In this week’s International TV Newswire, Amazon documents Andy Murray’s fall and hopeful rise, Banijay merges in Italy, major European productions announce casting, Spanish-language content sells in France, and Cineflix’s “Pure” heads across the Atlantic.
Amazon Documents Andy Murray Recovery
Amazon Prime Video’s U.K. offices have announced a new feature-length documentary, “Andy Murray: Resurfacing,” which tracks the British tennis superstar’s recovery from a recurring hip injury over a two-year period. Initially commissioned as a cut-and-dry injury comeback story, “Resurfacing” turned into something bigger as Murray struggled with setbacks which saw the former Wimbledon champion and number 1 ranked player in the world drop almost out of the top 100.
According to Amazon, the story will be told from Murray’s perspective, and offer hitherto unprecedented access to the medical, professional and private lives of Murray and those around him who supported him through the process. Almost...
Amazon Documents Andy Murray Recovery
Amazon Prime Video’s U.K. offices have announced a new feature-length documentary, “Andy Murray: Resurfacing,” which tracks the British tennis superstar’s recovery from a recurring hip injury over a two-year period. Initially commissioned as a cut-and-dry injury comeback story, “Resurfacing” turned into something bigger as Murray struggled with setbacks which saw the former Wimbledon champion and number 1 ranked player in the world drop almost out of the top 100.
According to Amazon, the story will be told from Murray’s perspective, and offer hitherto unprecedented access to the medical, professional and private lives of Murray and those around him who supported him through the process. Almost...
- 11/8/2019
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay Group has merged two of its Italian non-scripted production outfits, DryMedia and Magnolia Spa, to create Banijay Italia.
Banijay, which is fresh from signing a $2.2 billion deal to acquire Endemol Shine Group, will bring together the two companies under the leadership of DryMedia CEO Fabrizio Ievolella, who becomes Banijay Italia CEO.
Danila Battiglini will be the merged company’s chief production officer, Francesco Lauber is the chief creative officer, and Leopoldo Gasparotto is head of programs.
DryMedia makes local versions of hit international formats including MasterChef and The X Factor, and became part of the Banijay group in 2016.
Magnolia Spa was established in 2001 and has produced original formats, such as Undressed and Singing in the Car, as well as adapting international shows like Celebrity Survivor and Top Chef.
Banijay Italia will be part of Banijay Group’s Italian portfolio of companies, led by country manager Paolo Bassetti. Other companies include Banijay Studios Italy,...
Banijay, which is fresh from signing a $2.2 billion deal to acquire Endemol Shine Group, will bring together the two companies under the leadership of DryMedia CEO Fabrizio Ievolella, who becomes Banijay Italia CEO.
Danila Battiglini will be the merged company’s chief production officer, Francesco Lauber is the chief creative officer, and Leopoldo Gasparotto is head of programs.
DryMedia makes local versions of hit international formats including MasterChef and The X Factor, and became part of the Banijay group in 2016.
Magnolia Spa was established in 2001 and has produced original formats, such as Undressed and Singing in the Car, as well as adapting international shows like Celebrity Survivor and Top Chef.
Banijay Italia will be part of Banijay Group’s Italian portfolio of companies, led by country manager Paolo Bassetti. Other companies include Banijay Studios Italy,...
- 11/8/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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