This Wednesday Banijay, the production and distribution giant, acquired 51% in Israeli MoviePlus Productions, which will become part of Banijay‘s Endemol Shrine Israel.
MoviePlus Productions, established by David Mandil, who will stay as CEO of the company, is specialized in drama series, documentaries and feature films, in particular, among its shows, have been the likes of Our Boys for HBO, KI, Miguel for Canal+, Deus, Jerusalem Brew and Embezzlement.
Moreover, MoviePlus Productions is also behind the creation of some academy-award nominated films like Footnote, Beaufort, A Tale of Love and Darkness, directed by Natalie Portman and Norman by Joseph Cedar.
Amir Ganor, CEO of Endemol Shine Israel, said: “MoviePlus, under the leadership of David, has built a fantastic reputation in our industry for its delivery of premium feature-length films and series, which capture the world. Partnering with the best writers, directors and crews, its titles have become regulars on the global award circuits, and we are proud to be welcoming him and the team into our home. Together, we can continue to expand our offerings and solidify Israel’s position as a home for high-quality creativity.”
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