Banijay Buys Israeli ‘Our Boys’ Producer MoviePlus

Banijay has taken a majority stake in Israel’s MoviePlus Productions, producers of HBO and Keshet Worldwide’s “Our Boys” and the Oscar-nominated movie “Footnote,” additional increasing the corporate’s operations in Israel.

The 51% stake will assist to bolster Banijay’s drama capabilities within the area. MoviePlus Productions focuses on drama, documentaries and feature-length movies. Established by David Mandil, the corporate’s credit additionally embody “Miguel” for Canal+, and “Deus” and “Jerusalem Brew” for YES Studios.

The corporate has additionally produced acclaimed Israeli director Joseph Cedar’s “Footnote,” “Beaufort” and “Norman”; and Natalie Portman’s directorial debut “A Story of Love and Darkness.”

Underneath Banijay, MoviePlus Productions will retain its id and DNA, and can proceed to be operated by founding CEO Mandil. The scripted division of Endemol Shine Israel will function individually underneath its head of drama Gal Zaid.

Mandil mentioned: “Movieplus has been producing for 20 years. The group and I are very happy with the trail we’ve got chosen, which led us to this nice endeavor. We’re very honoured to be becoming a member of palms with Banijay and Endemol Shine Israel and are decided to understand this chance and collectively create high-end content material. Alongside the years, we had the prospect to collaborate with many gifted creators, writers and administrators, and are trying ahead to many more difficult and engaging initiatives.”

Marco Bassetti, CEO of Banijay, added: “David is a powerful storymaker, who has honed a enterprise constructed on creativity, originality and above all, high quality. As we proceed to construct our place because the primary dwelling for content material artists, he’s a welcome addition, and we sit up for additional increasing our premium scripted providing within the Israeli market by way of the mixed power of Endemol Shine Israel and MoviePlus Productions.”

Amir Ganor, CEO of Endemol Shine Israel, mentioned: “MoviePlus, underneath the management of David, has constructed a improbable repute in our business for its supply of premium feature-length movies and sequence, which seize the world. Partnering with the perfect writers, administrators and crews, its titles have develop into regulars on the worldwide award circuits, and we’re proud to be welcoming him, and the group, into our dwelling. Collectively, we will proceed to develop our choices and solidify Israel’s place as a house for high-quality creativity.”

Banijay has been scorching on acquisitions this yr, shopping for “MythBusters” distributor Past Worldwide in October and likewise buying U.Ok. scripted outfit Mam Tor Productions.