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Studio TF1 America
View on WikipediaStudio TF1 America is a Canadian television and film production and distribution company. It was established in May 2025 following the rebranding of Reel One Entertainment and Johnson Production Group (JPG). The company is a joint venture between France's TF1 Group and A+E Global Media and has become one of the largest producers and distributors of English-language television movies globally.
Key Information
History
[edit]Reel One Entertainment was originally founded in 2001 by producer Tom Berry under the name Première Bobine. The company gained prominence for its high-volume production and global distribution of made-for-TV movies, particularly in the romance, Christmas, and thriller genres. Its films were frequently aired on networks such as Lifetime and Hallmark Channel.
In 2019, the French media company Newen, a subsidiary of TF1 Group, acquired a majority stake in Reel One. In 2021, A+E Networks acquired a 35% minority stake in the company.
In 2024, Newen also acquired Johnson Production Group, a Vancouver-based production company. In May 2025, Reel One and JPG were consolidated and rebranded as Studio TF1 America. The combined studio aims to expand its output of English-language content for international markets.
Operations
[edit]Studio TF1 America is headquartered in Montréal, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Vancouver. The company produces over 100 hours of original scripted content annually, including TV movies, miniseries, and full series. Its library exceeds 3,000 hours of English-language programming.
As of 2025, Tom Berry serves as Chairman of the Board, while Timothy O. Johnson serves as Managing Director.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- ^ "STUDIO TF1 AMERICA launches: JPG and Reel One rebrand to form world's largest producer and distributor of TV movies". Studio TF1. 2025-05-01. Retrieved 2025-05-20.