All3Media

All3Media is a British independent television, film and digital production and distribution group headquartered in London. It operates through a portfolio model rather than a single consumer-facing entertainment label: more than 40 production companies, distribution businesses and specialist creative brands have been associated with the group across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, New Zealand and other international markets. Its activities span scripted drama, comedy, factual programming, natural history, entertainment, reality formats, sport, digital content and the international licensing of television formats and finished programmes. The business developed from Chrysalis's television operations. Earlier corporate forms included Chrysalis Visual Entertainment and Chrysalis TV Group, with the All3Media name adopted in 2003 after the television group was acquired from Chrysalis by a consortium backed by Bridgepoint. The group subsequently expanded through acquisitions and joint ventures, building a network of companies with their own creative identities. These businesses have included Lion Television, Lime Pictures, Studio Lambert, Neal Street Productions, New Pictures, Two Brothers Pictures, Objective Media Group, Raw, Silverback Films, South Pacific Pictures, Aurora Media Worldwide and All3Media Deutschland, among others. All3Media's portfolio approach gives it access to multiple genres and production cultures. Scripted companies have worked on drama and comedy, while factual and entertainment labels have developed documentaries, reality formats, lifestyle programming, competition series and natural-history films. Studio Lambert has been associated with international entertainment formats including The Traitors, and Neal Street Productions has been connected with scripted television such as Call the Midwife. All3Media International has also served as a distribution and format-sales arm, licensing the group's programmes and concepts to broadcasters and platforms outside their original markets. Ownership changed several times during the company's development. Permira acquired All3Media in 2006. Discovery Communications and Liberty Global acquired it in a joint transaction announced in 2014 and completed in 2015. Discovery's ownership later became part of Warner Bros. Discovery following the 2022 merger between Discovery and WarnerMedia, while Liberty Global remained a co-owner. RedBird IMI agreed to acquire All3Media from Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global for approximately £1.15 billion in 2024, and the transaction was completed in May of that year. Jeff Zucker became chairman, while Jane Turton continued as chief executive and Sara Geater continued as chief operating officer. In 2026, All3Media and Banijay Entertainment announced and completed a merger. The combined group retained the All3Media identity for a number of operating units, while All3Media International was folded into Banijay Rights. All3Media is therefore best understood as an international content-production and rights platform whose value lies in its creative labels, intellectual property, production capacity and distribution relationships rather than in a single flagship product.

All3Media's origins lie in the television activities of Chrysalis. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Chrysalis Visual Entertainment expanded its production interests through investments and acquisitions, including stakes in South Pacific Pictures in New Zealand and Eclipse Television & Video in Ireland. It also reorganized its British production businesses, placing drama activity under Bentley Productions and creating Chrysalis Entertainment as a broader production division. In 2001, Chrysalis Visual Entertainment became Chrysalis TV Group. The All3Media name emerged in 2003 after a consortium led by former Granada executives acquired the television group from Chrysalis with backing from Bridgepoint. The new company pursued a portfolio strategy, combining multiple independent-minded labels rather than consolidating all production under one name. In early 2004 it created an international formats-sales division and acquired Lion Television, including associated international offices. The acquisition of Mersey Television in 2005 added a major British drama and continuing-series operation; that business was renamed Lime Pictures in 2006. Permira acquired All3Media in 2006. During the following years, the group expanded into continental Europe, North America and additional British genres. It acquired or developed All3Media Deutschland, Maverick Television, Objective Productions, Zoo Productions and Optomen Television. These transactions broadened the group from British television production into comedy, unscripted entertainment, food programming and American production. All3Media also created All3Media America in Los Angeles in 2012. In 2014, Discovery and Liberty Global agreed to acquire All3Media in a joint transaction that was completed in 2015. Under that ownership, the group continued to build its scripted and factual capabilities. It acquired Neal Street Productions, New Pictures, Two Brothers Pictures, Raw, Betty TV and Silverback Films, while forming partnerships and labels such as Studio Ramsay, Woodland Park Productions and West Road Pictures. The company also entered sports production through Aurora Media Worldwide and continued to develop digital and international distribution activities. The ownership structure changed again as Discovery became part of Warner Bros. Discovery in 2022. In parallel, All3Media adjusted its portfolio: Angelica Films left the group in 2022, Maverick Television and Objective Media Group Scotland were combined into 141 Productions, and the group continued to launch or support new labels. In 2024, RedBird IMI acquired All3Media from Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global for approximately £1.15 billion. Jeff Zucker became chairman, with Jane Turton and Sara Geater remaining in senior operating roles. All3Media and Banijay announced a merger in 2026, reportedly completing the transaction on 9 July 2026. The combined organization retained the All3Media name for several operating companies, while All3Media International became part of Banijay Rights. The resulting structure continued All3Media's core model: a network of specialist production companies linked by ownership, development resources and international distribution.

