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.

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  1. Hit Global Format LEGO® Masters Builds New On-Location Extension

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    Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces the expansion of the iconic LEGO Masters, a format originated by Tuesday’s Child Television, with an all-new brand extension, LEGO Masters: Out of the Box.

    Spearheaded by EndemolShine Nederland, this innovative iteration has been commissioned in three European markets, with the Netherlands, Finland and Poland the first territories to build outside of a studio, with EndemolShine Nederland, Banijay Finland and EndemolShine Poland producing for RTL, Nelonen and TVN, respectively, marking a significant milestone for the format’s evolution. These labels have seen long-running success with LEGO Masters, with Netherlands producing three series, Finland two others, and Poland four.

    In this fresh take on the hit show, teams of skilled builders embark on an epic road trip through their country, constructing breathtaking LEGO masterpieces inspired by unique locations. Each challenge is intrinsically tied to the iconic surroundings — delivering builds that become a part of that environment.

    Whether it’s restoring a stained glass window or crafting a nature-inspired masterpiece in beautiful natural surroundings, the location is not just a backdrop — it’s the core of the challenge. In striking mobile ‘Brick Pits’, LEGO bricks and materials are transported to various locations, where standout builds may be left as public displays. As with the original, the most impressive teams will compete for the title of LEGO Masters in the grand finale.

    LEGO Masters has so far been ordered by 20 international broadcasters across Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. The format was originally created by Tuesday’s Child Television and the LEGO Group, while Banijay Entertainment globally distributes the format and finished tape. LEGO Masters: Out of the Box is the first extension of the main show.

    Lucas Green, Chief Content Officer, Operations, Banijay, says: “We see huge potential in creating a universe for LEGO Masters and expect these to be the first of many deals for the new take on the beloved show. The creative approach by EndemolShine Nederland played a key role in shaping this extension to the LEGO Masters brand. The format itself is universally popular with a co-viewing audience, and by taking the competition out the studio, LEGO Masters: Out of the Box offers a spectacular journey celebrating creativity, imagination, local history and culture.”

    Jill Wilfert, SVP of Entertainment Partners & Content, the LEGO Group, says: “LEGO bricks have always been a medium through which people can express their creativity and celebrate what inspires them. With LEGO Masters: Out the Box, we are thrilled to see this potential come to life in new and exciting ways, and this format truly embodies the joy of building and pride of creation we believe in at the LEGO Group, fostering imagination and community while showcasing the incredible diversity of human creativity.”

    LEGO Masters: Out the Box joins Banijay Entertainment’s extensive portfolio, alongside next-gen travellers like Good Luck Guys, Love Triangle and The Fifty, as well as superbrands MasterChef, Big Brother and Survivor. The company’s format hightlights for MIPCOM 2024 include Three Are The Champions, By Land, Air and Sea, Dream Home, Origin Odyssey, Headliners, The Never Ever Mets, Deal or No Deal Island, Dessert Masters and The Fortune Hotel. Banijay Entertainment adapts LOL: Last One Laughing for Prime Video in eleven markets; Love is Blind for Netflix in three countries, and is behind the highly-anticipated Netflix launch Bear Hunt.

  2. LEGO® Masters Reaches 20th Market

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    Banijay Rights today announces a milestone 20th adaptation for competition reality format LEGO Masters, with a brand-new agreement confirmed in Hungary ahead of NATPE Budapest this week.

    RTL will broadcast a first season of LEGO Masters Hungary, which will see pairs compete against each other to wow judges with awesome inspiring designs and brick builds. Budapest-based UFA Magyarország has started production on the series, which will air in 2023.

     LEGO Masters is a firm hit globally, with this order following a deal for the format with TBS in Japan, a recent coproduction between TV Markiza in Slovakia and TV Nova in the Czech Republic and several multi-seasons runs in major markets including the US and Australia.

    The format has now been ordered by a total of 20 international broadcasters across Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. The format was originally created by Tuesday’s Child Television and the LEGO Group while Banijay globally distributes the format and finished tape.

