Banijay is the world's largest independent content creation Group for television and multimedia platforms. Banijay is present in 16 territories.
Banijay is the world's largest independent content creation Group for television and multimedia platforms. Banijay is present in 16 territories.

Tag Archive: Anne Marcassus

  1. DMLS Films Readies Marie-Line, Incognito for TF1

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    Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces a new procedural, Marie-Line, Incognito, for TF1. Produced by DMLS Films, part of Banijay France, the six-part dramedy is the creation of Diane Clavier and Samantha Mazeras, and will be directed by Arnauld Mercadier.

    After spending three decades as a spy for the French secret services, Marie-Line Maupin is abruptly forced into early retirement and reassigned as a sleeper agent in her quiet hometown in the Cantal region. Struggling to adjust to civilian life, Marie-Line’s past soon resurfaces when she crosses paths with former colleague, Bruno Lafon, now captain of the gendarmerie. Unable to resist her instincts, she begins to meddle in his investigations. Despite their differences, the pair quickly become an unlikely crime-solving duo. The cast includes Isabelle Nanti, Nicolas Gob, Stefi Celma, Erika Sainte and Pierre Perrier.

    Anne Marcassus & Mathieu Vergne, CEOs, and Adriana Teofanova, Producer at DMLS Films comment: “Marie-Line, Incognito promises suspense, humour, and action, delivering a unique blend of investigative intrigue and small-town drama. We are thrilled to partner with TF1 on this procedural which will delight viewers with its warmth and wit.”

    Led by duo Anne Marcassus and Mathieu Vergne behind entertainment production company DMLS TV, DMLS Films is the scripted division with credits including Pourquoi je vis (TF1), Meurtre à Figeac (France 3) and Tous inconnus (TF1).

    Led by CEO, Alexia Laroche-Joubert, Banijay France offers a diverse yet complementary portfolio spanning non-scripted and scripted, making it France’s leader in the content production industry. Comprising 18 labels, Banijay France has an extensive catalogue with over 2,500 hours of non-scripted programming and close to 50 hours of scripted programming, including upcoming dramas Montmartre for TF1, Désenchantées for France TV, and TheFamily Detective for TF1.

    As the number one European studio for scripted, Banijay Entertainment stands at the forefront of premium storymaking, with a slate of new and returning titles like Carême (Shine Fiction / Apple TV), Astérix Le Combat des Chefs (Montmartre / Netflix), House of Guinness (Kudos / Netflix), The Law According to Lidia Poët (Groenlandia / Netflix), Rogue Heroes (Kudos / BBC One), The Buccaneers (The Forge for Apple TV), Culpa Mía and Culpa Tuya (Pokeepsie / Prime Video), and more.

  2. Banijay France Acquires DMLS TV

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    Banijay France today announces the addition of DMLS TV to its footprint. A local leader in music and entertainment, the business further diversifies and strengthens the group’s offering in the region, taking it up to 11 labels.

     

    DMLS TV was set up some 20 years ago and continues to be led by duo Anne Marcassus and Mathieu Vergne, reporting to country CEO, François de Brugada. A go-to production business with access to the greatest French and international artists, it has been behind some of France’s most notorious brands including La Chanson Secrète (The Secret Song), La Chanson Challenge, (The Celebrity Song Challenge), La Lettre (with Carson) (Yours Sincerely) and Duos Mystères (Mystery Duets). In addition, the organisation is the volunteer executive producer of annual ratings smash charity event, Les Enfoirés, with the nation’s biggest on-screen talent.

     

    François de Brugada comments: “As we continue to widen our offering in France and cement our stronghold in the market, DMLS TV is the perfect addition. Aligned in our commitment to high-quality, unscripted hits, Anne and Mathieu further bolster our entertainment and music catalogue and I’ve no doubt their titles have the capacity to travel the group worldwide.”

     

    Anne Marcassus and Mathieu Vergne comment: “It’s great to be part of Banijay, the largest international player in the market. As part of this partnership, we are looking forward to enjoying access to the business’ extensive catalogue, to provide solutions to all our broadcast and streaming partners. This is also a wonderful opportunity for DMLS TV’s titles to travel the world, while we continue to be a home for artists and the volunteer executive producer of annual charity event, Les Enfoirés, alongside a number of other projects.”

     

    Alongside DMLS TV, Banijay France’s matrix of brands is now responsible for some of the territory’s most widely renowned titles including Koh Lanta (Survivor – ALP), Fort Boyard (ALP), Les Marseillais (Party Workers– Banijay Productions France), N’oubliez pas les paroles (Don’t Forget the Lyrics – Banijay Production Media), Versailles (Banijay Studios France), Les 12 coups de midi (The Legacy – Endemol France) and Touche Pas à Mon Poste (It’s Only TV – H2O Productions).