Studio TF1
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Fabrice Larue |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | France, international |
Key people | Pierre Branco (CEO, since April 2024) |
| Products | Television series, TV movies, film distribution |
| Owner | TF1 Group |
| Parent | TF1 Group |
Studio TF1, previously known as Newen and Newen Studios, is a French company specializing in television production, responsible for series such as Versailles, Braquo, and Plus belle la vie.
In November 2015, France's premier television broadcaster, TF1, purchased a 70% ownership share in FLCP, the holding entity of Newen founded by Fabrice Larue.
Ranking as the second-largest drama producer in France, Newen controls several companies including Telfrance, Agence CAPA, Be Aware, and 17 juin Me. The soap opera Plus belle la vie is produced by Telfrance, whereas Capa is behind productions like Braquo and Versailles.
In May 2017, Newen established a €50 million investment fund aimed at acquiring British drama content. The following year, it secured a 60% interest in Pupkin through Tuvalu Media Group and acquired a 33% stake in the Danish production company Nimbus Film. By July 2019, Newen had obtained a controlling interest in the Canadian studio Reel One Entertainment, which focuses on television movies.
Fabrice Larue, the founder, held the roles of CEO and chairman until April 2024, when Pierre Branco, formerly an executive at Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA, was appointed CEO. Later that same year, Newen expanded its portfolio by acquiring Johnson Production Group, another studio specializing in TV films.
The company rebranded to Studio TF1 in January 2025 to better reflect its connection to its parent organization. Alongside this change, it revealed plans to grow its film distribution operations, including launching theatrical distribution across France beginning in 2026 with ambitions to release between 10 and 15 films annually by 2027.