ABC Commercial, a leading distributor of premium Australian television content, has partnered with Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and Connected TV (CTV), to launch a suite of Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels. This partnership signifies ABC Commercial’s commitment to evolving with the media landscape, leveraging its rich catalogue to connect with international audiences in new and dynamic ways. The rollout of the channel suite is expected … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial partners with Amagi to launch suite of FAST channels to showcase iconic Australian content
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BBC Worldwide ANZ sells content to ABC
BBC Worldwide ANZ has recently licensed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation a package of premiere factual and entertainment content for ABC1 and ABC2, showcasing the talents of celebrity chat show host Alan Carr and Hollywood star Billy Connolly, along with a range of documentaries and news and current affairs titles. BAFTA award-winning Alan Carr returns with his irrepressible chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man featuring top-notch guest stars, gossip and a cheeky drink or two from Alan’s … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ sells content to ABC
Australian Broadcasting Corporation appoints Richard Finlayson as Director of Television
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has appointed Richard Finlayson as the new Director of Television. Finlayson joins ABC from Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) where he has worked for more than seven years – currently as Chief Operating Officer and prior to that, as Director of Commercial Affairs. As Director of Television, Finlayson will be responsible for creative and change management of the company, as well as, to plot a course in a dynamic media environment. Finlayson … [Read more...] about Australian Broadcasting Corporation appoints Richard Finlayson as Director of Television
Comedy Central USA commissions Review With Myles Barlow
Comedy Central USA has commissioned the comedy series Review With Myles Barlow from ABC Commercial, the commercial arm of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The series will be re-named Review With Forrest MacNeil and is scheduled to air early next year. It will be written and executive-produced by Charlie Siskel and Andrew Daly, and will star Daly as the title character. Review With Myles Barlow is an original multi-award winning half-hour comedy that features one man reviewing all … [Read more...] about Comedy Central USA commissions Review With Myles Barlow
Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had commissioned a second season of Endemol’s preschool series Bananas in Pyjamas. The new season (52 x 12’) will be produced by Endemol companies Southern Star Entertainment and Southern Star Singapore in association with ABC. Barbara Uecker, Head of Programming for ABC Children’s TV and also ABC’s Executive Producer for the series, said: “We are delighted that the animated Bananas in Pyjamas has received a very positive … [Read more...] about Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
Centenarians head to China
Australian digital film production company Flickchicks’ documentary The 100+ Club, is a finalist in the Competition Program category at the Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival 2011 (GZDOC). The 26-minute documentary, which was commissioned by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and aired on ABC 1 last month, follows the lives and exploits of three endearing centenarians: Ruth, Olive and Dexter, who are 100, 102 and 100 years old respectively. The GZDOC provides an … [Read more...] about Centenarians head to China
