Banijay Productions France, a Banijay Group company, and BBC Worldwide Productions France will co-produce the classic game show The Weakest Link for French DTT channel D8. The new commission marks the return of the format to French screens after a successful six-year run on TF1. It will launch under the French title Le Maillon Faible, with well-known French journalist, TV and radio personality Julien Courbet (Sans aucun doute) presenting. BBC Worldwide has licensed the The … [Read more...] about Banijay Productions France and BBC Worldwide Productions France co-produce “The Weakest Link”
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Banijay Studios North America appoints new Chief Creative Officer
London – Banijay Group’s new production division Banijay Studios North America, led by former Endemol North America chairman and CEO David Goldberg, has made its first key hire, as Caroline Baumgard takes the Chief Creative Officer role. The announcement was made on May 27 by Goldberg, Banijay Group President and CEO, Banijay Studios North America to whom Baumgard will report. Baumgard will begin her new role effective immediately and will be based in the Los Angeles office. … [Read more...] about Banijay Studios North America appoints new Chief Creative Officer
David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America
Cannes – Banijay Group is partnering with former Endemol North America head David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America, a new entertainment company based in Los Angeles to develop original content across multiple genres for the North American market. Goldberg will serve as CEO, Banijay Studios North America; and as Banijay Group President, where he will oversee the Group's further expansion into English language territories and Latin America. Goldberg will be based in Los … [Read more...] about David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America
Banijay Spain partners ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Paris and London – Banijay Group and ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) have signed an exclusive multi-year agreement which will see Banijay Spain, formed of leading producers Cuarzo and DLO Producciones, representing ITVS GE’s slate of international hit formats throughout the country. Brokered by Banijay International, the deal will see Banijay Spain handling the adaptation and production of ITVS GE’s global formats for local audiences. This includes primetime titles … [Read more...] about Banijay Spain partners ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Marco Bassetti joins Banijay Group as CEO
Paris – Marco Bassetti, former President of Endemol Group, has been appointed as CEO of Banijay Entertainment. Bassetti will now be responsible for the international development of Banijay Group, which currently has a turnover of US$500 million. He will seek to increase the presence of Banijay in its existing markets and develop business in new countries with strong growth potential. Bassetti founded Endemol Italy in 1997 and worked as Managing Director and then as President of … [Read more...] about Marco Bassetti joins Banijay Group as CEO
Banijay’s Stars In Danger: High Diving jumps into U.S.
London/Los Angeles – FOX in the U.S. has licensed Banijay International’s original diving format, Stars In Danger: High Diving, in a new deal. Bunim/Murray Productions of Banijay Group will be producing the local adaptation of this German format, originally created by sister company Brainpool, for primetime broadcast across the FOX network. This U.S. version of the format will feature stars from different backgrounds coached by professional divers before competing in a series of … [Read more...] about Banijay’s Stars In Danger: High Diving jumps into U.S.
