Seven Network has been successful in defending Network Ten's actions against the company over John Stephens. The Supreme Court dismissed Ten's application for an injunction to prevent Stephens continuing to work for Seven on May 29. The court found that Stephens did not breach an agreement, and accordingly that Seven did not induce Stephens to breach that agreement as Ten had claimed. Ten's claims were dismissed. The Court specifically said that it did not take Ten's "extraordinary" attempt to … [Read more...] about Seven wins court case against Ten over veteran programmer
Australia
Presto to arrive on Google Chromecast in July
Presto, an Australian entertainment streaming service, signalled its move into Australian living rooms with upcoming availability on Google Chromecast on May 28. The news follows Google’s announcement that Chromecast goes on sale in Australia on May 28 and sets in motion Presto’s foray onto household TV screens. Presto’s announcement is accompanied by news that the entertainment service will be broadening its availability across selected Android tablets offering even greater … [Read more...] about Presto to arrive on Google Chromecast in July
Foxtel Australia acquires crime and lifestyle content from Cineflix Rights
Cineflix Rights, one of the UK’s independent television content distributors, has signed a deal with Foxtel Australia which sees the broadcaster acquiring more than 250 hours of crime and lifestyle content from Cineflix Productions and third-party producers in the distributor’s catalogue. Amongst the crime series included in the deal are Murder in Paradise (season 2, 6 x 60’, Cineflix Productions), Last Seen Alive (6 x 60’, Cineflix … [Read more...] about Foxtel Australia acquires crime and lifestyle content from Cineflix Rights
BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August
New premium drama channel BBC First will launch on Foxtel on August 3. The BBC Worldwide channel, which will showcase the very best new British dramas and comedies in one place for the first time, will launch with a special box set screening of the cinematic blockbuster The Musketeers. The box set will be followed by a preview of the first episode of BAFTA award winning Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy and Sam Neill, and the captivating single drama Burton and Taylor which … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August
Quickflix launches its service on Xbox One
Australian movie and TV-show streaming company Quickflix announced on May 21 that its service has launched on the new Xbox One console. Quickflix on Xbox One offers affordable subscription streaming of standard and high definition TV shows including HBO series; and blockbuster and family favourite movies, as well as premium latest release movies and current and recent drama TV drama series for a few dollars more, giving gaming and entertainment fans more ways to watch the content they love. TV … [Read more...] about Quickflix launches its service on Xbox One
Network Ten cuts 150 staff
The Australian reported on May 22 that Network Ten will cut up to 150 staff and its latest attempt to crack Breakfast TV, Wake Up, in another upheaval for the embattled broadcaster. Ten chief executive Hamish McLennan told staff the cuts were the result of a review to “establish a new structure for Ten and to better allocate our resources, with the aim of improving our performance”. That includes axing the Ten early, morning and late news bulletins and changes to the … [Read more...] about Network Ten cuts 150 staff