1. 2026All3Media merges with Banijay

   The merger combined the two international production groups, with several All3Media-branded units continuing under the combined organization.

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2. 2024RedBird IMI completes acquisition

   RedBird IMI completed its purchase of All3Media, with Jeff Zucker appointed chairman.

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3. 2020Silverback Films is acquired

   All3Media acquired the natural-history producer associated with Our Planet.

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4. 2017Two Brothers Pictures, Raw and Betty TV join All3Media

   The acquisitions expanded the group's scripted and unscripted production portfolio.

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5. 2016New Pictures and Studio Ramsay

   All3Media acquired New Pictures and formed the Studio Ramsay partnership with Gordon Ramsay.

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6. 2015Neal Street Productions joins the group

   All3Media acquired Sam Mendes's film, television and theatre production company.

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7. 2014Discovery and Liberty Global agree to acquire All3Media

   The companies announced a joint acquisition valued at approximately US$930 million.

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8. 2012All3Media America is launched

   The group established a Los Angeles-based American production arm.

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9. 2007German expansion

   All3Media expanded into Germany through MME Moviement and reorganized its German operation as All3Media Deutschland.

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10. 2006Permira becomes owner

    Permira acquired All3Media.

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11. 2005Mersey Television is acquired

    The acquisition brought the producer of Brookside and Hollyoaks into the group; it became Lime Pictures in 2006.

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12. 2004International formats-sales division launches

    All3Media created a dedicated business for selling and adapting its formats internationally.

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13. 2003All3Media is established

    A consortium backed by Bridgepoint acquired the television group from Chrysalis and adopted the All3Media name.

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14. 2001Chrysalis TV Group is formed

    Chrysalis Visual Entertainment was renamed Chrysalis TV Group after a restructuring of its television operations.

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15. 1998Chrysalis invests in South Pacific Pictures

    Chrysalis Visual Entertainment acquired an initial minority stake in the New Zealand independent production company.

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16. 1993Chrysalis takes full control of Red Rooster

    Chrysalis Visual Entertainment acquired the remaining interest in British drama producer Red Rooster, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.

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An international independent content group that combines a broad production-company portfolio with scripted, unscripted, factual, digital and distribution capabilities.

• All3Media InternationalTelevision distribution and formats2004

  The group's international distribution business represented television programmes and formats created by All3Media companies and external partners. It supported the sale of finished programmes, format adaptations and related rights to broadcasters and platforms in markets outside the original production territory. Following the 2026 merger with Banijay, the operation was folded into Banijay Rights.

• Lion TelevisionTelevision production

  Lion Television is a production company acquired by All3Media in 2004. It operates as a specialist creative label within the group's portfolio and has been involved in television production in the United Kingdom and international markets, including through associated overseas offices and production-service activity.

• Lime PicturesScripted and unscripted television production2006

  Lime Pictures is the successor to Mersey Television, which All3Media acquired in 2005 and renamed in 2006. The company is associated with continuing drama, scripted television and other entertainment production, and represents All3Media's longstanding British production presence.

• Studio LambertEntertainment and factual production

  Studio Lambert is an All3Media production label working across entertainment, factual programming and unscripted formats. It is associated with The Traitors and illustrates the group's strategy of retaining recognizable creative companies within a larger international production and distribution network.

