Italy’s scripted production arena by partnering with Greenboo Production, the shingle recently founded by “Perfect Strangers” producer Marco Belardi.
Formerly known as Bamboo Production, Greenboo was launched last year by Belardi, who formerly headed the Leone Film Group’s film and TV company Lotus Production. Besides producing “Perfect Strangers,” the megahit concept dramedy that’s been remade in a dozen countries around the world, Belardi has also spawned a steady stream of other hits such as Gabriele Muccino’s “There Is No Place Like Home,” which in 2018 pulled in more than $10 million locally and has been spun off recently into a successful TV series for Sky. They also have high-end series “Lions of Sicily” coming up for Disney and a multi-picture deal with Netflix.
“Greenboo is a promising new venture, which, thanks to the experience of its founder, Marco, has already launched numerous...
Formerly known as Bamboo Production, Greenboo was launched last year by Belardi, who formerly headed the Leone Film Group’s film and TV company Lotus Production. Besides producing “Perfect Strangers,” the megahit concept dramedy that’s been remade in a dozen countries around the world, Belardi has also spawned a steady stream of other hits such as Gabriele Muccino’s “There Is No Place Like Home,” which in 2018 pulled in more than $10 million locally and has been spun off recently into a successful TV series for Sky. They also have high-end series “Lions of Sicily” coming up for Disney and a multi-picture deal with Netflix.
“Greenboo is a promising new venture, which, thanks to the experience of its founder, Marco, has already launched numerous...
- 7/20/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay has taken full control of Endemol Shine India.
The move sees the Big Brother and MasterChef indie giant buying out CA Media’s 49% shareholding in Endemol Shine India for an undisclosed amount.
Banijay Asia CEO Deepak Dhar takes on the same role at Endemol Shine India, with the fate of former Chief Exec Rishi Negi not immediately clear at press time. Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India will effectively become much closer and sit alongside each other under Dhar’s purview.
Dhar previously led Endemol’s Indian business between 2005 and 2018, before becoming the founder of Banijay Asia as a joint venture with Banijay. He now oversees the wider group’s content strategies, partnerships, new business and alliances. CA Media had owned 49% of Endemol Shine India since 2012.
According to Banijay, Dhar will “finesse the structure” of Banijay in Asia in coming weeks and create new group-wide roles and dedicated creative positions at the two labels.
The move sees the Big Brother and MasterChef indie giant buying out CA Media’s 49% shareholding in Endemol Shine India for an undisclosed amount.
Banijay Asia CEO Deepak Dhar takes on the same role at Endemol Shine India, with the fate of former Chief Exec Rishi Negi not immediately clear at press time. Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India will effectively become much closer and sit alongside each other under Dhar’s purview.
Dhar previously led Endemol’s Indian business between 2005 and 2018, before becoming the founder of Banijay Asia as a joint venture with Banijay. He now oversees the wider group’s content strategies, partnerships, new business and alliances. CA Media had owned 49% of Endemol Shine India since 2012.
According to Banijay, Dhar will “finesse the structure” of Banijay in Asia in coming weeks and create new group-wide roles and dedicated creative positions at the two labels.
- 7/17/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
She will take the reins from François de Brugada.
Alexia Laroche-Joubert has been named CEO of Banijay France and will spearhead the entertainment powerhouse’s French portfolio and 15 in-house labels.
She will take the reins from François de Brugada who held the role for the past eight years and just stepped down to take on a new position heading up Banijay Events.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016, serving as both CEO of Adventure Line Productions and the company’s all-new scripted label Screen Line Productions launched in June.
Laroche-Joubert is credited with TF1’s version of Survivor, the colossally...
Alexia Laroche-Joubert has been named CEO of Banijay France and will spearhead the entertainment powerhouse’s French portfolio and 15 in-house labels.
She will take the reins from François de Brugada who held the role for the past eight years and just stepped down to take on a new position heading up Banijay Events.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016, serving as both CEO of Adventure Line Productions and the company’s all-new scripted label Screen Line Productions launched in June.
Laroche-Joubert is credited with TF1’s version of Survivor, the colossally...
- 7/4/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
Alexia Laroche-Joubert, the well-known French producer behind some of the country’s longest-running unscripted hits, has been named CEO of Banijay France.
Taking over from Francois de Brugada, Laroche-Joubert will be spearheading the French portfolio which comprises 15 labels spanning non-scripted and scripted, and will be tasked with evolving and diversifying the pipeline, attracting new talent, identifying new areas for growth, and driving collaboration with the wider group internationally to maximise on exploitation opportunities. The appointment takes effect from Sept. 1.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016 and she has served as CEO for Adventure Line Productions (Alp). She recently launched the scripted label Screen Line Productions.
Laroche-Joubert is credited for executive producing TF1’s “Koh Lanta,” the local adaptation of “Survivor” for over two decades, and France 2’s “Fort Boyard” which has been airing for over 30 years. She also reshaped the beauty contest event, Miss France, leading it to the top...
