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Endemol Shine Brasil goes beneath the surface in Underground City

Endemol Shine Brasil, part of Banijay Americas, has unveiled Underground City (Cidade Subterrânea), a new docu-reality series offering a unique and immersive look into São Paulo’s subway system. Produced by Endemol Shine Brasil, the series premieres on GNT and Globoplay, and will also air on TV Globo’s Fantástico. Underground City captures the fast-paced operations that […]

April 1, 2026

Banijay Productions Germany expands portfolio with microdramas

Banijay Productions Germany is expanding its work in the development of microdrama formats and has already produced its first project. The news was unveiled at Series Mania in Lille, where Banijay Entertainment presented its latest scripted slate. The as-yet-untitled project comprises of 28 episodes and features a cast of eight well-known German creators, with a […]

March 26, 2026

Endemol Shine Brasil, A Fábrica microdrama expansion

Endemol Shine Brasil and A Fábrica, both part of Banijay Americas, have announced a partnership to create a slate of vertical-format microdramas. Under the partnership, Endemol Shine Brasil will lead productions and negotiations with brands and platforms, drawing on its expertise in delivering vertical storytelling. Meanwhile, A Fábrica will spearhead creative development and screenwriting across […]

March 16, 2026

Banijay, WildBrain expand partnership to YouTube

Banijay Kids & Family has announced an expanded partnership with WildBrain to share content across YouTube channels. Under the deal, WildBrain, via its YouTube network, will host a range of Banijay Kids & Family titles, with access to sell direct advertising inventory through its in-house Media Solutions team. Conversely, Banijay Kids & Family Digital will […]

March 16, 2026

Banijay Entertainment’s Tipping Point signs New Zealand deal

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, has announced international momentum for Tipping Point, with the hit quiz format heading to New Zealand for the first time. Produced by Screentime New Zealand, a Banijay Entertainment company, Celebrity Tipping Point NZ has been commissioned by TVNZ and will air later this year on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+, […]

March 13, 2026

Banijay Entertainment’s 100 Knives cuts first international deal

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, has announced the first international adaptation of high-stakes culinary format 100 Knives, with a local Danish version commissioned by TV 2, and produced by Metronome, part of Banijay Nordic. The deal marks the format’s expansion following the debut commission for Mastiff Sweden from TV4. The Danish adaptation, filmed on […]

March 12, 2026

Authentic Prod unveils new scripted projects

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, has announced that Authentic Prod, part of Banijay France, is developing an eight-part historical series Lady Liberté, and has started filming a two-part limited contemporary drama À La Vie (To Life) for TF1 distributed by Banijay Rights. Created by Marion Festraëts and Arnaud Malherbe, Lady Liberté unfolds in 1880s […]

March 12, 2026

Big Boss Bangla returns after 10 years

Media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment has announced the return of Big Boss Bangla, marking the revival of the iconic reality format in Bengali after a decade hiatus. The series will be produced by EndemolShine India for JioStar’s Star Jalsha, with celebrated cricket legend, Sourav Ganguly, confirmed as host. Unveiled in spectacular fashion by Ganguly […]

March 11, 2026

Bank positive on Banijay, All3Media merger

A report from investment bank Berenberg on the merger between the media production giants Banijay and All3Media is positive about the plan. “We view the rationale for the merger positively, as it strengthens Banijay’s catalogue and scale,” said the bank’s report. Berenberg is recommending Banijay a ‘BUY’ for its clients and a price target of […]

March 10, 2026By Chris Forrester

Banijay, All3Media to merge businesses

Banijay Group and RedBird IMI, the joint venture backed by RedBird Capital Partners and Abu Dhabi-based IMI media group, have entered into a strategic partnership to merge Banijay Entertainment and All3Media. The new company will be known as simply Banijay. The new production company, producer of titles including The Traitors, Big Brother, Survivor, Peaky Blinders, […]

March 4, 2026