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Banijay Global Scripted Boss To Exit After A Year In Post
EXCLUSIVE: Christian Wikander, Banijay’s Global Head of Scripted, is exiting after a year in post. A Banijay spokeswoman confirmed the departure and said the role will now be reviewed. When W…
Banijay drama labels include SAS: Rogue Heroes maker Kudos, Netflix’s Supersex producer Groenlandia and Wallander indie Yellow Bird. “During his tenure, he has been integral to driving collaboration across the European studio’s 60+ scripted labels, while concentrating on building a team that is effective in strengthening the pipeline of new IP and returning, critically-acclaimed hits, exploring further format travel opportunities and offering support in financing projects across the footprint.” At HBO Max he was Commissioning Editor and VP, Original Programming, for two years, working on the likes of Swedish comedy Lust and local versions of FBOY Island.
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