Taking over from Francois de Brugada, Laroche-Joubert will be spearheading the French portfolio which comprises 15 labels spanning non-scripted and scripted, and will be tasked with evolving and diversifying the pipeline, attracting new talent, identifying new areas for growth, and driving collaboration with the wider group internationally to maximise on exploitation opportunities. The appointment takes effect from Sept. 1.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016 and she has served as CEO for Adventure Line Productions (Alp). She recently launched the scripted label Screen Line Productions.
Laroche-Joubert is credited for executive producing TF1’s “Koh Lanta,” the local adaptation of “Survivor” for over two decades, and France 2’s “Fort Boyard” which has been airing for over 30 years. She also reshaped the beauty contest event, Miss France, leading it to the top...
- 7/4/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay France has found its new CEO.
Alexia Laroche-Joubert will replace François de Brugada, who has moved to lead fledgling operation Banijay Events, as part of Banijay Group’s push into live events and experiences.
Laroche-Joubert is best known for leading her own production outfit Adventure Line Productions (Alp), which is part of Banijay, and has recently also been leading scripted label Screen Line Productions.
She counts executive producing TF1’s version of Survivor, Koh Lanta, which has been on air for more than two decades, and France 2’s Fort Boyard, and is credited with lead producer roles on M6’s Loft Story, which is France’s version of Big Brother and TF1’s Star Academy and Secret Story. She was also an on-screen judge on Popstars.
Before joining Banijay, she has spent more than a decade with Canal+ and rose to become Editor-in-Chief at TF1. She was also Director...
Alexia Laroche-Joubert will replace François de Brugada, who has moved to lead fledgling operation Banijay Events, as part of Banijay Group’s push into live events and experiences.
Laroche-Joubert is best known for leading her own production outfit Adventure Line Productions (Alp), which is part of Banijay, and has recently also been leading scripted label Screen Line Productions.
She counts executive producing TF1’s version of Survivor, Koh Lanta, which has been on air for more than two decades, and France 2’s Fort Boyard, and is credited with lead producer roles on M6’s Loft Story, which is France’s version of Big Brother and TF1’s Star Academy and Secret Story. She was also an on-screen judge on Popstars.
Before joining Banijay, she has spent more than a decade with Canal+ and rose to become Editor-in-Chief at TF1. She was also Director...
- 7/4/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Francois de Brugada, the long-running boss of Banijay France, will be stepping down in September to lead Fl Entertainment’s newly created division dedicated to live events.
Named Banijay Events, the division will build on Banijay’s parent company Fl Entertainment’s recent investment in The Independents, a global marketing and communications group for luxury and lifestyle brands, as well as Banijay’s acquisition of Balich Wonder Studio, the Italian entertainment group.
Fl Entertainment said Banijay will be able to seize opportunities within the live event industry as it “remains largely unconsolidated and has a business model very similar to that of content production and distribution.” Banijay reached €3.2 billion ($3.5 billion) in revenues for 2022.
François Riahi, CEO at Fl Entertainment, pointed out the “live events business has rapidly soared post-Covid and given our already-established entertainment assets. It represents a perfect addition to our Group and to our strategy to become an integrated global entertainment leader.
Named Banijay Events, the division will build on Banijay’s parent company Fl Entertainment’s recent investment in The Independents, a global marketing and communications group for luxury and lifestyle brands, as well as Banijay’s acquisition of Balich Wonder Studio, the Italian entertainment group.
Fl Entertainment said Banijay will be able to seize opportunities within the live event industry as it “remains largely unconsolidated and has a business model very similar to that of content production and distribution.” Banijay reached €3.2 billion ($3.5 billion) in revenues for 2022.
François Riahi, CEO at Fl Entertainment, pointed out the “live events business has rapidly soared post-Covid and given our already-established entertainment assets. It represents a perfect addition to our Group and to our strategy to become an integrated global entertainment leader.
- 6/22/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Hit U.S. Gameshow ‘Password’ Coming To ITV
Hit U.S. guessing game Password is coming to the UK’s ITV. Never Mind the Buzzcocks producer Talkback is behind the ITV version, which will see Alan Carr and Daisy May Cooper take on the Resident Team Captains role, with Stephen Mangan hosting. Password is a word association game in which captains pair with contestants and give one-word clues to help their teammate guess a mystery “password.” The teams must try and get on each other’s wavelengths as they take it in turns to guess the all-important password across multiple rounds. Password has aired in the U.S. for decades and was most recently revived on NBC last year, with Keke Palmer hosting and Jimmy Fallon captaining. Password was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions and is now owned by Fremantle.
Banijay Forges Live Events Division
Banijay has launched...
Hit U.S. guessing game Password is coming to the UK’s ITV. Never Mind the Buzzcocks producer Talkback is behind the ITV version, which will see Alan Carr and Daisy May Cooper take on the Resident Team Captains role, with Stephen Mangan hosting. Password is a word association game in which captains pair with contestants and give one-word clues to help their teammate guess a mystery “password.” The teams must try and get on each other’s wavelengths as they take it in turns to guess the all-important password across multiple rounds. Password has aired in the U.S. for decades and was most recently revived on NBC last year, with Keke Palmer hosting and Jimmy Fallon captaining. Password was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions and is now owned by Fremantle.
