ABC Commercial has been appointed the international distribution partner for the new Australian series, Bobbie the Bear (10 x 3’ HD), created by Lavender Bear Productions. Bobbie the Bear is a delightful live action animation series about the adventures of a very cute, resourceful and inquisitive purple bear. The series was inspired by the incredible popularity of a soft lavender-scented purple bear called Bobbie which has taken Asia by storm. Last year, more than 65,000 tourists flocked … [Read more...] about ABC to debut Bobbie the Bear at MIP Junior
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“The Wiggles, Ready, Steady, Wiggle” debuts on Hulu
ABC Commercial’s Content Sales team announced an exclusive SVOD partnership with Hulu and the quintessential preschool team, The Wiggles. The Hulu subscription service will be the exclusive U.S. premiere home of Ready Steady Wiggle Series 2, and 104 episodes from The Wiggles, Ready, Steady, Wiggle will be available to Hulu subscribers. The Wiggles Managing Director, Paul Field said, “Anthony, Emma, Lachy and Simon are thrilled that their hugely popular latest TV series will be … [Read more...] about “The Wiggles, Ready, Steady, Wiggle” debuts on Hulu
“Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story” to air on Showtime®
Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story The ABC Commercial feature documentary, Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story, has sold to Showtime Networks in the USA, to air on Friday, 7 November at 9pm. “This fascinating film has resonated with audiences wherever it's been broadcast and it will be great for U.S. audiences to experience the story in detail, including the revelations it contains,” said Sharon Ramsay-Luck, Head of Sales and Business Development, ABC Commercial. ABC … [Read more...] about “Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story” to air on Showtime®
ABC Commercial secures SVOD deals
ABC Commercial has signed SVOD deals with Hulu and Netflix for three of its programmes – including deals with both platforms for multi award-winning children’s animation The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. The Adventures Of Figaro Pho Hulu has also acquired the hit comedy Bess Of Both Worlds (16 x 30’ HD) while Netflix has secured the acclaimed feature documentary, Stop At Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story (1 x 97’ HD), both programmes delivered high ratings in Australia. The … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial secures SVOD deals
DHX Media signs home entertainment deal for “In the Night Garden” in Australia
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Vancouver – DHX Media, an independent creator, producer, distributor and licensor of children’s entertainment content, has signed a home entertainment deal for In the Night Garden (100 x 30’) in Australia with ABC Commercial on board to release all episodes of the show on DVD. In a further deal, DHX has appointed The Fusion Agency to represent the popular brand in the territory. In the Night Garden already has a … [Read more...] about DHX Media signs home entertainment deal for “In the Night Garden” in Australia
“Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story” sold to BBC UK
The ABC Commercial feature documentary, Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story, has been sold to BBC UK and will be broadcast on July 6 in the BBC Four Storyville documentary strand. “This is a formidable piece of investigative journalism that gets to the darkest places in contemporary world sport and money. Armstrong ruled this world without scruple and by inspiring fear. I loved the film”, said Nick Fraser, Commissioning Editor, Storyville. “With the Tour de France … [Read more...] about “Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story” sold to BBC UK
