London – UK based distributor Banijay International has appointed Emmanuelle Namiech as its new Managing Director, it was announced by Banijay Group CEO Marco Bassetti. As Managing Director, Namiech will build on Banijay International’s position as a force in the global formats market and deliver strength and experience in finished programming acquisitions and sales, in line with the distributor’s strategic goal to grow its library of English-language content. Recent … [Read more...] about Banijay International appoints Managing Director
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TVGN and Banijay International enter multi-year distribution agreement
Los Angeles and London – Banijay International has entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement with TVGN (TV Guide Network) to internationally distribute new original series and entertainment programming aired on the U.S. cable network. The agreement gives the London-based distributor access to first-run programming broadcast on TVGN, an entertainment cable network jointly owned by CBS Corporation and Lionsgate. “Banijay International is a world class distributor that will … [Read more...] about TVGN and Banijay International enter multi-year distribution agreement
Peru to host Banijay International’s “Mentor”
London – Peru is the latest country to host Banijay International’s Mentor as America TV signs the entertainment format for primetime. Commercial channel America TV, the highest rating broadcaster in Peru, has commissioned a 13 x 60’ Peruvian version of Mentor which will be broadcast in a primetime weekend slot later this year. The deal was concluded by Sony Pictures Television, which represents the Banijay International format in the region. Sebastian Burkhardt, Head of Sales … [Read more...] about Peru to host Banijay International’s “Mentor”
MIPFORMATS: FRAPA to launch Format Price Calculator update 2014
Amsterdam – At the upcoming MIPFORMATS in Cannes, the Format Recognition and Protection Association (FRAPA) will launch the 2014 update of the Format Price Calculator, one of the services created by FRAPA. The price overview now includes more than 6000 recent format fee indications at a total of 50 different levels in more than 120 countries. The Format Price Calculator a highly appreciated and often used tool by the professionals in the international format business. Used by executives … [Read more...] about MIPFORMATS: FRAPA to launch Format Price Calculator update 2014
Banijay ventures into finished programming
London – Banijay International announced plans to expand its business further into finished programme distribution, building on its position in the global formats market on March 19. To kick-start this acquisitions drive the company has enlisted the services of acquisitions expert Emmanuelle Namiech. The move sees the company extending its relationships with producers worldwide, to build a library of English-language, finished tape programming in the non-scripted genres; particularly … [Read more...] about Banijay ventures into finished programming
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
