Sydney - Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe will make a special appearance at MIPCOM on Monday for the launch of ABC Commercial’s documentary Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer (1 x 56’ HD). Directed by Gregor Jordan, Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer is an honest and intimate portrayal of the legendary swimmer as he fails in his Olympic comeback mission but rediscovers a love of swimming. Friends and filmmakers interviewed and filmed ‘Thorpey’ as he trained, secretly at first, then competed in … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Ian Thorpe to promote ABC doco
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ABC Commercial’s A Cautionary Tail chosen finalist at MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award
ABC Commercial is heading to MIP Junior with a new and unique children’s animation A Cautionary Tail (1x14’ HD), a magical story about a girl born with a tail that expresses her emotions. Chosen as a finalist in the MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award (7-10 year old category), A Cautionary Tail tells the story of how the girl faces the pressures in fitting in, and choosing between conformity and self-expression as she grows up. Directed by Simon Rippingale, A Cautionary Tail stars an … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial’s A Cautionary Tail chosen finalist at MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award
ABC Commercial sells The WotWots Series 2 throughout APAC
ABC Commercial has sold the second series of children’s animation series, The WotWots (26 x 12’ HD), to various broadcasters in Asia and Australia. Thai PBS has picked up the series, along with Mediacorp Okto in Singapore, Mongol TV and Australia Network. The WotWots is an enchanting pre-school series that follows the adventures of two adorable siblings from outer space, SpottyWot and DottyWot. This delightful pair of enquiring minds have come to Earth to explore and to marvel at the … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial sells The WotWots Series 2 throughout APAC
ABC Commercial launches Sesame Street on iTunes
ABC Commercial is launching TV specials from the leading U.S. pre-school brand Sesame Street on iTunes under its “ABC for Kids” banner. The first three specials to launch this July will be Elmo's Music Magic, Elmo's Shape Adventure, and Learning Letters with Elmo. “ABC Commercial is very excited to be releasing a collection of Sesame Street TV Specials on iTunes. ABC for Kids content has seen significant growth in iTunes downloads over the past 12 months, and these unique TV … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial launches Sesame Street on iTunes
ABC Commercial announces in-flight sales
(Pictured: Agony Uncles) ABC Commercial secured more than 200 hours of sales to international and domestic in-flight entertainment services in the FY 2011 – 2012. These deals were secured as a result of a number of output deals and orders from new partners, from Asia through to the US. Most recently the current affairs title To Set Before A Queen, was sold to Qantas (1 x 28’) and Paint The Town Black (1 x 26’) was sold to Stellar In-flight. Both programmes look at the champion … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial announces in-flight sales
Comedy Central USA commissions Review With Myles Barlow
Comedy Central USA has commissioned the comedy series Review With Myles Barlow from ABC Commercial, the commercial arm of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The series will be re-named Review With Forrest MacNeil and is scheduled to air early next year. It will be written and executive-produced by Charlie Siskel and Andrew Daly, and will star Daly as the title character. Review With Myles Barlow is an original multi-award winning half-hour comedy that features one man reviewing all … [Read more...] about Comedy Central USA commissions Review With Myles Barlow
