Dramas based on well-known IP and starring A-list talent were front and centre at this year’s Series Mania.
Mediawan, for example, hosted a splashy showcase of its upcoming mini-series The Count of Monte-Cristo, produced by Italy’s Palomar with France’s Demd Productions, from Danish director Bille August, starring British actors Sam Claflin and Jeremy Irons.
During the festival, Paramount+ and France Télévisions also announced they had teamed up for an eight-episode adaptation of Zorro (working title) starring Jean Dujardin, the Oscar-winning actor of The Artist. France Televisions also announced a series commission for Lucky Luke, an adaptation of the cult Belgian comic book.
Mediawan, for example, hosted a splashy showcase of its upcoming mini-series The Count of Monte-Cristo, produced by Italy’s Palomar with France’s Demd Productions, from Danish director Bille August, starring British actors Sam Claflin and Jeremy Irons.
During the festival, Paramount+ and France Télévisions also announced they had teamed up for an eight-episode adaptation of Zorro (working title) starring Jean Dujardin, the Oscar-winning actor of The Artist. France Televisions also announced a series commission for Lucky Luke, an adaptation of the cult Belgian comic book.
- 3/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
‘Ms. Marvel’ Actor Asfandyar Khan Joins ‘Sapiens’
Exclusive: Indie filmmaker Junayed Alavi has set his debut feature, Sapiens, with Ms. Marvel actor Asfandyar Khan joining the project. Sapiens centers on two rival families who face each other in a cyborg colonized village in India. Khan is playing a narrator who experienced the apocalypse and its aftermath. Currently in production, Sapiens is produced by Alavi and his partner Firdoushi Begum under the Alavi Motion Pictures banner. Also starring are Kalyan Goswami, Sayan Biswas and Bulbul Ahamed. Alavi is known for horror short Hunger which was championed by writer and producer of Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight, Peter Cameron.
‘Temptation Island’ Returning To France After Five Years
Temptation Island is returning to France after five years off air. Banijay Productions France is making the revived version of the hit format for M6 network W9. Temptation Island sees couples at a crossroads in their...
Exclusive: Indie filmmaker Junayed Alavi has set his debut feature, Sapiens, with Ms. Marvel actor Asfandyar Khan joining the project. Sapiens centers on two rival families who face each other in a cyborg colonized village in India. Khan is playing a narrator who experienced the apocalypse and its aftermath. Currently in production, Sapiens is produced by Alavi and his partner Firdoushi Begum under the Alavi Motion Pictures banner. Also starring are Kalyan Goswami, Sayan Biswas and Bulbul Ahamed. Alavi is known for horror short Hunger which was championed by writer and producer of Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight, Peter Cameron.
‘Temptation Island’ Returning To France After Five Years
Temptation Island is returning to France after five years off air. Banijay Productions France is making the revived version of the hit format for M6 network W9. Temptation Island sees couples at a crossroads in their...
- 1/3/2024
- by Max Goldbart, Jesse Whittock and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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
While unveiling its slate of new French originals and acquisitions on Monday, Prime Video announced that it would skip a French theatrical release for “Challengers,” Luca Guadagnino’s anticipated tennis drama. The film, which stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and “West Side Story” star Mike Faist, will still be released in theaters in all other territories.
During a posh press event hosted at the Pavillon Royal on the outskirts of Paris, Brigitte Ricou-Bellan, Prime Video’s country managing director for France, said the strategic move by the Amazon streamer resulted from France’s notoriously strict windowing rules, which demands streamers to wait 15 to 17 months after a theatrical roll out before making a new film available on their services. The rule has led other studios to opt to skip French cinemas for new releases before, such as Disney’s decision to debut “Strange World” on streaming.
“We’re a strong partner for French cinema and well-established talent.
During a posh press event hosted at the Pavillon Royal on the outskirts of Paris, Brigitte Ricou-Bellan, Prime Video’s country managing director for France, said the strategic move by the Amazon streamer resulted from France’s notoriously strict windowing rules, which demands streamers to wait 15 to 17 months after a theatrical roll out before making a new film available on their services. The rule has led other studios to opt to skip French cinemas for new releases before, such as Disney’s decision to debut “Strange World” on streaming.