     Veronique Verges, SVP, German-Speaking Territories, Poland & Hungary, Banijay Rights, who brokered the deal with RTL, said: “Securing this significant deal for LEGO Masters Hungary is an absolute privilege for us at Banijay Rights. Now adapted for 20 markets, this astonishing global format continues to provide uplifting viewing for audiences worldwide and we are in no doubt it will be a huge hit with Hungarian viewers too.”

    Peter Kolosi, Chief Content Officer of RTL Hungary, said: “LEGO Masters is a smash hit all around the world, and RTL Hungary is very proud to present it in our country as well. The show is a completely new format for our viewers, that builds on creativity, fun and excitement at the same time. LEGO is a shared experience, we have all played with it, and we are happy to bring families together and watch something which is enjoyable for everybody.”

     Jill Wilfert, Head of Global Entertainment, The LEGO Group, added: “We are so excited that families in Hungary will have an opportunity to enjoy this global phenomenon. LEGO Masters celebrates LEGO building at its very best – creative, ingenious, great teamwork and lots and lots of fun. We are looking forward to inspiring Hungarian builders of all ages.”

  3. Banijay Productions Germany Springs for Big Bounce Battle

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    Banijay today announces Banijay Productions Germany, the company behind hit German shows Battle of the Reality Stars and Temptation Island, will produce Big Bounce Battle (Big Bounce – Die Trampolin Show) for RTL. The third series of the show, which last aired in 2019, is set for 2023 with more action, new obstacles, new challenges, and an epic final.

    Talented trampoline athletes aged between 10 and 55 will take part in this fast-paced physical game show, which will test their endurance, agility and balance. To reach the final, the contestants must take part in elimination heats compiled of parkour obstacles, which will have them leaping, bouncing, and twisting. Only the finalist, who completes the specially designed trampoline course in the fastest time, will take home the incredible cash prize. Big Bounce Battle combines the fun-packed competitive energy of a game show, with the high production value of a talent contest and is sure to make you want to jump out of your seat.

    Arno Schneppenheim, Managing Director of Banijay Productions Germany says: “Big Bounce Battle is colourful, dynamic, and packed with adrenaline, making it the perfect watch for all ages. We are excited to work with RTL once more and see contestants from all walks of life compete in the new series, which will be more entertaining and exhilarating than ever.”

    Lucas Green, Global Head of Content Operations at Banijay adds: “This format is visually powerful and full of jeopardy, topped off with some awe-inspiring moves. Banijay Productions Germany has done a fantastic job reinvigorating the show, which is now bigger, bouncier and back with a bang.”

    Created by Endemol Shine Nederland, this IP first aired in Germany in 2018 and was the country’s highest-rated new unscripted show that year as well as RTL’s highest-rated game show in four years for the German commercial target (Adults 14 – 49). It has also travelled to territories such as France and the US where Big Bounce Battle received a primetime Emmy nomination for Best Game Show.

  4. It’s All About The Pâtissiers in Endemol Shine Germany’s Masters of Sweet

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    Endemol Shine Germany, a Banijay company, today announces it will produce Masters of Sweet for RTL. The brand-new 4 x 90’ competition series will air in the country later this year.

     

    Having dedicated their lives to creating showstopping sculptures made from sugar, cake, ice-cream, and chocolate, six of the best professional pâtissier teams will compete to create the perfect edible dream. They may be known locally for their amazing creations, but on each episode of Masters of Sweet, they will face a new challenge, from gigantic replicas, which can sometimes be over 1.5 metres high, to spectacular fashion creations. The pressure is on as amidst the creativity and impressive skill, the judges must select a team to send home at the end of each episode. The winning team will not only walk away with the title but also a sum of 25,000 euros.

     

    Fabian Tobias, CEO at Endemol Shine Germany comments: “From the Black Forest Gateau to wine gums, it is fair to say many who live in Germany have a sweet tooth. We are looking forward to showcasing the skill of our pâtissiers with this brand-new format, whilst enjoying their creations and hopefully we can inspire some amateurs at home.”

     

    James Townley, Global Head of Content Development at Banijay says: “Adding to Banijay Germany’s impressive slate, Masters of Sweet perfectly combines creativity, delicious food, craftmanship and competition. This new format taps into the global demand we are seeing for expertise-based competition formats that appeal to the whole family, joining MasterChef, LEGO® Masters, Domino Challenge, Interior Design Masters and Banijay Productions Germany’s Cream of the Crop (Allererste Sahne), which is set to return for a second series.”

