Radar Studios has partnered with Sir Tony Robinson for a major original content venture, launching a new history brand designed to reach audiences across YouTube, television and other digital platforms. Tony Robinson Rewrites History will launch with a dedicated YouTube channel later this year, featuring an initial 12 x 30-minute episodes, alongside a 6 x 60-minute television series that Radar Studios will introduce to international buyers at MIPCOM next month. As part of the series, Tony … [Read more...] about Sir Tony Robinson Rewrites History with Radar Studios
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Fred Media re-launches Life Down Under FAST Channel
Fred Media, part of Australia’s independent WTFN Group, is re-launching Life Down Under, its successful international FAST channel, with the introduction of hundreds of hours of content from strategic partner Seven Network. At launch, Life Down Under showcased lifestyle, documentary and factual content about Australia - all produced by Fred Media’s award-winning parent company WTFN. Featured series included The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner, Mega Zoo, Space Invaders and Sydney Harbour Force. Now, … [Read more...] about Fred Media re-launches Life Down Under FAST Channel
Radar appoints John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios
Radar, the successful digital business of WTFN, one of Australia’s leading content companies, has announced the appointment of John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios. In this newly created role at the rapidly evolving company, Cameron, who is based in the UK, will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Radar’s digital channel network; devising and implementing channel monetisation strategies along with the smooth delivery of content across the 25+ digital channels … [Read more...] about Radar appoints John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios
Fred Media recruits Amazon MGM VP for APAC Sales
Fred Media, part of Australia’s independent WTFN Group, has announced that experienced content sales executive Jamie I is joining the team as APAC Sales Manager. I will replace Jimmy Elkington, who has represented Fred’s catalogue in multiple markets over time, most recently APAC, Middle East, Africa and Inflight. The new appointment comes following Elkington’s decision to temporarily step away from the international TV industry. Jamie I joins Fred Media from Amazon MGM, where she has … [Read more...] about Fred Media recruits Amazon MGM VP for APAC Sales
WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
WTFN has agreed a deal with long-term partner Nine to drive new revenue streams from global FAST and VOD platforms, starting with the creation of a new channel called Real Emergency. WTFN’s broadcast distribution arm, Fred Media, will launch the Real Emergency FAST channel, which will prominently feature two of the 9Network’s long-running returning series Paramedics (7 seasons, 75 eps) and Emergency (5 seasons, 50 eps), both of which are produced by WTFN. Real Emergency will launch on 9Now in … [Read more...] about WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
WTFN launches Radar Talent
WTFN, one of Australia’s leading independent production and distribution groups (Bondi Vet, Space Invaders, Emergency), announces that Empire Talent, initially established to represent television talent, has been rebranded and relaunched as Radar Talent. Radar Talent will sit under Radar, WTFN’s rapidly growing digital business, and will be a new-style agency focused on the representation and management of Australian and international content creators keen to grow their careers, especially on … [Read more...] about WTFN launches Radar Talent