“We’re a strong partner for French cinema and well-established talent.
- 6/19/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
‘Sulak’ is the first production from Alain Goldman’s Pitchipoï Productions.
Amazon Prime Video France is reteaming with director Melanie Laurent for the feature Sulak and has greenlit five new French feature films and three original series. Laurent directed Amazon’s first French-language original The Mad Women’s Ball in 2021.
Sulak will star newcomer Lucas Bravo as Bruno Sulak, a notorious real-life French criminal known for his non-violent heists on multiple jewelry stores in the 1980s. Sulak managed to escape from prison several times in order to reunite with his lover and accomplice, becoming public enemy number one in the process.
Amazon Prime Video France is reteaming with director Melanie Laurent for the feature Sulak and has greenlit five new French feature films and three original series. Laurent directed Amazon’s first French-language original The Mad Women’s Ball in 2021.
Sulak will star newcomer Lucas Bravo as Bruno Sulak, a notorious real-life French criminal known for his non-violent heists on multiple jewelry stores in the 1980s. Sulak managed to escape from prison several times in order to reunite with his lover and accomplice, becoming public enemy number one in the process.
- 6/19/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
Fort Boyard and Survivor producer Alp’s Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Frédéric Lussato are launching a Banijay-backed scripted label in France.
Screen Line Productions will focus on character-driven content, as the two French vets develop original ideas as well as book adaptations, spanning mainly youth-oriented themes. Banijay said a debut commission will be unveiled soon. As part of the launch, the pair have appointed Lavinia Jullien as Development Executive.
The pair run Alp, which produces some of France’s biggest non-scripted shows including Fort Boyard and Koh Lanta (Survivor).
“During my career I have created and adapted many formats from the world of entertainment including Koh Lanta (Survivor) and Star Academy, with the commonality of all being popular formats,” said Laroche-Joubert. “With our knowledge of this audience paired with production expertise, Screen Line is geared up to develop ambitious projects for a wide audience.”
Banijay France also runs the likes of Shine Fiction,...
Screen Line Productions will focus on character-driven content, as the two French vets develop original ideas as well as book adaptations, spanning mainly youth-oriented themes. Banijay said a debut commission will be unveiled soon. As part of the launch, the pair have appointed Lavinia Jullien as Development Executive.
The pair run Alp, which produces some of France’s biggest non-scripted shows including Fort Boyard and Koh Lanta (Survivor).
“During my career I have created and adapted many formats from the world of entertainment including Koh Lanta (Survivor) and Star Academy, with the commonality of all being popular formats,” said Laroche-Joubert. “With our knowledge of this audience paired with production expertise, Screen Line is geared up to develop ambitious projects for a wide audience.”
Banijay France also runs the likes of Shine Fiction,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Banijay’s $2.2 billion takeover of Endemol Shine, an Anglo-Dutch group twice its size, has given birth to a rare beast at a critical time. The France-headquartered combined entity ranks as the —, and marks the indie world’s first major M&a deal to be completed in Europe since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
It was never a straightforward deal to begin with: the process took more than two years to materialize following a year of on-and-off courtship and was finally completed after an eight-month antitrust process. Now the real work begins with a post-takeover integration that will take up to six more months. Banijay chairman Stephane Courbit, a self-made French entrepreneur, and his right-hand man, Marco Bassetti, CEO of the combined group, will have to deliver a complicated balancing act to deleverage Endemol Shine, whose debt was at $1.83 billion (as of February), while keeping the talent on board. Here...
It was never a straightforward deal to begin with: the process took more than two years to materialize following a year of on-and-off courtship and was finally completed after an eight-month antitrust process. Now the real work begins with a post-takeover integration that will take up to six more months. Banijay chairman Stephane Courbit, a self-made French entrepreneur, and his right-hand man, Marco Bassetti, CEO of the combined group, will have to deliver a complicated balancing act to deleverage Endemol Shine, whose debt was at $1.83 billion (as of February), while keeping the talent on board. Here...
- 7/7/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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