The Seven Network announced on June 23 Seven Productions’ Million Dollar Minute’s move into New Zealand. The new game show – created, developed and produced by Seven – has recorded significant audience gains, closing the gap on the incumbent game show on one network and successfully counter-programming against news on another. The signing represents a significant step in Seven’s plans to expand this format into international markets and follows the recent … [Read more...] about Seven’s “Million Dollar Minute” goes to New Zealand
Australia
Media Animal TV joins Yahoo7
Sydney, Australia – Yahoo7 and Media Animal TV announced on June 20 a content deal delivering short-form video content to Yahoo7 Lifestyle. Media Animal TV, a new online show hosted and produced by former television newsreader Tracey Preston, showcases unique Australian animals and equally unique human personalities. The short-form video series delivers some of the most unexpected animal stories from Australia and beyond, introducing viewers to the inspirational tales of ordinary … [Read more...] about Media Animal TV joins Yahoo7
ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
From July 7, ABC TV will be revitalising the channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3.These changes will ensure that the most appropriate programmes for 2-14 year olds at the times that best suit them as well as their families are delivered, enabling everyone to find their favourite programmes easily throughout the day. “ABC TV cares about kids and we value the trust that Australian families place in us to educate and entertain their children, with quality local and international … [Read more...] about ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
ITV Studios GE signs first international TV deal for “Thunderbirds Are Go!”
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed its first international TV broadcast deal with Australia’s free-to-air Nine Network for Thunderbirds Are Go!, ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures’ major new reinvention of the iconic children’s show. The deal will see Thunderbirds Are Go! airing on Nine’s youth-skewing digital channel GO! in its children’s programming block. The series will also be available for viewers to catch-up via 9jumpin’s … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE signs first international TV deal for “Thunderbirds Are Go!”
Belgium’s VRT retains broadcast rights to “Neighbours”
London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced on June 12 a multi-year deal with VRT that will see the Belgian public television network retain the broadcast rights to the daily Australian soap opera, Neighbours. The series, which has been at home on VRT since 1989, has become the longest running soap in Flanders, celebrating its 25th broadcast anniversary on the channel this year. From left: Sven Van Lokeren, Head of Acquisition, Fiction atVRT, Justin Hatfield SVP … [Read more...] about Belgium’s VRT retains broadcast rights to “Neighbours”
Yahoo7 launches movie channel on PLUS7
Sydney – Yahoo7 launched a movie channel on Australia’s online TV service, PLUS7 on June 12. The new PLUS7 “Drive-In Movies” channel, sponsored by Toyota Kluger, will see a collection of classic family movies available exclusively on PLUS7. Yahoo7 is delivers Australia’s best-known content anywhere, anytime and to the biggest audiences. PLUS7 Drive-In Movies channel will run for three months, delivering family favourites including Annie, The Muppets … [Read more...] about Yahoo7 launches movie channel on PLUS7