Banijay Forges Live Events Division
Banijay has launched...
- 6/22/2023
- by Zac Ntim and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Adaptation
“Tabby McTat,” the lively children’s story by writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, is set to get the BBC treatment with a new adaptation by longtime Donaldson/Scheffler collaborators Magic Light Pictures. “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker will narrate the tale about a cat who gets separated from his owner while Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísú (“Gangs of London”) will voice Tabby. Other stars lending their voices to the short include Rob Brydon (“Gavin and Stacey”), Cariad Lloyd (“Peep Show”), Joanna Scanlan (“The Thick of It”) and Susan Wokoma (“Enola Holmes”).
“Superworm” directors Sarah Scrimgeour and Jac Hamman will helm the project, which was written by Max Lang and Suzanne Lang. Barney Goodland and Michael Rose of Magic Light Pictures will produce. BBC chief content office Charlotte Moore and BBC drama commissioning editor Nawfal Faizullah acquired the film for the BBC. Red Star Studio will provide animation services.
Disney Season...
“Tabby McTat,” the lively children’s story by writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, is set to get the BBC treatment with a new adaptation by longtime Donaldson/Scheffler collaborators Magic Light Pictures. “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker will narrate the tale about a cat who gets separated from his owner while Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísú (“Gangs of London”) will voice Tabby. Other stars lending their voices to the short include Rob Brydon (“Gavin and Stacey”), Cariad Lloyd (“Peep Show”), Joanna Scanlan (“The Thick of It”) and Susan Wokoma (“Enola Holmes”).
“Superworm” directors Sarah Scrimgeour and Jac Hamman will helm the project, which was written by Max Lang and Suzanne Lang. Barney Goodland and Michael Rose of Magic Light Pictures will produce. BBC chief content office Charlotte Moore and BBC drama commissioning editor Nawfal Faizullah acquired the film for the BBC. Red Star Studio will provide animation services.
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- 5/11/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
‘Doctor Who’ Unveils Jonathan Groff First Look
Jonathan Groff has begun filming his Doctor Who scenes and the BBC has unveiled a first look. The BBC is keeping details about Groff’s character close to its chest but the images show him dressed in Victorian-style clothing flanked by the new doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and Millie Gibson, who is playing companion Ruby Sunday. Groff, who shot to fame in Glee and has since starred in the likes of Knock at the Cabin, Mindhunter and The Matrix Resurrections, is one of the most high profile stars to have landed a role in the new season, which will air later this year. The likes of Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney and RuPaul star Jinx Monsoon have also boarded, while David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning for anniversary specials. Upon the Groff news last week, showrunner Russell T Davies called his signature “an incredible coup.
Jonathan Groff has begun filming his Doctor Who scenes and the BBC has unveiled a first look. The BBC is keeping details about Groff’s character close to its chest but the images show him dressed in Victorian-style clothing flanked by the new doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and Millie Gibson, who is playing companion Ruby Sunday. Groff, who shot to fame in Glee and has since starred in the likes of Knock at the Cabin, Mindhunter and The Matrix Resurrections, is one of the most high profile stars to have landed a role in the new season, which will air later this year. The likes of Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney and RuPaul star Jinx Monsoon have also boarded, while David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning for anniversary specials. Upon the Groff news last week, showrunner Russell T Davies called his signature “an incredible coup.
- 5/11/2023
- by Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exec was previously chief of staff at global production and distribution group.
Global production and distribution group Banijay has appointed Frédéric Balmary to the newly devised role of chief business officer.
The move sees Balmary step from chief of staff to a more business-oriented strategic position.
Reporting directly to Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti, Balmary will continue to work with him and the group’s executive team to steer the business’ strategy, and to broaden innovation and growth opportunities. Balmary will remain a business development partner to the central scripted team, soon to be led by Christian Wikander.
Balmary started working...
Global production and distribution group Banijay has appointed Frédéric Balmary to the newly devised role of chief business officer.
The move sees Balmary step from chief of staff to a more business-oriented strategic position.
Reporting directly to Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti, Balmary will continue to work with him and the group’s executive team to steer the business’ strategy, and to broaden innovation and growth opportunities. Balmary will remain a business development partner to the central scripted team, soon to be led by Christian Wikander.
Balmary started working...
- 3/29/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
France-based production giant’s parent company listed on Amsterdam stock exchange last year.
Revenues at France-based production giant Banijay jumped 16.5% to €3.2bn in 2022, according to end-of-year financial results of parent company Fl Entertainment Group.
Banijay became the world’s largest independent TV producer in 2020 after its headline-making $2.2bn takeover of Endemol Shine Group. It listed on the Amsterdam stock market last May via parent company Fl Entertainment alongside online sports betting platform Betclic.
Fl Entertainment had total 2022 revenues of €4bn for Betclic and Banijay, up 15.7% from the year before, with Banijay accounting for the lion’s share (80%) of the group’s revenue.
