International Disruptors: Banijay Rights CEO Cathy Payne Talks Distribution Plans For Global Production Giant & Strength Of Superbrands Such As ‘Big Brother’ & ‘MasterChef’

BTS have threatened to boycott HYBE, the K-pop boyband’s label, over its plans to launch Non-fungible tokens (NFTs).Yesterday (November 4), the South Korean entertainment giant announced plans to partner with fintech company Dunamu to launch a new NFT-focused venture that would use IP-based on its artists, such as BTS and TXT, to create digital assets.

Fox Sports has expanded its soccer portfolio, announcing a rights deal with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) that features more than 1,500 soccer matches starting with the UEFA Nations League in June, 2022.

Red Sea International Film Fest Unveils Arab Spectacular 

Andy Cohen has made a big announcement today!

Actor Ioan Gruffudd has found happiness again with a new girlfriend. Following his marriage split earlier this year, the 48-year-old has debuted the new relationship via his social media channels.The film star shared a photo of him smiling with his beau with the sweet caption: “Thank you for making me smile again.” Ioan’s new girlfriend is Bianca Wallis, a 29 year old Australian actress, who he reportedly met while working down under.

Naman Ramachandran Banijay has struck a deal with renowned French musician Renaud Capuçon to nurture emerging classical music talent for the local and global stage. Banijay, already a well-known content producer and developer, will extend its remit and work with Capuçon and provide the tools and support needed by new artists to forge a successful career in classical music.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“Lupin” star Omar Sy is re-teaming with Gaumont on his big screen comeback with “Father & Soldier,” a politically minded WWI action-drama about family bonds and Africa’s forgotten war heroes.Shooting now in France, the action-packed film is being helmed by Mathieu Vadepied, who made his directorial debut with “Learn by Heart,” which world premiered at Cannes’ Critics Week.

Dancing on Ice judge will be co-hosting the ceremony with Carol Vorderman in a first for the awards, which usually sees the former Countdown star hosting the event alone. Banjo said: "I feel like I've been a part of Pride of Britain for a few years now but the chance to co-host it next to Carol, who is a complete legend and a pro, is amazing.

This week, the Pride of Britain Awards will be back with a live audience in attendance again after Covid-19. Hosts Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo have revealed what they are excited about this year and why the awards are so important to the British public.

Ashley Banjo has been announced as the co-host of the glittering Pride of Britain Awards this year. Diversity star Ashley, 33, with present the accolades to this year's winners alongside the stunning Carol Vorderman.

Jamie Lang Spanish showrunners Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, popularly known as Los Javis, are launching Suma Content, a new, Madrid-based but internationally operating independent production company which will replace their current, smaller label, Suma Latina.The pair are already superstars in Spain and their star is rising abroad.

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has aimed another jibe at former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, following his summer exit to Manchester United.

Ashley Banjo has been praised for confronting comedian Jim Davidson over the comments he made about Diversity's Black Lives Matter performance.The group performed a powerful dance in September last year on Britain's Got Talent, with choreography that included a reference to the tragic death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests.The routine left many divided and Jim, 68, made some negative remarks in a video titled 'Who Needs Diversity?' as he called it “the most indulgent piece of stuff

Super LTD has acquired North American rights to Bianca Stigter’s Three Minutes — A Lengthening, a Holocaust documentary co-produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave), and narrated by Oscar-nominated actress Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), which will be released in theaters next year.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFrench soccer player-turned-actor Eric Cantona (“Looking for Eric”) is set to star in “Giant With Feet of Clay” (“Le Colosse aux pieds d’argile”), a television drama about sexual harassement and abuse in sports.The movie is about to start shooting in Southwestern France with French director Stéphanie Murat; and is being produced by Sydney Gallonde’s Make It Happen Studio (“No Second Chance,” “The Reunion”) and Tetra Media Studio (“Paris Police