Banijay Rights announced a new adaptation for competition reality format LEGO Masters, with South Korea the latest country onboard. Leading South Korean network MBC will broadcast and co-produce the format’s Korean debut with LA- and Seoul-based production company B&C CONTENT, and this landmark deal will see LEGO Masters set to become the only non-Korean unscripted format to air on free-to-air television in the country. Production is currently underway for the hit entertainment format, … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights builds milestone South Korean deal for ‘LEGO Masters’
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Banijay Rights boards Lifetime and A+E documentary event ‘JANET.’
Banijay Rights announced it has acquired global distribution rights to JANET., Lifetime and A&E’s two-night, four-hour documentary event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s first album. With full unprecedented access to the music icon and no subject off-limits, JANET. is an intimate, honest and unfiltered look at the singer’s untold story. Banijay-owned, UK-based Workerbee has been filming the incredible documentary for five years and has been granted exclusive access … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights boards Lifetime and A+E documentary event ‘JANET.’
Banijay Rights courts BBC for ‘Marie Antoinette’ Deal
Banijay Rights announced that UK public broadcaster BBC Two has pre-bought new eight-part historical drama Marie Antionette. Produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens, the acquisition marks the first international deal for this CANAL+ Creation Originale. The agreement was negotiated by Chris Stewart, SVP Sales, UK & Eire, Banijay Rights. Created and written by Deborah Davis (The Favourite), Marie Antoinette tells the story of the incredibly modern and avant-garde … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights courts BBC for ‘Marie Antoinette’ Deal
Banijay Rights sells ‘Beauty and the Geek Australia’ to TVNZ
Banijay Rights announces that the seventh season of Beauty and the Geek Australia has been acquired by TVNZ in New Zealand. Produced by Endemol Shine Australia for Channel 9, Beauty and the Geek Australia sees 10 modern beauties and 10 unconventional geeks work together through a series of real-life challenges in the search to find a romantic spark or a lifelong friendship. Surprising connections are made as two very different worlds collide and strong partnerships bloom in the most unlikely … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights sells ‘Beauty and the Geek Australia’ to TVNZ
The search for the next ‘MasterChef Singapore’ is underway as casting call begins today
Sharpen your knives and tighten your aprons as the casting call begins today for season three of MasterChef Singapore! Banijay Rights, leading independent global distributor, Mediacorp, Singapore’s national media network and Motion Content Group, leading media management company announced the local return of one of the world’s most successful competitive cooking reality television formats. The casting call is now open for all cooking aficionados who wish to showcase their culinary abilities and … [Read more...] about The search for the next ‘MasterChef Singapore’ is underway as casting call begins today
Banijay Rights strikes multiple global sales for ‘RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service’
Banijay Rights announced the sale of gripping new drama RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service to a raft of broadcasters worldwide. Ahead of the eight-hour drama’s much-anticipated premiere on Channel 7 and 7plus in Australia on Wednesday, 11th August, RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service has been acquired by Channel 4 for More 4 in the UK, PBS in the US, TV4 in Sweden, SBS in Belgium, Talpa in the Netherlands and TVNZ in New Zealand. Produced by Endemol Shine Banks for the Seven Network, RFDS … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights strikes multiple global sales for ‘RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service’