Banijay has signed an agreement to buy Sony Pictures Television Germany.
Under the terms of the deal, the heads of German Sony Pictures Television will remain, Astrid Kwentel and Mirek Nitsch, but the company will bear the name by joining Banijay’s portfolio of German labels.
Cologne-based Sony Pictures Television Germany is behind shows like Die Höhle der Löwen (at Vox since 2014); Drama Der Lehrer (which ran for nine seasons on RTL); and the ZDF crime series Kept.
Marcus Wolter, CEO of Banijay Germany, said: “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Astrid, Mirek and their team to the Banijai family. With its large format brands and high production values, the company is definitely part of our group. We have always believed in maintaining the independence and individuality of our labels to shape the future of entertainment together and, with the strength of this group behind us, we have full confidence that the company will thrive in its new home. “
Founded in 2018 by Walter and Banijay, former director of Endemol Shine Germany, Banijay Germany is one of the largest production companies in the country. His 20 labels include Banijay Productions Germany, Good Times Fernsehproduktion, Endemol Shine Germany, MadeFor, Only Good People, Good Humor and Brainpool. Major titles include Tator Dresden, snail and star (beat the star), full tv, Were you a millionaire? (Do you want to become a millionaire?) a masked singer Y elder brother’s dance (Celebrity Big Brother).
“Under a new banner, so to speak, and with a strong favorable wind, we will be able to continue and expand our successful and ever-exciting story with the entire team,” said Quentel, managing director of Sony Pictures Television Germany. .
Source: Deadline
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