Less than three months after being tapped CEO of Banijay France, Alexia Laroche-Joubert, a well-known industry figure, has enlisted Authentic Media, a leading French premium scripted banner that will join the “Peaky Blinders” production-distribution powerhouse.
The acquisition of Authentic Media, who produced hit French adaptations of series such as “Rita” and “This is Us,” took a couple of years to materialize and will further bolster Banijay France’s portfolio of scripted labels. These include the in-house outfits Banijay Studio France and Shine Fiction; as well as Fiction’Air (“Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire”); Terence Films (“Rivière-Perdue”); Montmartre; Screen Line (“Trash”); and Marathon, which has three series in development.
Founded in 2011 by Aline Panel, Authentic Media’s production output spans drama, film, and documentary. With 15 projects in development, the company has developed seven seasons of “Sam,” based on the Nordic series hit “Rita” which was created by Christian Torpe for...
The acquisition of Authentic Media, who produced hit French adaptations of series such as “Rita” and “This is Us,” took a couple of years to materialize and will further bolster Banijay France’s portfolio of scripted labels. These include the in-house outfits Banijay Studio France and Shine Fiction; as well as Fiction’Air (“Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire”); Terence Films (“Rivière-Perdue”); Montmartre; Screen Line (“Trash”); and Marathon, which has three series in development.
Founded in 2011 by Aline Panel, Authentic Media’s production output spans drama, film, and documentary. With 15 projects in development, the company has developed seven seasons of “Sam,” based on the Nordic series hit “Rita” which was created by Christian Torpe for...
- 11/23/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Survivor and Big Brother maker Banijay France has set its leadership team, with Sébastien Petiot and Delphine Plantive joining as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Editorial Strategy and New Business respectively.
The pair start today and report to recently appointed President and CEO Alexia Laroche-Joubert.
As COO, Petiot will be responsible for defining Banijay France’s strategy and supporting 15 labels within the French portfolio, which produces more than 2,500 hours of shows per year. He most recently spent six years with ITV Studios France, where he also worked his way up to COO.
Plantive’s new position will see her attempt to ensure editorial co-ordination of all Banijay France’s companies, which will include initiating partnerships and bringing onboard new talent and business opportunities for labels within the company.
“Sébastien and Delphine bring extensive industry experience and knowledge to their new positions, and these skills will be invaluable as we...
The pair start today and report to recently appointed President and CEO Alexia Laroche-Joubert.
As COO, Petiot will be responsible for defining Banijay France’s strategy and supporting 15 labels within the French portfolio, which produces more than 2,500 hours of shows per year. He most recently spent six years with ITV Studios France, where he also worked his way up to COO.
Plantive’s new position will see her attempt to ensure editorial co-ordination of all Banijay France’s companies, which will include initiating partnerships and bringing onboard new talent and business opportunities for labels within the company.
“Sébastien and Delphine bring extensive industry experience and knowledge to their new positions, and these skills will be invaluable as we...
- 9/1/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
She will take the reins from François de Brugada.
Alexia Laroche-Joubert has been named CEO of Banijay France and will spearhead the entertainment powerhouse’s French portfolio and 15 in-house labels.
She will take the reins from François de Brugada who held the role for the past eight years and just stepped down to take on a new position heading up Banijay Events.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016, serving as both CEO of Adventure Line Productions and the company’s all-new scripted label Screen Line Productions launched in June.
Laroche-Joubert is credited with TF1’s version of Survivor, the colossally...
Alexia Laroche-Joubert has been named CEO of Banijay France and will spearhead the entertainment powerhouse’s French portfolio and 15 in-house labels.
She will take the reins from François de Brugada who held the role for the past eight years and just stepped down to take on a new position heading up Banijay Events.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016, serving as both CEO of Adventure Line Productions and the company’s all-new scripted label Screen Line Productions launched in June.
Laroche-Joubert is credited with TF1’s version of Survivor, the colossally...
- 7/4/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
Alexia Laroche-Joubert, the well-known French producer behind some of the country’s longest-running unscripted hits, has been named CEO of Banijay France.
