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Carême might not be officially renewed for a second season, but the hopes are tied to its reprisal. But why? The historical-political drama revolves around a chef named Antonin Carême, who came from a humble background and became the first celebrity chef.

He rose to fame after his skills, but how can an Apple TV+ drama be so simple? The actual stir lies in when he is used by the politicians as a spy. Moreover, to escape a poverty-ridden life, he volunteers to do the deed, which further makes the drama interesting and new for the viewers. But, with a lot at stake, such as viewership, liking, and production decisions, will the show be revived for Season 2 or not?

Benjamin Voisin Hints at Unfinished Arcs for Carême and Henriette

The lead actor of the Apple TV+ show, who plays the titular role, voiced out his take on the revival of Season 2. Benjamin Voisin,...

The best movies about cooking have some familiar tropes. The food has to look delicious, the cooking meticulous and artistic, capturing the craft and the dedication. Yet many shows and movies about cooking are also about how the art of cooking is hell, and everyone who works in a kitchen goes through trenches night after night, with enough stress to destroy just about anyone. It's part of what makes the best episodes of "The Bear" so compelling, along with the family drama, funny moments, and enough nail-bitingly stressful situations to eliminate any hunger that could come up from watching the delicious food in the show.

Whether you're savoring every new episode of "The Bear" for as long as you can or binge-watching it as quick as possible, eventually you'll go through kitchen drama withdrawal, and that's when you need to watch the best new AppleTV+ show of the year: "Carême.

In recent years, historical and period dramas have taken up significant space on television and streaming, including those with a more fantastical edge than archival accuracy. Shows like Carême and The Crown that stylistically merge documented notes from the past with a flair for histrionics have quickly racked up a steady viewership count alongside proper ratings.

On the other hand, there exist shows like Band of Brothers and Chernobyl that leave no space for argument regarding their factual accuracy and realism. Among such heavyhitters lies Turn: Washington’s Spies – a mostly forgotten drama hidden within the folds of history that has all the love of its niche fan base but none of the access offered by modern streaming.

Culper Ring – The untold story that inspired AMC’s Turn: Washington’s Spies Turn: Washington’s Spies [Credit: AMC]

Gripping, dynamic, accurate, and thrilling – Turn: Washington’s Spies takes a familiar piece of history embedded...

Apple TV+ are known for their consistent production of high-quality television, with the likes of Seth Rogen’s The Studio, Cate Blanchett's Disclaimer, Severance, and more dominating TV discourse in recent memory. Another such high-profile series to dominate our latest viewing habits is the Jon Hamm-led Your Friends & Neighbors, which has held the top spot on the streamer's ranking of most-watched series for quite some time.

That is until the arrival of Owen Wilson’s feel-good series, Stick, which is being hailed by some as the next Ted Lasso, with its dedication to telling a touching human tale through sport. As of June 9, 2025, Stick has officially beaten its fiercest competition to become the most-watched show on Apple TV+, even in light of the recent news that Season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors is now in production. Other shows left floundering in the bunker while Stick claims a...

Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti is set to receive the Variety Vanguard Award, which will be presented in October at the Mipcom global content market in Cannes.

The award recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment. Bassetti, who leads the French-headquartered TV production and distribution giant behind hits including “Survivor” and “Peaky Blinders,” will receive the award, presented by Variety and Mipcom, on Oct. 13 as part of his keynote conversation at the Palais de Festivals.

“Marco Bassetti is one of the most entrepreneurial, visionary and impactful television executives of our era who has led Banijay Entertainment to be the world’s largest production and distribution group through his championing of creativity, independence, and innovation,” said Lucy Smith, director of Mipcom Cannes and Mipjunior. “It is our privilege to partner with Variety to recognize his achievements in front of the global TV industry...

Created by Jason Keller, Apple TV+’s upcoming sports comedy series, Stick, is led by Owen Wilson, who plays the role of a former professional golfer. The show is set to premiere on 4th June 2025, and upon release of its trailer, it was instantly compared to Jason Sudeikis’s Ted Lasso.

Ted Lasso is one of the most-watched sports-comedy series and one of the most popular shows on Apple TV+. Following the same genre as Ted Lasso, fans believed that Stick might get the same hype and popularity ahead of its premiere, but it turns out a lot of people don’t even know about Stick. It’s world premiere was held recently at the AMC Century City, LA.

Apple TV+’s Stick is already facing challenges with reaching out to the masses

Owen Wilson-led upcoming Apple TV+ sports drama series Stick will see him as a former professional golfer,...

