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  1. CNN EXPANDS THE “SEARCHING FOR” FRANCHISE WITH NEW CNN ORIGINAL SERIES EVA LONGORIA: SEARCHING FOR FRANCE

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    CNN announced today that the award-winning actress, producer, director, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Eva Longoria is continuing her journey with the news network in a new CNN Original Series Eva Longoria: Searching for France.  Produced by Hyphenate Media Group, the series will premiere in 2026.

    “France has long been a cornerstone of global cuisine, and I’m thrilled to be partnering with CNN for this next chapter in our culinary and cultural journey,” said Longoria. “I can’t wait to dive into the country’s rich gastronomic traditions, revisit the regions that have shaped my own palate and passion, and celebrate the artistry and heritage that make French food and culture so enduringly iconic and influential in kitchens around the world.”

    Often referred to as the food capital of the world, France has long been synonymous with culinary excellence. In the tradition of her journeys in Searching for Mexico and Searching for Spain, Longoria will now discover the iconic origins of French cuisine, where the dining experience was first elevated to an art form. Throughout multiple regions, Longoria will be at the crossroads of centuries old gastronomic tradition and cutting-edge creativity in a country whose national identity is defined by its rich food history.

    “We always knew France would be the ultimate destination and a pilgrimage through this culinary mecca requires the ultimate cultural ambassador – and Eva has become just that,” said Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development for CNN Worldwide. “From Mexico to Spain, Eva’s infectious sense of culinary curiosity has resonated with CNN viewers, and we are delighted to embark on this new adventure with her.”

    This latest installment in the “Searching For” franchise builds upon CNN Original Series’ enduring success in host-led food and travel programming, joining a library of premium, award-winning storytelling. Searching for Spain is currently airing on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. All episodes of Searching for Mexico and Searching for Italy are available to stream on Max.

    Executive Producers for Searching for France are Eva Longoria, Cris Abrego, Rachelle Mendez, and Shauna Minoprio for Hyphenate Media Group; Richard Bond and Eve Kay for Dragonfly; and Amy Entelis and Lyle Gamm for CNN Original Series. Minoprio also serves as showrunner. Banijay Rights will handle international distribution of the series.

  2. Banijay Rights Serves Up Stanley Tucci and Eva Longoria Documentary Series

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    Banijay Rights today announces it has acquired global distribution rights outside of the US to a pair of CNN Original Series, which separately follow Hollywood stars Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award-winning actor Stanley Tucci and Eva Longoria on powerful journeys of culinary discovery across Italy and Mexico.

    Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy followed the actor as he explored the stories and people behind one of the world’s most popular cuisines. The series showed viewers the bustling food markets and hidden trattorias of the Italian peninsula across two seasons in total (6 x 60’; 8 x 60’). The CNN Original Series was produced by Raw TV, and acquired by BBC2 in the UK.

    Meanwhile, in Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico, a CNN Original Series produced by Raw TV and Longoria, the award-winning actress, producer, director and activist explores the lands of her ancestors to see how Mexico’s rich culture, landscape and history have shaped its cuisine, loved the world over. The 6 x 60’ series takes viewers on a journey through incredible produce, age-old rituals and some of the world’s top restaurants, where they’ll discover that the heart of Mexico is in its food.

    Banijay Rights handles global distribution outside of the US for both series.

    The acquisitions of both series were brokered by Erica Novich, VP Business Affairs for CNN Worldwide and Nicola Davey, VP Acquisitions, Banijay Rights, who recently joined the company from Beyond Rights. “Told through the prism of two of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars, these charming, extraordinary series shine the spotlight on the world’s most renowned culinary cultures and the incredible stories surrounding them,” said Davey. “We’re delighted both series join our growing multi-genre catalogue, and we’re in no doubt they will appeal to international buyers this year.”

    Both Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy and Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico join Banijay Rights’ growing slate of documentary series, which includes Boris, from 72 Films,and Lara (working title) – a feature documentary from Banijay Benelux joint venture Scenery that recounts the reconciliation story behind Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar’s most famous assassination.