
Banijay and Mediawan Eye Lionsgate Studios Takeover
Television giants Banijay Group and French powerhouse Mediawan Group have expressed acquisition interest in Lionsgate Studios, known for franchises like 'Hunger Games' and 'John Wick'.
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Television giants Banijay Group and French powerhouse Mediawan Group have expressed acquisition interest in Lionsgate Studios, known for franchises like 'Hunger Games' and 'John Wick'.

Charlotte Toledano Detaille, known for producing Prime Video's 'Escort Boys,' has launched her independent banner, Alyx Films, which will begin with an ambitious slate of projects in collaboration with French digital creator Geronimo.

Mediawan and BYD have revealed their first collaborative project: a special episode of the 'Miraculous Chibi' series featuring BYD's new electric vehicle, the BYD Dolphin.

French premium label Ego Productions, part of Mediawan Group, and Seoul-based Flix Oven have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and produce films and series. The agreement was formalized during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit.

During a parliamentary inquiry into public audiovisual media, Mediawan's founder asserted the group's French ownership, countering claims that the company, a major producer for France Télévisions, is primarily owned by an American investment fund.

Europe is experiencing another extreme heatwave, leading to wildfires in countries like Spain where people have died trying to escape. France has activated an emergency plan to cope with the high temperatures, while other nations are advising citizens on how to protect themselves from the escalating natural disasters.

Mediawan has launched Wonderland Junior TV, a new free FAST and AVOD channel in the U.S., offering over 1,700 episodes of European kids, preschool, and family entertainment.

Ukrainian filmmaker Zhanna Ozirna’s claustrophobic marital drama “Honeymoon,” set at the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, won the inaugural Build Your Dream award at a Cannes ceremony.

Fred Kogel's contract as chief executive officer of Germany's largest independent distribution-production company, Leonine Studios, has been extended until 2028 following an agreement with parent company Mediawan Group, two years after its acquisition.

Judd Winick’s bestselling graphic novel series Hilo, which has sold one million copies, is set for an animated feature film adaptation by Mediawan Kids & Family, Submarine, and Sinking Ship Entertainment.

Disney+ has secured the U.K. rights to 'The Great White,' an upcoming ABC Australia legal workplace drama series from See-Saw Films. The six-part show, starring Hugo Weaving, is currently in production.

The hit documentary series 'Apocalypse' is set to return with 'Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,' a new season produced by Imagissime that will utilize AI to recreate the Battle of Actium and explore the birth of the Roman Empire.

The Trump administration's new counter-terrorism strategy designates Europe as an 'incubator of threats,' drawing criticism and concern from European nations. The strategy outlines perceived dangers to the US, including those originating from within Europe.

The hearing of Mediawan shareholders, including Xavier Niel, Matthieu Pigasse, and Jérôme Nommé, before the public audiovisual inquiry commission was canceled due to Niel's last-minute absence.
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