Taking over from Francois de Brugada, Laroche-Joubert will be spearheading the French portfolio which comprises 15 labels spanning non-scripted and scripted, and will be tasked with evolving and diversifying the pipeline, attracting new talent, identifying new areas for growth, and driving collaboration with the wider group internationally to maximise on exploitation opportunities. The appointment takes effect from Sept. 1.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016 and she has served as CEO for Adventure Line Productions (Alp). She recently launched the scripted label Screen Line Productions.
Laroche-Joubert is credited for executive producing TF1’s “Koh Lanta,” the local adaptation of “Survivor” for over two decades, and France 2’s “Fort Boyard” which has been airing for over 30 years. She also reshaped the beauty contest event, Miss France, leading it to the top...
Taking over from Francois de Brugada, Laroche-Joubert will be spearheading the French portfolio which comprises 15 labels spanning non-scripted and scripted, and will be tasked with evolving and diversifying the pipeline, attracting new talent, identifying new areas for growth, and driving collaboration with the wider group internationally to maximise on exploitation opportunities. The appointment takes effect from Sept. 1.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016 and she has served as CEO for Adventure Line Productions (Alp). She recently launched the scripted label Screen Line Productions.
Laroche-Joubert is credited for executive producing TF1’s “Koh Lanta,” the local adaptation of “Survivor” for over two decades, and France 2’s “Fort Boyard” which has been airing for over 30 years. She also reshaped the beauty contest event, Miss France, leading it to the top...
- 7/4/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay France has found its new CEO.
Alexia Laroche-Joubert will replace François de Brugada, who has moved to lead fledgling operation Banijay Events, as part of Banijay Group’s push into live events and experiences.
Laroche-Joubert is best known for leading her own production outfit Adventure Line Productions (Alp), which is part of Banijay, and has recently also been leading scripted label Screen Line Productions.
She counts executive producing TF1’s version of Survivor, Koh Lanta, which has been on air for more than two decades, and France 2’s Fort Boyard, and is credited with lead producer roles on M6’s Loft Story, which is France’s version of Big Brother and TF1’s Star Academy and Secret Story. She was also an on-screen judge on Popstars.
Before joining Banijay, she has spent more than a decade with Canal+ and rose to become Editor-in-Chief at TF1. She was also Director...
Alexia Laroche-Joubert will replace François de Brugada, who has moved to lead fledgling operation Banijay Events, as part of Banijay Group’s push into live events and experiences.
Laroche-Joubert is best known for leading her own production outfit Adventure Line Productions (Alp), which is part of Banijay, and has recently also been leading scripted label Screen Line Productions.
She counts executive producing TF1’s version of Survivor, Koh Lanta, which has been on air for more than two decades, and France 2’s Fort Boyard, and is credited with lead producer roles on M6’s Loft Story, which is France’s version of Big Brother and TF1’s Star Academy and Secret Story. She was also an on-screen judge on Popstars.
Before joining Banijay, she has spent more than a decade with Canal+ and rose to become Editor-in-Chief at TF1. She was also Director...
- 7/4/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Francois de Brugada, the long-running boss of Banijay France, will be stepping down in September to lead Fl Entertainment’s newly created division dedicated to live events.
Named Banijay Events, the division will build on Banijay’s parent company Fl Entertainment’s recent investment in The Independents, a global marketing and communications group for luxury and lifestyle brands, as well as Banijay’s acquisition of Balich Wonder Studio, the Italian entertainment group.
Fl Entertainment said Banijay will be able to seize opportunities within the live event industry as it “remains largely unconsolidated and has a business model very similar to that of content production and distribution.” Banijay reached €3.2 billion ($3.5 billion) in revenues for 2022.
François Riahi, CEO at Fl Entertainment, pointed out the “live events business has rapidly soared post-Covid and given our already-established entertainment assets. It represents a perfect addition to our Group and to our strategy to become an integrated global entertainment leader.
Named Banijay Events, the division will build on Banijay’s parent company Fl Entertainment’s recent investment in The Independents, a global marketing and communications group for luxury and lifestyle brands, as well as Banijay’s acquisition of Balich Wonder Studio, the Italian entertainment group.
Fl Entertainment said Banijay will be able to seize opportunities within the live event industry as it “remains largely unconsolidated and has a business model very similar to that of content production and distribution.” Banijay reached €3.2 billion ($3.5 billion) in revenues for 2022.
François Riahi, CEO at Fl Entertainment, pointed out the “live events business has rapidly soared post-Covid and given our already-established entertainment assets. It represents a perfect addition to our Group and to our strategy to become an integrated global entertainment leader.
