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. Banijay Asia and Talpa Studios Enter Collaborative Deal for India and Thailand

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    Banijay Asia, part of global content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, today announced a collaborative deal with Netherlands-based global unscripted format creator Talpa Studios. Under this new two-year agreement, Banijay Asia will represent Talpa Studios’ diverse portfolio of non-scripted formats in India and Thailand, expanding the reach of Talpa’s celebrated IPs across two of Asia’s most dynamic entertainment markets.

    Talpa Studios’ portfolio includes hits such as  The Floor, The Quiz with Balls, The Alliance and Most Wanted, among others. Through this partnership, Banijay Asia will bring Talpa Studios’ compelling shows and creative concepts to broadcasters and streaming platforms across India and Thailand — with an aim to localize, adapt, and produce these IPs for regional audiences.

    Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, said:
    “Like Banijay Entertainment, Talpa Studios has built a reputation for delivering formats that have contributed positively to the global entertainment landscape. At Banijay Asia, we’ve always believed in the power of great storytelling backed by strong format DNA, and this partnership allows us to introduce some truly exciting concepts to India and Thailand. We look forward to collaborating closely with Talpa Studios to bring these ideas alive for our audiences with our signature local flavour and scale.”

    Maarten Meijs, CEO Talpa Studios, said, “Asia is an exciting and fast-evolving market for unscripted entertainment, and working with Banijay Asia allows us to connect our creative ideas with local audiences. Their proven ability to translate global formats into distinctive local hits makes them a perfect partner to represent our catalogue in the region. This collaboration reflects our shared belief in creativity and the power of strong partnerships to reach audiences worldwide.”

  2. Bunim/Murray Productions to Roll Out Creator-Led Comedy Format Let’s Play Ball

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    Bunim/Murray Productions, part of Banijay Americas, is set to introduce new comedy gameshow Let’s Play Ball to U.S. buyers later this month, as Banijay Entertainment’s latest flagship format gains international momentum. Born on YouTube, the outrageously funny physical gameshow was co-developed by Banijay Benelux label EndemolShine Nederland, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream for Dutch broadcaster SBS6.

    Evolving from a creator-led digital hit into a breakout primetime summer success, Let’s Play Ball became the strongest new launch among the 25-44 demo in the Netherlands and has already been ordered for a second season. The hilarious format sees celebrity-led teams race giant balls through city streets, rivers and countryside in inventive, over-the-top challenges.

    Following its Dutch success, Let’s Play Ball is now also being co-developed with Banijay UK labels, Initial and Zeppotron – producers of Last One Laughing UK (Prime Video) – and will make its international debut at MIPCOM 2025 in Cannes.

    Bunim/Murray Productions’ current slate includes hit franchises The Challenge (Paramount+, MTV), Vanderpump Villa (Hulu), The Chrisleys: Back to Reality (Lifetime), and A Killer Among Friends with Jennifer Love Hewitt (Investigation Discovery), alongside a range of other series and documentaries. The company recently announced new projects in development, including a new competition format with X Games and a survival adventure series with Reacher star Alan Ritchson.

    “At Bunim/Murray, we’ve always had an eye for what’s next, and Let’s Play Ball perfectly reflects today’s creator-driven storytelling,” said Bunim/Murray Productions President Julie Pizzi. “The series has already built tremendous momentum globally thanks to our colleagues at Banijay, and we can’t wait to introduce this high-energy phenomenon to U.S. buyers in the coming weeks.”

    Added Rupert Dobson, EVP, Development, Bunim/Murray Productions: “Let’s Play Ball delivers a mix of stunning visuals, inventive challenges, and celebrities decidedly out of their comfort zone. Across the country, teams will roll, bounce, float, and haul enormous balls through iconic sights and hidden gems alike. It is the kind of format destined to create hilarious, viral moments.”

    Now leading Banijay Entertainment’s format line up at MIPCOM 2025, Let’s Play Ball is joined by Football Island, Lost and Found in the Lakes, Foodish and Villa of Temptations.

  3. Banijay Entertainment’s Let’s Play Ball Rolls Into Second Dutch Run

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    Content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment today announces a second series of Let’s Play Ball, the outrageously funny format co-developed by Banijay Benelux label, EndemolShine Nederland, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream, for Dutch broadcaster SBS6.

    Following its breakout success this summer, Let’s Play Ball, co-produced by EndemolShine Nederland and Signal.Stream, became SBS6’s strongest new launch of the year for the 25- 44 demo. Initially piloted on YouTube via StukTV, where it drew over 1.2M views, the digital-first hit has evolved into a flagship format for Banijay Entertainment. It will subsequently lead the company’s format line-up this MIPCOM 2025 and is already attracting international interest with Banijay UK labels – producers of Last One Laughing UK, Zeppotron and Initial – co-developing an English-language version.

