ABC Commercial has announced the sale of the frank and funny observational series Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian (HD 3x60’) to the UK public broadcaster BBC. Produced by Southern Pictures, this warm and engaging series follows the celebrated film and television personality Miriam Margolyes on a two-month, 10,000 kilometre road trip as she digs deep under the skin of modern Australian life to reveal the complex reality of her recently adopted homeland. On this journey of a lifetime … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial sells ‘Miriam Margolyes’ to the BBC
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ABC Commercial completes major deal for ‘Itch’
ABC Commercial announced that it has reached an agreement with UK public broadcaster BBC for UK broadcast rights for the high-octane, fast-paced, children’s action-adventure series Itch (10 x 30’) based on the best-selling children’s books by popular UK television and radio presenter, Simon Mayo. Itch follows the adventures of Itchingham Lofte, a science obsessed teenager who pursues the unusual hobby of collecting all the elements on the Periodic Table. When Itch gets his hands on a new, … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial completes major deal for ‘Itch’
ABC commercial launches Pulse at MIPCOM 2017
Australia - ABC Commercial announced it will launch the new Australian medical drama Pulse (8 x 60’) at this year’s MIPCOM market taking place in Cannes, France from 16th – 19th October. Premiering on ABC TV in July this year, the series reached a cumulative audience of 1.6 million people in its first week (making it Australia’s #1 new drama), with critics praising the show for its realism, diversity and socially charged storytelling. Stars Claire van der Boom and Pallavi Sharda will be … [Read more...] about ABC commercial launches Pulse at MIPCOM 2017
The Wiggles storm North America with new broadcast agreements
Sydney, Australia- ABC Commercial today announced it has reached new broadcast agreements with Sprout, the US preschool destination within NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s Universal Kids network, and Corus Entertainment’s Canadian cable network Treehouse for a range of new television content from celebrated Australian children’s entertainment group The Wiggles. The separate, multi-year license agreements give each partner the broadcast rights to a diverse collection of content … [Read more...] about The Wiggles storm North America with new broadcast agreements
All3media International delivers comedy drama Bucket
Leading independent distributor all3media International has concluded a significant new deal in Australia for contemporary BBC Four comedy drama Bucket it announced. From Solution 3 Productions and starring BAFTA-winner Miriam Margolyes OBE (Harry Potter, Romeo & Juliet), Frog Stone (No Offence) and Stephanie Beacham (Boomers, The Colbys), Bucket will make its primetime debut in Australia on public broadcaster ABC later this year. ABC Commercial has also secured the … [Read more...] about All3media International delivers comedy drama Bucket
Newton’s law
Sydney, Australia- ABC Commercial announced it has signed a new agreement with RLJ Entertainment’s Acorn brand for rights to Australian television drama series Newton’s Law (8 x 60’). As part of the five-year deal Newton’s Law will be available to North American audiences on world-class TV streaming service Acorn TV in Fall 2017, joining a raft of other premium international series. “Following the critical acclaim the series enjoyed on debut in Australia, we think Acorn TV is the … [Read more...] about Newton’s law