Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announcesd the appointment of Sarah Mottershead as VP, Middle East, Africa, Israel, Greece & Cyprus. Based in London, Mottershead will be responsible for executing Banijay Rights’ sales strategy across the Middle East, Africa, Israel, Greece & Cyprus. Mottershead was formerly VP, TV Series Sales at STUDIOCANAL TV, managing sales across Central & Eastern Europe, CIS, Africa and Asia. … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Appoints Sarah Mottershead as VP for Middle East, Africa, Israel, Greece & Cyprus
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Banijay Rights Takes The Hardacres From Rags to Riches
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, has announced landmark acquisitions of major new six-part period drama series The Hardacres ahead of MIPCOM 2024 in Cannes next week. In deals negotiated across the Banijay Rights global sales team, The Hardacres has been acquired by BritBox in Australia, TVNZ in New Zealand, TV4 Sweden, MTV in Finland, DR in Denmark, RTÉ in Ireland, BBC First in Benelux and, as previously announced, Movistar Plus+ in Spain. Dazzler Media … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Takes The Hardacres From Rags to Riches
Banijay Rights and Anonymous Labs Strike Deal for Simon’s Cat Cryptocurrency
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced Simon’s Cat (a Banijay UK company) and Web3 marketing and development agency, Anonymous Labs have joined forces to launch a new Meme Token. Under the agreement negotiated by Banijay Rights, Simon’s Cat will be lending the globally loved animated sensation’s name to the token which was released on 22nd August. The Simon’s Cat Meme Token, $CAT, will be the cornerstone of the Simon’s Cat Web3 … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights and Anonymous Labs Strike Deal for Simon’s Cat Cryptocurrency
Banijay Rights Sends Premium Scripted Package to Spain’s Movistar Plus+
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, has announced it has signed a landmark premium scripted package deal with Movistar Plus+, Spain’s leading TV and SVOD service. Comprising more than 60 hours of stand-out drama, the agreement includes BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning Wolf Hall, Steven Knight’s high-octane series This Town, upcoming family saga The Hardacres, historical drama Marie Antoinette, BAFTA award-winning The Sixth Commandment and coming-of-age series … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Sends Premium Scripted Package to Spain’s Movistar Plus+
Banijay Rights launches first-ever dedicated Mr Bean FAST channel worldwide
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, has announced the launch of a dedicated Mr Bean: The Animated Series FAST channel, in a move that expands the iconic brand to free ad-supported services worldwide for the first time. Marking the 30th FAST channel in Banijay Rights’ burgeoning portfolio, the 24/7 FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channel – entitled Mr Bean - will comprise the first three seasons of Mr Bean: The Animated Series. Produced by Tiger Aspect … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights launches first-ever dedicated Mr Bean FAST channel worldwide
Banijay Rights Appoints Isabelle Helle as SVP German-Speaking Territories and Poland
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay, has announced the appointment of Isabelle Helle as SVP German-Speaking Territories and Poland. Helle will be responsible for executing Banijay Rights’ co-production sales strategy across German-speaking Europe and Poland, where she will represent the leading distributor’s 185,000+ hour-strong catalogue. An experienced senior sales executive, Helle was formerly Director of BBC Worldwide Germany and has … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Appoints Isabelle Helle as SVP German-Speaking Territories and Poland