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  1. Authentic Prod Lifts the Curtain on Montmartre for TF1

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    Authentic Prod, part of Banijay France, today announces Montmartre, a new eight-part historical drama in co-production with TF1, set against the pulsating and uncompromising backdrop of the iconic Parisian neighbourhood, at the turn of the 19th century.

    Created by Julien Simonet and Brigitte Bémol, and directed by Louis Choquette, this visually stunning series captures the bustling cabaret scene of Montmartre, where Céleste (Alice Dufour, Alphonse), a determined Cancan dancer, sacrifices her reputation by becoming Paris’s first nude performer, in order to fund the search for her long-lost siblings, separated after their father’s murder. Across town, Arsène (Victor Meutelet, The Bonfire of Destiny), a wealthy young engineer, confronts societal pressures as he breaks off an arranged marriage to embrace his hidden love for men, unearthing deep family secrets. Meanwhile, Rose (Claire Romain, Cat’s Eyes), a laundress with dreams of a simple life, narrowly escapes forced confinement in a brothel, battling for survival. Unaware of their shared blood ties, the trio’s fates intertwine, converging in the turbulent streets of Montmartre. The cast also includes Hugo Becker, Mathilde Seigner, Thibault de Montalembert and Mikaël Mittelstadt.

    Aline Panel, CEO of Authentic Prod and Producer Estelle Boutière say: “The cabaret scene of 19th-century Montmartre offers an atmospheric backdrop to explore timeless themes of family, love, identity and resilience. These characters challenge societal conventions of the time as they pursue love and freedom on their own terms. We are proud to present this drama to TF1’s audience, expertly balancing historical intrigue and cultural relevance, with a compelling character-driven narrative.”

    Acquired by Banijay France in November 2023, Authentic Prod, led by Aline Panel, has delivered hits like Sam, Le Temps est assassin, and Je te promets, the French adaptation of This Is Us (orginally produced by 20th Televisions). A key player in the French and international market, the company specialises in high-quality emotionally engaging storytelling, often exploring themes of family, identity, and resilience.

    Other scripted labels within Banijay France’s portfolio include Banijay Studios France (Marie Antoinette), Shine Fiction (The Family Detective, Carême), Fiction’Air (Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire), Terence Films (Rivière-Perdue), Montmartre (Alphonse, Freedom), Screenline (Culte), DMLS Films and Marathon (The Beauty and the Baker)

  2. Shine Fiction’s Dominique Farrugia to Produce and Direct Enquête en Famille

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    Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces new crime comedy drama, Enquête en Famille,produced and directed by Shine Fiction’s CEO, Dominique Farrugia, for TF1.

    Distributed globally by Banijay Rights, the 6×60’ series is written by Jeanne Le Guillou and Bruno Dega, and directed by Dominique Farrugia and Sophie Boudre. The story centres on Claire and Philippe Rochette (played by Clémentine Célarié and Bernard Le Coq), a modest couple from Brittany who happen to be fervent fans of crime and detective novels. Their obsession leads them to orchestrate the transfer of their daughter Charline (played by Naïma Rodric), a police captain, from Paris to Rennes. Although Charline is more than capable of solving her own cases, her parents believe otherwise and decide to join her investigations, turning it into a family affair. The cast also includes Charlotte Gaccio and Marc Ruchmann.

    Dominique Farrugia, CEO and Producer at Shine Fiction says: “I’m eager to step behind the camera once more and partner with TF1 on this exciting new project. Enquête en Famille brings together a compelling mix of humour and crime-solving, offering a fresh take on detective stories with the added complexities of often comical family dynamics. We are confident the series will captivate and amuse viewers in France and beyond.”

    Shine Fiction launched in September 2021, building a pipeline of ambitious premium content for the French market. Bolstering an international reputation, the company is behind latest thriller, Broceliande, a co-production with Les Films du Printemps for TF1, and the adaptation of Michel Bussi’s gripping novel Rien ne t’efface, a co-production with TF1.

  3. Banijay’s Shine Fiction to Adapt Michel Bussi’s Novel Rien ne t’efface

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    Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay, today announces the adaptation of Michel Bussi’s gripping novel Rien ne t’efface for TF1, a co-production with Shine Fiction, part of Banijay France.

