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Banijay
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Banijay to ‘ambitiously expand’ branded content with Carlotta Rossi Spencer-led division
Banijay plans to “ambitiously expand” its branded content activities by launching a central, standalone division…
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Finland’s MTV3 joins Endemol Shine Australia’s dating format ‘Love Triangle’
MTV3 in Finland has become the third company to remake Australian reality format Love Triangle….
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Exclusive: Endemol Shine Poland chief Ryszard Sibilski departs after almost two decades
Ryszard Sibilski, the veteran MD of Banijay-owned Endemol Shine Poland, is to leave the company…
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Banijay hires Great Scott co-founder Leon Wilson to lead Shine TV & Zeppotron
Former Talkback and Thames MD Leon Wilson has landed the top job at Banijay’s UK…
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London TV Screenings organisers unveil 2024 schedule & record number of distributors
The London TV Screenings has unveiled its schedule for 2024 and confirmed it will attract…
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Banijay unveils global accelerator program for female-led format creation
Banijay has launched a global accelerator program led by Endemol Shine North America’s Sharon Levy…
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Eva Longoria & Cris Abrego launch Hyphenate Media Group, with Banijay backing
Actor and producer Eva Longoria has teamed up with long-time production partner Cris Abrego to…
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C4’s Alex Mahon says ‘terrible behaviour’ against women ‘tolerated’ for decades
Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon has said that “terrible behaviour” towards women has been “tolerated”…
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BBC, C4 & Banijay investigate Russell Brand sex assault allegations
The BBC, Channel 4 and Banijay are investigating the conduct of Russell Brand, following serious…
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Italy’s Movimenti lands Rainbow’s Cristiana Buzzelli as COO among three new hires
Banijay-owned Movimenti Production has appointed Rainbow’s Cristiana Buzzelli as its new COO, one of three…
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Rai links with Endemol Shine Italy for AI-powered entertainment format ‘Fake Show’
Rai in Italy has ordered a comedy entertainment show that uses AI to create unpredictable…
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ITV Studios lands Banijay, Beyond alums as Beth Hart among execs upped in Oz rejig
ITV Studios in Australia has restructured its senior creative and production team, with Beth Hart…
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Beyond’s Michael Murphy departs to relaunch consultancy Rockabill Media
Beyond Distribution’s former manager Michael Murphy is leaving the business to relaunch consultancy firm Rockabill…
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M-Net makes double order for more ‘Big Brother Nigeria’
M-Net in Nigeria has made a two-season order for more Big Brother. Produced by Red…
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Banijay restructures BLAB in Germany as marketing push extended
Banijay has unveiled its latest restructuring in Germany as the producer-distributor looks to expand its…
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ITV pulls back from buying All3Media, confirms it is no longer ‘actively exploring’ acquisition
ITV has pulled back from a potential acquisition of All3Media. The UK-based broadcaster, which is…
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Opinion: Mapping the Nordic market & what it means to Formatland
Consolidation has been rife across the industry over recent months, so who better than TBI’s…
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WTFN’s Radar MCN hires Beyond & TCB alum Kate Llewellyn-Jones to expanding distribution unit
Australia’s Radar MCN, the six-month-old digital network launched by producer WTFN, is expanding its distribution…
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RTL Germany to clean up ‘The Block’ with Good Times adapting Banijay renovation format
RTL Germany has ordered a local adaptation of Banijay’s renovation format The Block, to be…
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Banijay France CEO François de Brugada to step down to lead new live event unit
Banijay is recruiting a new CEO for its business in France, with incumbent François de…
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Prime Video remakes ‘Popstars’ in France & unveils ‘Big Brother’ drama amid raft of new shows
Amazon Prime Video is expanding its originals slate in France with a remake of veteran…
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Banijay acquires Italian live events firm Balich Wonder Studio
European production and distribution giant Banijay has acquired Italian live events firm Balich Wonder Studio….
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Vox orders German version of relationship format ‘Save The Date’
German FTA channel Vox has ordered a local adaptation of Banijay relationship format Save The…
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Telemundo orders first int’l adaptation of Banijay competition format ‘The Fifty’
Telemundo has ordered the first adaptation of Banijay reality competition format The Fifty for the…
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Nelonen returns to Banijay for dramedy series ‘Supporting Actor’
Finnish broadcaster Nelonen, and its streaming service Ruutu, have announced the pick up of their…
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France 2 is ‘100%’ for local adaptation of Banijay game show format
French broadcaster France 2 has ordered the first adaptation of Banijay game show format 100%…
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News round-up: ‘Deal Or No Deal’ returns to Spain; SPI’s Dizi lands on Prime Video channels; Mercury & Stim prep ‘Octicorn & Friends’
Deal Or No Deal returns to Spain Telecinco in Spain has ordered a new version…
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Mediaset España partners with Cuarzo for reality show ‘¡Vaya Vacaciones!’
Mediaset España has partnered with Banijay-owned Cuarzo Producciones to co-develop reality show, ¡Vaya Vacaciones!. Details…
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Exclusive: France TV & M6 fuel unscripted format surge, with key suppliers revealed
France Télévisions and M6 have propelled the country’s unscripted format business to new heights over…
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Banijay hires Twitter’s former French chief to lead digital expansion
Banijay has appointed the former MD of Twitter in France to a newly created role…