• Neal Street ProductionsFilm and scripted television production

  Neal Street Productions is a film, television and theatre production company acquired by All3Media in 2015. Its presence strengthened the group's premium scripted-development capabilities and connected All3Media with high-end drama and feature-content production.

• New PicturesScripted television production

  New Pictures is a British drama production company acquired in 2016. It operates as a scripted label within All3Media, developing and producing television drama while retaining its own creative identity and leadership structure.

• Two Brothers PicturesScripted television production2017

  Two Brothers Pictures is a British scripted-production company acquired by All3Media in 2017. Its founders continued to lead the company, while All3Media International handled international distribution rights for its productions.

• Silverback FilmsNatural-history production2020

  Silverback Films is a natural-history film and television producer acquired by All3Media in 2020. The company is associated with large-scale wildlife and environmental programming, including work connected with the Netflix series Our Planet.

• OptomenFactual and lifestyle production2010

  Optomen Television and its American production division joined All3Media in 2010. The business expanded the group's factual, food, lifestyle and unscripted capabilities and included the One Potato Two Potato joint venture with Gordon Ramsay.

• Aurora Media WorldwideSports production2018

  Aurora Media Worldwide is an international sports-production company acquired by All3Media in 2018. Its addition gave the group a dedicated position in sports content and production services alongside its established television genres.

• Sunburnt PenguinScripted television production2024

  Sunburnt Penguin is a scripted label established by All3Media in 2024 to develop comedy and drama programming. Clelia Mountford was appointed president, bringing experience from independent scripted production into the group's portfolio.

• 141 ProductionsFactual and factual-entertainment production2022

  141 Productions was formed in 2022 by combining Maverick Television with Objective Media Group Scotland. The label focuses on factual and factual-entertainment production within Objective Media Group.

• 2026Merge with Banijay EntertainmentM&A

  All3Media and Banijay sought to combine their international production, development and distribution assets.

  What changed. The companies announced an intended merger and reportedly completed it on 9 July 2026, with the combined group led by Banijay chief executive Marco Bassetti and equally owned by Banijay Group and RedBird IMI.

  Aftermath. Several All3Media-branded production units retained their names, while All3Media International was incorporated into Banijay Rights.

  Reported combined valuation. US$8 billion (Merger announcement in 2026)

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• 2024Acquire All3Media through RedBird IMIM&A

  Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global decided to sell their jointly owned production group after a competitive process.

  What changed. RedBird IMI acquired All3Media, with the transaction completed in May 2024.

  Aftermath. All3Media became part of RedBird IMI's private media portfolio, Jeff Zucker became chairman, and Jane Turton and Sara Geater remained in operating leadership.

  Reported acquisition value. £1.15 billion (Transaction announced and completed in 2024)

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• 2022Form 141 ProductionsStrategy

  All3Media was reorganizing its factual-production resources and sought to combine related regional capabilities.

  What changed. Maverick Television and Objective Media Group Scotland were merged into 141 Productions within Objective Media Group.

  Aftermath. The new label focused on factual and factual-entertainment production.

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• 2016Form Studio RamsayStrategy

  All3Media and Gordon Ramsay sought to develop unscripted programming using Ramsay's on-screen and production expertise.

  What changed. They formed Studio Ramsay; Ramsay owned the company, while All3Media supported development and production and handled distribution rights.

  Aftermath. In 2021, Ramsay entered a broader arrangement with Fox Entertainment, and All3Media sold its stake in the partnership.

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• 2012Launch All3Media AmericaStrategy

  All3Media sought a stronger direct production presence in the United States after acquiring and developing American production capabilities.

  What changed. The group launched a Los Angeles-based American production arm.

  Aftermath. The American division subsequently supported additional labels, including Woodland Park Productions.

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• 2004Create an international formats-sales divisionStrategy

  All3Media had expanded its portfolio of production companies and needed a dedicated mechanism for commercializing formats beyond their original territories.

  What changed. The group established an international formats-sales division to sell and support adaptations of its concepts for overseas broadcasters.

  Aftermath. The division became part of the group's broader international distribution platform.

