November 2024

Latest News

Banijay Iberia announced the launch of Banijay Iberia Sports. Led by Gonzalo Miró, the new division aims to expand the company’s presence into the world of sports, including sportainment, documentaries, and digital, following Banijay Entertainment’s broader push into this field with Banijay Sports.

Screentime New Zealand unveiled its new studio facility Remarkable Studios NZ. Led by CEO Philly de Lacey, the studio aims to boost local film and TV production capabilities, fostering growth and employment in Queenstown, a region cherished by filmmakers for its iconic landscapes.

Banijay Entertainment announced the second cycle of Banijay Launch, its global initiative dedicated to supporting women creators in unscripted formats, which was launched at MIPCOM last year. The program’s first cycle took home the “Behind the Scenes Impact Award” at the Diversify TV Awards for advancing inclusion in the content industry.

Market Demand

“This year’s MIPCOM highlighted the resilience and adaptability of our industry. Despite facing numerous challenges, we presented a strong and diverse lineup across all genres, bolstering our position as the number one European studio. The strength and global appeal of our catalogue is a testament to the power of storymaking and the outstanding talent behind our IP.”

Cathy Payne, CEO Banijay Rights

“Our crime dramas including Bergerac, The One That Got Away, and A Remarkable Place to Die have led the way on our MIPCOM 2024 slate and are always in high demand, along with other highly-anticipated premium dramas, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light and Fear, as well as our fantastic returners SAS: Rogue Heroes and Marie Antoinette.”

Matt Creasey, EVP, Sales, Co-Productions & Acquisitions, Banijay Rights

Cathy Payne, CEO Banijay Rights

Matt Creasey, EVP, Sales, Co-Productions & Acquisitions, Banijay Rights

99 to Beat USA

Initial & ZnakTV, Fox

Big Brother Australia

EndemolShine Australia, Ten

Mrs Playmen

Aurora TV, Netflix

Disenchanted

Banijay Studios France, France Télévisions

Key Moments in Cannes

The Sunday Showcase, led by Creative Networks, highlighted the upcoming non-scripted, scripted, kids and third-party IP which was followed by the Banijay Awards (see award winners below).

At the International Format Awards, Cathy Payne, CEO of Banijay Rights, received the C21 Gold Award and Upside Down won Best Studio-Based Format.

At the Media Mastermind keynote, Prime Video announced a new version of LOL produced by Endemol France. LOL in Real Life will take celebrities out into public places around France where they attempt to make as many people as possible laugh.

Portocabo’s Head of Content, Nina Hernandez, joined Spain: Igniting Global Hits – The Ultimate Audiovisual Hub panel.

Banijay Rights partners with Diagonal TV (part of Banijay Iberia) and Crescendo on hard-hitting climate justice documentary, The Silence of the Earth. The documentary delves into the lives and deaths of three courageous environmental activists: Berta Cáceres, Paulo Paulino Guajajara, and Aldo Zamora, who paid the ultimate price for defending the planet from corporate greed and environmental destruction.

Benoît Di Sabatino, CEO of Banijay Kids & Family, participated in the Where Stories Evolve: Spotlight on China panel. The discussion covered China-France co-productions, key achievements, and future opportunities, including Banijay Kids’ co-production Shasha & Milo.

Damien Viel, Chief Digital & Innovation Officer at Banijay Entertainment, joined the Applied AI Summit: Discussions panel about the shifts from the fundamentals of AI to its transformative adoption by TV & Entertainment leaders across the Content value chain.

At the Tech & Creativity Today’s Innovative Vision session, Martijn Raadgever, Senior International Format & Production Consultant at Banijay Entertainment spoke about the future of technology and content creation, highlighting how Big Brother is using new technologies.

Steve Matthews, Head of Scripted, Creative at Banijay Entertainment, joined the Navigating a Complex Landscape – What Opportunities Exist for Tomorrow’s Fresh, Original Voices? panel.

Simon Cox, EVP Content & Acquisitions Banijay Rights spoke on the Secret Sauce Behind the Success of YA Series panel where he discussed upcoming projects including Banijay Rights’ Invisible Boys.

Shaun Keeble, Banijay Rights’ VP of Digital, hosted a Taking FAST Global roundtable.

Cathy Payne

CEO of Banijay Rights

Cathy spoke on surviving disruption and how to improve DEI.

The Hollywood Reporter: Link

Steve Matthews

Head of Scripted, Creative at Banijay Entertainment

Steve discussed his unique role, Banijay Bootcamp and the integration of AI in the industry.

The Hollywood Reporter: Link

Matteo Rovere

CEO of Grøenlandia

Matteo spoke to variety about Grøenlandia’s upcoming launches including This is Not Hollywood.

Variety: Link

Ben Samek

CEO of Banijay Americas

Ben talked about how investing in creative-led start-ups, rather than pursuing mergers and acquisitions, will drive the company’s next phase of growth.

C21 Media: Link

Hannah Griffiths

Head of Adaptations at Banijay Entertainment

Hannah sat down with Deadline about the popularity of book adaptations in the TV market.

Deadline: Link

Damien Viel

Chief Digital & Innovation Officer at Banijay Entertainment

Damien discussed how artificial intelligence will significantly reshape the company’s content strategy and monetization efforts.

Ecran Total: Link

Pilar Blasco

CEO of Baijay Iberia

Pilar spoke to MIPDaily about broadening Banijay Iberia’s sports offerings.

MipDaily Magazine: Link

James Townley

Chief Content Officer, Development at Banijay Entertainment

James talked about next-gen superbrands.

Realscreen: Link

Michelle Wasserman

SVP Latam, USH & Brazil for Banijay Rights

Michelle sat down with Produ to talk about the Banijay MIPCOM stand.

Produ: Link

Carlotta Rossi Spencer

Head of Branded Entertainment Business Development

Carlotta discussed branded content with Señal News.

Señal News: Link

Roubina Tchoboian

Head of Global Licensing at Banijay Kids & Family

Roubina joined Señal News to speak about Banijay Kids and Family Licensing.

Señal News: Link

Cathy Payne, and Banijay Mexico & US Hispanic Managing Director, Marie Leguizamo, have been named in The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Women in International Television list! This marks Cathy Payne’s third consecutive year being recognised and a well-deserved debut for Marie Leguizamo.

Endemol France’s latest iteration of LOL marks the 11th market where the format is produced by Banijay Entertainment labels.