Apple TV+’s historical drama series Carême, a dramatization of the life of Marie-Antonin Carême, is one of the popular dramas on the streaming channel. Taking a different turn from the usual series on the streaming platform, Carême blends food, s*x, and politics set in the Napoleonic era. Despite not having many promotions, Carême holds a 95% critic score rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The show is based on Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, The First Celebrity Chef by Ian Kelly. The historical drama details how Carême, who comes from a humble background, rose to celebrity status thanks to his cooking skills. His cooking, combined with his brash and authoritative attitude in the kitchen, makes him one of a kind, and that is one of the reasons we have a show about him on Apple TV+.

Please read our recap of Episode 6.

Carême learns the truth about his father’s arrest,...

Created by crime author Dennis Lehane, Apple TV+’s upcoming crime-drama miniseries Smoke, starring Taron Egerton, is inspired by a podcast titled Firebug by Truth Podcasting Corp. The miniseries comes from the creative team that has worked on the crime drama Black Bird, assuring the audience that it’s truly something to look forward to.

The nine-episode show is going to follow a troubled detective teaming up with an arson investigator to work together in order to stop two serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest. The premise of the show seems intriguing, and the studios recently shared the first look of the show. Here’s everything we know about Smoke!

Taron Egerton’s crime-drama mini-series Smoke inspired by true stories

One of the highly awaited shows on Apple TV+ is the Taron Egerton starrer Smoke, which is known to be a fictional series but inspired by true events that were...

Apple TV+’s French-language historical drama Carême, which stars Benjamin Voisin as the titular character, is one of the intriguing spy thriller dramas that are ongoing on the streaming platform. The show goes on to trace the life of Marie-Antonin Carême, who is known as the world’s first celebrity chef during the Napoleonic era.

Directed by Martin Bourboulon, Carême is based on Ian Kelly’s book titled Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, The First Celebrity Chef. Critics describe the show as gripping and a decent blend of s*x, food, and politics. But there is something more surprising for the viewers than just the show’s review.

Apple TV+’s Carême holds a high critic score on Rotten Tomatoes

Benjamin Voisin-starring French-language historical spy-thriller Carême premiered on Apple TV+ on 30th April 2025 and instantly had viewers hooked. Set in the backdrop of the Napoleonic Era, the...

French President Emmanuel Macron wasn’t kidding when he told Variety the country would fight to get “Emily in Paris” back to France after the hit Netflix show’s Roman escapade.

Netflix boss Ted Sarandos was one of the few top U.S. players invited by Macron to take part in the eighth edition of Choose France, a summit dedicated to promoting the country’s attractiveness to draw investments. Held on May 19 at Versailles, the event marked the first time Choose France included a focus on cinema and audiovisual.

While the summit’s cultural program was initiated well before U.S. President Trump proposed a 100% tariff on foreign films amid rising tensions between French and U.S. guilds, it turned out to be an auspicious timing for a transatlantic meeting. Since little is known about Trump’s plan so far, attendees continued to focus on increasing France’s piece of the production pie.

Apple TV+ has announced the programming that will be added to the streaming service next month. The Apple TV Plus June 2025 lineup includes The Buccaneers Season 2, Echo Valley, Not a Box, Smoke, and Stick.

The June schedule also includes new episodes of Carême (Wednesdays), Long Way Home (Fridays), and Murderbot (Fridays).

Apple TV+ offers drama and comedy series, feature films, documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. It is available on the Apple TV app on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl, and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and at the Apple site.

The Buccaneers Season 2 Apple TV Plus June 2025 Schedule

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Stick (TV-ma Comedy Series)

Created by Jason Keller, the sports comedy “Stick” stars and is executive-produced by Owen Wilson. The 10-episode series will make its global debut...

Carême might not be the only great chef we should praise.

Based on Ian Kelly’s Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, The First Celebrity Chef, Carême is a French-language historical drama that takes the audience into the life of the world’s first celebrity chef. Already five episodes in, the series has just started to pick up its pace and become interesting and intriguing for the viewers.

Carême has received a positive response from critics and audiences upon release, as the world of food mixed with politics, historical elements, revenge, and, since it’s French, a little bit about s*x seems captivating. However, things don’t always land at the sweet spot, but close.

Please read our recap of Carême’s Season 1, Episode 5.

Carême’s lapin à l’istrettu fails, but secures him the best cook title

Apple TV+’s historical drama Carême is back with episode 5, titled The Contest,...

Benjamin Voisin-starred French-language historical drama Carême on Apple TV+ has managed to garner the attention of the audience. The show has captured the hearts of people who are interested in knowing about France’s history, mixed with some of the most mouth-watering dishes. The story follows Marie-Antonin Carême and his rising status from being a humble man to the world’s first celebrity chef.

