Sydney - Seven is the No. 1 network in Australia, registering its biggest win over arch-rival Nine since 1978. However the 2007 survey gave all broadcasters something to boast about—except Nine. Seven was the dominant network across the five metro markets with a 29.1% share of 6pm-midnight, with Nine at 26.9%, Ten 21.9%, ABC's 16.7% and SBS 5.5%. Moreover, Seven won 38 of the 40 weeks in the official survey and it was tops in total viewers, those aged 18-49 and 25-54. Seven had nine of the top … [Read more...] about Seven clinches biggest ratings win since 1978
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Parthenon Entertainment, Animal Planet and France 5 initiate Baby Planet
Parthenon Entertainment, producer and distributor of factual and children’s programming, is co-producing a new HD animal series titled Baby Planet (working title) with Animal Planet US, Animal Planet International and French broadcaster France 5. The 5 x 60’ series will feature news stories from global wildlife conservation and breeding initiatives including the birth and growth of pandas, the wattled crane, Barbary lions and white rhinos. It’s the first project from Parthenon … [Read more...] about Parthenon Entertainment, Animal Planet and France 5 initiate Baby Planet
ABC Now hailed as the first of its kind
Sydney – Public broadcaster ABC has launched ABC Now, hailed as the first desktop application of its kind in Australia – and possibly the world - allowing audiences to aggregate TV, radio and news content within a single player downloaded to their desktop. Audiences can watch and read the latest news headlines, listen live to local radio, Radio National, News Radio, Classic FM, triple j, dig and Radio Australia, and listen and download podcasts. Among the TV programs on tap are the … [Read more...] about ABC Now hailed as the first of its kind
BBC Daytime commissions Out of the Blue
Sydney- The BBC has commissioned Out of the Blue, an Australian drama series, for BBC Daytime, and production will begin at Sydney’s northern beaches in January. The series was created by Southern Star Entertainment’s John Edwards (co-creator of Love My Way and The Secret Life of Us) and Julie McGauran (formerly series producer of Home and Away). The initial order is for 130 half-hours. No casting has been disclosed. Southern Star International will handle worldwide distribution … [Read more...] about BBC Daytime commissions Out of the Blue
Discovery and MediaCorp take top kudos at ATA ceremony
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia was the big winner at the Asian Television Awards (ATA) 2007, collecting five awards including Cable & Satellite Network of the Year. Singapore’s MediaCorp was declared Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year. Some 31 prizes were handed out at a gala dinner on Nov. 29 at Suntec Singapore, in front of a record turnout of 500 delegates. In its 12th year, ATA 2007 expanded its reach to 16 countries, with first-time participants from Australia and New … [Read more...] about Discovery and MediaCorp take top kudos at ATA ceremony
Sports Content Forum focuses on Beijing Olympics
Singapore – The Sports Content Forum, presented as part of a multiple forum collaboration organized by Reed Exhibitions with support from MDA as part of AMF saw delegates explore opportunities and challenges in covering the Beijing Olympic Games. Julian Jackson, Senior Vice President, Media, of sports marketing agency Total Sports Asia noted that even if the media content business has been growing, the increasing number of media content providers and platforms make the “slices (of … [Read more...] about Sports Content Forum focuses on Beijing Olympics
