Banijay Entertainment has struck a new pact with Japanese comedy powerhouse Yoshimoto, originator of LOL: Last One Laughing, taking on the rights to lead adaptations of The Laughing Throne in 23 markets.

“Risk-aversion” may have been the dominant theme in the entertainment formats business over the last few years, but the message from Michael Thorn, the president of FOX Television Network, at Realscreen Summit/NATPE Global last week was clear: Be bold, and “don’t censor yourself.”