    The 6 x 52-minute series is written by Anne Rambach, Marine Rambach, Patrick Renault, and Michel Bussi and directed by Jerome Cornuau. Set against the haunting backdrop of Auvergne, it follows the story of Maddi, a mother grappling with the loss of her son, Esteban, in a tragic accident a decade ago. The plot thickens when she encounters Tom, a boy who not only bears an uncanny resemblance to Esteban, but also has visions and memories of him. Stirring a series of events that intertwine their fates with a mysterious string of murders, Maddi can’t help but wonder if these events are linked to his death. Who is Tom and what is his connection to her son?

    Dominique Farrugia, CEO and Producer at Shine Fiction says: “Michel Bussi’s novel Rien ne t’effaceimmediately impressed us with its rich narrative and deep, complex characters. It promises to be a mesmerising thriller that explores themes of love, loss, and the lengths one can go to uncover the truth. This adaptation is a testament to our commitment to bringing compelling stories to life with an international appeal.”

    Shine Fiction officially launched in September 2021, building a pipeline of ambitious premium content for the French market, with international potential. The company is behind latest thriller Broceliande, a co-production with Les Films du Printemps for TF1 which premiered at Cannes Series earlier this month.

  4. 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.

  5. Banijay Studios France Partners with Fiction’Air, Belga Productions and RTBF, on New Premium Crime Thriller for TF1

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    Banijay today announces a new French co-production for TF1, Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire, produced in partnership with Banijay Studios France, Fiction’Air, Belga Productions and RTBF. The premium drama will be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.

    Starring Hélène de Fougerolles, (Balthazar), Gregory Fitoussi (St Tropez, Spiral) and Tcheky Karyo (The Missing, Baptiste),  Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire is set in the heart of the Black Forest, at a binational military base near the French-German border, where twelve bodies, all men, are found in a mass grave. The victims are both French and German, with the murders committed over three decades.  Judge Camille Hartmamnn, played by Hélène de Fougerolles, has a connection to the case, but after a car accident she has lost her memory, and any recollections are side-lined, even though this macabre discovery revives memories Hartmann believed to be buried. Meanwhile, veteran French officer Franz Agerland (Tcheky Karyo) joins forces with young German police officer Erik Maes (Gregory Fitoussi) to investigate the case. Just how connected to the murders is Hartmann?

    Carole Della Valle, Executive Producer, Banijay Studios France says: “Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire is a tense and gripping thriller, with premium production values bringing a cinematic feel to the drama. With a big-name cast in place, known both here in France and internationally, we are confident the drama will engage the TF1 audience and beyond with the support of Banijay Rights. It has been a great experience to work with our co-production partners Fiction’Air, Belga Productions and RTBF, and together we have created a drama we’re all incredibly proud of.”

    Nagui, President at Fiction’Air says: “We are thrilled with this second collaboration with BSF and are looking forward a new scriptied project in the future. With Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire, Fiction’Air is confirming its ambition to offer new series on the national and international scene.”

    Banijay France, led by François de Brugada, encompasses a line-up of boutique creative scripted labels, including Marathon, Shine Fiction, Terence and Banijay Studios France, the company behind Marie Antoinette, which has sold to Australia, the US and UK with further deals to be announced soon. Also within Banijay France is Alain Goldman’s Montmartre Films.

    Banijay is home to the world’s best scripted producers, with over 50 diverse, award-winning labels across the footprint in the UK, US, Australia, Nordics, Germany, Benelux, Iberia, Belgium, Israel, Italy, Poland and India.

  6. Star Academy Returns to TF1

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    Banijay today announces that its French label Endemol France will bring entertainment competition format, Star Academy, back to the country after nine years. To produce the new season of this iconic program, Endemol France has called on DMLS TV, another label within Banijay.

    Fronted by the original host Nikos Aliagas, the most famous musical academy in France will soon welcome a new class. The casting call attracted 10 000 registrants in just 48 hours, showing a very strong interest in the new season.

    Singing, dancing, acting… to become complete artists, this school of excellence will offer the passionate and talented contestants an intensive training programme surrounded by the best teachers. Every day, viewers will be able to follow the progress of the students in a daily show on TF1.