Revenues at France-based production giant Banijay jumped 16.5% to €3.2bn in 2022, according to end-of-year financial results of parent company Fl Entertainment Group.
Banijay became the world’s largest independent TV producer in 2020 after its headline-making $2.2bn takeover of Endemol Shine Group. It listed on the Amsterdam stock market last May via parent company Fl Entertainment alongside online sports betting platform Betclic.
Fl Entertainment had total 2022 revenues of €4bn for Betclic and Banijay, up 15.7% from the year before, with Banijay accounting for the lion’s share (80%) of the group’s revenue.
- 3/17/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
European TV production giant Banijay (Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, MasterChef, Survivor) posted higher 2022 revenue and earnings helped by acquisitions and new hit shows, Amsterdam stock exchange-listed parent company Fl Entertainment Group reported.
Banijay’s full-year revenue hit 3.20 billion euro ($3.4 billion), up 17 percent from 2.75 billion euro in 2021. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) for the Paris-headquartered production powerhouse, led by CEO Marco Bassetti and chairman Stéphane Courbit, rose 9 percent to 472 million euro ($502 million).
Banijay’s content catalog expanded by 30 percent in 2022 to 160,000 hours. Its share of revenue from productions made for or distributed by local and global streaming platforms rose to 18 percent.
Fl, whose other businesses include sports betting and gaming firm BetClic Everest, also touted that Banijay made “15 bolt-on acquisitions in 10 geographies” last year. Banijay has grown through acquisitions over the years, including its takeover of Zodiak Media in 2016 and Endemol Shine Group in 2020.
Fl in July became...
Banijay’s full-year revenue hit 3.20 billion euro ($3.4 billion), up 17 percent from 2.75 billion euro in 2021. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) for the Paris-headquartered production powerhouse, led by CEO Marco Bassetti and chairman Stéphane Courbit, rose 9 percent to 472 million euro ($502 million).
Banijay’s content catalog expanded by 30 percent in 2022 to 160,000 hours. Its share of revenue from productions made for or distributed by local and global streaming platforms rose to 18 percent.
Fl, whose other businesses include sports betting and gaming firm BetClic Everest, also touted that Banijay made “15 bolt-on acquisitions in 10 geographies” last year. Banijay has grown through acquisitions over the years, including its takeover of Zodiak Media in 2016 and Endemol Shine Group in 2020.
Fl in July became...
- 3/17/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There’s a new CEO at Banijay Americas.
Ben Samek has been named chief executive of the European media giant’s North American and South American businesses, which includes a number of production companies that are powerhouse players in the unscripted TV space.
With Samek’s elevation, current Banijay Americas CEO Cris Abrego will shift to a new role as chairman of the Americas for Banijay, focusing on new ventures and acquisitions. Abrego says the change has been in the works since 2020 when Bainjay acquired Endemol Shine North America.
“While freedom from the day-to-day job of CEO will allow me to devote my energy more fully to other pursuits, I assure all of you, I have no intention of slowing down, or even taking a break,” Abrego wrote to Banijay Americas employees in a memo Tuesday. “For me, this change means that I will have the time to focus on...
Ben Samek has been named chief executive of the European media giant’s North American and South American businesses, which includes a number of production companies that are powerhouse players in the unscripted TV space.
With Samek’s elevation, current Banijay Americas CEO Cris Abrego will shift to a new role as chairman of the Americas for Banijay, focusing on new ventures and acquisitions. Abrego says the change has been in the works since 2020 when Bainjay acquired Endemol Shine North America.
“While freedom from the day-to-day job of CEO will allow me to devote my energy more fully to other pursuits, I assure all of you, I have no intention of slowing down, or even taking a break,” Abrego wrote to Banijay Americas employees in a memo Tuesday. “For me, this change means that I will have the time to focus on...
- 2/7/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Banijay Americas is undergoing a leadership transition as Cris Abrego hands the CEO reins to Ben Samek as he shifts focus to business development and acquisitions for the Banijay Group unit focused on production for North and South America.
Abrego has served as chairman of Banijay Americas and president and CEO of the Endemol Shine imprint since November 2020. With the restructure, Samek will become CEO of Banijay Americas. He had been president and chief operating officer of Banijay Americas since 2018. The Paris-based Banijay Group conglom acquired Endemol Shine in July 2020, a deal that followed on the heels of Disney’s 2019 acquistion of 21st Century Fox, which previously owned Endemol Shine.
Abrego and Samek have worked together for years. Samek was previously COO at Abrego’s 51 Minds production banner, which Abrego sold to Endemol in 2008.
“When I decided to step down as CEO, I knew Ben was the ideal person to...
Abrego has served as chairman of Banijay Americas and president and CEO of the Endemol Shine imprint since November 2020. With the restructure, Samek will become CEO of Banijay Americas. He had been president and chief operating officer of Banijay Americas since 2018. The Paris-based Banijay Group conglom acquired Endemol Shine in July 2020, a deal that followed on the heels of Disney’s 2019 acquistion of 21st Century Fox, which previously owned Endemol Shine.
