Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Global Brief: BritBox Buys 'The Game' and Other Media News
Several deals have been made in the entertainment industry.
BritBox has bought the show 'The Game.'
Buendia Estudios has hired Begoña Álvarez as an executive producer.
Banijay has acquired the format rights to a new music game show called '100' that originated in Korea and Japan.
The drama 'The Family Next Door' also sold to several networks.
These deals mean viewers will have more new shows to watch, and entertainment companies are expanding their reach and content.
BritBox acquired the rights to 'The Game' for North America.
Begoña Álvarez has been hired by Buendia Estudios as an executive producer.
Banijay has acquired the format rights for the music game show '100'.
Sphere Abacus has sold 'The Family Next Door' to multiple networks.
'The Game' is also being played on Foxtel, YLE, SVT, Pickbox, Virgin Media, and Sky Free.
- Who
- BritBox, Buendia Estudios, Banijay, Sphere Abacus, and others.
- What
- News of media acquisitions, hires, and format sales.
- When
- Recent announcements.
- Where
- North America, Spain, Korea, and various international markets.
- Why
- To expand content offerings and introduce new formats to audiences.
- Key Acquisition
- BritBox acquired 'The Game'.
- New Hire
- Begoña Álvarez joins Buendia Estudios as Executive Producer.
- New Format
- Banijay acquires '100' music game show format.
- From
- Ditium Korea and ABC Japan co-developed '100'.
- 'The Family Next Door' Sales
- Sold to AMC Networks, CBC, ITV, Pickbox, Sky Free, RTE, YLE, TV4 and Proximus.