ABC International and its Australia Network have further strengthened and expanded the long term international relationship with China’s media powerhouse, the Shanghai Media Group, with support from the media authorities of the Chinese Government in Shanghai. On the back of the Australian Government’s Australia Week in China trade mission, ABC International and the Australia Network have struck an international multi-platform media cooperation arrangement supported by the … [Read more...] about ABC and Australia Network expand relationship with China media
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ABC News names James Goldston as new president
Burbank, California / New York, New York – As part of the ongoing succession process, Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, announced on April 10 that ABC News Senior Vice President James Goldston has been named president, ABC News, replacing Ben Sherwood, who was recently promoted to co-president, Disney/ABC Television Group. In this role, Goldston will be responsible for all editorial and business aspects of the News Division, including … [Read more...] about ABC News names James Goldston as new president
BBC Worldwide ANZ sells content to ABC
BBC Worldwide ANZ has recently licensed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation a package of premiere factual and entertainment content for ABC1 and ABC2, showcasing the talents of celebrity chat show host Alan Carr and Hollywood star Billy Connolly, along with a range of documentaries and news and current affairs titles. BAFTA award-winning Alan Carr returns with his irrepressible chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man featuring top-notch guest stars, gossip and a cheeky drink or two from Alan’s … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ sells content to ABC
Global Agency to distribute Asahi’s “Who Is The Real Celebrity?”
International television distribution company, Global Agency and Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), a Japanese TV and radio broadcaster, have jointly announced that Global Agency will be representing the hit format, Who Is The Real Celebrity. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies. Who Is The Real Celebrity has been a smash hit for the past nine years on ABC, airing in prime time. Farrell E. Meisel, Global Agency’s Director of Development, said: “Global … [Read more...] about Global Agency to distribute Asahi’s “Who Is The Real Celebrity?”
MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
In a cooperative effort, eight major Japanese broadcasters are set to release brand new, original TV formats on April 6 at the upcoming MIPTV in Cannes, France. The joint project Treasure Box Japan will showcase Japanese formats at MIPFormats, to be held prior to the opening of MIPTV. Under the title “Treasure Box Japan: World Premiere — Brand New Formats!” the pitches will be followed by a snack lunch and networking. For decades, Japan’s unique creativity and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
Deals for all3media’s “​Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”
Australian drama detective series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, featuring the talents of Essie Davies in the eponymous role, will be playing in further territories and has deepened its hold in key markets, courtesy of investor and distributor, all3media international. Previously announced deals for Series 1 included those to Alibi in the UK as well as Netflix and Acorn for USA, Canal Plus Poland, DR Denmark, Globosat, Knowledge Canada, Kanal 5 Sweden, HRT Croatia and … [Read more...] about Deals for all3media’s “​Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”
