Endemol Shine International Scores Volume Deal in French Canada

MONTREAL: Endemol Shine International has signed an exclusive three-year deal with Quebecor Content, which gains access to a host of shows from the company’s catalog for French-speaking Canada.

The agreement includes the eighth season of MasterChef Australia, as well as The Block, Bodyshockers and MasterChef Junior USA. The newly acquired shows will be aired across Quebecor’s various platforms, including TVA and the specialized channels CASA and Moi&Cie.

“We’re extremely pleased to have signed this exclusive three-year partnership,” commented Yann Paquet, the VP of acquisitions and partnerships at Quebecor Content. “It’s satisfying to see how the close relationship we’ve built with Endemol Shine International over the past few years continues to help us bring the best content to our viewers.”

Cathy Payne, the chief executive of Endemol Shine International, added, “Endemol Shine International are delighted to partner with Quebecor Content on our lifestyle programming in French-speaking Canada. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Quebecor in bringing our programs to the French-Canadian audience.”