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Banijay
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Banijay promotes creative networks co-leads Townley & Green to chief content officers
Production and distribution giant Banijay has promoted its creative networks co-leads, James Townley and Lucas…
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Samsung TV Plus sets ‘soft cap’ on channels, as FAST exclusivity demands grow
Samsung TV Plus is increasingly looking for exclusive channels and content for its FAST platform,…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Banijay, Fremantle & All3 vie for top spot in K7’s Tracking The Giants report
Banijay, Fremantle and All3Media were again among the top three format distributors of 2022 while…
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Australia’s Seven gets ‘Stranded On Honeymoon Island’ with Endemol Shine
Seven Network in Australia has ordered a local version of recently launched format, Stranded On…
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Exclusive: ‘The Traitors’ named fastest-growing format of 2022, while ‘Masked Singer’ remains best-selling
The Masked Singer has held on to its crown as the world’s best-selling format for…
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Netflix returns to ‘Lilyhammer’ prodco Rubicon for fishing drama ‘Salmon Island’
Netflix has partnered up with Norwegian production firm Rubicon for a new fishing-related drama, a…
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Banijay’s Endemol Shine Germany & celeb chef Tim Mälzer launch culinary firm Potatohead Pictures
Banijay’s Endemol Shine Germany has linked up with celebrity chef and presenter Tim Mälzer to…
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Banijay appoints former Banijay Studios France COO to new group chief business officer role
Banijay has appointed the former COO of its Banijay Studios France division to a newly…
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ITV & ITVX extend format reboot trend to return ‘Deal Or No Deal’ to UK
ITV in the UK is extending the country’s trend for format reboots, this time with…
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Israel’s HOT falls for romantic drama ‘Corduroy’ from Banijay’s MoviePlus Productions
HOT in Israel has commissioned Corduroy, an original romantic drama series from Banijay’s MoviePlus Productions….
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Banijay revenues rise to $3.4bn, fuelled by acquisition spree
Global production powerhouse Banijay has reported a 16.5% revenue hike last year to hit €3.2bn…
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VTM brings Banijay reality format ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ to Belgium
Belgian broadcaster VTM has ordered a local, celebrity version of Banijay adventure reality format SAS:…
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Germany’s ZDF lands Shine TV’s UK literacy format ‘The Write Offs’
ZDF in Germanuy has ordered a local version of UK literacy format, The Write Offs….
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Banijay’s Electric Robin eyes long-form with new roles for Vinny Basra & Chris Jones
Banijay-owned Electric Robin has restructured its senior ranks as it looks to expand its longform…
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Kudos hires Left Bank Pictures exec Jemima Jennings as development expands
SAS Rogue Heroes producer Kudos has hired former Left Bank Pictures exec Jemima Jennings to…
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Rubicon TV hires ‘Next Summer’ writer as executive producer
Norwegian scripted firm Rubicon TV has hired Lars Gudmestad, the screenwriter behind Next Summer and…
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Banijay shutters Singapore office, moves operations to India
Banijay is closing its office in Singapore and moving operations to India as part of…
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Germany’s ZDF remakes Israeli comedy ‘Nevsu’
Germany’s ZDF has commissioned a local adaptation of Israeli comedy series Nevsu. Neuesuper will produce…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Why M&A activity doubled in two years
The global TV industry is streamlining, with a sharp uptick in M&A activity over the…
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TBI London TV Screenings Interviews: Banijay COO Peter Langenberg on M&A and shifting streamer strategies
As Banijay opens its door to international buyers on Wednesday at London TV Screenings, Group…
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Exclusive: Beyond Rights team to disband following Banijay takeover
The majority of Beyond International’s rights team is to be let go following its acquisition…
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’30 Coins’ producer Pokeepsie hires Netflix Iberia exec as GM
Banijay-backed 30 Coins producer Pokeepsie Films has named Netflix exec Adrián De Belva as its…
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Banijay names Ben Samek CEO of Americas as Cris Abrego steps down
Banijay has restructured its operations in the Americas, with CEO Cris Abrego stepping down and…
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Banijay lands Publicis exec to lead M&A, as ambitions expand beyond content
Banijay has hired an associate director from French advertising firm Publicis Groupe to oversee its…
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North Road & Banijay’s FL Entertainment eye ITV Studios, as Chernin’s firm raises $150m
Peter Chernin’s The North Road Company has snagged a $150m investment from The Qatar Investment…
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Beyond Rights CEO David Smyth to depart following Banijay acquisition
David Smyth is departing as CEO of UK-based distributor Beyond Rights, following Banijay’s acquisition of…
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Amazon preps brand-funded Beyond Prods doc, with Stephen Fry narrating
Amazon Prime Video is launching a Stephen Fry-narrated documentary about gaming and exercise that has…
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Banijay buys French sports & drama prodco Puzzle Media
Banijay is expanding its French operations by acquiring local production outfit Puzzle Media. The deal…
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‘Big Brother’ prodco Initial lands Fulwell 73, Whizz Kid alum to lead development
Big Brother prodco Initial has appointed Fulwell 73’s director of development to a newly created…
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Swedish format ‘Trash Or Treasure’ lands second Spanish regional remake
Spanish regional broadcaster À Punt has become the seventh company to order a local version…