The drama is based on Ian Kelly’s biographical text on Antonin Carême, Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, the First Celebrity Chef. The beloved chef who just loves to cook finds himself swamped in politics. The fourth episode of the series goes on to show that Carême doesn’t learn from his mistakes, and in the end, it’s the poor who lose.

Please read our recap of Carême Season 1, Episode 4, below!

Marie-Antonin Carême keeps getting betrayed but doesn’t learn

Directed by Martin Bourboulon,...

It’s not just about the food anymore! Apple TV+’s French-language historical drama series Carême, about the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême, has got the viewers fixated on their screens. Fans are intrigued to witness a story that mixes culinary vision with political power.

The third episode of Carême, titled A Recipe for a Disaster, recently premiered, and it is indeed going to make the audience wonder if Carême will actually be able to help his adoptive father or if he will just sink in in front of the people in authority.

Please read our recap of Carême Season 1, Episode 3, below!

Carême’s good at smelling food and scandal from afar

Episode three, titled A Recipe for a Disaster, premiered on Apple TV+ opens up with an orphan being loyal to Carême even after being beaten up by Fouché. He returns to Carême, who patches his wounds...

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Gone are the days when everyone wondered what Apple could contribute to the entertainment industry, as Apple TV+ is quickly becoming one of the biggest streaming services with great shows and movies that will keep you entertained. So, let’s discuss the best TV shows on Apple TV+, from the extremely popular Ted Lasso to the lesser-known but equally brilliant Slow Horses.

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Your Friends & Neighbors is a dark comedy crime drama series created by Jonathan Tropper. The Apple TV+ series follows Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a New York hedge fund manager who loses his wife and his job. Now, he must find a way to earn money to support his family’s lavish lifestyle, which turns out to be stealing from his neighbors. Your Friends & Neighbors stars Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet,...

Carême on Apple TV+ has just premiered, but it's already proven it's not just a story about the beauty and taste of food. The tale is an intriguing recipe that mixes culinary vision, political power, and spying when your family's life is at stake. It's truly amazing to see all of these, ahem, ingredients come together. I personally love historical dramas, so that element is a great addition as well.

The one and only Antonin Carême has proved how talented he is in the kitchen in just the past two episodes, and yet he may still have some more to learn. If you're ready to say yes chef with a new episode, then you'll want to tune into Carême episode 3, "A Recipe for Disaster," Wednesday, May 7, 2025 on Apple TV+. While we wait, Show Snob has an exclusive sneak peek to share. Check it out below!

The clip introduces us, and Antonin,...

Apple TV+’s French-language historical drama Carême recently premiered on the streaming platform with actor Benjamin Voisin portraying the titular character. Inspired by author Ian Kelly’s book, Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, The First Celebrity Chef, the Apple TV+ show is directed by Martin Bourboulon.

The show comes as a surprise entry for viewers who might have never thought about how the fine art of patisserie influences the political arena. Carême recounts the life and career of Marie-Antoine Carême, who rose from humble beginnings to be known as the world’s first celebrity chef in the Napoleonic era. Viewers have been curious about how much of Carême’s story is true.

How much of Benjamin Voisin’s Carême is based on a real-life Marie-Antoine Carême?

Apple TV+’s recent release, Carême, has got all the viewers hooked onto their screens, especially because they are keen to...

Apple TV+ has released another binge-watchable show, Carême, this time in the French language. Based on the book Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, The First Celebrity Chef, the show’s story explores a fictionalized version of historical chef Antonin Carême.

Benjamin Voisin plays the expert baker who hesitantly becomes part of Napoleon’s consulate as a spy. He initially turns down the job at Tulleries. However, Napoleon holds his father captive, and he seeks help from the nobleman Talleyrand, who has revolutionary tendencies.

Martin Bourboulon’s series is a visual treat, however, it fails to go all the way to become the promised groundbreaking period drama. Food and s*x are the driving force behind this show. When all of that is presented in a visually appealing manner, a show lacking real substance can easily earn a spot on many people’s must-watch lists without much effort.

In a world where shows like Bridgerton serve romance with a side of pop songs and steamy stares, it’s easy to forget what true emotional depth looks like in period drama.

But back in 1993, Martin Scorsese gave us The Age of Innocence, a love story set in 1870s New York that feels more intense than anything we’re getting from today’s streaming hits.

It’s stylish, yes, (like c’mon it has to be the 1870s NY) but also sharp, quiet, and emotionally devastating. Where modern shows dress up drama in glitter, Scorsese gave us real heartbreak under the velvet and lace. And he did it all without breaking a sweat or a corset.