     

    A leading TV production company, Endemol Shine Germany has recently launched the third season of LEGO®Masters on RTL and will bring the fifth season of The Masked Singer to German audiences later this year. Other key titles include Big Brother, Beauty and the Nerd, and Kitchen Impossible.

     

    Banijay Rights will distribute Masters of Sweet internationally.

  5. Big Performance – wer ist der Star im Star? Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger, Adele?!

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    Brainpool, a Banijay company, confirms thatits new entertainment show, Big Performance – wer ist der Star im Star?will air on RTL this autumn. Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger, Tom Jones, Katy Perry, Adele and Prince – the audience will see the world’s biggest popstars come together on stage and sing their greatest hits. But the big question is, who’s the star in the star?

     

    Behind each world-famous singer is a German celebrity transformed into their favorite music legend with the help of an elaborate special-effect mask, as well as professional coaching to perfect their idols’ facial expressions, gestures, singing voice and dance routines. Which celebrity fan delivers the most accurate emotional and unique transformation? Who succeeds in the perfect illusion?

     

    Hosted by Daniel Hartwich, the Saturday night show will feature spectacularly-staged performances, a comedy panel and studio audience. All they have to do is guess which star is impersonating the star. Every performance starts with the stars singing Lipsync. Only in the course of the song does the performance change to live vocals. The guessing game is fueled further by this, and, through clips which offer hints about the star’s true identity. After each round, the panel and the studio audience select who best embodied their music idol and thus delivered the perfect illusion – until a winner is chosen in the final.

     

    Big Performance – wer ist der Star im Star? promises astonishing transformations, spectacular music performances and great guessing fun for the whole family.  At the same time, it is a homage to the music legends who will be portrayed in the show and whose biggest hits will be heard again.

     

    The new series was developed in house – all format rights for The Star in the Star is with Banijay. Four episodes will be produced in Cologne in August and broadcast on RTL this autumn.

  6. Banijay Rights Signs Multi-Season Deal for Survivor

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    Banijay Rights, the leading distribution arm of Banijay Group, today announces a multi-season deal with RTL Hungary for its iconic Emmy Award-winning reality format, Survivor.

    The new deal in Hungary follows the success of Survivor in Russia where it won the TEFI television award, after being recently rebooted by Mastiff Russia and has already been recommissioned for another series set to air later this year. Elsewhere in CEE, Survivor will return to screens in Romania with series two landing in 2020 on Kanal D.

    Survivor returned to Hungarian audiences in 2017 after a 13-year hiatus and has continued to go from strength to strength. The deal was negotiated by Sales Manager, Simon Subreville and Andrew Sime, VP of Formats at Banijay Rights and RTL Klub.

    Produced in more than 40 territories since its launch in 2000, the Survivor franchise has proved a huge hit with audiences worldwide. These new orders add to the multiple long-running series already airing in Australia, France, Israel, Sweden, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Benelux, Netherlands and Denmark. In the USA, which regularly attracts audiences of more than 8 million viewers on CBS, a 40th series will premiere on 12th February with a special two-hour episode. To celebrate this milestone CBS will air a one-hour special, Survivor at 40: Greatest Moments and Players, which will look back on the past 20 years of the ground-breaking series.

    Tim Mutimer, CEO of Banijay Rights, comments, “Survivor is a proven ratings winner for broadcasters around the world, particularly for younger demographics. Its unpredictable twists and turns make it must see, talked about tv and enables broadcasters to stand out from other platforms. It’s fantastic to secure this multi-season deal with RTL Hungary who value the Survivor format’s ability to cut through as much as we do. “

    Péter Kolosi, Deputy CEO, Director of Programming at RTL Hungary said “Survivor has already been an outstanding success in Hungary and is one of the most popular shows with our viewers. It also recently won the Television Journalists Award for Best Reality. The 2020 series promises even more excitement and twists, as, for the first time ever, civilian contestants will go up against celebrities for victory. New host Joe will ensure Survivor remains as tough and as challenging as it has always been.”

    Banijay Rights will be at NATPE Miami, booth 304, with Survivor Consultant Executive Producer – Julia Dick.