US EditionBanijay, All3Media to merge entertainment businesses
- On March 03, 2026, Banijay Group and All3Media announced a 50/50 joint venture creating a $6.6 billion production group, with Marco Bassetti to lead.
- Amid industry consolidation, Banijay leadership said RedBird IMI, formed in 2022, embraced scale after fearing being too powerful a few years ago.
- Across labels such as Lion Television and Kudos, the new group will produce about 20,000 hours annually and encompass more than 170 creative labels in nearly 250 territories.
- Leadership will mirror the joint structure, with Marco Bassetti as CEO, Jane Turton as deputy CEO, and Jeff Zucker as chairman, while companies expect annual cost synergies of 50 million and a 796 million cash upstream to Banijay Group.
- The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and aims to strengthen ties with global streaming platforms, with Banijay Group's pro forma revenue reaching 7.4 billion.
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Banijay targets franchise growth ahead of All3Media merger
March 5 - French entertainment group Banijay on Thursday flagged franchise growth beyond TV and into live events as major growth drivers for 2026 and beyond, ahead of merging its operations with All3Media.CEO François Riahi said Banijay's content franchises are increasingly generating value well beyond the s
Acquisition: After the merger of two major media companies, a new conglomerate worth $8 billion is created. The company will be responsible for…
The union of two of the biggest names in the industry promises to reshape the landscape of European television production. All3Media produced hits such as "The Traitors," "Call the Midwife," and "Race Across the World," while Banijay's portfolio includes the drama "Peaky Blinders" and the cooking show "Masterchef."
This strategic partnership brings the French group created by Stéphane Courbit to more than €7 billion in turnover.
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