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• 2026All3Media and Banijay announce merger

  The companies announced an intended merger that would combine their production and distribution operations under a jointly owned group.

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• 2026All3Media and Banijay complete merger

  The merger was reported as completed on 9 July 2026. Several All3Media-branded operating units retained their names, while All3Media International was incorporated into Banijay Rights.

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• 2024RedBird IMI agrees to acquire All3Media

  RedBird IMI confirmed an agreement to acquire All3Media from Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global for approximately £1.15 billion, subject to regulatory approval.

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• 2024RedBird IMI completes All3Media acquisition

  The transaction was completed in May 2024. Jeff Zucker became chairman, while Jane Turton and Sara Geater continued as chief executive and chief operating officer.

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• 2024All3Media establishes Sunburnt Penguin

  The group launched a scripted label focused on comedy and drama, led by Clelia Mountford.

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• 2022All3Media forms 141 Productions

  Maverick Television and Objective Media Group Scotland were combined into a new factual and factual-entertainment production company within Objective Media Group.

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• 2021All3Media acquires NENT Studios UK

  The purchase expanded All3Media's British production operations, with the acquired activities later integrated into its international division.

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• 2020All3Media acquires Silverback Films

  The acquisition added a leading natural-history production company associated with the Netflix series Our Planet.

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• 2019All3Media launches West Road Pictures

  The group created a scripted production label led by producer Jonathan Fisher.

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• 2019All3Media launches Angelica Films

  A factual production company was established with Sally Angel; it later left the group and became independent again in 2022.

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• 2018All3Media launches Woodland Park Productions

  All3Media America established a new unscripted production company in the United States.

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• 2018All3Media enters sports production through Aurora Media Worldwide

  The acquisition of Aurora Media Worldwide added international sports-production expertise.

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• 2017All3Media acquires Two Brothers Pictures, Raw and Betty TV

  The acquisitions expanded the group's scripted and unscripted production portfolio and added established creative labels.

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• 2016All3Media expands its drama portfolio

  The group acquired New Pictures, a British drama producer led by Charlie Pattinson.

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• 2016Studio Ramsay partnership is established

  Gordon Ramsay and All3Media formed Studio Ramsay, with All3Media supporting production development and handling distribution.

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• 2015All3Media acquires Neal Street Productions

  The group acquired Sam Mendes's film, television and theatre production company, strengthening its scripted and premium-content portfolio.

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• 2014Discovery and Liberty Global agree to acquire All3Media

  The two companies announced a joint acquisition of All3Media in a transaction valued at approximately US$930 million.

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• 2012All3Media launches All3Media America

  The group established a Los Angeles-based American production arm.

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• 2010All3Media acquires Optomen Television

  The acquisition added Optomen's British and American operations and its joint venture with Gordon Ramsay, expanding the group's food and lifestyle production activities.

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• 2008All3Media makes its first American acquisition

  The purchase of unscripted producer Zoo Productions strengthened All3Media's ability to create American versions of its programming.

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• 2007All3Media expands into Germany

  The group agreed to acquire German independent producer MME Moviement and renamed its German division All3Media Deutschland.

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• 2007All3Media acquires Maverick Television and Objective Productions

  Two acquisitions broadened the group's factual, entertainment, comedy and scripted-production capabilities.

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• 2006Permira acquires All3Media

  Private-equity firm Permira acquired the group while its management team, including chief executive Steve Morrison, remained involved.

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• 2005All3Media acquires Mersey Television

  The acquisition brought the producer of Brookside and Hollyoaks into the group; the company was renamed Lime Pictures in 2006.

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• 2004All3Media creates an international formats-sales division

  The group established a dedicated operation to sell and adapt its television formats for broadcasters in international markets.

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• 2004All3Media acquires Lion Television

  The acquisition expanded All3Media's British production portfolio and added international production offices and operations connected with Lion Television.

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• 2003All3Media adopts its current name after Chrysalis ownership

  The television group formerly known as Chrysalis TV Group was renamed All3Media after its acquisition from Chrysalis by a management-led consortium backed by Bridgepoint.

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