Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that it has secured a three-year volume deal with leading Australian subscription television broadcaster, Foxtel. 

Foxtel has already selected over 400 hours of programming from Zodiak’s catalogue including series of Embarrassing Bodies, Hardcore Pawn, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding Specials, Lizard Lick Towing, Rehab with Dr Drew, Wife Swap USA, 999 What’s Your Emergency andRobson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge. Several one-hour human interest and history documentaries including Burning Down Paris, How the Devil Got his Horns and WWI Top Gun: Revealed have also been picked up as part of the deal.

The new deal now covers the Foxtel Networks Channels: The LifeStyle Channel, LifeStyle FOOD, LifeStyle HOME, LifeStyle YOU, Channel V, Hits, MAX and CMC, A&E, Arena, FOX8, The Comedy Channel, Bio., HISTORY and Crime Investigation Network.

Commenting on the agreement Alex Le Merle, VP Sales, Zodiak Rights said: “Our previous volume deal worked extremely well and it makes perfect sense to continue and extend the deal across the breadth of Foxtel’s entertainment, lifestyle and factual channels which are a natural fit for many Zodiak titles.  We are delighted to be partnering with Foxtel and remain committed to working with them to select and provide great programming from our portfolio.”  

Foxtel’s Director of Programming, Ross Crowley added “We’re thrilled to enter this extended deal with Zodiak. Their rich and varied production slate makes a great partner for our unique and diverse family of channels.”