Banijay Rights today announces ITV in the UK has acquired Bali 2002, the new four-part drama that explores the everyday heroes directly impacted by the terrorist attacks on the Indonesian island 20 years ago. The drama will air on new streaming service ITVX next year. Co-produced by Banijay labels Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime for Stan and 9Network in Australia, the deal marks the first international sale for this powerful drama series - struck ahead of the final day of MIPCOM in … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
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Banijay Rights Reunites with ‘Stonehouse’ and ‘The Dig’ team for ‘Runners’
Banijay Rights announces its partnership on Runners, a new returning drama series about the world’s first police force from the team behind Stonehouse and The Dig. Writer John Preston and Executive Producer Ellie Wood of Clearwood Films are once again joining forces for the multi-part drama that chronicles the creation of The Bow Street Runners at one of the most pivotal points in British history, with Banijay Rights on board to distribute globally. In the late 1740s, London was the most … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Reunites with ‘Stonehouse’ and ‘The Dig’ team for ‘Runners’
Legend Media announces new package deal with Banijay Rights
Legend Media, one of the leading content aggregators in China, announced a new package deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay. Under the new agreement, Legend Media will distribute five Banijay Rights titles exclusively across China including award-winning factual series Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty and The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick Specials, one of the top performing shows for Channel 4 in the UK. “Our friendship with Banijay Rights extends over … [Read more...] about Legend Media announces new package deal with Banijay Rights
Billy Crawford marks return to GMA-7 as host of ‘The Wall Philippines’
The surprises never stop as the hit and thrilling game show The Wall Philippines finds a new home on GMA Network. The program, which is a co-production between GMA-7 and Viva Entertainment, Inc., is hosted by no less than world-class performer and reality game show host Billy Crawford. The Wall Philippines is a pachinko game with a twist. It offers players the opportunity to win a life-changing prize worth millions of pesos. Part knowledge and part … [Read more...] about Billy Crawford marks return to GMA-7 as host of ‘The Wall Philippines’
Banijay Rights announces further sales of ‘RFDS’
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, announces further sales of RFDS, following the gripping drama’s second season renewal by the Seven Network in Australia last month. In deals negotiated across the Banijay Rights global sales team, the first season of RFDS has been acquired by Sky Italia, RTE in Ireland, M7 Group S.A. in Czech Republic and Slovakia, TV JOJ in Slovakia and The Walt Disney Company in Africa and the Middle East. These agreements follow previous sales of the … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights announces further sales of ‘RFDS’
Banijay Rights sends ‘Marie Antoinette’ to Australia
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, announces the sale of the new eight-part historical drama Marie Antoinette to BBC First in Australia. Produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens, the acquisition marks the latest international deal for this CANAL+ Creation Originale and follows last year’s pre-sale to UK public broadcaster BBC2. The BBC First agreement was negotiated by Kell Hoddinott, VP Australia and New Zealand, Banijay Rights. Created and written by … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights sends ‘Marie Antoinette’ to Australia