ABC Commercial is heading into 2024 with a bang, launching a huge slate of content for MIPTV 2024 which includes spicy rom-com White Fever and Miriam Margolyes’ new series Impossibly Australian. Leading the slate is 6 x 30’ comedy series White Fever (pictured above) a cheeky rom-com about a Korean-Australian adoptee with a love of hairy white guys who goes on a journey to reprogram her libido. It stars series creator Ra Chapman alongside Chris Pang (Crazy Rich Asians, Joy Ride), and will … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial unveils new slate for MIPTV 2024
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Hit Australian comedy Fisk is bound for the UK
ABC Commercial has sold award-winning TV program Fisk to ITV for its streaming platform ITVX. The bingeable comedy is set to tickle the funny bones of millions of people in the UK when it launches on the platform this week. A smash hit for the ABC network across its two seasons, Fisk is expected to delight viewers with its dry humour and charismatic ensemble cast of Australia’s top comedy talent including co-creator, co-writer and co-director Kitty Flanagan. Taking out … [Read more...] about Hit Australian comedy Fisk is bound for the UK
All3media International announces new sales for hit series ‘Annika’
UKTV’s leading crime drama channel, Alibi, has co-commissioned a second season of the hit Black Camel detective drama Annika (6x60’) with US broadcaster MASTERPIECE and All3Media International. The critically-acclaimed series is based on the hugely successful BBC Radio 4 drama, written by Nick Walker. The second series will see the return of Nicola Walker (The Split, Unforgotten) as DI Annika Strandhed, Jamie Sives (Guilt, Frontier) as DS Michael … [Read more...] about All3media International announces new sales for hit series ‘Annika’
Acorn TV acquires hit ABC series ‘Aftertaste’
ABC Commercial has announced the sale of their hilarious scripted comedy Aftertaste (4K or HD 6x30') to US streaming giant Acorn TV. Set in the stunning Adelaide Hills wine region of Australia and featuring a cast of diverse international characters the story follows universally renowned yet volatile celebrity chef, Easton West’s spectacular fall from grace. Humiliated he returns to his hometown where he endeavors to rebuild his career and restore his reputation, with the help of his … [Read more...] about Acorn TV acquires hit ABC series ‘Aftertaste’
BBC secures ‘Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra’
ABC Commercial has announced the sale of the highly acclaimed documentary Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra to the BBC, for broadcast on BBC Four TV channel and iPlayer digital platform. The BBC (UK & Ireland) sale adds to the raft of sales around the world including Sky New Zealand, SVT Sweden, YLE Finland and SRF Switzerland. Marking Bangarra Dance Theatre’s 30th anniversary, Firestarter takes us through the company’s birth and spectacular growth, recognising Bangarra’s founders and … [Read more...] about BBC secures ‘Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra’
ABC appoints Jessica Ellis as Head of ABC Commercial
The ABC has appointed Jessica Ellis as the Head, ABC Commercial, where she has been overseeing the role from August 2021. Since joining ABC in February 2007, Jess has provided insight and experience to the leadership of ABC Commercial. In her most recent position as Head, Content Sales & Distribution, Jess has been responsible for delivering Commercial’s success across Global TV distribution, News Syndication and Home Entertainment. Under her leadership, ABC Commercial has signed major … [Read more...] about ABC appoints Jessica Ellis as Head of ABC Commercial