Amazon Prime members in France and Germany now have free access to the channel.

Amazon Prime members in France and Germany now have direct access to the full breadth of French-language audiovisual programming broadcast by TV5Monde, thanks to a landmark distribution agreement.

With TV5Monde now integrated into the Prime Video interface, Prime members can discover the best French-language content produced in Africa, North America, Europe and the Maghreb at no additional cost.

They can also enjoy TV5Monde’s signature programs, including the arts show La Grande Galerie Francophone (every Sunday), Maghreb Orient Express, a magazine covering cultural news from the Arab world (every Saturday), and the monthly discovery and travel show Destination Francophonie.

“This agreement marks a new step in our hyperdistribution strategy. Our goal is clear: to meet audiences wherever they are and introduce them to French-language programming of unparalleled diversity,” said Kim Younes, CEO of TV5Monde.

In Germany, the TV5Monde channel on Prime Video is subtitled in German to make its programs accessible to all audiences. In France, a selection of catch-up programs is also available.

TV5Monde is also available in France through the packages of all internet service providers, and in Germany through Deutsche Telekom’s IPTV offering.

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The strategic collaboration will connect Banijay Entertainment’s portfolio of premium IP with highly engaged social media communities, expanding content discovery and fan engagement through creator-led distribution.

Banijay Entertainment has announced a strategic partnership between Banijay Benelux and ClipHub, a company founded by Anass Hoppenbrouwer and Joshua Maseda Lamelas, aimed at strengthening content discovery and audience growth for its premium franchises through creator-led distribution.

The partnership will connect Banijay Entertainment’s IP with highly engaged communities across social media platforms, creating new opportunities for formats to be discovered, shared and promoted through broadcaster-endorsed campaigns and creator partnerships.

ClipHub works with global streaming platforms, linear broadcasters, athletes, fashion brands and artists. According to the company, it has generated more than 200 million views in just a few months, supported by a network of over 5,000 creators who have published more than 21,000 clips.

The collaboration was initiated by Banijay NXT, Banijay Benelux’s innovation division.

“Banijay Benelux is focused on using digital initiatives to bridge the gap between content and audiences. We’re always looking at how audiences engage with entertainment beyond the screen, and as viewing habits evolve, the way people discover content does too,” said Naique Tanate, Head of Banijay NXT.

“Through ClipHub, we are directing and bringing audiences closer to our shows, turning discovery into conversation and building fandoms around our brands and franchises,” Tanate added.

Anass Hoppenbrouwer and Joshua Maseda Lamelas, founders of ClipHub, highlighted the growing importance of online communities in entertainment discovery.

“Entertainment discovery is increasingly driven by authentic community engagement. The best content is shared, debated and recommended through trusted creators and networks, and this collaboration allows us to bring great titles into online spaces naturally,” they said.

The agreement builds on Banijay Benelux’s existing digital initiatives, including FC Failliet/Finesse (FCF), a creator-led football club developed alongside Southfields, part of Banijay Benelux. Its debut season generated millions of social media views, demonstrating the potential of online communities to engage audiences.

The company has also expanded its digital activities through the acquisition of creator-focused business Werktitel, which develops concepts for online creators, brands and producers across content, live experiences, marketing and publishing.

A Broader Digital Strategy

The ClipHub partnership is part of Banijay Entertainment’s wider strategy to expand the reach and value of its intellectual property through digital distribution and creator-led initiatives.

Recent projects include Banijay America’s agreement to bring Somebody Feed Phil from Netflix to YouTube, followed by its collaboration on Phil Rosenthal World.

Other initiatives include Workerbee’s Jamie Vardy’s Having a Party vodcast and subsequent Bundesliga rights package, as well as the development of creator-led formats such as Stop the Train and Let’s Play Ball.

The group’s digital operations also include Little Dot Studios, which generates approximately 11 billion organic views per month through its network and develops and operates digital brands such as History Hit, the on-demand history channel.