Why do modern period romances feel so empty next to this 1993 classic?

Netflix’s Bridgerton may look like the best chance of period drama romance on TV people will get these days, but it...

On program! Yes, Andor has returned on Disney+ at long last, and while we had to wait a week for our resident Andor superfan James Dyer to get back from holiday before we were all allowed to discuss it, this week's edition of the Pilot TV Podcast is coming in hot with a full review of Season 2. Plus, following on from our review of the final season of You on last week’s Pilot+, star Charlotte Ritchie joins us on this week’s podcast to talk to our very own Boyd Hilton about the Netflix show’s swansong. [29:07 — 47:15 approx.]

Elsewhere, this week's listener question, inspired by Apple TV+'s many shows with therapist characters, has the team considering overrepresented job types on telly and their favourite small screen shrinks. Over on the news front, the team dig into Paapa Essiedu's new Jack Thorne penned Channel 4 drama Falling, the announcement...

The series finale of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ arrives on Sunday, but there’s much more to stream on your favorite services as well.

And just like that, the month of April is gone. One-third of 2025 has now passed, but does that mean the best TV shows and movies of the year have already been released? No chance. Fall is still six months away, but streaming services have completely changed the seasonality of TV releases in a way that’s hopefully here to stay.

So, what are the best new releases coming to streamers this week? We’ve taken a look at what’s coming out across all services, and will fill you in on our favorite new shows and movies to try every day.

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If you can believe it, this week brings April to an end and officially kicks off May. All of those April showers will supposedly bring May flowers, and if we apply that metaphor to streaming TV shows, then there's definitely going to be a lot of exciting new releases to look forward to as we gear up toward the second half of the year. Time flies when 2025 drops great television!

Last week saw the returns of two fan-favorite series as they both made comebacks after years away, just in time to say goodbye. Of course, we're talking about Star Wars prequel series Andor returning for its second and final season on Disney+ and the hit Netflix original drama thriller You season 5 bringing Joe Goldberg's story to a close. There's much more coming this week!

The week ahead brings more new episodes of Andor, as well as the season finale of Good American Family,...

Carême star, Benjamin Voisin, the brilliant French actor, has kept audiences entertained with his stellar performances for a few years now. His notable 2020 movie Summer of 85 was a coming-of-age story, something that put him on the map as an actor to look out for. It was nothing short of a prelude to his upcoming period drama series, Carême.

His versatility, depth, and screen presence place him comfortably as a prominent figure in modern French cinema, leaving audiences across the world intrigued by what he does next. With Carême trailer out and already such a point for discussion amongst cinephiles, we await his next performance with bated breath.

Summer of 85, a beautiful tale of love and loss

Created by François Ozon, Summer of 85 (Été 85), is set in 1980’s Normandy. Voisin’s character, David Gorman, is 18 years old and forms a unique bond with 16-year-old Alexis, masterfully played by Félix Lefebvre.

Apple TV+ has officially released the trailer for Carême, a delicious drama in French, all set to release on the 30th of April 2025. The series is based on Ian Kelly’s Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, the first celebrity chef. Seen in the lead role will be Benjamin Voisin, playing the culinary genius Antonin.

The tantalizing trailer shows a glimpse of the quick rise of Carême, from being an orphan in the revolutionary Paris era to becoming one of the world’s most celebrated chefs, having served the likes of Tsar Alexander I and Napoleon. The dramatic flair, lavish visuals, and critical politics ensure that the upcoming series is a treat to all senses.

The man, the myth, and the legend, Antonin Carême

David Serino and Kelly, the co-creators of the show, are confident that it will be the perfect sneak peek into the dangerous world of European bureaucracy.

If you’re bored with the typical drama online and an intense kitchen drama will pique your interest, then Apple TV+’s upcoming show is just the right thing. Based on the book Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, The First Celebrity Chef by Ian Kelly, Carême is an upcoming French-language show. It follows the life of Antonin Carême, who rose to prominence in the Napoleonic era.

Martin Bourboulon, who has previously directed The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan and The Three Musketeers: Milady, directs the eight-part series starring Benjamin Voisin, Jérémie Renier, and Lyna Khoudri. The cast of Carême attended the Series Mania Festival in Lille, France, recently and has received a positive response. Here’s everything we know about the show.

What is Carême going to be about?

According to the press release by Apple TV+, Carême is an upcoming French-language series starring Benjamin Voisin in the titular role.