- 6/22/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Hit U.S. Gameshow ‘Password’ Coming To ITV
Hit U.S. guessing game Password is coming to the UK’s ITV. Never Mind the Buzzcocks producer Talkback is behind the ITV version, which will see Alan Carr and Daisy May Cooper take on the Resident Team Captains role, with Stephen Mangan hosting. Password is a word association game in which captains pair with contestants and give one-word clues to help their teammate guess a mystery “password.” The teams must try and get on each other’s wavelengths as they take it in turns to guess the all-important password across multiple rounds. Password has aired in the U.S. for decades and was most recently revived on NBC last year, with Keke Palmer hosting and Jimmy Fallon captaining. Password was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions and is now owned by Fremantle.
Banijay Forges Live Events Division
Banijay has launched...
Hit U.S. guessing game Password is coming to the UK’s ITV. Never Mind the Buzzcocks producer Talkback is behind the ITV version, which will see Alan Carr and Daisy May Cooper take on the Resident Team Captains role, with Stephen Mangan hosting. Password is a word association game in which captains pair with contestants and give one-word clues to help their teammate guess a mystery “password.” The teams must try and get on each other’s wavelengths as they take it in turns to guess the all-important password across multiple rounds. Password has aired in the U.S. for decades and was most recently revived on NBC last year, with Keke Palmer hosting and Jimmy Fallon captaining. Password was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions and is now owned by Fremantle.
Banijay Forges Live Events Division
Banijay has launched...
- 6/22/2023
- by Zac Ntim and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Thouret was deputy managing director of Newen Group.
Banijay has appointed Guillaume Thouret as managing director for Banijay Studios France.
Thouret joins Banijay France’s production label from Newen Group, where he was deputy managing director having joined as managing director of Newen label Capa in 2015.
He was previously deputy managing director of TF1 Production, overseeing the group’s scripted and streamer formats, and managing director of TF6 and Série Club.
Thouret replaces Alban Etienne who left in 2021. In his new role, he will set Banijay Studios France’s strategy for the local and international market, managing its portfolio of projects in development,...
Banijay has appointed Guillaume Thouret as managing director for Banijay Studios France.
Thouret joins Banijay France’s production label from Newen Group, where he was deputy managing director having joined as managing director of Newen label Capa in 2015.
He was previously deputy managing director of TF1 Production, overseeing the group’s scripted and streamer formats, and managing director of TF6 and Série Club.
Thouret replaces Alban Etienne who left in 2021. In his new role, he will set Banijay Studios France’s strategy for the local and international market, managing its portfolio of projects in development,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Banijay (“Marie Antoinette”) has boarded “Les disparus de la Forêt Noire,” a gritty French thriller starring Hélène de Fougerolles (“Balthazar”), Gregory Fitoussi (“St Tropez,” “Spiral”) and Tcheky Karyo (“The Missing,” “Baptiste”).
Commissioned by TF1, “Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire,” is co-produced by Banijay Studios France, Fiction’Air, Belga Productions and Rtbf. The premium drama will be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.
“Les disparus de la Forêt Noire” is set in the heart of the Black Forest, at a binational military base near the French-German border, where twelve bodies, all men, are found in a mass grave. The victims are both French and German, with the murders committed over three decades. Judge Camille Hartmamnn, played by Hélène de Fougerolles, has a connection to the case, her memory has been impaired after a car accident. Yet, this macabre discovery revives memories Hartmann believed to be buried. Meanwhile, veteran French officer Franz Agerland...
Commissioned by TF1, “Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire,” is co-produced by Banijay Studios France, Fiction’Air, Belga Productions and Rtbf. The premium drama will be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.
“Les disparus de la Forêt Noire” is set in the heart of the Black Forest, at a binational military base near the French-German border, where twelve bodies, all men, are found in a mass grave. The victims are both French and German, with the murders committed over three decades. Judge Camille Hartmamnn, played by Hélène de Fougerolles, has a connection to the case, her memory has been impaired after a car accident. Yet, this macabre discovery revives memories Hartmann believed to be buried. Meanwhile, veteran French officer Franz Agerland...
- 11/28/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: French network M6 has ordered a drama about a man who manipulates women and turns deception into an art form.
