"The world's largest independent television production group, which is behind shows ranging from Peaky Blinders to Big Brother, is reportedly in talks to merge with the UK-based maker of hits TV shows including The Traitors. Paris-headquartered Banijay Group, which last year considered making a takeover offer for ITV's studio operation, is said to be in advanced talks with All3Media, which is owned by RedBird IMI, the Abu Dhabi-backed company that is trying to off-load the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail."
"There were reports last year that ITV and RedBird IMI had held talks to merge ITV Studios with All3Media. The move prompted Banijay to also explore a potential takeover offer of ITV Studios, the maker of shows including Love Island, I'm a Celebrity and the hit drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, although no formal offer was made. Celebrity Big Brother is produced by Initial, part of Banijay UK."
Banijay Group is in advanced talks to merge with All3Media, creating a large European television production company. The merger would combine Banijay franchises such as MasterChef, Survivor, Pointless, Hunted and Location, Location, Location with All3Media titles including Midsomer Murders, Call the Midwife, Great British Menu and Race Across the World. All3Media is owned by RedBird IMI, and the potential deal is expected to include All3Media injecting funds into the merged entity because it is the smaller company. Banijay previously considered a takeover of ITV Studios and conducted an investigation into MasterChef presenters that led to personnel changes.
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