Abrego and Samek have worked together for years. Samek was previously COO at Abrego’s 51 Minds production banner, which Abrego sold to Endemol in 2008.
“When I decided to step down as CEO, I knew Ben was the ideal person to...
- 2/7/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
There’s a change at the top of Banijay’s Americas operation.
The company, which houses a slew of production companies that make shows including Fox’s MasterChef and Amazon’s Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls, has promoted Ben Samek to CEO as Cris Abrego moves out of that role but remaining as Chairman.
It comes as Banijay Americas officially becomes the holding company that oversees the group’s ten production companies in North and South America, which includes Bunim/Murray Productions, Truly Original and 51 Minds Entertainment.
Samek, who was previously President and COO becomes CEO, Banijay Americas with Abrego staying on as Chairman of the Americas.
Abrego will now focus on acquisitions and new business ventures.
Samek joined Endemol USA in 2014 as COO and transitioned to COO of Endemol Shine North America in 2015. Promoted to President and COO for Endemol Shine North America in January...
The company, which houses a slew of production companies that make shows including Fox’s MasterChef and Amazon’s Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls, has promoted Ben Samek to CEO as Cris Abrego moves out of that role but remaining as Chairman.
It comes as Banijay Americas officially becomes the holding company that oversees the group’s ten production companies in North and South America, which includes Bunim/Murray Productions, Truly Original and 51 Minds Entertainment.
Samek, who was previously President and COO becomes CEO, Banijay Americas with Abrego staying on as Chairman of the Americas.
Abrego will now focus on acquisitions and new business ventures.
Samek joined Endemol USA in 2014 as COO and transitioned to COO of Endemol Shine North America in 2015. Promoted to President and COO for Endemol Shine North America in January...
- 2/7/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Stéphane Préfol
Production giant Banijay has hired a dedicated head of mergers and acquisitions, Stéphane Préfol.
Préfol has spent more than 15 years in the M&a space and joins from Publicis Groupe, where he was associate director.
Banijay said the role would be “dedicated to supporting on the group’s growth trajectory.”
Based in Paris, Préfol will report jointly to Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti and CFO Cédric Brignon. He joins on 6 March 2023.
Préfol started his career in 2006 as an analyst at Wagram Corporate Finance and later joined Kepler Corporate Finance as a senior associate.
In the past year, Banijay has acquired companies such as Beyond International,...
Production giant Banijay has hired a dedicated head of mergers and acquisitions, Stéphane Préfol.
Préfol has spent more than 15 years in the M&a space and joins from Publicis Groupe, where he was associate director.
Banijay said the role would be “dedicated to supporting on the group’s growth trajectory.”
Based in Paris, Préfol will report jointly to Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti and CFO Cédric Brignon. He joins on 6 March 2023.
Préfol started his career in 2006 as an analyst at Wagram Corporate Finance and later joined Kepler Corporate Finance as a senior associate.
In the past year, Banijay has acquired companies such as Beyond International,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Abacus Boards Dan Reed’s Andrew Tate Doc
Abacus Media Rights has acquired worldwide sales rights (excluding the UK) to Dan Reed’s feature doc on detained social media influencer Andrew Tate. (In)Famous: Andrew Tate, which examines the rapid rise of former kickboxer and porn entrepreneur Tate, was announced by UK network Channel 4 last week. At the end of last year Tate was arrested by Romanian police on suspicion of rape, organized crime and human trafficking. He and his brother Tristan remain in jail after being detained ahead of trial. Reed, best known for Channel 4 doc Leaving Neverland, has secured full access to Tate and was in Romania during the period Tate was arrested. The film will look at how he became successful so quickly.
Liev Schreiber Narrated ‘Failure Of Russia’s Blitzkreig’ Gets Distribution
Exclusive: Germany’s Autentic Distribution will sell the Live Schreiber-narrated Against All...
Abacus Media Rights has acquired worldwide sales rights (excluding the UK) to Dan Reed’s feature doc on detained social media influencer Andrew Tate. (In)Famous: Andrew Tate, which examines the rapid rise of former kickboxer and porn entrepreneur Tate, was announced by UK network Channel 4 last week. At the end of last year Tate was arrested by Romanian police on suspicion of rape, organized crime and human trafficking. He and his brother Tristan remain in jail after being detained ahead of trial. Reed, best known for Channel 4 doc Leaving Neverland, has secured full access to Tate and was in Romania during the period Tate was arrested. The film will look at how he became successful so quickly.
Liev Schreiber Narrated ‘Failure Of Russia’s Blitzkreig’ Gets Distribution
Exclusive: Germany’s Autentic Distribution will sell the Live Schreiber-narrated Against All...
- 2/6/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The dealmaking feeding frenzy at Banijay will continue.
The international production giant has been on a buying spree these past few years, acquiring nearly a dozen companies in 2022 alone. On Monday, in a signal it is pushing forward with its acquisition-based growth strategy, Banijay named a head of mergers & acquisitions (M&a).
