Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced that BritBox has acquired the North American streaming rights for the major brand-new adaptation of A Woman of Substance, amid a raft of global acquisitions brokered ahead of this week’s London TV Screenings. Produced by The Forge (National Treasure, The Buccaneers, Marriage), a Banijay UK company, for Channel 4 in the UK, this revenge romp is a re-imagining of the … [Read more...] about A Woman of Substance Lands in North America and Australia Ahead of The London TV Screenings
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Banijay Rights Takes Bergerac Stateside
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced that PBS Distribution in the US has acquired drama series Bergerac ahead of next week’s London TV Screenings showcase. In a deal negotiated by Matt Creasey, EVP Sales, Co-Productions & Acquisitions at Banijay Rights, PBS Distribution has secured the first two seasons of Bergerac to launch on PBS in the US this year. Produced by BlackLight TV, part of Banijay UK, Jersey-based Westward … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Takes Bergerac Stateside
NFL Super Bowl Films Touchdown in Banijay Rights’ MIPCOM Blitz
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
Endemol acquires Bourdain’s and Spurlock’s CNN series
London – Independent production and distribution company Endemol has acquired the international television distribution rights (outside of the USA) to CNN’s factual series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and Morgan Spurlock Inside Man. The deal was negotiated by Matt Creasey, Senior Vice President – Sales and Acquisitions, Americas, Asia, Australia and New Zealand; and Stacey Wolf, Vice President, CNN Business Affairs. Cathy Payne, Chief Executive, Endemol … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Bourdain’s and Spurlock’s CNN series
Creasey takes on new role at EWD
Endemol Worldwide Distribution has promoted Matt Creasey to Senior Vice President - Acquisitions and Sales, North America. Along with his current responsibilities of managing the sales team for Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Creasey’s new role will see him expanding Endemol’s finished programme portfolio in North America, identifying and securing distribution rights to single titles and libraries across genres. Based in Los Angeles and with more than 15 years experience spanning a … [Read more...] about Creasey takes on new role at EWD
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