Apple TV+ is known for putting out some of the most compelling content that any streamer has to offer, and its newest upcoming series comes in the form of Carême. The French show debuted its first trailer a few weeks ago, and it has already racked up hundreds of thousands of views. Now, Collider is thrilled to partner with Apple TV+ to exclusively reveal a new behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the upcoming show, which features the cast giving insight into their creative processes and also new footage from the series. Carême will debut its first episode on Apple TV+ on April 30, with new episodes releasing weekly every Wednesday until the season finale on June 11. The show is created for television by Kelly and Davide Serino.

Carême tells the thrilling story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême, who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to become one of...

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Apple TV+ entered into the streaming game pretty late, but because of the quality of their originals, they are quickly becoming everybody’s favorite. After the success of shows like Severance and Ted Lasso, the Apple-owned streaming service shows no signs of slowing down. It releases new brilliant TV shows and movies every month to expand its impressive content library. So, here are the best new shows coming to Apple TV+ in April 2025.

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Your Friends & Neighbors is an upcoming crime thriller dark comedy-drama series created by Jonathan Tropper. The Apple TV+ series is set in a wealthy community and it follows Andrew Cooper, a recently divorced New York hedge fund manager who becomes unemployed and uses criminal methods to maintain his and his family’s comfortable lifestyle.

As always, Apple TV+ continues to prove that its series are some of the best out there compared to other streaming platforms. While they don’t always offer heaps of shows like other streaming services, they never fail to deliver top-notch viewing experiences. With the season finale of its hit show, Severance, now in the bag, subscribers are undoubtedly looking for something else to sink their teeth into.

Luckily, Apple TV+ has quite a few worthy replacements to tide viewers over for the time being. That being said, it doesn’t look like April offers anything quite as thrilling or unique as the bedrock show. Nevertheless, there’s a lot for audiences to enjoy. With plenty of drama and a bit of humor, the platform’s latest shows scheduled to arrive next month are definitely ones that viewers won’t want to miss.

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The story of an infamous alleged French swindler is getting the series treatment.

Banijay France has revealed its banner Screenline Productions is teaming with StudioFact Stories, and newspaper Le Parisien, to jointly-develop a series about the case of French businesswoman Aurélie Bard, aka Aurélie B., under the working title of L’Arnaqueuse de Kiabi.

Based on the investigation and exclusive revelations from ‘Le Parisien’, the series will explore the story of the former treasurer of fashion brand Kiabi, who allegedly embezzled over €100 million.

An unassuming woman, she is accused of reportedly exploiting financial loopholes for over a decade to fuel an extravagant lifestyle. After a meteoric rise, she was arrested by authorities in August 2024, but to date, she is presumed innocent, with the case ongoing.

“The Aurélie B case is a fascinating story of alleged deception and fraud, driven by a complex, romantic character with a dark side. With Le...

Banijay Entertainment’s three shows selected for Series Mania underscore just how far the film-tv’s giant has come in scripted, and most especially its vast range,

Apple TV+’s “Carême,” from Banijay’s Shine Fiction, opened the French TV festival, Europe’s largest, delivering a portrait of the world’s first celebrity chef, the Napoleonic-era Antonin Carême, as Variety reports, a “sex-oozing rock star.”

Playing Series Mania in International Panorama, “A Life’s Worth,” from Banijay Nordics’ Yellowbird, follows the challenges faced by the first Swedish U.N. battalion, made up of volunteers, sent to Bosnia in 1993.

Subject of a Series Mania Forum, “Weiss & Morales” allies two of Europe’s most energetic public broadcasters, Germany’s Zdf and Spain’s Rtve, and a German and Spanish cop cracking a case in the sun-sluiced Canary Islands, against Omg landscapes, a hallmark of its Spanish producer, Banijay-owned Portocabo.

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Banijay France, the French division of the global indie TV giant, is consolidating its scripted operations with the merger of Banijay Studios France and Shine Fiction, the company announced today at Series Mania in Lille. The unified entity will operate under the Shine Fiction banner and be led by chairman Dominique Farrugia, with Guillaume Thouret serving as chief operating officer.

The newly structured label will focus on premium scripted series for both local linear broadcasters and global streaming platforms.

The newly merged label now oversees a slate of high-profile titles, including Marie Antoinette, which has sold into more than 140 markets via Banijay Rights and recently launched its second season on Canal+, Apple TV+’s French-language foodie-themed period drama Carême, and upcoming productions including the comedy-crime series The Family Detective (TF1), thriller Rien ne t’efface (TF1), and coming-of-age drama Désenchantées (France TV).

“By proactively bringing together these two renowned labels under the Shine Fiction banner,...

