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Banijay S.A. (formerly Banijay Entertainment and later Banijay Group) is a French multinational television production and distribution company which is the world's largest international content producer and distributor with over 120 production companies across 22 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue containing over 120,000 hours of original programming. Headquartered in Paris, the company was founded in January 2008 by Stéphane Courbit, former president of Endemol France, and has risen since its inception, to become a €3bn turnover business. It is currently a subsidiary of FL Entertainment N.V., based in Amsterdam.
The company has expanded over the years through multiple acquisitions, including its purchases of Zodiak Media in 2016, Endemol Shine Group in 2020,[1] when it adopted its current name, and Beyond International in 2022.[2] The group represents some of the world's most renowned non-scripted television formats including Big Brother, Survivor, Deal or No Deal, Temptation Island, MasterChef, Don't Forget the Lyrics, and Hunted.
History
In 2009, Banijay acquired 51% of Spanish production company Cuarzo Producciones on 12 January,[3] 50% of German producer Brainpool TV on 2 July[4] and the entire television division of Copenhagen-based film studio Nordisk Film on 12 October.[5] In March 2010, Banijay acquired American production company Bunim/Murray Productions for an undisclosed amount.[6]
In September 2012, Banijay acquired a majority stake in Australian production company Screentime, which included a New Zealand division (Screentime New Zealand) and a 49% stake in Irish producer Shinawil which was sold in 2015.[7] That same year, French celebrity channel Non Stop People and Cyril Hanouna's Template:Proper name became new members of the Group,[8] followed in 2013 by Italian producer Ambra Multimedia[9] and Spanish producer, DLO Producciones.[10]
In April 2014, Banijay launched Banijay Studios North America in Los Angeles, California.[11] On 9 January 2015, Banijay acquired New York City-based Stephen David Entertainment.[12]
In July 2015, Banijay Group announced that it would merge with Zodiak Media; the merger was completed in February 2016.[13][14] Vivendi also became a shareholder in 2016.[15]
In 2017, Banijay acquired BlackLight Television, Blast and Fearless Minds in the UK, launched YellowBird UK and acquired Shauna Events in France.[16] In July of that year, Banijay announced it had acquired Survivor production company Castaway Television Productions.[17]
In February 2018, Banijay Group acquired Britain-based company Wonder[18] and Neon Ink Productions in February Banijay Studios Italy,[19] Banijay Asia[20] and Banijay Productions Germany[21] were created in June of that year. Portocabo and Terence Films also became members of the group in 2018.
In October 2018, Banijay entered advanced talks to acquire rival Endemol Shine Group,[22] with a deal approved a year later on 26 October 2019.[23]
In October 2019, Good Times and Funwood Media became part of the group and the company launched joint venture The Natural Studios alongside Bear Grylls and Delbert Shoopman.[24]
On 30 June 2020, the European Commission approved Banijay's purchase of Endemol Shine.[25] The purchase was completed on July 3, 2020, whereby Banijay took on its current name (dropping off "Group") and upscaled from its 16 territories to 22.[26] More recently, it signed a deal with Nineteen11, a production company.[27]Template:When On December 15, 2021, Banijay Rights inked a deal with Viaplay which provided access to its Nordic drama titles.[28] This led to the creation of Banijay Brands and in September 2020 Banijay Germany secured the majority stake in SR Management GmbH.
In April 2021 it was announced Banijay acquired animation company Monello Productions to sit under Banijay Kids & Family. In addition, that month, Banijay Germany launched a new label before announcing in May that Banijay Germany had established a new documentary division. In June of the same year Endemol Shine Germany, part of Banijay Germany, had launched Rainer Laux Productions which is a collaboration with renowned TV producer Rainer Laux. Banijay Germany also partnered with Stephan Denzer in October to found fiction label Good Humor.[29]
In 2021, Marathon Studio, a joint venture with Banijay France was established and it was announced in July that Banijay France acquired DMLS TV. In July new French talent agency, Banijay Talent and IMA the new creative agency from Banijay Iberia were launched. Additionally, Banijay Benelux acquired a majority stake in leading Dutch sports producer Southfields.[30]
In September 2021, Banijay Americas launched new production studio Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic, which is based in Mexico City and Los Angeles.[31] Banijay UK also announced in October 2021 the creation of new scripted start-up Double Dutch.
