Foxtel and The Walt Disney Company Australia announced a new agreement that will see Disney Channel become available to all subscribers as part of the Foxtel Essentials pack, as well as new Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Disney-Pixar and Marvel titles join the Foxtel Movies offering. The arrangement also includes new digital rights across all platforms including Foxtel Go. Disney Channel and the preschool-targeted Disney Junior feature on Foxtel Go, the app that allows users to enjoy live … [Read more...] about Disney Channel made available to all Foxtel subscribers via Foxtel Essentials pack
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NGCI acquires “David Rocco’s Dolce India” from Breakthrough Entertainment
Toronto – Breakthrough Entertainment announced that it has presold celebrity chef David Rocco’s newest lifestyle/reality series, David Rocco’s Dolce India, to National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). The series will premiere on NGCI’s Nat Geo Adventure channel in Australia, Asia, Italy, Turkey, Israel, Malta, and Greece. After David Rocco’s Dolce Vita and David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway, the Rockhead Entertainment-produced series now takes its … [Read more...] about NGCI acquires “David Rocco’s Dolce India” from Breakthrough Entertainment
Saban Brands’ Julius Jr. to air on Nick Jr.
New York – Saban Brands has announced that its new animated preschool series inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, Julius Jr., will air on Nick Jr. in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand this year. Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, Julius Jr. will mark the first television vehicle for Paul Frank. Since its founding in 1997, in a Huntington Beach garage, the lifestyle fashion brand has become globally recognised for its fresh and … [Read more...] about Saban Brands’ Julius Jr. to air on Nick Jr.
Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia
Sydney – The former Director of Marketing for the Seven Network, Melissa Madden, has been appointed to the role of Director of Brands and Marketing at BBC Worldwide Australasia. She will start at BBC Worldwide Australasia in March. In her new role, Madden will be responsible for the effective management of BBC Worldwide Australasia’s marketing department, delivering marketing and brand management services across all business areas, from channels, global brands and consumer … [Read more...] about Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia
“Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare” is released on iTunes
Sydney, Australia – All 52 episodes from Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare are now available for download on iTunes in Canada and the U.S. Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare can be purchased in SD for USD$9.99 or HD for USD$12.99 per volume. The series comes in four volumes; Volume One contains six episodes, Volume Two contains seven episodes; Volume Three contains six episodes; and Volume Four contains … [Read more...] about “Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare” is released on iTunes
SLR Productions launches first iPad game
Sydney, Australia – Australia’s SLR Productions has launched its first iPad game for the preschool brand, Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare. Developed with the assistance of Screen Australia and Screen NSW, this new application developed for pre-schoolers aged 3 – 5, coincides with the launch of the television series’ website and keeps love as the major theme. Each adventure in the series has a particular season as its backdrop. Now … [Read more...] about SLR Productions launches first iPad game