Banijay United French Scripted Arms

Banijay’s French arm is uniting subsidiaries Banijay Studios France and Shine Fiction under one roof. Going forwards, they will operate as Shine Fiction and be led by Chairman Dominique Farrugia and Chief Operating Officer Guillaume Thouret. Shine Fiction is behind dramas such as Apple TV+ series Carême, which is a major attraction at this week’s Series Mania in Lille. The producer also makes Marie Antoinette, whose second season recently debuted its second series on Canal+ and the upcoming comedy-crime series The Family Detective and thriller Rien ne t’efface for TF1, and coming-of-age drama Désenchantées for France Télévisions. Among Shine France’s producer ranks are Chanelle Bernard, Stéphanie Chartreux, Carole Della Valle and Soizic Gelbard.

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Banijay France has combined Banijay Studios France and Shine Fiction to create a scripted powerhouse, which will be known as Shine Fiction. The company, which will be led by chairman Dominique Farrugia and chief operating officer Guillaume Thouret, will concentrate on premium series for French broadcasters and global streamers.

Shine Fiction now houses some of France’s standout dramas, including “Marie Antoinette,” which has sold to over 140 markets via Banijay Rights, and has just debuted its second series on Canal+. Other titles include Apple TV+ series “Carême,” which has its world premiere at Series Mania. Upcoming shows include comedy-crime series “The Family Detective” (TF1), thriller “Rien ne t’efface” (TF1), and mysterious coming-of-age drama “Désenchantées” (France TV).

Shine Fiction’s team of producers including Chanelle Bernard, Stéphanie Chartreux, Carole Della Valle and Soizic Gaolbird.

Alexia Laroche-Joubert, CEO of Banijay France, said: “By proactively bringing together these two renowned labels under the Shine Fiction banner,...

Banijay Studios France and Dominique Farrugia’s Shine Fiction have come together under the Shine Fiction banner to produce premium series for local linear and global streaming partners.

Farrugia will run the new structure as chairman and Banijay Studios France managing director Guillaume Thouret will serve as COO.

Shine Fiction is now home to the English-language Marie Antoinette, which Banijay Rights has sold to more than 140 markets, with the second season having just debuted on Canal+. Upcoming titles include comedy crime series The Family Detective (TF1), thriller Rien ne t’Efface (TF1), and mysterious coming-of-age drama Désenchantées (France TV).

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"Chef. Spy. Lover. Legend. Here is your first taste of Carême." Apple TV has revealed an official trailer for a new streaming series titled Carême, about a famous chef in France named Antonin Carême (aka Antoine Carême). Based on the book "Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, the First Celebrity Chef" by multi-award-winning historian & actor Ian Kelly, Carême is co-created by Kelly and Davide Serino. The series was shot on location in and around Paris. Born into the tumult of the French Revolution, Antoine Carême would rise from poverty to become one of history's most acclaimed chefs, crossing paths with such figures as Napoleon, Tsar Alexander, and the Rothschilds. Carême can choose revenge, or he can have it all — women, wealth, fame — but at what cost...? Starring Benjamin Voisin as Antonin Carême, along with Jérémie Renier, Lyna Khoudri, Alice Da Luz, Eric Geynes, and more. This looks much...

International series do not lack scale and ambition.

The lineup of this year’s Series Mania, the TV festival and industry meet that runs through March 28 in Lille, France, includes historic epics like Joe Wright’s rise-to-fascism biography Mussolini: Son of The Century, real-life action thriller Kabul, which traces the fall of Afghan capital to the Taliban in 2021, and Liongate’s spy drama The German, from the creators of Fauda and Tehran, about Holocaust survivors recruited to track down Nazi war criminals.

Add to that the screenings at the festival’s upfront event, held Monday, March 24, where top-tier buyers get a sneak peek at upcoming international series. The 10 featured upfront shows include German fantasy epic War of the Kingdoms, Korean sci-fi series S Line and Swiss thriller The Deal, starring The Broken Circle Breakdown star Veerle Baetens as a diplomat tasked with brokering last-chance nuclear negotiations between the U.S.

Bowing March 21 with Apple TV+’s “Carême,” an ambitious sex-sluiced French riposte to “Bridgerton,” 2025’s Series Mania lifted off with a spring in its step, standing tall for one more year as Europe’s premier TV festival.

An extraordinarily long line on Saturday, encircling Lille’s major Nouveau Siècle theater for Joe Wright’s “M: Son of the Century” shows how much Series Mania’s home city in north-east France has taken the festival to its heart.

