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

Tag Archive: DLO Producciones

  1. DLO Producciones’ Hit Spanish Thriller, La Caza. Monteperdido, to be Adapted by Terence Films and Gétévé Productions

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    Banijay France today announces its latest thriller, an adaptation of La Caza. Monteperdido, the hit drama created by Banijay Iberia’s DLO Producciones. The French series, titled Rivière-Perdue, will be distributed by Banijay Rights and is a co-production between Banijay France labels Terence Films and Gétévé Productions, along with TF1.

    Originally produced in Spain by RTVE in collaboration with DLO Producciones, the critically-acclaimed psychological thriller, La Caza. Monteperdido was first created in 2019 following the success of Agustín Martínez’s best-selling novel, Monteperdido. It was produced by José Manuel Lorenzo and written by Agustín Martínez, Luis Moya, Antonio Mercero, Miguel Sáez Carral and Jorge Díaz. The debut series was watched by over two million viewers, with a 14% share, picked up a FesTVal Award, and continued its success with a second compelling season in 2021, and the third season which launched this year in March is now available on Netflix.

    In France, filming for the gripping 6 x 52-minute series, written by Eugénie Dard, Sylvain Caron et Elsa Vasseur, and directed by Jean-Christophe Delpias, is underway in the Pyrenees. In Rivière-Perdue, a car accident leads to the mysterious reappearance of Anna, a teenage girl who has been missing for five years. Commissioner Balthus (Jean-Michel Tinivelli) and Captain Alix Stern (Barbara Cabrita) investigate with the local police and embark on a race against time to find Lucie, who disappeared at the same time as Anna, but is nowhere to be seen.

    Bertrand Cohen, CEO at Terence Films says: “We are excited to collaborate with TF1 and Gétévé Productions to bring this successful Spanish novel and series to French audiences. We’ve worked on many book-to-screen adaptations, but this project has a strong central concept and overarching storyline, making it ideal for adaptation. Strong leading performances with Barbara Cabrita, Nicolas Gob, Jean-Michel Tinivelli, Odile Vuillemin, Bruno Debrandt, Annelise Hesme and Kamel Belghazi will ensure this suspenseful drama will leave viewers wanting more.”

    José Manuel Lorenzo, Managing Director and Producer at DLO Producciones says: “La Caza. Monteperdido is a sensationally tense and gripping drama which performed well here in Spain, and its narrative structure is perfect for a French adaptation. Filmed on location in the Pyrenees, the concept immerses viewers in the beautiful scenery, where mystery and nature become one more character in the story. I look forward to seeing how the nuances of the French version will unfold, keeping audiences guessing at every twist and turn.”

    Banijay France operates through fifteen production companies: for non-scripted – Adventure Line Productions, Air Productions, Banijay Productions France, DMLS TV, Endemol France, H20 Productions, KM Production and Tooco – and for scripted – Banijay Studio France, Shine Fiction which has recently announced its latest scripted show Carême, a co-production with VVZ Production for Apple TV+. Also within Banijay France are Fiction’Air, Marathon Studio, Terence Films, Montmartre Films and Screen Line. Producing a diversity of content for all French channels and platforms, its portfolio comprises both original creations and the adaptation of international formats. The country’s leading producer, it entertains more than 38 million people every week.

  2. Banijay Iberia Appoints New Managing Director for Zeppelin

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    Banijay today announces the appointment of a new Managing Director at Zeppelin, a Banijay Iberia company.

     

    Shifting from within Banijay’s exisiting Spanish footprint, Amparo Castellano will lead Zeppelin, with a remit to further build the business’ portfolio of hits for the local and global market, reporting to Banijay Iberia CEO, Pilar Blasco.

     

    Her responsibilities include the creation of new international IP, such as The Bridge, which was adapted this year in the UK for Channel 4 following two successful runs on Movistar’s #0.  Zeppelin is a pioneer in anime and youth scripted productions with The Idhun Chronicles (Netflix), Virtual Hero (Movistar+) and the Spanish version of SKAM. The company is also behind the local version of Big Brother, which has aired in Spain for two decades.

     

    Amparo Castellano joins from Banijay Iberia’s DLO/ Magnolia where she has been Managing Director of Entertainment since 2014. Castellano began her career at Banijay Iberia label, Gestmusic, spending 15 years producing successful formats including Operación Triunfo: Los Castings and Your Big Day (Tu Si que Vales).