In February 2022, Endemol Shine Boomdog, announced the launch of its post-production studio. This month also saw the creation of Yasuke Production. This new production company between Endemol France and Teddy Riner will focus on the world of sport. Later this month, a partnership with award-winning French producer Alain Goldman via Pitchipoï Productions and Montmartre Films was confirmed.[32]
In March 2022, it was announced that Banijay had acquired the Rome-based production company, Grøenlandia Group.[33]
In April Banijay, announced it is further growing its premium scripted offering via a partnership between Banijay Iberia and Pokeepsie Films.[34]
In May 2022, it was announced that Banijay will be public through an agreement with a SPAC investment group.[35]
In July 2022, it was announced that Banijay would acquire the Sony-owned German television production company, Sony Pictures Television Germany.[36][37] The acquisition was completed in October 2022, with the company renamed as Noisy Pictures.[38]
In October 2022, it was announced that Banijay had entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (Scheme) to acquire Beyond International.[39]The acquisition was completed on December 30, 2022 and Beyond was delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange on January 3, 2023.[2] Also in the month, it was announced that Banijay UK had acquired Mam Tor Productions.[40]
In December 2022, Banijay acquired Brazilian studio A Fábrica.[41]
Programmes
Template:Main Banijay has several brands of television programmes and formats aimed at different demographics. Some of its better-known programmes and formats produced by its many subsidiaries (past and present) are:
- 5 Million Money Drop
- Aarya
- All Together Now
- Beauty and the Geek
- Beforeigners
- Big Brother
- Bigg Boss''
- . Tamasha (2022 TV series)
- The Biggest Loser
- Black Mirror
- The Bridge
- The Courtship
- Deadly Women
- Deal or No Deal
- Domina
- Domino Challenge
- Don't Forget the Lyrics
- Drag Race France
- Fear Factor
- Fort Boyard
- Grantchester
- Hi-5
- Hunted
- The Island with Bear Grylls
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians
- Language of Love
- LEGO Masters
- Limitless Win
- Lost in Oz
- Marie Antoinette
- MasterChef
- Motown Magic
- Mr. Bean
- MTV Roadies
- MythBusters
- Peaky Blinders
- Pointless
- Popstars
- SAS: Rogue Heroes
- Simon's Cat
- Sing If You Can
- Star Academy
- Starstruck
- Survivor
- Totally Spies!
- The Wall
- Wipeout
- Would I Lie to You?
- Your Face Sounds Familiar
Assets
Assets owned by Banijay include:[42]
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| Germany |
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| Israel |
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| Italy | |
| Benelux |
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| Nordic countries |
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| Russia |
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| Spain and Portugal |
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| United Kingdom |
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| United States |
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| Latin America |
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| Australia and New Zealand |
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| Asia |
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| Other countries |
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| International |
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References
- ↑ Banijay Reveals Rebrand Following $2.2BN Endemol Shine Group Takeover(July 6, 2020).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Banijay takes full control of Beyond International after completing acquisition, Middleton, Richard. Television Business International(January 3, 2023).
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- ↑ Banijay acquires Nordisk Film's TV arm. The Hollywood Reporter(12 October 2009). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ↑ Bunim-Murray acquired by France's Banijay. The Hollywood Reporter(25 March 2010). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ↑ IF Magazine(4 September 2012).
- ↑ Stéphane Courbit rachète la société de production de Cyril Hanouna et boucle le rachat d'Everest Poker. La Tribune(24 July 2012).
- ↑ Marco Bassetti Named CEO Of Banijay; Group Acquires Italy's Ambra Multimedia, Tartaglione, Nancy(29 April 2013).
- ↑ Banijay Group Acquires Spanish TV Production Firm DLO. The Hollywood Reporter(September 10, 2013).
- ↑ MipTV: Banijay Taps David Goldberg to Launch Banijay Studios North America, Keslassy, Elsa(5 April 2014).
- ↑ Banijay Group Buys Controlling Share in Stephen David Entertainment, Steinberg, Brian(8 January 2015).
- ↑ http://www.gruppodeagostini.it/(S(evycbiepmdyz4vyc3zd44nee))/paginaAllegati.aspx?IdAllegato=554 Template:Bare URL PDF
- ↑ Banijay, Zodiak to Merge to Create $1 Billion Production House(28 July 2015).
- ↑ Could Banijay-Endemol Shine Deal Be Vivendi's Ticket to Becoming Global Powerhouse?(October 28, 2019).
- ↑ Banijay launches further scripted indie, Fearless Minds(July 20, 2017).
- ↑ Banijay Raises $416M To Help Finance Acquisition Of 'Survivor's Castaway Prods, Tartaglione, Nancy(10 July 2017).
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- ↑ Banijay Rights Inks Package Deal With Viaplay Ahead of U.S. Launch, Keslassy, Elsa. Variety(2021-12-15). Retrieved 2021-12-16.
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- ↑ Banijay France Creates New Talent Entity. Banijay(14 July 2021).
- ↑ Banijay Americas Launches New Production Studio Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic(29 September 2021).
- ↑ Banijay Partners with 'La Vie en Rose' Producer Alain Goldman for Series, Films(11 February 2022).
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- ↑ Banijay Iberia Partners with Álex de la Iglesia to Scale up Original Fiction Output(26 April 2022).
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