Stéphane Préfol, currently an associate director at French advertising and PR conglomerate Publicis Groupe, will join Banijay in the new role on March 6. Based in Paris, he will report to Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti and CFO Cédric Brignon. Préfol is an acquisitions wiz, having worked on more than 40 deals at Publicis. His background is in investment backing. Before joining Publicis, he worked as an analyst at Wagram Corporate Finance and was a senior associate at Kepler Corporate Finance.
“With over 10 acquisitions completed in 2022 alone, it was important for us to have a concentrated position in the team focused purely on M&a,...
The international production giant has been on a buying spree these past few years, acquiring nearly a dozen companies in 2022 alone. On Monday, in a signal it is pushing forward with its acquisition-based growth strategy, Banijay named a head of mergers & acquisitions (M&a).
Stéphane Préfol, currently an associate director at French advertising and PR conglomerate Publicis Groupe, will join Banijay in the new role on March 6. Based in Paris, he will report to Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti and CFO Cédric Brignon. Préfol is an acquisitions wiz, having worked on more than 40 deals at Publicis. His background is in investment backing. Before joining Publicis, he worked as an analyst at Wagram Corporate Finance and was a senior associate at Kepler Corporate Finance.
“With over 10 acquisitions completed in 2022 alone, it was important for us to have a concentrated position in the team focused purely on M&a,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Production giant Banijay on Wednesday signed a Scheme Implementation Deed to acquire Beyond International Limited, the scripted and nonscripted production company behind such shows as Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters, Hulu’s new dating series Back in the Groove, and the eight-part scripted series Troppo, co-produced with Eq Media, which screens on Freevee in the U.S and on ABC Australia.
Beyond has been publicly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange since 1987, but the deal will see the group become a wholly owned subsidiary of Banijay and be withdrawn from the market.
The agreement adds Beyond’s catalog of more than 8,000 hours of programming, including such titles as Highway Thru Hell, Heavy Rescue: 401, and Halifax: Retribution, to Banijay’s vast existing library of some 130,000 hours.
“As content demand continues to soar, catalogue remains key, and in acquiring Beyond, we would take our offering up considerably,” Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti said in a statement.
Beyond has been publicly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange since 1987, but the deal will see the group become a wholly owned subsidiary of Banijay and be withdrawn from the market.
The agreement adds Beyond’s catalog of more than 8,000 hours of programming, including such titles as Highway Thru Hell, Heavy Rescue: 401, and Halifax: Retribution, to Banijay’s vast existing library of some 130,000 hours.
“As content demand continues to soar, catalogue remains key, and in acquiring Beyond, we would take our offering up considerably,” Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti said in a statement.
- 1/4/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Replaces Lars Blomgren who is leaving to join Media Res.
Production giant Banijay has confirmed the appointment of Christian Wikander as its new global head of scripted.
Wikander joins from HBO Max Nordic where he was commissioning editor and VP of original programming from 2020 until this summer. He left his role after HBO Max halted the development of originals in key parts of Europe amid cost cutting by parent Warner Bros. Discovery. Wikander will join Banijay on 1 May 2023.
Wikander replaces Lars Blomgren, who is returning to his roots as a producer following his recent executive producer role on Scenes From A Marriage.
Production giant Banijay has confirmed the appointment of Christian Wikander as its new global head of scripted.
Wikander joins from HBO Max Nordic where he was commissioning editor and VP of original programming from 2020 until this summer. He left his role after HBO Max halted the development of originals in key parts of Europe amid cost cutting by parent Warner Bros. Discovery. Wikander will join Banijay on 1 May 2023.
Wikander replaces Lars Blomgren, who is returning to his roots as a producer following his recent executive producer role on Scenes From A Marriage.
- 12/14/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Banijay has poached HBO Max Nordic executive Christian Wikander to be its new global head of scripted.
Joining the group on May 1, Wikander will be in charge of spearheading strategic IP creation, driving collaboration across the business’ portfolio of over 50 drama labels, exploiting format potential, and identifying lucrative third-party acquisition opportunities. He will report to Marco Bassetti, Banijay CEO.
Wikander was previously commissioning editor and VP of original programming at HBO Max Nordic (Warner Bros. Discovery) since 2020. He was responsible for developing original scripted series across the entity’s Nordic footprint, partnering with creators, producers, and key talent, both locally and internationally.
Prior to this, Wikander was managing director for London-based Twelve Town, having joined in 2016 as head of drama for Europe. While at Twelve Town, Wikander led the company’s overarching business and IP strategy, and content pipeline, notably Viaplay’s “Conspiracy of Silence.“
“I feel a great sense...
Joining the group on May 1, Wikander will be in charge of spearheading strategic IP creation, driving collaboration across the business’ portfolio of over 50 drama labels, exploiting format potential, and identifying lucrative third-party acquisition opportunities. He will report to Marco Bassetti, Banijay CEO.
Wikander was previously commissioning editor and VP of original programming at HBO Max Nordic (Warner Bros. Discovery) since 2020. He was responsible for developing original scripted series across the entity’s Nordic footprint, partnering with creators, producers, and key talent, both locally and internationally.
