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ACQUISITION
FDN Database Reference: F231109-367
Banijay Entertainment of France has acquired US reality TV maker Bunim-Murray Productions.
Bunim-Murray’s founder Jonathan Murray will continue as chairman and lead creative development, while president Gil Goldschein will remain to tackle corporate initiatives. Banijay plan to help Bunim-Murray expand into the international marketplace.
Aprox. Value: Undisclosed
Acquirer: Banijay Entertainment
ACQ Web: http://www.banijay.com
Location: France, Paris
Region: Europe
Description: In less than 2 years Banijay has become a leading name in the global TV production industry. Founded by Stéphane Courbit with further backing from the De Agostini and D’Dgnelli families, Banijay has grown through acquisition.
Category: Media, TV Production
Contact 1: Pascale Amiel
Contact 2: Guillaume De Verges
Contact 3: Francois De Brugada
Vendor: Bunim-Murray Productions
Vendor Web: http://www.bunim-murray.com
Location: USA, Van Noys, CA
Region: North America
Description: Reality television production company best known for the The Real World, The Bad Girls Club, and Road Rules.
Category: Media, TV Production
Contact 1: Mary-Ellis Bunim, co-founder
Contact 2: Jonathan Murray, co-founder
Link: Hollywood Reporter
Related link: Banijay Entertainment has acquired TV production company Zig Zag January 21, 2010
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