Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, in partnership with Banijay Americas label BD4, has announced a landmark deal to represent the iconic collection of NFL films that deep dives into each Super Bowl champion from the last four decades. Under an exclusive agreement with NFL Films as brokered by Dan Silver of BD4, Banijay Rights will handle global distribution for Super Bowl Champions, bringing this compelling Emmy-winning documentary … [Read more...] about NFL Super Bowl Films Touchdown in Banijay Rights’ MIPCOM Blitz
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Jimmy Carr Becomes Most Followed UK Comedian on YouTube
Award-winning comedian, writer and television host Jimmy Carr has become the most subscribed UK comedian on YouTube as his official channel surpasses 1.5 million subscribers. One of the biggest selling comedy acts in the world, Jimmy consistently performs to capacity crowds, and his YouTube channel has seen significant growth after reaching 1 million subscribers in July 2024. New content strands such as Jimmy Carr’s Heckle Amnesties, featuring original content from his live shows compiled in … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carr Becomes Most Followed UK Comedian on YouTube
The Hardacres Heads to the US with Banijay Rights
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced that BritBox has acquired the North American streaming rights for period drama The Hardacres. Produced by award-winning production company Playground (Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, All Creatures Great and Small), in association with Screen Ireland, Red Berry Productions for 5 in the UK, The Hardacres is a sweeping rags to riches story that follows the lives, loves and fortunes of the … [Read more...] about The Hardacres Heads to the US with Banijay Rights
The Face Heads Back to Thailand
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced that modelling competition reality series The Face is returning to Thailand after a six-year hiatus. Produced by Bangkok-based Kantana, The Face will premiere on Thailand’s leading free-to-air channel, Channel 3 on 19th July. The Face franchise previously ran in Thailand for eight seasons from 2014-2019, with iterations including The Face Thailand Men and The Face Thailand … [Read more...] about The Face Heads Back to Thailand
Banijay Rights Serves MasterChef to Sri Lanka
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced that iconic global cookery competition MasterChef is set for a new international adaptation in Sri Lanka. Marking the 71st international adaptation of the world-beating format, MasterChef Sri Lanka will premiere on free-to-air channel ITN this September, with a 25-episode first-season run. Rashmi Bajpai, EVP Sales Asia, Banijay Rights, who negotiated the deal said: “We are proud to mark … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Serves MasterChef to Sri Lanka
Banijay Rights Hires Lottie Wilson as VP Australia and New Zealand
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced the appointment of Lottie Wilson as VP Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, Wilson will be responsible for executing Banijay Rights’ sales strategy across Australia and New Zealand, where she will represent the leading distributor’s 205,000+ hour-strong catalogue with a focus on finished tape exploitation. Wilson was formerly Head of Acquisitions, Branded Services, ANZ, at BBC … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Hires Lottie Wilson as VP Australia and New Zealand
