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 ==