Through these initiatives, Banijay Entertainment is seeking to extend the reach of its established franchises, strengthen audience engagement and explore new distribution opportunities beyond traditional broadcasting and streaming.

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The local adaptation, produced by IKO Productions, follows the format’s recent launch in Spain with Mediacrest and Telemadrid.

TelevisaUnivision continues the international expansion of C.D.I.: Código de investigaciónwith a new adaptation in Hungary. TV2, one of the country’s leading broadcasters, will air Lezárt akták – a bűn nyomában (Closed Files: On the Trail of Crime), produced by IKO Productions and currently in post-production.

The Hungarian adaptation will explore high-impact criminal cases from across the country through a combination of investigation, expert testimony and dramatic reconstructions. The show will be hosted by András Stohl, one of Hungary’s best-known television personalities, and will also feature Péter Doszpot, a former homicide detective.

Originally developed by TelevisaUnivision, C.D.I.: Código de investigación combines journalistic investigation, testimonials, expert analysis and studio discussion in a true crime format designed for television.

The Hungarian deal follows the recent launch of La Huella del Crimen in Spain, an adaptation produced by Mediacrest for Telemadrid, further expanding the format’s international footprint.

“C.D.I. brings together many of the things we look for in a format: an easy-to-understand concept, strong execution and the flexibility for each market to make it its own. TV2 and IKO Productions are bringing that foundation to Hungary with great ambition,” said Guillermo Borensztein, SVP Content Licensing at TelevisaUnivision.

The executive added that the new adaptation demonstrates “the potential we see in the IP,” and previewed further announcements following Mipcom.

Gábor Fischer, Deputy CEO of TV2 Media Group, highlighted the genre’s potential to connect with local audiences. “With true crime, our goal is to offer audiences compelling, high-quality stories that are both engaging and thought-provoking. We strongly believe in the strength of this format and hope it will become a long-term success, with many seasons on air,” he said.

The Hungarian deal further strengthens TelevisaUnivision’s strategy of expanding its entertainment and unscripted formats through local adaptations. The company also distributes the original version of C.D.I.: Código de investigación in Uruguay, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Canada.

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Jalladeau takes up her new role on 1 October 2026 and succeeds current director Susan Newman Baudais on her retirement.

The Council of Europe has appointed Elise Jalladeau as Executive Director of Eurimages, its cultural fund for the support of feature film co-production.

Jalladeau takes up her new role on 1 October 2026 and succeeds current director Susan Newman Baudais on her retirement.

“It is an honour and a privilege for me to join Eurimages, a unique institution that has championed the values of the Council of Europe for almost 40 years. Co-production is a funding and circulation tool, but also a precious lever for co-operation: today Eurimages brings together 40 member states who, united around these values, help shape the future of moving images and foster an independent audiovisual ecosystem based on sustainability, diversity and creativity”, said Jalladeau.

“Together with the Board of Eurimages, I look forward to welcoming our new Executive Director and working with her as she takes up her responsibilities”, commented Roberto Cicutto, President of Eurimages. “Piloting effective delivery of the Fund’s financial support, fostering effective governance and ensuring smooth co-operation across all areas of the Fund’s activities will be central to the role.”

Jalladeau joins Eurimages from the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, where she was General Director, overseeing two major festivals and their associated markets, four cinemas operating year-long as well as the Thessaloniki Film Museum with its film education programmes.

She also brings to the role wide experience as a producer, working with authors from around the globe, and as a trainer with a special expertise in co-production.

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Universal Cinergia Dubbing appoints Maria Bonaria Fois as Business Development Representative for Europe to strengthen its international growth.

Universal Cinergia Dubbing (UCD) has appointed Maria Bonaria Fois as its new Business Development Representative for Europe, strengthening the company’s presence in one of its key strategic markets and expanding its relationships with clients and partners across the audiovisual industry.