Prior to this, Wikander was managing director for London-based Twelve Town, having joined in 2016 as head of drama for Europe. While at Twelve Town, Wikander led the company’s overarching business and IP strategy, and content pipeline, notably Viaplay’s “Conspiracy of Silence.“
“I feel a great sense...
- 12/14/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Christian Wikander, the scripted specialist who left HBO Max as part of cuts to the streamer in Europe this summer, has a new role.
He’s been named Global Head of Scripted at Banijay and will take up the post on May 1 2023, and Lars Blomgren is leaving at the same time to head up Media Res’ newly-opened international TV arm.
Wikander has been tasked with overseeing Banijay’s scripted slate globally, driving collaboration between the super-indie’s 50+ drama labels and identifying third-party acquisitions.
He was HBO Max Nordic’s Commissioning Editor and VP, Original Programming between 2020 and 2022, when his roles was made redundant, as Deadline revealed.
Other execs who left in the restructure included HBO Max Emea VP Original Programming and Production Cee Johnathan Young and Head of Unscripted Original Production Annelies Sitvast. In total 29 staff left the business.
At Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming service, he was responsible for...
He’s been named Global Head of Scripted at Banijay and will take up the post on May 1 2023, and Lars Blomgren is leaving at the same time to head up Media Res’ newly-opened international TV arm.
Wikander has been tasked with overseeing Banijay’s scripted slate globally, driving collaboration between the super-indie’s 50+ drama labels and identifying third-party acquisitions.
He was HBO Max Nordic’s Commissioning Editor and VP, Original Programming between 2020 and 2022, when his roles was made redundant, as Deadline revealed.
Other execs who left in the restructure included HBO Max Emea VP Original Programming and Production Cee Johnathan Young and Head of Unscripted Original Production Annelies Sitvast. In total 29 staff left the business.
At Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming service, he was responsible for...
- 12/14/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Banijay has taken a majority stake in Israel’s MoviePlus Productions, producers of HBO and Keshet International’s “Our Boys” and the Oscar-nominated film “Footnote,” further expanding the company’s operations in Israel.
The 51 stake will help to bolster Banijay’s drama capabilities in the region. MoviePlus Productions specializes in drama, documentaries and feature-length films. Established by David Mandil, the company’s credits also include “Miguel” for Canal+, and “Deus” and “Jerusalem Brew” for Yes Studios.
The company has also produced acclaimed Israeli director Joseph Cedar’s “Footnote,” “Beaufort” and “Norman”; and Natalie Portman’s directorial debut “A Tale of Love and Darkness.”
Under Banijay, MoviePlus Productions will retain its identity and DNA, and will continue to be operated by founding CEO Mandil. The scripted division of Endemol Shine Israel will operate separately under its head of drama Gal Zaid.
Mandil said: “Movieplus has been producing for 20 years. The team...
The 51 stake will help to bolster Banijay’s drama capabilities in the region. MoviePlus Productions specializes in drama, documentaries and feature-length films. Established by David Mandil, the company’s credits also include “Miguel” for Canal+, and “Deus” and “Jerusalem Brew” for Yes Studios.
The company has also produced acclaimed Israeli director Joseph Cedar’s “Footnote,” “Beaufort” and “Norman”; and Natalie Portman’s directorial debut “A Tale of Love and Darkness.”
Under Banijay, MoviePlus Productions will retain its identity and DNA, and will continue to be operated by founding CEO Mandil. The scripted division of Endemol Shine Israel will operate separately under its head of drama Gal Zaid.
Mandil said: “Movieplus has been producing for 20 years. The team...
- 11/9/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay is expanding in Israel by taking a majority stake in MoviePlus Productions.
Established by David Mandil, drama producer MoviePlus is behind shows such as HBO and Keshet International’s kidnap story Our Boys and Canal+’s adoption-themed Miguel and Academy Award-nominated feature films such as Footnote and Beaufort: A Tale of Love and Darkness, in which Natalie Portman made her directorial debut.
Super-indie Banijay has taken a 51 share in the business, which will retain its identity with Mandil remaining as CEO. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The scripted division of Banijay’s Endemol Shine Israel, which is behind HBO acquisition Valley of Tears, will also continue to operate separately under Head of Drama Gal Zaid.
“We are very honoured to be joining hands with Banijay and Endemol Shine Israel and are determined to grasp this opportunity and together create high-end content,” said Mandil. “Over the years,...
Established by David Mandil, drama producer MoviePlus is behind shows such as HBO and Keshet International’s kidnap story Our Boys and Canal+’s adoption-themed Miguel and Academy Award-nominated feature films such as Footnote and Beaufort: A Tale of Love and Darkness, in which Natalie Portman made her directorial debut.
Super-indie Banijay has taken a 51 share in the business, which will retain its identity with Mandil remaining as CEO. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The scripted division of Banijay’s Endemol Shine Israel, which is behind HBO acquisition Valley of Tears, will also continue to operate separately under Head of Drama Gal Zaid.
“We are very honoured to be joining hands with Banijay and Endemol Shine Israel and are determined to grasp this opportunity and together create high-end content,” said Mandil. “Over the years,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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Production giant Banijay on Wednesday unveiled an expansion of its operations in Israel, acquiring a majority stake of 51 percent in MoviePlus Productions.