     

    As part of the move, non-scripted series from DLO/ Magnolia will become part of the Zeppelin portfolio. Award-winning current affairs series, Radio Gaga, documentary series such as Pioneras and entertainment show such as Pop Up Chef and Sing on!, along with other non-scripted shows will now come under the Zeppelin umbrella.

     

    DLO/ Magnolia’s scripted projects will continue to run within the label, under the direction of José Manuel Lorenzo.

     

    Pilar Blasco, Chief Executive Officer of Banijay Iberia comments; “Amparo is uniquely skilled in recognising and creating original ideas and driving innovative productions. Her commitment to creativity, along with a flair for leadership and management make her ideally placed to oversee Zeppelin, a company with exceptional professional talent.”

     

    Amparo Castellano, Managing Director of Zeppelin comments; “Zeppelin has a long-held position at the forefront of television, with a fantastic team in place who is well-known for creating programmes that become social phenomenons and captivate audiences. This is set to be an exciting new phase of my career, leading a company that pushes the boundaries to explore exciting new genres, with a team developing original IP for global and local audiences which is true to the essence that make us unique. It’s great to be making the move across.”

  3. Dime Quién Soy (Tell me who I am) Set to Premiere at The San Sebastián International Film Festival

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    DLO Producciones, a Banijay Company, confirms that the 68th edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival will play host to the world premiere of Dime Quién Soy (Tell Me Who I Am). The first three episodes will be shown at the Movistar + Gala on Monday, 21stSeptember at the Victoria Eugenia Theatre.

     

    Dime Quién Soy is an original production by Movistar + and Telemundo International Studios in collaboration with DLO Producciones. Based on the novel by Julia Navarro, the 9×50’ series will premiere this autumn on Movistar. The narrative follows Amelia Garayoa, a woman full of contradictions, who will live through a century of incredible change and suffering.

     

    A truly international series, it was filmed around the globe, shot in more than 300 locations, and includes a cast of 160 actors and over 3,000 extras. Headed by Irene Escolar (Amelia Garayoa) the the line-up also includes Oriol Pla (Pierre), Pablo Derqui (Santiago) and international actors Pierre Kiwitt (Max), Will Keen (Albert James), Maria Pia Calzone (Carla) and Stefan Weinert (Jurgens).

     

    Dime Quién Soy was directed by Eduard Cortés, created by José Manuel Lorenzo and is executive produced by Domingo Corral (Movistar +), José Manuel Lorenzo (DLO Producciones) and Marcos Santana (Telemundo International Studios). Telemundo International Studios will distribute the series in the US and its international tour will continue with Beta Film, a strategic partner of Movistar +, which has also confirmed the premiere in Latin America through HBO Latin America.

  4. Dime Quién Soy: Movistar+’s first international production with the U.S set for Autumn release

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    DLO Producciones, a Banijay Group company, confirms Dime Quién Soy (Tell Me Who I Am), produced in collaboration with Movistar+ and Telemundo, will be released this Autumn. The original scripted series (9 x 50’), based on the novel by Julia Navarro will air on Movistar+ and Telemundo in the USA.

     

    Dime Quién Soy will follow Amelia Garayoa and her relationships with Santiago, Pierre, Albert and Max, through some of the most important events of twentieth century Europe. The journey will take the audience from the Franco uprising to the liberation of Berlin; through the communist boom in Stalin’s Moscow, the barbarity of the Warsaw ghettos, Rome during the last years of the Duce and the decline of Nazi Germany in occupied Athens.

     

    This high-end drama was filmed in nine countries, over 300 locations. Award-winning actor Irene Escolar stars as Amelia Garayoa, leading an international cast of 160 actors and 3,000 extras.

     

    Showrunner and CEO of DLO Producciones José Manuel Lorenzo, “Dime Quién Soy is one of the most complex and ambitious projects that I have covered throughout my life. Over the last six years, it has gone beyond a professional obsession and become a personal one. I am excited about the idea of finally being able to share the result.”

     

    Director Eduard Cortés said,”This series is shot with authenticity and all the intensity needed to enable the viewer to greatly enjoy the adaptation of the novel by Julia Navarro.”

     

    This international co-production was created by José Manuel Lorenzo, directed by Eduard Cortés and written by Piti Español, with Beta Films owning the distribution rights.