Banijay France signs partnership with UK creative David Flynn’s Plegazoid
Banijay France’s Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Plegazoid’s David Flynn
The French arm of European production group Banijay Entertainment is teaming with UK format creator David Flynn and his studio Plegazoid.
Working alongside Banijay France’s portfolio of unscripted labels, this partnership further strengthens the group’s ambition to collaboratively drive the development of bold new formats globally, Banijay said today.
Flynn is behind formats including gameshow Moneybags for Channel 4, NBC’s Small Fortune, Game of Clones for E4 and MTV, The Search for Keshet 12, and Surprize Fund for SBS 6.
His most recent commission is Time Is Money for ITV which Plegazoid is coproducing with South Shore Productions.
As former chief creative officer at Endemol Shine UK, he created and executive produced Banijay’s gameshow The Money Drop, which travelled to 57 territories and co-created Pointless, as well as Goldenballs for ITV, and The Bank Job for Channel 4, amongst others.
Banijay France, led by CEO Alexia Laroche-Joubert, is behind formats like ALP’s adventure reality series Fort Boyard and B Prod’s The Fifty and Good Luck Guys. Last year the company launched musical competition Sounds the Same, primetime gameshow Spot On, as well as Les Apprentis Champions, Super Mythos, and Votre Vie en Jeu.
David Flynn, founder, Plegazoid said: “The next ground-breaking idea can come from anywhere. Seeing the incredible creativity coming from Banijay France’s production companies, I have no doubt this partnership will lead to some truly exceptional, globally adaptable formats. I look forward to working alongside the talented teams in France to develop the next big travelling hit to resonate with audiences worldwide.”
Alexia Laroche-Joubert, CEO, Banijay France added: “Fostering creativity and pushing boundaries drives everything we do. Partnering with a leading talent such as David will undoubtedly supercharge our unscripted offering. His impressive track record in developing highly-entertaining and original formats for broad audiences will be key to fuelling the next generation of standout hits in France and beyond.”