The commission marks a debut series for Banijay France label Shine Fiction, which is co-producing Serial Lover with Amaury Fournial from Sibaro Films. Banijay Rights takes international sales.
Written by Alice Den Broek and directed by Fred Berthe, Serial Lover‘s synopsis bills the show as “the story of a shrewd man who lives many different lives – a pilot, a surgeon, a broker, a journalist; developing a new personality for every identity and deceiving experts in each field. Handsome, charming, and attentive, exhilarated by his power, the deception becomes an art form as he manipulates all those around him, especially women who he targets and steals from. How many women have fallen in this trap?”
“For the victims, the consequences are heavy, they become isolated from their families, humiliated,...
The commission marks a debut series for Banijay France label Shine Fiction, which is co-producing Serial Lover with Amaury Fournial from Sibaro Films. Banijay Rights takes international sales.
Written by Alice Den Broek and directed by Fred Berthe, Serial Lover‘s synopsis bills the show as “the story of a shrewd man who lives many different lives – a pilot, a surgeon, a broker, a journalist; developing a new personality for every identity and deceiving experts in each field. Handsome, charming, and attentive, exhilarated by his power, the deception becomes an art form as he manipulates all those around him, especially women who he targets and steals from. How many women have fallen in this trap?”
“For the victims, the consequences are heavy, they become isolated from their families, humiliated,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Banijay Launches French Format Fund
Banijay is seeking to elevate the best French formats by launching a fund with local format investment fund La Fabrique des Formats. Titled, Fonds La Fabrique – Banijay, the fund will identify local shows that the pair believe can make it to screen and travel beyond the territory. A selection committee made up of industry experts will be tasked with identifying the best projects, both non-scripted and scripted, and the fund will invest in a range of areas to elevate these shows to channels and platforms. The creators of the chosen formats will receive tailor-made support and funding to develop their creations. “This partnership further fosters our regional know-how,” said François de Brugada, CEO of Banijay France. “Being headquartered in France, along with our local knowledge and global ambition, it is naturally our role to support the creative community here to ambitiously develop the next-generation of...
Banijay is seeking to elevate the best French formats by launching a fund with local format investment fund La Fabrique des Formats. Titled, Fonds La Fabrique – Banijay, the fund will identify local shows that the pair believe can make it to screen and travel beyond the territory. A selection committee made up of industry experts will be tasked with identifying the best projects, both non-scripted and scripted, and the fund will invest in a range of areas to elevate these shows to channels and platforms. The creators of the chosen formats will receive tailor-made support and funding to develop their creations. “This partnership further fosters our regional know-how,” said François de Brugada, CEO of Banijay France. “Being headquartered in France, along with our local knowledge and global ambition, it is naturally our role to support the creative community here to ambitiously develop the next-generation of...
- 4/14/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Banijay has acquired Tooco, the production banner behind the non-scripted hit “Guess My Age,” to further bolster its French outpost.
Under the pact, Tooco will be part of the Banijay France brand and will focus on originating concepts for the French and international markets.
Tooco, spearheaded by Aurélien Lipiansky and Mikaël Moreau, has been delivering popular French formats, such as Le club des invincibles, produced with Banijay’s Air Production; and Guess My Age which has so far travelled to 22 countries, including Italy, Spain, and Germany. Tooco has several game shows at pilot stage across the U.K., Italy and France.
Since launching in 2015, the label has produced a wide range of shows spanning game shows, entertainment, factual entertainment, and reality TV.
“Mikaël and I are proud to be joining Banijay, which has long understood the importance of investing in French format creation, and we hope to benefit from the...
Under the pact, Tooco will be part of the Banijay France brand and will focus on originating concepts for the French and international markets.
Tooco, spearheaded by Aurélien Lipiansky and Mikaël Moreau, has been delivering popular French formats, such as Le club des invincibles, produced with Banijay’s Air Production; and Guess My Age which has so far travelled to 22 countries, including Italy, Spain, and Germany. Tooco has several game shows at pilot stage across the U.K., Italy and France.
Since launching in 2015, the label has produced a wide range of shows spanning game shows, entertainment, factual entertainment, and reality TV.
“Mikaël and I are proud to be joining Banijay, which has long understood the importance of investing in French format creation, and we hope to benefit from the...
