Proving that independent creators do not need Hollywood studio backing to conquer the international market, Banijay is all ready for a US expansion. As the global entertainment landscape continues to shift away from traditional studio dominance and toward independent powerhouses, major players are making aggressive moves to capture new territory. Headquartered in Europe and recognized globally as the creative force behind massive hits like Peaky Blinders, production giant Banijay is officially setting its sights across the Atlantic. 

In a candid look at the company's future, CEO Marco Bassetti has laid out an ambitious roadmap for US expansion.

Production powerhouse Banijay is looking to make a major splash in the American market. Speaking on stage at MIPCOM, Banijay Entertainment Executive Chairman Jeff Zucker highlighted the massive independent studio's already stellar global reputation and signaled that a major push into US scripted content is on the horizon, as reported by Deadline. 

“We are well capitalised and ambitious, and we see an opportunity,” said Zucker.

Expressing awe at how far the organization has progressed, he emphasized that the company's future remains exceptionally bright. CEO Marco Bassetti asserted that Banijay has officially transcended traditional production boundaries to evolve into a full-scale entertainment powerhouse, positioning itself shoulder-to-shoulder with top European and American studios.

“We have nothing to be jealous of when it comes to companies such as Sony and the other major studios,” Zucker claimed.

He also pointed out that Banijay does not always get full recognition for its existing scripted prowess, noting that the studio has already delivered chart-topping hits for streaming giants like Amazon, Netflix, and Apple, with more projects on the way. Backed by new capital and combined industry capabilities, Zucker stressed that the US represents an exciting new frontier for their scripted programming, per Deadline.

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Bassetti’s optimistic outlook on Banijay's market standing comes on the heels of the landmark All3Media merger.

The strategic growth initiative follows a landmark merger between Banijay Entertainment and the RedBird IMI-backed All3Media, which joined forces to establish a colossal Europe-headquartered production and distribution giant boasting pro forma revenues exceeding $8 billion. This mega-deal officially positions the combined entity as the largest independent studio globally.

Despite commanding immense footprints across the UK and Europe, both parent companies historically maintained smaller profiles stateside relative to their international dominance, even though their respective American divisions already helm major hit franchises. Banijay Americas produces popular unscripted staples such as Below Deck, MasterChef, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Big Brother, and Vanderpump Villa, while All3Media America drives prominent hits including The Traitors, Gordon Ramsay Uncharted, and Undercover Boss.

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