Banijay International’s format Stars in Danger: The High Dive, has become a hit on China’s Jiangsu Satellite Television. The Chinese version, which features some of the biggest celebrities from China and neighbouring East Asian countries, showcases recent Nick Kids Choice Awards winner for Favourite Asian Act Geng HAN, Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung, singer Rain Li, and Taiwanese pop star Vaness Wu, premiered recently with 1.87% in its timeslot across 46 states, according to … [Read more...] about Chinese version of Stars in Danger a hit
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Banijay successfully protects Popstars brand
Banijay Group has stopped Talpa and SBS from using the title The Next Popstar for an upcoming talent show as it is too similar to the title of the Screentime format Popstars. In its ruling, the District Court of The Hague has prohibited Talpa and SBS from using the name “The Next Popstar”. The legal case was won on the basis of article 6 bis of the Paris Convention for the protection of industrial property relating to well known trademarks. Banijay Group recently acquired a majority … [Read more...] about Banijay successfully protects Popstars brand
Banijay’s Stars In Danger: High Diving jumps into U.S.
London/Los Angeles – FOX in the U.S. has licensed Banijay International’s original diving format, Stars In Danger: High Diving, in a new deal. Bunim/Murray Productions of Banijay Group will be producing the local adaptation of this German format, originally created by sister company Brainpool, for primetime broadcast across the FOX network. This U.S. version of the format will feature stars from different backgrounds coached by professional divers before competing in a series of … [Read more...] about Banijay’s Stars In Danger: High Diving jumps into U.S.
Ding Dong, China calling
Paris – Banijay International has sold its musical game show Super Star Ding Dong, to Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation China (JSBC). JSBC will co-produce the format, due to air in the coming months, exclusively with Idea Asia Media. Along with China, the format has been optioned by Mastiff Media in Poland and is also attracting strong interest in the Middle East. Karoline Spodsberg, Managing Director, said the deal, which was closed at MIPCOM, represents Banijay’s keen interest in … [Read more...] about Ding Dong, China calling
