Sydney, Cannes – Australian production house The Feds secured the top prize at the MIPFormats International Pitch competition, held in Cannes on April 6 ahead of MIPTV, for the groundbreaking format Zombie Bootcamp. The MIPFormats International Pitch is a global pitching event for creators and producers around the world with original, non-scripted entertainment formats and is exclusively sponsored by Warner Bros. International Television Production. Warner Bros. ITVP has committed to … [Read more...] about “Zombie Bootcamp” wins MIPFormats International Pitch
Australia
activeTV’s “Wacky World Beaters” goes to Australia
Following the success of its kid’s series Prank Patrol Australia, the team at activeTV will offer up a new brand of comedy to Australian kids with the debut of Wacky World Beaters on April 6 at 5.50pm on ABC3. Wacky World Beaters is a 20 x 30’ kid’s factual series featuring two highly competitive, slightly zany Hosts who set off on a global discovery tour of wacky competitions. Their mission? To find the world’s ultimate wacky sport! In this hilarious, action packed … [Read more...] about activeTV’s “Wacky World Beaters” goes to Australia
Cineflix Rights seals multiple deals for Aussie and NZ content
UK independent television content distributor Cineflix Rights has signed a raft of deals with broadcasters worldwide for content from its producer partners in Australia and New Zealand, in the run up to MIPTV 2014. Leading the deals is SKY UK taking all six seasons of Animal House (67 x 30’, Imagination Television Limited, New Zealand), which follows the staff of Auckland’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as they help save animals in distress. Another … [Read more...] about Cineflix Rights seals multiple deals for Aussie and NZ content
SLR Productions announces second season of preschool series
Sydney, Australia – SLR Productions has announced a second season of the award winning internationally acclaimed preschool animated series, GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare. KIKA-Der Kinderkanal will again be a co-production partner with support from one of KIKA’s parent companies, HR-Hessischer Rundfunk of ARD. The newly commissioned episodes are exclusive to Australian broadcast partner ABC4Kids and the series will be internationally … [Read more...] about SLR Productions announces second season of preschool series
Screen Australia chair to step down at end of term
Glen Boreham AM, Chair of Screen Australia, announced on March 28 that he will step down from his position at the expiration of his term on June 30, 2014. “It has been an enormous pleasure working with the dedicated Screen Australia team to help support, promote and grow Australian storytelling,” he said. “As the inaugural Chair of Screen Australia it has always been my intention to stay five to six years to set up the agency, drive its long-term strategic goals and leave it in … [Read more...] about Screen Australia chair to step down at end of term
BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August 2014
From August, BBC First on Foxtel will be the new home of premium British drama and comedy in Australia, showcasing the best award-winning, world-renowned programmes and talent in one place for the very first time. BBC First offers programmes with a uniquely British perspective – stories that challenge, immerse and entertain, as well as celebrate humanity in all its fascinating complexity. From features to sweeping series and every configuration in between, BBC First will give its audience … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August 2014