- 3/29/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay has partnered with Alain Goldman, the French producer of “La Vie en rose” to produce premium scripted series and feature films through his two production entities, Pitchipoï Productions and Montmartre Films.
Goldman, whose production company was previously named Legende Films, will work alongside Banijay France.
The French producer had been working with nearly every French film studios, notably Gaumont, and has also been collaborating with streamers such as Netflix with “The Spy,” starring Sacha Baron Cohen, and Amazon Prime with Caroline Vigneaux’s “Flashback” and Mélanie Laurent’s “The Mad Women’s Ball.” Besides “La Vie en Rose,” which earned Marion Cotillard an Oscar, Goldman has also produced “An Officer and a Spy” (2019), “The Connection” (2014) and “The Crimson Rivers” (2000).
“Banijay shares our vision for the company going forward, and their immediate understanding and belief in our ethos makes them the perfect partner for our future,” said Goldman. “Joining a forward-thinking...
Goldman, whose production company was previously named Legende Films, will work alongside Banijay France.
The French producer had been working with nearly every French film studios, notably Gaumont, and has also been collaborating with streamers such as Netflix with “The Spy,” starring Sacha Baron Cohen, and Amazon Prime with Caroline Vigneaux’s “Flashback” and Mélanie Laurent’s “The Mad Women’s Ball.” Besides “La Vie en Rose,” which earned Marion Cotillard an Oscar, Goldman has also produced “An Officer and a Spy” (2019), “The Connection” (2014) and “The Crimson Rivers” (2000).
“Banijay shares our vision for the company going forward, and their immediate understanding and belief in our ethos makes them the perfect partner for our future,” said Goldman. “Joining a forward-thinking...
- 2/11/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
La Vie En Rose and Netflix’s The Spy producer Alain Goldman has signed an overall deal with Banijay for TV shows and feature films.
Goldman will produce projects via his production entities Pitchipoï Productions and Montmartre Films (previously Légende Films) and Banijay France, with a view to creating a pipeline of scripted IP.
The deal is one of the first of its kind from a global super-indie, with this form of ‘golden handcuffs’ arrangement tended to be struck by deep-pocketed streamers and networks.
Goldman is a highly decorated producer, with credits including Oscar-winning La Vie En Rose, 2019’s An Officer And A Spy and 2017’s Edmond. He has also turned his hand to streaming, more recently producing Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Spy for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video’s Flashback.
He is currently working on Cédric Jimenez-directed feature Verde about Ingrid Betancourt and Clara Rojas’ captivity in the Colombian jungle.
Goldman will produce projects via his production entities Pitchipoï Productions and Montmartre Films (previously Légende Films) and Banijay France, with a view to creating a pipeline of scripted IP.
The deal is one of the first of its kind from a global super-indie, with this form of ‘golden handcuffs’ arrangement tended to be struck by deep-pocketed streamers and networks.
Goldman is a highly decorated producer, with credits including Oscar-winning La Vie En Rose, 2019’s An Officer And A Spy and 2017’s Edmond. He has also turned his hand to streaming, more recently producing Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Spy for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video’s Flashback.
He is currently working on Cédric Jimenez-directed feature Verde about Ingrid Betancourt and Clara Rojas’ captivity in the Colombian jungle.
- 2/11/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Filming has begun on “Marie Antoinette,” a new, eight-part drama for Canal Plus Creation Originale.
The story of the incredibly modern young queen was created and written by Deborah Davis (“The Favourite”), who worked alongside co-writers Louise Ironside (“The Split”), Avril E. Russell (“All on a Summer’s Day”) and Chloë Moss (“Run Sister Run”). It is directed by Pete Travis (“Bloodlands”) and Geoffrey Enthoven (“Children of Love”).
Russia-born German actress Emilia Schüle (“Ku’damm 56”) will star as the titular monarch.
The series is produced by Alban Étienne and Stéphanie Chartreux of Banijay Studios France, Claude Chelli and Aude Albano of Capa Drama, and Christophe Toulemonde at Les Gens. It is distributed globally by Banijay Rights.
Filming will take place in evocative historical places, including the Palace of Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Lésigny, Champs, Voisins and Bry-sur-Marne.
“We are ready to enchant viewers with stunning scenery from beautiful locations across France and illustrate this audacious,...
