MIPCOM – FremantleMedia International (FMI) and Australia’s commercial free-to-air channel, Network Ten, have agreed a multi-year deal that will see the network take the exclusive first run rights in Australia to all new and upcoming Jamie Oliver content, as well as extend its agreement for titles from the Jamie Oliver back catalogue. As part of the agreement, Network Ten are currently airing the brand new Jamie’s Comfort Foods (6x60’). Produced by Fresh One Production, … [Read more...] about New Jamie Oliver content in Australia
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“The Art Of” reaches international audience
MIPCOM, Cannes – Ovation, America’s Only Arts Network, announced the global sales for The Art Of (13x21’), an original series from Ovation’s production arm Ovation Studios. FremantleMedia International has secured the sales, with Foxtel in Australia, Cineplex in Thailand, and Skylife TV in Korea having taken the first series of the show. The Art Of is a weekly half-hour series that profiles three artists who are creating boundary-pushing work in media that are … [Read more...] about “The Art Of” reaches international audience
“Mister Maker” secures Australasia tour
Zodiak Kids announced that CBeebies’ Mister Maker will be touring Australia and New Zealand in a live theatre tour after signing a deal with global entertainment provider Live Nation. The deal has been put in place by Zodiak Kids’ Australian agent Fusion. The agreement will see a show featuring Mister Maker, based on the TV series, appearing in key cities throughout Australia from January 2015. Starting at the Iconic Sydney Opera House for seven days the show will then return to … [Read more...] about “Mister Maker” secures Australasia tour
SLR Productions’ first Ob-Doc series
Sydney, Australia – SLR Productions will debut the company’s first ‘observational documentary series’ with the pilot of Aussie Mobile Vet featuring at this year’s MIP Junior & MIPCOM market. Aussie Mobile Vet will provide audiences with a unique insight into the world of one of Sydney’s busiest veterinary clinics run by 32-year-old identical twin sisters, Dr Audrey and Dr Alison Shen, as they juggle their busy lives as vets, wives, mums and business … [Read more...] about SLR Productions’ first Ob-Doc series
Shine International secures deals
LONDON – Shine International announced two major new territory deals for Gracepoint, the adaptation of international phenomenon Broadchurch. The worldwide distribution deals have seen Gracepoint (FOX) acquired by FOXTEL (Australia) and Global TV (Canada). Based on Broadchurch, the UK’s critically acclaimed hit crime drama, Gracepoint, a new 10-episode event series expands on the original series threading new storylines through the gripping narrative. When a young boy is … [Read more...] about Shine International secures deals
“Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures” to be released on DVD
Sydney, Australia – SLR Productions has confirmed on August 11 that Beyond Home Entertainment will release the action-packed comedy adventure series, Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures on DVD in Australia. The first 13 episodes of the 26 episode x 24 minute series will be released by Beyond Home Entertainment on DVD in November and will be followed by the remaining half early in 2015. Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures is currently enjoying its series premiere in Australia on Eleven, airing each … [Read more...] about “Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures” to be released on DVD
