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Banijay Kids & Family expands third‑party representation

Banijay Kids & Family, the specialist in children’s entertainment, has announced a wave of deals to represent third-party properties across its digital network. The newly secured deals bring in globally recognised brands and premium family content, spanning animation, family films, preschool, and comedy. All titles will roll out across Banijay Kids & Family’s ZeeKay network […]

February 19, 2026

Banijay Rights takes Bergerac Stateside with PBS

Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, has announced that PBS Distribution in the US has acquired drama series Bergerac. In a deal negotiated by Matt Creasey, EVP Sales, Co-Productions & Acquisitions at Banijay Rights, PBS Distribution has secured the first two seasons of Bergerac to launch on PBS in the US this […]

February 18, 2026

Mission Unknown returns for second season with Prime Video

Media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment have announced the return of Mission Unknown with Prime Video, produced by Banijay Productions Germany, in cooperation with Banijay Media Germany and DLS Consulting. Following the success of the first season, the second instalment, Mission Unknown – The Unexpected, takes creators on an entirely new adventure, pushing them across […]

February 18, 2026

Banijay Entertainment unveils 2026 London TV Screenings line-up

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, has unveiled 2026 London TV Screenings line-up, featuring a slate of must-see content across scripted, factual and formats. Once again taking place at BAFTA 195 Picadilly, on February 25th, the showcase will run across two dedicated sessions – AM and PM. Highlighting the company’s scale and world-leading creative strength, […]

February 17, 2026

Banijay Entertainment unveils Staying Alive format

Media and entertainment content distributor Banijay Entertainment has announced new music entertainment format, Staying Alive, produced by Endemol Shine Germany for ProSieben and Joyn. Through next-gen technology, the show delivers a musical experience in which today’s chart-topping artists perform showstopping duets with some of the most iconic voices in music history, such as Elvis Presley, […]

February 16, 2026

DMLS TV reveals How Old Is Your Brain? for M6

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces a brand-new primetime quiz show, How Old Is Your Brain? (Quel est l’âge de votre cerveau ?) for M6. Produced by DMLS TV, part of Banijay France, the educational and highly entertaining format will join the business’ ambitious London TV Screenings line-up. With 200 contestants in the […]

February 16, 2026

ITV YouTube Sales expands content offering with Banijay

ITV has announced a partnership with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, and its UK production group, Banijay UK, creating an expansion of ITV’s YouTube sales offering.  ITV YouTube Sales team will now represent titles from Banijay Rights, giving brands the opportunity to buy advertising around even more broadcast-quality content on YouTube. […]

February 3, 2026

Banijay Germany launches Banijay Germany Live

Banijay Germany has announced its live entertainment operations will be brought together under the umbrella of the newly founded Banijay Germany Live. Under the dedicated business, activities will be organised into three areas: Comedy Live Brands, Tour Booking and the development of live formats. MTS Live and Brainpool Live will subsequently be merged into the […]

November 20, 2025

Banijay bets big on Germany

Broadcast entertainment creator Banijay has announced the acquisition of Tipico Group, a specialist in sports betting in Germany and Austria, subject to regulatory approvals expected by mid-2026. At the end of the transaction, Banijay Group will hold about 65 per cent of the combined Betclic and Tipico entity, valued at €9.4 billion. Although the deal […]

October 30, 2025By Chris Forrester

Banijay launches new football club

Banijay Benelux has announced the launch of FC Failliet/Finesse (FCF), the Netherlands’ first officially KNVB-registered football club designed around leading digital creators. The club was conceived by Southfields and Banijay NXT and founded by creators Ilias Vietto, Aimane Charbon and Kleine John, combining their global social media reach with professional football competition and world-class sports […]

October 15, 2025