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
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Banijay Rights announces partnership with Amagi to drive its FAST strategy worldwide
Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced its partnership with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of world-leading independent TV producer Banijay, to drive its Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) strategy worldwide. Amagi has facilitated channel creation, distribution and monetization for Banijay Rights on key FAST platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Freevee, LG Channels and more. Banijay is one of the largest … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights announces partnership with Amagi to drive its FAST strategy worldwide
Media Ranch announces European, UK, and US format options and co-development deal with Something Special
Sophie Ferron,President and Founder of award-winning format production and distribution company Media Ranch, announced multiple option deals for its virtual reality dating format, Too Shy to Date. Options were signed in the U.S., U.K., France, and The Netherlands. Media Ranch also announced a co-development deal with Korea’s Something Special, in addition to an option deal for Miracle Habits, acquired from Something Special in a format exchange partnership. Media Ranch has signed a … [Read more...] about Media Ranch announces European, UK, and US format options and co-development deal with Something Special
Endemol Shine enters deal with U.S. streaming service Tubi for global formats of MasterChef and Lego® Masters
Endemol Shine announced that it has agreed to distribute additional series with FOX Entertainment’s ad-supported streaming service Tubi in the US. This agreement will see worldwide hits MasterChef and LEGO® Masters available for distribution on the AVOD platform. FOX is the home for the US formats of these shows and the deal will see Tubi become the only platform in America where international versions such as MasterChef Australia, MasterChef Mexico, MasterChef Canada, and the UK and Australian … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine enters deal with U.S. streaming service Tubi for global formats of MasterChef and Lego® Masters
Banijay unveils new identity and portfolio
Banijay has lifted the lid on its latest re-brand following the successful completion of its landmark acquisition of Endemol Shine Group. As the ink settles on the deal, the global content production and distribution leader confirms a new and contemporary brand identity in line with its recently-elevated portfolio. Confirming the new group and its operations will be entitled “Banijay”, the business is rolling out new logos, an iconic B, a fresh colour palette, and an overhauled website, … [Read more...] about Banijay unveils new identity and portfolio
The Final Four in Italy and Spain.
Armoza Formats has announced that Banijay companies Magnolia Italy and Magnolia Spain, have now picked up Armoza’s new singing competition The Final Four. Launched at MIPTV, the show began to close deals during the market and now continues to bring on new countries, with five countries including France and Norway now signed on for the local rights. In The Final Four (13x90-120’), for the first time on TV, the four superstar-quality finalists will be announced in the season premiere! … [Read more...] about The Final Four in Italy and Spain.