The story of the incredibly modern young queen was created and written by Deborah Davis (“The Favourite”), who worked alongside co-writers Louise Ironside (“The Split”), Avril E. Russell (“All on a Summer’s Day”) and Chloë Moss (“Run Sister Run”). It is directed by Pete Travis (“Bloodlands”) and Geoffrey Enthoven (“Children of Love”).
Russia-born German actress Emilia Schüle (“Ku’damm 56”) will star as the titular monarch.
The series is produced by Alban Étienne and Stéphanie Chartreux of Banijay Studios France, Claude Chelli and Aude Albano of Capa Drama, and Christophe Toulemonde at Les Gens. It is distributed globally by Banijay Rights.
Filming will take place in evocative historical places, including the Palace of Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Lésigny, Champs, Voisins and Bry-sur-Marne.
“We are ready to enchant viewers with stunning scenery from beautiful locations across France and illustrate this audacious,...
- 9/7/2021
- by Rebecca Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay France has acquired French music entertainment producer Dmls TV as it expands its local footprint.
Dmls TV has access to some of France’s top artists and musical entertainment shows, such as “La Chanson Secrète” (The Secret Song), “La Chanson Challenge” (The Celebrity Song Challenge) and “Duos Mystères” (Mystery Duets).
The company set up some 20 years ago and still led by duo Anne Marcassus and Mathieu Vergne are also volunteer executive producers of annual ratings smash charity event, “Les Enfoirés,” featuring top French talent. The Dmls duo will now report to Banijay France country CEO François de Brugada (pictured).
“As we continue to widen our offering in France and cement our stronghold in the market, Dmls TV is the perfect addition,” said De Brugada, who added: “Aligned in our commitment to high-quality, unscripted hits, Anne and Mathieu further bolster our entertainment and music catalogue and I’ve no doubt...
Dmls TV has access to some of France’s top artists and musical entertainment shows, such as “La Chanson Secrète” (The Secret Song), “La Chanson Challenge” (The Celebrity Song Challenge) and “Duos Mystères” (Mystery Duets).
The company set up some 20 years ago and still led by duo Anne Marcassus and Mathieu Vergne are also volunteer executive producers of annual ratings smash charity event, “Les Enfoirés,” featuring top French talent. The Dmls duo will now report to Banijay France country CEO François de Brugada (pictured).
“As we continue to widen our offering in France and cement our stronghold in the market, Dmls TV is the perfect addition,” said De Brugada, who added: “Aligned in our commitment to high-quality, unscripted hits, Anne and Mathieu further bolster our entertainment and music catalogue and I’ve no doubt...
- 7/28/2021
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay France has entered a joint venture with seasoned French industry player Malika Abdellaoui to launch Marathon Studio, as part of its strategy to ramp up its output in the scripted landscape.
Abdellaoui was previously managing director of Newen Distribution, the production and distribution company owned by French’s biggest TV network TF1 Group. Prior to joining Newen, Abdellaoui was deputy director of TV sales at EuropaCorp, as well as senior acquisition manager at the Disney Channel for France and Emea. Abdellaoui will be the majority shareholder of Marathon Studio. Banijay France’s CEO François de Brugada pointed out that Marathon is a renowned brand name in France and “is one that Banijay has owned for some time.” Marathon was a subsidiary of Zodiak Media, which was bought by Banijay in 2016.
Banijay France also recently tapped French film and TV veteran Dominique Farrugia to take the leadership of Banijay’s production label EndemolShine Fiction,...
Abdellaoui was previously managing director of Newen Distribution, the production and distribution company owned by French’s biggest TV network TF1 Group. Prior to joining Newen, Abdellaoui was deputy director of TV sales at EuropaCorp, as well as senior acquisition manager at the Disney Channel for France and Emea. Abdellaoui will be the majority shareholder of Marathon Studio. Banijay France’s CEO François de Brugada pointed out that Marathon is a renowned brand name in France and “is one that Banijay has owned for some time.” Marathon was a subsidiary of Zodiak Media, which was bought by Banijay in 2016.
Banijay France also recently tapped French film and TV veteran Dominique Farrugia to take the leadership of Banijay’s production label EndemolShine Fiction,...
- 11/17/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, the European Film Academy and Berlin Film Festival call for Nasrin Sotoudeh’s immediate release from prison, Banijay appoints Dominique Farrugia as managing director for Endemol Shine in France, Amazon Prime Video announces a slate of sports docs in Spain, and the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers preps for December’s digital edition.
