Banijay vs STUDIOCANAL

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.

What Makes a Game Ready for an Entertainment IP?

In a guest post for PocketGamer.biz, SayGames COO Denis Vaikhanski discusses when a mobile game is ready for an entertainment IP collaboration, using the Tower War × Terminator 2: Judgment Day event as a case study. The collaboration was integrated into Tower War's existing progression systems rather than as a cosmetic layer, leading to over 2.5 million participating players, a 40% increase in in-app revenue, and up to 45% growth in daily downloads. Vaikhanski emphasizes that IPs should amplify already successful games, and that successful partnerships are built over years, as exemplified by the five-year evolution of Tower War and its developer Pavetra. The article highlights the publisher's role in creating opportunities and the developer's focus on game quality.

• More than 2.5 million players participated in the Tower War × Terminator 2 collaboration event.
• In-app revenue increased by approximately 40% during the collaboration.
• Daily downloads grew by as much as 45%.

Sony Removes 500+ StudioCanal Films from PlayStation

Sony has informed PlayStation 5 customers that more than 500 StudioCanal titles will no longer be available to watch via the PlayStation Store or users' video libraries from 1 September 2026, after the underlying license between PlayStation and StudioCanal lapses. The article underscores that digital purchases on platforms like the PlayStation Store are sold as personal licenses rather than permanent ownership, and draws parallels to past removals such as Amazon's 2009 Kindle ebook deletions. It also notes that other major platforms (Amazon/Prime Video, Apple) include clauses or recommendations addressing loss of access. The author argues physical media (DVD/Blu-ray) can avoid such licensing fragility. The publisher metadata shows the page was published/updated on 2026-08-15.

• Sony informed PlayStation 5 buyers that certain digital films will no longer be viewable from 2026-09-01.
• The removals affect over 500 StudioCanal titles, including classics cited such as Terminator 2 and Rambo.
• PlayStation Store purchases are governed by a personal license (per PlayStation terms of service) and do not confer ownership.

Sony to Remove StudioCanal Films from PS Store

Sony emailed PlayStation customers that more than 500 digital films licensed from StudioCanal — including Terminator 2 and Rambo — will be removed from the PlayStation Store and from purchasers' video libraries on September 1, 2026, after the licensing agreement between PlayStation (Sony) and StudioCanal ceases to apply. The article emphasizes PlayStation’s terms, which grant a personal license rather than ownership for purchased digital content (cited clause 13.5.1), and cites prior incidents — notably Amazon’s 2009 remote deletion of Kindle books — and similar limitations in other providers’ terms (Amazon/Prime Video, Apple). It notes that digital storefronts commonly treat purchases as licensed access subject to content agreements and withdrawals, and argues this episode reinforces consumer interest in owning physical media (DVD/Blu‑ray) to avoid license-driven loss of access.

• Sony emailed PlayStation customers that more than 500 StudioCanal digital film titles will be unavailable to view starting 2026-09-01.
• Affected titles, including Terminator 2 and Rambo, will be removed from the PlayStation Store and from purchasers' video libraries because the licensing agreement between PlayStation (Sony) and StudioCanal will no longer apply.
• PlayStation's terms describe purchased digital content as a personal license, not ownership (cited clause 13.5.1).