Europe’s industry has embraced Series Mania for many years as a co-production forum. “I spend my life on this circuit going from town to town and to forums and there’s me and some other guys,” says Steve Matthews, Banijay Entertainment’s head of scripted, creative. “Series Mania last year I couldn’t get a seat in the damn room. And that’s at a forum of young writers pitching projects: standing room only.

Benjamin Voisin is starring in the new trailer for the upcoming series Carême!

The forthcoming Apple TV+ series is based on the book “Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, the First Celebrity Chef” by Ian Kelly.

Here’s a synopsis: Carême follows the thrilling story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême (Voisin), who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians, who use him as a spy for France. Determined to escape poverty and fulfill his dream, Carême can choose revenge or he can have it all — women, wealth, fame — but at what cost? His love? His soul? His life?

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Also starring in the series are Jérémie Renier,...

Who knew food and cooking could be so sexy? Yes, I'm talking about new Apple TV+ series Carême, as well as its magnetic lead actor Benjamin Voisin who is bringing all the charisma in the streamer's upcoming French drama based on the trailer!

Carême premieres Wednesday, April 30, 2025 with the first two episodes on Apple TV+. After its debut, the series will release one new episode weekly until the season finale on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. There's a total of 8 episodes. The French drama will be available globally where the streamer is available, and you can either watch it with English subtitles or dubbed. Check out what's in store in the trailer below!

As seen in the trailer, the story is revolved around the titular character, played by Voisin, who is known as the world's first celebrity chef. The character and show are based on the real-life Marie-Antoine Carême who became a famous chef,...

https://youtu.be/-d4aZI-S0S0?si=LJe60OsZgQ4ZMbDv Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the provocative trailer for upcoming new French-language drama “Carême,” starring César Award winner Benjamin Voisin (“Lost Illusions”), César Award nominee Jérémie Renier (“My Way”), César Award winner Lyna Khoudri (“Papicha”) and Alice Da Luz (“Hanami”). The series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Bourboulon (“Les Trois Mousquetaires: D’Artagnan”). “Carême” …

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Apple TV+ has announced the programming that will be added to the streaming service next month. The Apple TV Plus April 2025 lineup includes the comedy series Government Cheese, the third season of the kids & family series Jane, and the drama series Carême and Your Friends & Neighbors.

Apple TV+ offers drama and comedy series, feature films, documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. It is available on the Apple TV app on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl, and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and at the Apple site.

Your Friends & Neighbors Apple TV Plus April 2025 Schedule

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Your Friends & Neighbors (TV-ma Drama Series)

“Your Friends & Neighbors” is a compelling drama series from creator Jonathan Tropper and starring and executive produced by Jon Hamm.

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J.J. Abrams (“The Force Awakens”) and showrunner Latoya Morgan’s (“Shameless”) new series “Duster” will debut May 15, with the first official trailer teasing an increasingly dangerous crime syndicate.

Starring Josh Holloway (“Lost”), Rachel Hilson and Keith David (“The Thing”), “Duster” is set in the 1970s Southwest as a getaway driver gets entangled in a crime network that is threatened by the arrival of a young agent in town. Hilson stars as the first Black female FBI agent.

“Duster” was produced in association with Warner Bros. Television, with the eight episodes dropping weekly through the finale on July 3. The first two episodes are written by Abrams and Morgan, with Abrams and Rachel Rusch Rich executive producing for Bad Robot while Morgan executive produces for TinkerToy Productions.

Watch the official trailer below.

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Apple TV+ has dropped the trailer at ‘Carême,’ the upcoming French-language drama starring César Award winner Benjamin Voisin, César Award nominee Jérémie Renier, César Award winner Lyna Khoudri and Alice Da Luz.

The series follows the thrilling story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême (Voisin), who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians, who use him as a spy for France. Determined to escape poverty and fulfil his dream, Carême can choose revenge or have it all — women, wealth, fame — but at what cost? His love? His soul? His life?

The series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Bourboulon.

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Apple TV+ has released a trailer for its new French-language drama, Carême, a historical series about the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême. The show stars César Award winner Benjamin Voisin as Carême. The series will premiere on April 30, 2025. Here’s the Lowdown: Carême charts the rise of Antonin Carême (Voisin) from poverty to […]

First Look Trailer: Apple TV+’s Carême Serves Up a Spicy Tale of Ambition and Espionage...

