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Exclusive: Beyond Rights team to disband following Banijay takeover

The majority of Beyond International’s rights team is to be let go following its acquisition…

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’30 Coins’ producer Pokeepsie hires Netflix Iberia exec as GM

Banijay-backed 30 Coins producer Pokeepsie Films has named Netflix exec Adrián De Belva as its…

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Banijay names Ben Samek CEO of Americas as Cris Abrego steps down

Banijay has restructured its operations in the Americas, with CEO Cris Abrego stepping down and…

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Banijay lands Publicis exec to lead M&A, as ambitions expand beyond content

Banijay has hired an associate director from French advertising firm Publicis Groupe to oversee its…

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North Road & Banijay’s FL Entertainment eye ITV Studios, as Chernin’s firm raises $150m

Peter Chernin’s The North Road Company has snagged a $150m investment from The Qatar Investment…

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Beyond Rights CEO David Smyth to depart following Banijay acquisition

David Smyth is departing as CEO of UK-based distributor Beyond Rights, following Banijay’s acquisition of…

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Amazon preps brand-funded Beyond Prods doc, with Stephen Fry narrating

Amazon Prime Video is launching a Stephen Fry-narrated documentary about gaming and exercise that has…

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Banijay buys French sports & drama prodco Puzzle Media

Banijay is expanding its French operations by acquiring local production outfit Puzzle Media. The deal…

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‘Big Brother’ prodco Initial lands Fulwell 73, Whizz Kid alum to lead development

Big Brother prodco Initial has appointed Fulwell 73’s director of development to a newly created…

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Swedish format ‘Trash Or Treasure’ lands second Spanish regional remake

Spanish regional broadcaster À Punt has become the seventh company to order a local version…