Ten Network Holdings Limited (TEN) announced that the Board had given notice of termination to Mr James Warburton, who will no longer be performing the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company, effective immediately. TEN also announced that the Board has appointed Mr Hamish McLennan as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company. Russel Howcroft, Executive General Manager, Network Ten, will act as CEO until McLennan joins TEN on March 18, 2013. … [Read more...] about Ten Network appoints Hamish McLennan to replace current CEO James Warburton
Archives for February 2013
Beyond launches 100 hours of in-house produced programmes
Beyond Distribution is set to launch 100 hours of content produced by Beyond Productions, Beyond Action and Beyond Screen Production at MIPTV. New series include social documentary series Hidden In America (6 x 60’), produced for Destination America and children’s edutainment series History Hunters (26 x 30’), commissioned by Super RTL, TV Ontario, ABC Australia and Seven Network Australia. Returning series include MythBusters 8 (30 x 60’), Dark Minds 2 (8 x … [Read more...] about Beyond launches 100 hours of in-house produced programmes
BBC commissions Oscar Pistorius documentary from Mentorn Media
Mentorn Media has been commissioned by BBC Three to make a fast-turnaround special on the murder of Reeva Steenkamp, allegedly shot to death by her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. Pistorius, who won two Gold medals and a Silver at the Paralympic Games in London in 2012, is accused of murder but has plead not guilty. The hour-long documentary is commissioned by Fiona Campbell of the BBC and the Executive Producer for Mentorn is Steve Anderson. The Producer/Director is Nick London and Associate … [Read more...] about BBC commissions Oscar Pistorius documentary from Mentorn Media
U.S. NGC’s first original factual drama “Killing Lincoln” sets record ratings
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Geographic Channel’s Sunday night premiere of KILLING LINCOLN – the network’s first original factual drama – set stellar ratings at 2.6 HH – tied for the second highest HH in network history – and a 1.1 P25–54 on Sunday, February 17, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. KILLING LINCOLN also averaged 3.4 million persons 2+ over the entire two-hour premiere, the highest total viewership in NGC’s history. The film, hailed by critics as … [Read more...] about U.S. NGC’s first original factual drama “Killing Lincoln” sets record ratings
BBC Worldwide commissions original format “Million Dollar Intern”
BBC Worldwide Channels has ordered Million Dollar Intern (10 x 48 mins), a brand new factual entertainment format from Outline Productions, to air on its network of BBC-branded channels around the world. The title reinforces BBC Worldwide Channels’ commitment to increasing the number of original programme hours on the global network to 100 by 2014. Million Dollar Intern will be fully funded by BBC Worldwide Channels as part of the strategy outlined by Vice President of Commissioning Tracy … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide commissions original format “Million Dollar Intern”
Disney Channel made available to all Foxtel subscribers via Foxtel Essentials pack
Foxtel and The Walt Disney Company Australia announced a new agreement that will see Disney Channel become available to all subscribers as part of the Foxtel Essentials pack, as well as new Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Disney-Pixar and Marvel titles join the Foxtel Movies offering. The arrangement also includes new digital rights across all platforms including Foxtel Go. Disney Channel and the preschool-targeted Disney Junior feature on Foxtel Go, the app that allows users to enjoy live … [Read more...] about Disney Channel made available to all Foxtel subscribers via Foxtel Essentials pack