Financial terms weren’t disclosed. The production label will become part of Banijay’s Endemol Shine Israel.
“Further broadening the group’s drama capabilities in the region, the investment reinforces [our] commitment to creativity and the development of original content for local and international markets,” said Banijay, led by CEO Marco Bassetti.
MoviePlus Productions specializes in drama series, documentaries and feature-length films. Established by David Mandil and based in Israel, it has “a track record in international-spanning local drama series,” Banijay said. Among its shows have been the likes of Our Boys for HBO, Ki, Miguel for Canal+, Deus,
Jerusalem Brew and Embezzlement.
“Beyond drama series, MoviePlus Productions is behind the Academy Award-nominated films Footnote and Beaufort, A Tale of Love and Darkness,...
Production giant Banijay on Wednesday unveiled an expansion of its operations in Israel, acquiring a majority stake of 51 percent in MoviePlus Productions.
Financial terms weren’t disclosed. The production label will become part of Banijay’s Endemol Shine Israel.
“Further broadening the group’s drama capabilities in the region, the investment reinforces [our] commitment to creativity and the development of original content for local and international markets,” said Banijay, led by CEO Marco Bassetti.
MoviePlus Productions specializes in drama series, documentaries and feature-length films. Established by David Mandil and based in Israel, it has “a track record in international-spanning local drama series,” Banijay said. Among its shows have been the likes of Our Boys for HBO, Ki, Miguel for Canal+, Deus,
Jerusalem Brew and Embezzlement.
“Beyond drama series, MoviePlus Productions is behind the Academy Award-nominated films Footnote and Beaufort, A Tale of Love and Darkness,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Consolidation was the buzzword at MIPCOM, the international TV market that wrapped Oct. 20 in Cannes, with news of buyouts, both real and imagined, that could shape the future of the global production business. On the eve of the event, global production and sales juggernaut Banijay, producer of Big Brother, Peaky Blinders and Temptation Island, signed a deal to acquire Australian nonscripted giant Beyond International, makers of MythBusters and Highway Thru Hell.
And the two halves of Rupert Murdoch’s media business — News Corp and Fox Corp. — disclosed that they are considering reuniting nearly a decade after splitting. Once MIPCOM kicked off, rumors that British producer-distributor ITV Studios (Love Island, Night on Earth) was up for sale dominated cocktail conversations. Reported suitors Banijay and fellow Euro giant Fremantle (makers of the American Idol and X Factor franchises) said they weren’t interested, but ITV...
Consolidation was the buzzword at MIPCOM, the international TV market that wrapped Oct. 20 in Cannes, with news of buyouts, both real and imagined, that could shape the future of the global production business. On the eve of the event, global production and sales juggernaut Banijay, producer of Big Brother, Peaky Blinders and Temptation Island, signed a deal to acquire Australian nonscripted giant Beyond International, makers of MythBusters and Highway Thru Hell.
And the two halves of Rupert Murdoch’s media business — News Corp and Fox Corp. — disclosed that they are considering reuniting nearly a decade after splitting. Once MIPCOM kicked off, rumors that British producer-distributor ITV Studios (Love Island, Night on Earth) was up for sale dominated cocktail conversations. Reported suitors Banijay and fellow Euro giant Fremantle (makers of the American Idol and X Factor franchises) said they weren’t interested, but ITV...
- 11/3/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The return of MIPCOM, which wrapped up its 2022 edition Thursday, was an unqualified success.
The studios were back in force — the massive beachside stands for Disney, Paramount, Lionsgate and Warner Bros. Discovery were buzzing with business — and international production giants including Fremantle, Banijay, and All3Media were upbeat about their prospects and the continuing growth in demand for content worldwide.
Fox Entertainment Global, which launched its new worldwide content operation at MIPCOM this year, was the most relentlessly positive, with newly anointed Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade taking up the potential for the group, which bundles programming from Fox, Bento Box, MarVista and TMZ but is looking to partner with outside networks, producers and distributors world-wide “to get out content out there [and] we have our checkbooks with us,” he noted.
Lisa Kramer, President of international TV licensing at Paramount Global Content Distribution, talked up...
The return of MIPCOM, which wrapped up its 2022 edition Thursday, was an unqualified success.
The studios were back in force — the massive beachside stands for Disney, Paramount, Lionsgate and Warner Bros. Discovery were buzzing with business — and international production giants including Fremantle, Banijay, and All3Media were upbeat about their prospects and the continuing growth in demand for content worldwide.
Fox Entertainment Global, which launched its new worldwide content operation at MIPCOM this year, was the most relentlessly positive, with newly anointed Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade taking up the potential for the group, which bundles programming from Fox, Bento Box, MarVista and TMZ but is looking to partner with outside networks, producers and distributors world-wide “to get out content out there [and] we have our checkbooks with us,” he noted.
Lisa Kramer, President of international TV licensing at Paramount Global Content Distribution, talked up...
- 10/20/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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