Media and entertainment company, Banijay Entertainment, has announced that hit adventure competition format, Fort Boyard, created by ALP, part of Banijay France, is expanding its footprint across digital and scripted, with a creator collaboration and feature-length crime drama, as it returns for its 37th season on France TV.

The upcoming season will introduce Cyril Féraud as the show’s new host, alongside a revamped gameplay with new challenges. Ahead of the launch, France TV and Banijay France have also partnered with French streamer Domingo, for an exclusive creator-led adventure. During a live Twitch broadcast, Domingo and fellow creators Baghera, ZeratoR and Clemquicourt, explored the iconic fortress and took part in a host of trials, and recorded a dedicated episode now available on france.tv and Domingo’s YouTube channel.

Further expanding the franchise, Screenline, part of Banijay France, has started filming a feature-length crime drama (1×90’), Meurtres à Fort Boyard (Murders at Fort Boyard), for France TV. The latest instalment in the successful Meurtres à… collection, is set against the backdrop of the iconic fortress. When a body is discovered, two investigators are forced to work together despite their differences. Navigating the fortress’ stone corridors and secret corners, they must learn to put tensions to one side to solve the mystery, which may prove the most daunting trial yet. The drama is written by Camille Guichard and David Crozier, and directed by Florence Fauquet, with Olivia Côte and Marie Petiot taking the lead roles.

Alexia Laroche-Joubert & Frédéric Lussato, Banijay France, commented: “For more than 35 years, Fort Boyard has brought primetime entertainment to audiences across France and beyond. From the creator collaboration with Domingo to the move into scripted storytelling with Meurtres à Fort Boyard, we are opening the fort to new audiences while offering long-time fans more ways to engage and experience the brand. These initiatives highlight the scale, versatility and enduring appeal of this iconic global brand.”

With more than 35 years on air, Fort Boyard has become a flagship adventure gameshow with over 30 adaptations globally and multiple brand extensions. Equally, ALP (Adventure Line Productions), founded in 1972, has become a major player in the French unscripted landscape, known for Fort Boyard; Koh-Lanta (Survivor), now in its 34th season; and Netflix hit, Don’t Hate the Player. Its portfolio spans a wide range of formats, including Treasure Map, Cleaners, Are You The One? and Canal Piu.

Launched in 2022, Screenline Productions is developing a portfolio of scripted shows for the French and international market. Credits include Culte, a mini-series for Prime Video inspired by the real life-events of Loft Story, the upcoming feature film Tempête with Bach Buquen; and the adaptation of Joël Dicker’s bestselling thriller Un Animal Sauvage, both for Prime Video.

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