    James Townley, Chief Content Officer, Development, Banijay Entertainment: “Let’s Play Ball is truly on a roll, quickly becoming the comedy-fuelled hit of the Dutch summer. With a second series confirmed for the Netherlands and co-development underway with Last One Laughing UK producers Initial and Zeppotron, we expect this to be one of the most talked about titles along the Croisette this MIP. The fact it began in the creator economy, was piloted on YouTube, and is now a broadcast success, proves how adaptable and scalable this format is. Appealing to all ages, it really has great potential for further international rollout.”

    Sil Geurtsen, Head of Development, EndemolShine Nederland:
    “The giant signature balls and irresistibly simple game-play give Let’s Play Ball a distinctive identity like no other. This recommission is recognition of our collaboration with Signal.Stream and Talpa Studios, and together we’ve created a format balancing comedy, competition and chaos, which is just the kind of entertainment that stands out here in the Netherlands, and internationally.”

    Let’s Play Ball is a larger-than-life physical game show, that becomes a wildly exhilarating race across regional terrains, with contestants rolling a gigantic ball as they go. Each episode features two celebrity-led teams navigating varied landscapes, from narrow city streets,to rivers and countryside meadows. What begins as a seemingly straightforward task, unravels into comedic chaos and strategic gameplay, demanding quick-thinking teamwork, grit and determination. Each team, captained by a celebrity, and joined by their friends or relatives, must adapt to the ever-changing terrain and escalating twists.

    Let’s Play Ball takes centre stage at MIPCOM 2025, headlining a raft of originals and reboots with broad international appeal.

  4. Banijay Entertainment says Let’s Play Ball with EndemolShine Nederland, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream

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    Content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment today announces Let’s Play Ball, a giant new co-development from Banijay Benelux label, EndemolShine Nederland, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream. Commissioned by SBS6, the eight-episode series will make its international debut in the Netherlands this summer, and will be co-produced by EndemolShine Nederland and Signal.Stream.

    A flagship new international format joining Banijay Entertainment’s pipeline, Let’s Play Ball is a larger-than-life physical game show, that becomes a wildly exhilarating race across regional terrains, with contestants rolling a gigantic ball as they go. Each episode features two celebrity-led teams navigating varied landscapes, from narrow city streets, to rivers and countryside meadows. What begins as a seemingly straightforward task unravels into comedic chaos and strategic gameplay, demanding quick-thinking, teamwork, grit and determination. Each team, captained by a celebrity, and joined by their friends or relatives, must adapt to the ever-changing terrain and escalating twists.

    Let’s Play Ball was originally piloted on YouTube via StukTV and drew over 1.2M views. Filming for the series will take place across the Netherlands, including Friesland, Utrecht, and Limburg. Conversations are already underway for international roll-out.

    James Townley, Chief Content Officer, Development, Banijay Entertainment, says: “Let’s Play Ball is a bold, scalable, and riotous format, that perfectly reflects our commitment to delivering fresh, escapist entertainment for broad audiences. Its proven online success demonstrates strong young-skewing viewership, and with non-scripted co-productions thriving, this collaboration exemplifies what Banijay Entertainment is all about, building partnerships to maintain and grow the best portfolio in the business.”

    Sil Geurtsen, Head of Development, EndemolShine Nederland says: “After the pilot’s success on YouTube with StukTV, we’re excited to scale it up, especially with the excellent Signal.Stream team. The game might sound simple, but rolling a gigantic ball across different landscapes serves as a catalyst for surreal and hilarious entertainment. This show has a distinctive visual identity, is high-energy, competitive and absolutely ludicrous – we think audiences will love it.”

    Wouter van der Pauw, Founder Signal Stream says: “At Signal.Stream, we test our ideas where it counts: in front of a real audience. Let’s Play Ball first ran as a pilot on our StukTV YouTube channel, giving us the chance to see what worked, what didn’t, and importantly, what made people laugh. Those learnings shaped the format into what it is now: a playful, high-energy race packed with chaos, surprises, and momentum.”

    Last year saw Banijay Entertainment launch over 250 new non-scripted formats, and Let’s Play Ball joins Banijay Entertainment’s globally renowned catalogue. The title will sit alongside new IP like AI Love You(Nordisk Film and TV) and Football Island (SimpelZodiak, Southfields);  next generation superbrands The Summit (Endemol Shine Australia), B-Prod’s The Fifty and Good Luck Guys; streamer launches  Celebrity Bear Hunt (co-produced by Banijay UK’s Workerbee, The Natural Studios and Talkback for Netflix), Building the Band (Remarkable Television for Netflix) and Last One Laughing UK from Zeppotron and Initial for Prime Video, created by Hitoshi Matsumoto and produced by Banijay Entertainment labels in 11 markets; and thriving superbrands like Big Brother, MasterChef and Temptation Island.