Tag Archive: Iberia

  1. Seniors Become Tech in Spain with Onliners and Old Timers

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    Gestmusic, a Banijay Iberia company, confirms it will produce Onliners and Old Timers (Canvi de Xip) in collaboration with Catalan Ministry of Culture for TV3. The new social experiment pairs tech-savvy millennials with older technophobes, as they attempt to enter the twenty-first century.

     

    In a short time, the pensioners will be introduced to the wonders of the worldwide web. For those that have fallen behind, the digital world can be very overwhelming, which is where charismatic shrewd millennials come in. They put their student through their paces as they master creating viral videos, reconnecting with family via videoconferencing and online shopping.

     

    This show was originally produced by Banijay UK’s Princess Productions and has been adapted by Endemol Shine Finland for Yle TV 1.

     

    Lucas Green, Global Head of Operations Comments: Onliners and Old Timers explores how different generations can learn from each other in an uplifting, engaging and humorous format. At a time when we are relying on technology and human connection more than ever, this experiment goes beyond a television show, as each generation will walk away with a new skill-set.”

     

    Tinet Rubira, Managing Director of Gestmusic says: “To millennials, the internet is a part of their daily routine as much as brushing their teeth, but it is not always a simple task to show the older generation how easy it can be to use technology. Funny, touching and revealing, this format sees cross-generational cooperation at its best.”

     

    Gestmusic has brought hit-shows to Spain for over three decades (Boom!, Ahora Caigo), and has created successful international hits such as Your Face sounds familiar, Operación Triunfo, and the recent success Top Gamers Academy, the world’s first gaming talent show with a strong digital presence via Twitch and Youtube. Gestmusic is also responsible for Banister, a streaming platform that has its own ticket sales and roadmap development, with a dedicated team who enable the publishing of concerts and streaming, as well as virtual audience.

  2. 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.

  3. Banijay Lifts Lid on Leadership for Iberia & Italy

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    Banijay today reveals it has tapped Chief Executive Officer, Pilar Blasco, to lead all operations for Banijay Iberia, while Paolo Bassetti remains in post for Banijay Italy. Both will spearhead their respective regions’ leading collective of production labels and creative talent, with Iberia’s main activities spanning Madrid, Barcelona, Galicia, Vitoria and Lisbon and Italy’s through Milan and Rome.

     

    Across Iberia, Blasco’s footprint will include eight labels. Incorporating Gestmusic, Diagonal, Shine Iberia, Cuarzo Producciones, Zeppelin Television, DLO Magnolia, Endemol Portugal and Tuiwok, it will be the group behind the best entertainment brands – MasterChef, Radio GagaTu Cara Me Suena, La Isla De Las Tentaciones, Big Brother – and original scripted titles – HierroAmar Es Para Siempre and The Idhun Chronicles. Comprising ten production entities including Banijay Italia, Endemol Shine Italy and Banijay Studios Italy, Banijay Italy will be the home of some of the country’s top brands including Grande Fratello(Big Brother), MasterChef Italia, Temptation Island, L’Isola dei Famosi(Celebrity Survivor), El legado, Identity, Che tempo che fa, Il paradiso delle signore and Bake Off Italia.

     

    Marco Bassetti comments: “In Pilar and Paolo we have two exceptional leaders. Well-versed in driving innovation, encouraging out-of-the box creativity and navigating the new world of content creation, they are best set to capitalise on the opportunities presented by our recent acquisition. In the months to come, they will work to combine the footprint in the regions they control, while strengthening client relationships and putting Banijay’s operations in pole position for the future.”

     

    Pilar Blasco comments: “I am very grateful for the opportunity to lead Banijay in Iberia; teaming up with the most talented Spanish and Portuguese producers. This is the right place to be for innovation and for developing the amazing creativity of our teams. I am looking forward to working closely with everyone in the Banijay family.”

     

    Paolo Bassetti comments: “I am honoured to work in a group like Banijay; a dynamic and creative environment, where I have both extraordinary management and colleagues. I hope the business will continue on its successful path worldwide and in Italy, we will do all we can to further our unique creative capabilities and high production capacity. Having known the team at Endemol for many years, I am very happy to meet them again and wish Pilar all the luck – she is certainly the best guide Banijay can have in Spain.”

     

    Blasco, former CEO of EndemolShine Iberia, has led the group there for five years. Building a multi-genre and multi-platform business, she is credited with driving the roll-out of Your Face Sounds Familiar, which first launched in 2011 and has since been sold to 40 territories, including the U.S., U.K. and China, and across Europe, Latin America and Asia. Between 2011 and 2015, she was managing director of Endemol Spain, having also led the company’s Madrid-based arm, Zeppelin TV.

     

    Bassetti has been CEO of Banijay Italy for two years. Previously, he served as CEO and Chairman of Endemol Shine Group’s Italian arm and was a member of the International Board. During these years he brought successful shows such as Grande Fratello(Big Brother), La prova del cuoco(Ready Steady Cook), Caduta Libera(Still Standing), Avanti un altro(Next One), Affari Tuoi (Deal or no Deal), I Soliti Ignoti (Identity), Tale e Quale show(Your Face Sounds Familiar) and scripted titles Vivere,Centro Vetrineand L’Allieva.

  4. Radio Gaga Heads Off on the Road Again

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    Radio Gaga, an original Movistar+ production in collaboration with Dlo/Magnolia, a Banijay company, will arrive on #0 next autumn. Manuel Burque and Quique Peinado have begun filming the fifth series which will be made up of eight episodes.

     

    Madrid, Barcelona, Galicia… once more they will travel across Spain in their caravan searching for stories from very large personalities. Burque and Peinado will demonstrate the chemistry they have when it comes to conversing with people who come to their small local radio studio to tell their story in exchange for a song. The guests’ stories will address themes often ignored but important to everyday life.

     

    Three years after they began hosting Radio Gaga together, Burque and Peinado continue to approach each account with the humour and empathy that has made Radio Gaga one of the most-loved programmes on television.

     

    The previous four seasons of the award-winning show are available on demand to watch in full.