| MUMBAI:
TF1 and Endemol France have entered into a new partnership covering non-scripted
entertainment, documentaries and drama till 30 June 2012.
According to
the announcement from the two companies, the agreement gives TF1 greater flexibility
across all slots: prime time, access prime time, late evening and daytime.
The
long-term renewal sees France's market-leading broadcaster taking the exclusive
free-to-air rights for game shows, reality TV, entertainment, major events, documentaries
and drama from Endemol France, as well as pay-to-view new-media rights to the
content for use online, on mobile and via IPTV. Commented
TF1 group chairman and CEO Nonce Paolini, "I am delighted with this agreement
that secures TF1's access to the world's leading catalogue of formats across all
broadcast and distribution channels. The agreement offers a balanced, flexible
approach, in tune with the new economic landscape." | 
