. Banijay Benelux’s stable of producers include doc firm Scenery, Endemol Shine Nederland, SimpelZodiak and Posh Productions.Derren Lawford’s London-based Dare Pictures has struck a strategic partnership deal with Germany’s Tondowski Films to make premium docs for the international market. The pair teamed last year for Channel 4, Sky Germany and Fremantle doc series and are now in discussions with broadcasters, film funds and private equity investors about new projects.
, a four-part doc from producer Talesmith about the life-defining battles in the animal kingdom. Following gladiatorial-like battles in areas such as the Pacific Northwest and the African Savannah, the show will launch on Love Nature in 130 territories in 2024 and on Sky Nature in the UK, Germany and Italy. Blue Ant International has pre-sales and licensing rights in other territories. Alex Hemingway is the showrunner.