Fois brings more than 30 years of experience in the sector, having worked across international distribution, production, sales, acquisitions and business development. Her career has given her a comprehensive understanding of the audiovisual value chain and of the needs of producers, distributors, studios and content owners.

Throughout her career, Fois has held leadership positions at companies including PPM Multimedia, BRB International and Mondo TV Spain / Mondo TV Iberoamérica. At the latter, she served as CEO and played a key role in the company’s international expansion. She also led the creation of Mondo TV Producciones Canarias and later oversaw the consolidation of its operations under Mondo TV Studios.

“In an industry that is constantly evolving, where technology, processes and innovation are becoming increasingly important, at Universal Cinergia Dubbing we continue to believe that human relationships remain at the heart of successful businesses,” said Gema Lopez, COO of Universal Cinergia Dubbing.

“That is why bringing a professional like Maria into our organization means much more than adding experience to our team. It means welcoming someone who combines deep knowledge of the audiovisual industry with outstanding interpersonal skills, a strong commercial vision and decades of relationships built within the sector,” she added.

Since 2024, Fois has further expanded her international experience in business development and strategy for Europe, strengthening her market knowledge and professional network.

“Her joining Universal Cinergia Dubbing represents a natural evolution of our international growth strategy,” said Liliam Hernandez, CEO of the company.

Universal Cinergia Dubbing combines its own operations with a network of studios and trusted production partners across Europe and other territories to provide multilingual localization services. Its offering focuses on quality, security and comprehensive project management.

“We are convinced that Maria’s experience and deep knowledge of the European market, combined with Universal Cinergia Dubbing’s operational capabilities and international network, allow us to offer our clients the peace of mind of knowing that their content is in the hands of professionals who understand both the business and the creative, cultural and technical particularities of each project and territory,” Hernandez concluded.

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Nordisk Film TV, the Banijay Entertainment label, will produce the Danish version of Passion Distribution’s social experiment format.

Passion Distribution has announced the third international adaptation of Virgin Island in 2026. The social experiment format, originally produced by Double Act for Channel 4, has been commissioned by TV 2 Denmark, with Banijay Entertainment label Nordisk Film TV producing the local version.

The Danish adaptation, which has recently wrapped filming in Greece, will follow a group of young men and women as they confront issues surrounding intimacy and relationships.

The deal follows adaptations commissioned by Dutch public broadcaster BNNVARA, produced by Concept Street, and RTL+ in Germany, produced by RTL Studios. Passion Distribution also confirmed that several additional international versions are currently in development.

Virgin Island became Channel 4’s biggest streaming launch in its history across any genre. Its first season also delivered the broadcaster’s highest consolidated share among 16–34-year-olds since modern records began, performing at four times the channel’s benchmark for the demographic.

The second season, which premiered in 2026, further strengthened the format’s performance. In May, it grew its 16–34 audience by 11% year on year and became the most-watched programme of the month among this demographic across all UK commercial channels, outperforming titles including Gogglebox, The Great Pottery Throw Down and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

The format has also received significant industry recognition. In 2026, it won the Broadcast Award for Best Factual Entertainment Programme, while in 2025 it received the National Reality TV Award for Best Social Experiment Show. The series was also nominated for a BAFTA TV Award and a Grierson Award.

Marianne Bjørn, Format Manager at TV 2 Denmark, said the format explores intimacy and relationships from an emotional and contemporary perspective. Ulrik Jorgensen, Managing Director of Nordisk Film TV, highlighted the international interest generated by the format and its approach to a subject that is rarely explored on television.

For Rob Davis, Executive Producer at Double Act, the format’s international expansion demonstrates the universal nature of issues surrounding intimacy and connection among young people. Meanwhile, Nick Tanner, Director of Sales and Co-Productions at Passion Distribution, described the Danish adaptation as the first Scandinavian version of the format.

Virgin Island is internationally distributed by Passion Distribution, a company specializing in unscripted content and entertainment formats.

