Australia’s Porchlight Films has announced the appointment of Tanya Phegan in the newly created role of Head of Television. Phegan will be responsible for delivering content for the company. She was previously with DNA Films as the Head of Development and Acquisitions where she developed several projects including The Last King of Scotland, 28 Weeks Later, Never Let Me Go, Sunshine and Notes on A Scandal. Liz Watts, a founding director of Porchlight Films said, “Since producing two … [Read more...] about Porchlight Films appoints Tanya Phegan as Head of Television
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Shine brings “The Bachelor” to Australia
Shine Australia has announced that broadcaster Network Ten has commissioned the Australian production of popular reality series, The Bachelor. Produced by Shine Australia, The Bachelor will feature Australia’s most eligible bachelor on a quest to find true love. The prime-time television event has just celebrated its 17th season in the United States. Shine Australia Chief Executive Officer, Mark Fennessy, said, “There are few marquee brands which have enjoyed the same connection with … [Read more...] about Shine brings “The Bachelor” to Australia
DHX Media to launch three kids channels on YouTube
Halifax/Los Angeles/London/Toronto/Vancouver - DHX Media has announced the launch of three paid YouTube family entertainment channels, expanding its digital footprint with the launch of DHX Kids, DHX Junior and DHX Retro. The channels join a group of premier content partners selected to be part of YouTube’s first paid channels. DHX Media digital channels will be offered in multiple countries - including Australia, Japan, and Korea, and in multiple languages including English, French, … [Read more...] about DHX Media to launch three kids channels on YouTube
Second annual Asian Animation Summit to take place in Thailand
Toronto, Canada - Kidscreen has announced that the location of the 2013 Asian Animation Summit is the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand. The event will once again be held right after Asia Television Forum (ATF) from December 9-11, in a five-star resort & spa venue on Karon Beach that will be announced shortly. Designed to stimulate co-production and co-financing, AAS 2013 will feature 24 projects from the Asian region seeking financing and market feedback, carefully selected by the … [Read more...] about Second annual Asian Animation Summit to take place in Thailand
“Doctor Who” pop-up shop materialises in Sydney
The Doctor Who pop-up shop is the first of its kind and will feature exclusive merchandise not currently available in Australian stores including the Doctor Who home range of teapots, mugs, tea towels, notebooks, laptop covers and more. With the upcoming 50th anniversary on November 23, fans can equip themselves for this landmark event with women’s apparel from the U.S., men’s t-shirts from the UK and replica props and coats from the UK and Canada. Also on offer will be the … [Read more...] about “Doctor Who” pop-up shop materialises in Sydney
Australia’s ABC to co-produce “Hoopla Doopla!” with CCTV
Australia’s ABC and China’s China Central Television (CCTV) have announced for a co-production, Hoopla Doopla!, with a ceremony held in Beijing on April 23. Hoopla Doopla! is being produced by Melinda Wearne and Ron Saunders from Beyond Screen Productions Pty Ltd and the China Central TV Screen Drama Production Centre. The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) provided script development investment to the series from its early stages and will now distribute … [Read more...] about Australia’s ABC to co-produce “Hoopla Doopla!” with CCTV