Call To Action
The European Film Academy and Berlin International Film Festival have released a joint call for the immediate release of writer and human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, featured in Jafar Panahi’s Golden Bear-winning “Taxi Teheran.”
Sotoudeh was arrested in June 2018 and sentenced to more than 30 years in prison and 148 whiplashes on charges many claim are dubious at best. Since Aug. 11 she has been on hunger strike as a response to inaction in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic at Teheran’s infamous Evin prison. She is currently in critical condition and,...
Call To Action
The European Film Academy and Berlin International Film Festival have released a joint call for the immediate release of writer and human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, featured in Jafar Panahi’s Golden Bear-winning “Taxi Teheran.”
Sotoudeh was arrested in June 2018 and sentenced to more than 30 years in prison and 148 whiplashes on charges many claim are dubious at best. Since Aug. 11 she has been on hunger strike as a response to inaction in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic at Teheran’s infamous Evin prison. She is currently in critical condition and,...
- 9/11/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay France CEO François de Brugada is to assume control of Endemol Shine’s French operations following the two groups’ merger earlier this month, prompting the departure of Endemol Shine France president Nicolas Coppermann.
Brugada has worked at Banijay since its inception in 2008 and has been the company’s French CEO since 2015. He will now oversee 10 entities including Adventure Line Productions, Endemol Shine France, Banijay Studios France, H20 Productions, and Km Productions.
Coppermann will remain in post at Endemol Shine France until the end of July, having worked at the company since 2012. Brugada said Coppermann has built a “strong operation” and “put the brand on the scripted map in France.”
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti said: “François has been with Banijay since the start. Playing a significant role in the globalisation of the business from the word go, he has gone on to build an incredibly strong footprint for us in France.
Brugada has worked at Banijay since its inception in 2008 and has been the company’s French CEO since 2015. He will now oversee 10 entities including Adventure Line Productions, Endemol Shine France, Banijay Studios France, H20 Productions, and Km Productions.
Coppermann will remain in post at Endemol Shine France until the end of July, having worked at the company since 2012. Brugada said Coppermann has built a “strong operation” and “put the brand on the scripted map in France.”
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti said: “François has been with Banijay since the start. Playing a significant role in the globalisation of the business from the word go, he has gone on to build an incredibly strong footprint for us in France.
- 7/16/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Francois de Brugada Takes Helm of Banijay France as Endemol Shine Boss Nicolas Coppermann Steps Down
Following Banijay’s takeover of Endemol Shine Group, Nicolas Coppermann, president of Endemol Shine France, will be stepping down at the end of July, with François de Brugada taking the helm of Banijay France.
As CEO of Banijay France, de Brugada will spearhead the combined unscripted and scripted footprint and lead the company’s talent base.
Post takeover, Banijay France will comprise 10 production outfits, including Adventure Line Productions, Endemol Shine France, Banijay Studios France, H20 Productions, Banijay Production Media, Km Productions and Banijay Productions France, among others. The offering will include some highly popular brands such as “Koh Lanta,” “Fort Boyard,” “Taratata,” “Miss France,” “Les 12 Coups de midi,” “Touche Pas à Mon Poste,” “28 minutes,” “Les enfants de la télé,” “Les Marseillais” and “Une saison au zoo.”
De Brugada has been with Banijay since its inception in 2008, playing a pivotal role in its international expansion. He became CEO for Banijay France...
As CEO of Banijay France, de Brugada will spearhead the combined unscripted and scripted footprint and lead the company’s talent base.
Post takeover, Banijay France will comprise 10 production outfits, including Adventure Line Productions, Endemol Shine France, Banijay Studios France, H20 Productions, Banijay Production Media, Km Productions and Banijay Productions France, among others. The offering will include some highly popular brands such as “Koh Lanta,” “Fort Boyard,” “Taratata,” “Miss France,” “Les 12 Coups de midi,” “Touche Pas à Mon Poste,” “28 minutes,” “Les enfants de la télé,” “Les Marseillais” and “Une saison au zoo.”
De Brugada has been with Banijay since its inception in 2008, playing a pivotal role in its international expansion. He became CEO for Banijay France...
- 7/16/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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