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Endemol Shine Poland will produce a new European adaptation of the hit home renovation format for Super Polsat, further expanding the franchise’s international footprint.

Banijay Entertainment has announced a new European adaptation of its hit home renovation format Love It or List It. Endemol Shine Poland will produce the first Polish version of the series, titled Pokochaj lub sprzedaj, for broadcaster Super Polsat.

Originally created by Big Coat Media and distributed by Banijay Rights, Love It or List It has established itself as one of the most successful lifestyle franchises in the international market. The format, which became HGTV’s highest-rated show and has been adapted in more than 60 versions worldwide, follows homeowners facing the decision of whether to renovate their current home or move to a new one, guided by a designer and a real estate expert competing to win them over.

“Love It or List It is one of those rare formats that combines genuine emotion with practical inspiration,” said Małgorzata Perkowska-Czaja, Managing Director of Endemol Shine Poland, adding that the stories featured in the series will resonate strongly with Polish audiences thanks to their authentic and relatable nature.

Lucas Green, Chief Content Officer, Operations at Banijay Entertainment, added that the format “continues to prove its enduring international appeal” through a simple yet compelling premise that blends emotion, humor and high-stakes decision-making, keeping audiences engaged until the final choice.

The new adaptation continues the franchise’s international momentum, following the successful renewal of the New Zealand version for TVNZ and alongside long-running editions in North America, Quebec, the UK, Australia and Finland.

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Louisa Forsyth as Vice President of Sales for the UK and Ireland and Jonathan Hughes as Vice President of Sales for Germany and Benelux.

ITV Studios has announced a restructuring of its global sales division with the appointments of Louisa Forsyth as Vice President of Sales for the UK and Ireland and Jonathan Hughes as Vice President of Sales for Germany and Benelux.

Both executives will report directly to Jemma Harvey, EVP of EMEA & UK Sales and Distribution, as the company continues to strengthen its commercial structure across Europe.

In her new role, Forsyth will oversee the distribution of pre-sales, co-productions and sales of ITV Studios’ 100,000-plus-hour content catalogue across the UK and Ireland. She takes on the position after serving as VP, Global Content, Scripted, where she spent eight years working closely with leading producers including Hartswood Films, World Productions, Mammoth Screen, Monumental Television, Silverprint Pictures and Moonage Pictures.

Forsyth joined ITV Studios in 2018 from Sky, where she built a 16-year career across several roles, including programme acquisitions and corporate affairs. She also served for seven years as a trustee of the MAMA Youth Project.

Meanwhile, Hughes joins ITV Studios after a decade at All3Media International, where he led sales across Germany, France and Benelux while overseeing co-production deals and format licensing. During his tenure, he worked on major titles including Midsomer Murders, All Creatures Great and Small and Fleabag, and secured co-production agreements for projects such as Van Der Valk, The Assassin, The Tourist, Boarders and Generation Z.

Prior to All3Media International, Hughes spent eight years as Sales Manager at factual content specialist Optomen International.

“I am thrilled that Louisa Forsyth is taking up the role of VP UK and Ireland, and couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Jonathan Hughes into ITV Studios as our new VP Germany and Benelux. They are both outstanding commercial strategists,” said Jemma Harvey.

Harvey added that Forsyth’s deep understanding of the British market and extensive experience within the company make her well positioned to lead ITV Studios’ UK sales strategy, while Hughes’ proven track record in driving high-value sales and co-productions across Europe will be instrumental in expanding the company’s business in Germany and Benelux.

The appointments follow a series of recent hires and promotions within ITV Studios’ unscripted distribution team, including Zack Wallace as Director, Unscripted, US & LATAM; Eliana Barbosa as Senior Sales Manager, Unscripted, Italy, Iberia and CEE; Ben Nohr as Sales Manager, Unscripted, France and Germany; and the promotion of Lucy Pryke to Sales Manager, Unscripted, Nordics and Benelux.

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