Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced that iconic global cookery competition MasterChef is set for a new international adaptation in Sri Lanka. Marking the 71st international adaptation of the world-beating format, MasterChef Sri Lanka will premiere on free-to-air channel ITN this September, with a 25-episode first-season run. Rashmi Bajpai, EVP Sales Asia, Banijay Rights, who negotiated the deal said: “We are proud to mark … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Serves MasterChef to Sri Lanka
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Banijay Rights Sends Bergerac to Japan
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced WOWOW, Japan’s leading premium pay TV broadcaster, has acquired six-part drama series Bergerac. Produced by BlackLight TV, part of Banijay UK, Jersey-based Westward Studios and supported by Visit Jersey for U and U&DRAMA in the UK, the 6 x 60’ series sees Damien Molony (The Split, Brassic, Crashing) star in the iconic role of Jim Bergerac. In a deal negotiated by Rashmi Bajpai, EVP … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Sends Bergerac to Japan
Banijay Rights Cooks Up MasterChef Pakistan Revival
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced a landmark deal that secures the return of global cookery hit MasterChef to Pakistan following an 11-year hiatus. Under the agreement, Karachi-based Pixel Entertainment will produce a new version of MasterChef Pakistan after being handed the rights to secure its own broadcast partner – with its appointed channel set to be announced over the coming months. The deal was brokered by … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Cooks Up MasterChef Pakistan Revival
LEGO® Masters Expands in Japan as Series Renewed for Second Season
Reality competition format LEGO Masters has been renewed for a second season by Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) in Japan, following a deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment. TBS will produce and broadcast a five-part second season of the hit format that premiered on its network Channel 6 and streaming platforms TVer and U-NEXT from 23rd November. LEGO Masters is a globally popular competition format with the creative fun of LEGO … [Read more...] about LEGO® Masters Expands in Japan as Series Renewed for Second Season
Banijay Rights builds LEGO® Masters in Japan
Banijay Rights has announced a new adaptation for competition reality format LEGO Masters, with a landmark agreement confirmed in Japan. Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) will produce and broadcast a first season of the format - the third version to air in Asia following adaptations by MBC in South Korea and Shenzhen TV in China. Production is currently underway for the show, which will see pairs compete against each other to wow judges with awesome inspiring designs and brick builds. LEGO … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights builds LEGO® Masters in Japan
ITV Worldwide appoints Sales Executive for India
Hong Kong - ITV Worldwide appointments Rashmi Bajpai into the new position of sales executive for India and the sub-continent. Rashmi joins ITV Worldwide from Bindass TV (part of UTV) in Mumbai, where she was marketing manager responsible for the launch of the channel. Prior to this she was with Radio Mid-day, also in Mumbai. Rashmi will be based at ITV Worldwide's Asia office in Hong Kong reporting to James Ross, regional director. Ross comments, "We're very pleased to welcome Rashmi to the … [Read more...] about ITV Worldwide appoints Sales Executive for India
