Mumbai: Banijay Asia, part of global content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced a collaborative deal with Netherlands-based global unscripted format creator Talpa Studios. Under this new two-year agreement, Banijay Asia will represent Talpa Studios’ diverse portfolio of non-scripted formats in India and Thailand, expanding the reach of Talpa’s celebrated IPs across two of Asia’s most dynamic entertainment markets.
Talpa Studios is renowned for its bold, high-concept entertainment formats that have redefined global television storytelling. Its portfolio includes international hits such as The Floor, The Quiz with Balls, The Alliance, and Most Wanted, among others. Through this collaboration, Banijay Asia will bring Talpa Studios’ compelling formats and creative concepts to broadcasters and streaming platforms across India and Thailand — with the goal of localizing, adapting, and producing these IPs for regional audiences.
Commenting on the partnership, Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, said, “Talpa Studios has consistently delivered formats that have not just entertained but also transformed the global entertainment landscape. At Banijay Asia, we’ve always believed in the power of great storytelling backed by strong format DNA, and this partnership allows us to introduce some truly exciting concepts to India and Thailand. We look forward to collaborating closely with Talpa Studios to bring these ideas alive for our audiences with our signature local flavour and scale.”
Echoing the sentiment, Maarten Meijs, CEO, Talpa Studios, added, “Asia is an exciting and fast-evolving market for unscripted entertainment, and working with Banijay Asia allows us to connect our creative ideas with local audiences. Their proven ability to translate global formats into distinctive local hits makes them a perfect partner to represent our catalogue in the region. This collaboration reflects our shared belief in creativity and the power of strong partnerships to reach audiences worldwide.”
This representation deal marks a significant step forward in strengthening creative collaboration between two of the world’s leading format powerhouses. Together, Banijay Asia and Talpa Studios aim to bring audiences in India and Thailand closer to some of the most talked-about entertainment experiences from around the globe.