Gold Derby's top news stories for March 20, 2025. Netflix drops teaser and premiere date for Tina Fey comedy The Four Seasons

Tina Fey is taking a vacation — and she's bringing along an A-list cast of costars in the new Netflix comedy The Four Seasons. The nine-time Emmy winner created the show with Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield — and based the eight-part series on the 1981 film written and directed by Alan Alda. Will Forte, Steve Carrell, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Colman Domingo, and Marco Calvani round out the cast. The "heartfelt love letter to long marriages and old friendships" premieres May 1 on Netflix. Check out the sneak peek below.

The official Netflix synopsis: "Six old friends head for a relaxing weekend away only to learn that one couple in the group is about to split up. The three couples, Kate (Tina Fey) and Jack (Will Forte), Nick (Steve Carell) and Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver...

Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the provocative trailer for the upcoming new French-language drama Carême, starring César Award winner Benjamin Voisin (Lost Illusions), César Award nominee Jérémie Renier (My Way), César Award winner Lyna Khoudri (Papicha), and Alice Da Luz (Hanami).

The series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Bourboulon (Les Trois Mousquetaires: D’Artagnan). “Carême” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on April 30, 2025, with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly every Wednesday through June 11, 2025.

Carême follows the thrilling story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême (Voisin), who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians, who use him as a spy for France.

Determined to escape poverty and fulfill his dream,...

The world’s first celebrity chef, Marie-Antoine Carême, came to prominence in the Napoleonic era. But the makers of Apple TV+ series “Carême” turned to other great men for inspiration.

“We spent hours looking at photos of Lenny Kravitz and Mick Jagger,” says star Benjamin Voisin.

“With costume designer Pierre-Jean Larroque, we thought it would be great to bring that sexy, liberated feeling to his outfits, to bring rock’n’roll. What could be more beautiful from making a period series yet talking about people who could live today?”

Director Martin Bourboulon – previously behind “The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan” and “The Three Musketeers: Milady” – also looked for a modern twist to the story.

“I wanted to avoid the usual ‘period drama style’ and give Carême this sexy, rock’n’roll attitude, which Benjamin also has in real life. It doesn’t matter if the costumes aren’t always [historically] accurate – it was...

April 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Apple TV+ subscribers! The streaming platform is bringing a fresh lineup of original shows, movies, and documentaries to keep you entertained. Whether you’re a fan of drama, comedy, or action, there’s something for everyone this month. Let’s dive into the must-watch Apple Originals coming to Apple TV+ this April!

1. Your Friends & Neighbors (April 11th)

Your Friends and Neighbors is a drama series about Coop, a divorced New York hedge fund manager played by Jon Hamm, who loses his job and resorts to burglarizing the homes of his wealthy neighbors to maintain his family’s lavish lifestyle. The show is set to premiere on April 11, 2025.

2. Government Cheese (April 16th)

Government Cheese is a historical surrealist comedy-drama set in 1969, following Hampton Chambers, a former burglar who returns home from prison to reunite with his family and start over...

Banijay Group, the listed company which comprises film and TV production, distribution, live entertainment and gaming, posted record results for 2024 which reached €4.8 billion (5.2 billion).

Banijay’s adjusted Ebitda was also up by 22% to €900 million ($971 million), and saw an acceleration in the last quarter with 32.8% spike, while adjusted net income also rose by 29.3% at current currencies to €418 million.

Banijay’s French-headquartered TV production and distribution division, which is behind hits including “Survivor” and “Peaky Blinders,” and the live entertainment division, posted flat results of €3.3 billion ($3.5 billion). Content production revenue in 2024 stood at €2.6 billion ($2.8 billion), down 2.8% compared to 2023. The last quarter of 2024 was up 6.2% thanks to major scripted show which were delivered at the end of the year.

In unveiling its results, Banijay said 2024 was a though year for the TV content industry as “major streaming platforms reduced their spending and prioritized their return to profitability, primarily impacting premium English scripted content.

European TV production giant Banijay (Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, MasterChef, Survivor) recorded a slight decline in full-year 2024 revenue for both its content production and content distribution businesses on a constant currency basis, Amsterdam stock exchange-listed parent company Banijay Group disclosed on Thursday.

The producer’s corporate parent disclosed that Paris-headquartered Banijay’s annual production revenue dropped 2.8 percent on a constant currency and also a reported basis to 2.6 billion euro ($2.8 billion). Content distribution revenue was down 1.5 percent assuming constant currencies, or up 0.4 percent on a reported basis, at 397 million euro ($429 million).

However, when including live experiences division Banijay Live, which focuses on the production of institutional ceremonies and live events in the sports, luxury and fashion industries, revenue for the combined content and live experiences division rose 0.5 percent on a constant currency basis and 0.8 percent on a reported basis to 3.3 billion euro ($3.6 billion). Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization...