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Banijay Germany integrates All3Media units under new Filmpool United structure

Following the global merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, Banijay Germany, led by Marcus Wolter, is integrating the German All3Media subsidiaries Filmpool Entertainment, Filmpool Fiction, South & Browse, and a 50% stake in Magic Connection. The combined German operations generated a pro-forma revenue of €407 million in 2025, with Banijay Germany contributing €312 million and All3Media Deutschland €95 million. The All3 units are bundled under a new brand, Filmpool United, led by Vittorio Valente, who reports directly to Wolter but is not on the board. Wolter emphasizes leveraging synergies and maintaining strong brands, while the future of the separate digital agency Little Dot Studios remains unclear. Banijay Germany is also expanding beyond traditional TV production into branded content and live entertainment, with over 20% of revenue now coming from non-classical production.

• Banijay Germany and All3Media Deutschland had a combined pro-forma revenue of €407 million in 2025.
• Banijay Germany contributed €312 million, while All3Media Deutschland contributed €95 million.
• Filmpool Entertainment, Filmpool Fiction, South & Browse, and 50% of Magic Connection are integrated into Banijay Germany.

Joyn and Sat.1 launch reality detective strategy show

German streaming service Joyn and broadcaster Sat.1 have announced a new reality strategy show titled 'Club der Reality Detektive'. The format, adapted from Banijay's international 'The Detective Club', will premiere on Joyn on October 1, 2026, with linear broadcasts on Sat.1 starting October 23. In the show, 13 reality TV personalities must solve a mystery involving a stolen dog while uncovering three hidden thieves among them. The production is handled by Banijay Productions Germany. The announcement reflects the continued popularity of puzzle and strategy shows in the German television market.

• Joyn will premiere 'Club der Reality Detektive' on October 1, 2026.
• Sat.1 will broadcast the show starting October 23, 2026.
• The format is an adaptation of Banijay's international format 'The Detective Club'.

Banijay Rights Confirms Matt Creasey as Senior Executive, World Excluding EMEA

Banijay announces senior executive appointment under the combined Banijay Rights distribution business, along with several other new press releases covering format deals, immersive experiences, and content expansions.

Sat.1 to Air 'Promi Big Brother' at 20:15 Throughout

German broadcaster Sat.1 has confirmed the first ten contestants for the upcoming season of reality TV show 'Promi Big Brother'. At a reveal event in Düsseldorf, the network named participants including boxer Axel Schulz, singer Nadja Benaissa, former football professional Christian Lell, actor Gedeon Burkhard, and several influencers and reality stars. The new season starts on October 5, 2026. For the first time, all regular episodes will air at 20:15, moving the show from the late-evening slot to prime time, similar to RTL's jungle camp. The season's theme is 'Garten' (Garden), with contestants living outdoors instead of in a container. Jochen Schropp and Marlene Lufen will continue as hosts, followed by the late-night show 'Promi Big Brother - Die Late Night Show'.

• Sat.1 announced the first ten contestants of 'Promi Big Brother' at a reveal event in Düsseldorf.
• The new season starts on October 5, 2026, airing daily at 20:15.
• The show moves permanently to the 20:15 prime-time slot, unlike the late-evening schedule of the previous year.

Daniela Katzenberger to Debut as Comedienne

German TV personality Daniela Katzenberger will make her comedy stage debut with a solo program titled "Katzenklappe," premiering August 29, 2026 at the NightWash Club in Cologne. The autobiographical show — covering her life and personal highs and lows — is being mounted by EndemolShine Germany and Banijay Germany together with producer Rainer Laux and Rainer Laux Productions. The live performance and a corresponding TV episode are produced for broadcaster Vox and are expected to be integrated into new episodes of Katzenberger's long-running docu-soap later in 2026. Banijay announced the premiere and said ticket presales will begin shortly. The docu-soap, on air since 2015, saw its most recent season (Nov–Dec 2025) reach a preliminary 640,000 viewers and a 14–49 market share decline from 7.2% to 6.1%.

• Daniela Katzenberger will premiere her solo comedy 'Katzenklappe' on 2026-08-29 at the NightWash Club in Cologne.
• EndemolShine Germany and Banijay Germany, together with producer Rainer Laux/Rainer Laux Productions, are staging the live show; both the performance and a related TV episode are produced for Vox.
• The program is autobiographical, covering Katzenberger's life and personal highs and lows, and will be integrated into new episodes of her Vox docu-soap later in 2026.