Ben Samek Takes Charge of U.S. Operations Post-banijay Merger

WHO:

Variety - Ben Samek is the CEO of Banijay Americas.

Deadline - Banijay Entertainment and All3Media are the companies involved in the merger.

WHAT:

Variety - The merger between Banijay and All3Media is valued at $8 billion.

Deadline - The newly formed production group is responsible for series such as "Big Brother," "The Traitors," and "Peaky Blinders."

Variety - Ben Samek will oversee the combined company’s U.S. operations.

WHERE:

Variety - The operations being overseen by Ben Samek are based in the U.S.

WHEN:

Variety - The merger was finalized earlier this month.

WHY:

Deadline - The merger is seen as a significant opportunity for growth in the U.S. market.

HOW:

Variety - The merger combines Banijay and All3Media to create the world’s largest independent production company.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 00:23 UTC)

In a significant development for the entertainment industry, Banijay and All3Media have finalized a merger valued at $8 billion, creating the world’s largest independent production company. Ben Samek will oversee the U.S. operations of this newly formed group, which is responsible for popular series like "Big Brother," "The Traitors," and "Peaky Blinders." This merger is viewed as a major opportunity for growth in the U.S. market.