    At the end of each week, the emerging talent will showcase what they’ve learned during the primetime. It is then up to a panel of judges and the viewers to decide who stays and who goes. Living and breathing the life of a singer, will they be able to put their mentoring into practice and be the next star?

    Originally created by Endemol France, Star Academy is a primetime favourite, having sold to 19 territories including Italy and the Middle East, where 11 seasons have aired. It most recently made a return to French Canada, exceeding the channel’s slot by 45% for 18–34-year-olds. Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the show in France, with special episodes attracting an audience of over four million for French broadcaster TF1.

    Jean-Louis Blot, CEO of Endemol France says: “Star Academy delivers some of the most revered music training in the industry and we can’t wait to showcase a new generation of French talent. The exciting live performances, combined with the expert training the artists will receive, make an entertaining show for all the family.”

    Mathieu Vergne, CEO of DMLS TV comments: “Producing entertainment formats is in our DNA and it is a pleasure to work alongside Endemol France to bring this hit to viewers. We’re ecstatic to have Nikos Aliagas on board and to be reinvigorating the format, following the success of the 20th anniversary last year.”

    Lucas Green, Global Head of Content Operations at Banijay adds: “The Star Academy format is a proven success around the globe, showcasing new talent, reality elements and an exciting competition. With Endemol France and DMLS TV’s expertise in this genre, audiences can expect an unmissable series.”

    A go-to production company, Endemol France has brought hit formats to France including MasterChef, LEGO®Masters and Celebrity Hunted as well as new titles like Chefs to Go and Domino Challenge. Having joined Banijay France in 2021, DMLS TV is also behind well-renowned brands such as a Chanson Secrète (The Secret Song), La Chanson Challenge (The Celebrity Song Challenge) and Duos Mystères (Mystery Duets).

  7. Banijay Acquires Mystery Duets Across Multiple Territories From Can’t Stop Media

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    Following the successful TF1 prime-time launch of shiny-floor entertainment show, “Mystery Duets” (aka “Duos Mysteres”), on Friday 26th February, the channel has greenlit the commission of more episodes scheduled to broadcast later this year. Production will commence as early as May. The show was considered an instant hit, leading the night across all demos and was labeled by the broadcaster as its best launch since “Masked Singer”, in September 2019.

     

    Following a first batch of exclusive deals with ITV Studios, MTV3, Vincent TV and Blu Yazmine in 12 territories, CAN’T STOP media is today announcing it has agreed a multi-territory development deal with Banijay spanning Brazil, India, Mexico, New Zealand Poland, Portugal, Russia and Spain.

     

    Created and produced by DMLSTV, the company behind hit format “The Secret Song” (also distributed by CAN’T STOP media), the show sees the nation’s most famous singers and celebrities sing a duet without knowing with whom they will share the stage! They each repeat the song without suspecting the other celebrity who they are alongside in their performance. It is only in the middle of the song that they discover each other’s identity, as the screen between them rises. Viewers at home play along as one of the two performers’ identity is kept secret.

     

     

    Matthieu Porte, CAN’T STOP media’s cofounder, says: “Mystery Duets was highly talked about in the industry, well-ahead of its launch. The premiere lived up to its promise in terms of production value, emotion and ratings! We are really happy French viewers will get new opportunities to play along and enjoy such fantastic duets and can’t wait to see which country will be next out of the 20 where the show is being developed”.

     

    Fabrice Bailly, Director of Programs at TF1, says: “Non-scripted programming is a major genre within TF1’ scheduling. We are very proud to add Mystery Duets, an original format, to our successful primetime line-up, alongside hit formats such as Masked Singer, The Voice, Survivor or The Secret Song.”

     

    Carlotta Rossi-Spencer, Head of Formats Acquisition at Banijay, says: “With Covid affecting everyone around the world, viewers continue to seek out entertaining, escapist and above all, fun shows. “Mystery Duets” ticks all these boxes and is one for the whole family to engage with together – another key trend we’re seeing in audiences. In partnership with our talented teams globally, I’ve no doubt we can ramp this format up further across international screens.”