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  • To support emerging women Unscripted Creators

    Banijay unveils Global Accelerator Programme

    By Our Staff

     

    Media and entertainment firm Banijay has launches a new global accelerator programme designed to exclusively support women creators with promising unscripted formats. Unveiled at a prestigious breakfast in Cannes for MIPCOM 2023, Banijay Launch is geared towards discovering and incubating untapped talent, to support the next generation of global franchise-makers.

     

    Initiated by Sharon Levy, Chief Executive Officer, Endemol Shine North America, and co-led by James Townley, Chief Content Officer, Development at Banijay, Banijay Launch will provide a selected women mentorship by Banijay’s global collective of creatives to aid them in developing bold new formats from concept to pitch to sale, thereby supercharging the group’s burgeoning pipeline.

     

    Said Sharon Levy, CEO, Endemol Shine North America: “As a group, Banijay is constantly exploring new ways to support the broader content community, diversify its pipeline and ultimately, sharpen its creative edge. With an undisputed track record of travelling IP, expansive cross-territory network of first-class producers, and industry-leading unscripted infrastructure led by Creative Networks, the business is primed to open its doors to yet-to-be-discovered creative minds. Through Banijay Launch, and the partnership with the Geena Davis Institute, we hope to welcome women creators who may be struggling to have their voices heard, setting a new narrative for the industry, and fostering the next generation of break-out unscripted formats.”

     

  • To oversee the existing team, day-to-day affairs, and its productions

    Rishi Negi is Endemol Big Boss

    By Our Staff

     

    Rishi Negi
    Rishi Negi

    Banijay, the independent content producer/ distributor, has announced the appointment of Rishi Negi as its new CEO for Endemol Shine India. He will oversee the existing team, day-to-day affairs, and its productions.

     

    Negi joins from Banijay Asia, where, until now, he has served as Chief Operating Officer. There, he supported CEO, Deepak Dhar, and the wider business, with all operational, commercial, financial, and general business-driven strategic matters. He joined the group with over two decades of experience in hospitality, entertainment, and retail, having worked for the likes of the Taj Group of hotels, and Emerald Asia Media Fame India limited among others.

     

    In the new role, he will report to Banijay’s COO, Peter Langengerg, who oversees the region.

     

    Added Langenberg: “Banijay prides itself on the development and retention of its talent, and with that in mind, it is great to be supporting Rishi in his next role as CEO, Endemol Shine India. Since he began in his post with Banijay Asia, he has been a strong backbone for the business and partner for Deepak Dhar in maintaining the entity’s growth trajectory, particularly through the pandemic. We look forward to seeing him continue to flourish in this new position.”

     

  • with this, the former Indian cricket team captain, Dhoni forays into entertainment industry

    Banijay Asia inks content partnership with MS Dhoni

    By A Correspondent

     

    Deepak Dhar-helmed Banijay Asia has partnered with the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-owned Dhoni Entertainment.

     

    Commenting on this association, Deepak Dhar, the founder and CEO of Banijay said, “Personally sports is very close to my heart, professionally there can’t be a better sporting name than Dhoni that one can wish to partner with. In that regard, this is really a dream collaboration and the perfect way to kick start the New Year! Together, we are excited as we aim to bring an array of differentiated shows for our audiences across platforms, we hope to announce it soon. In this partnership, I am excited and looking forward to work with Suraj Singh, Mihir Diwakar, and Seemant Lohani to build the collaboration between Dhoni Entertaiment Pvt Ltd. and Banijay Asia.”