Telstra has announced the launch of its entertainment bundles, providing affordable access to Foxtel on T-Box channels. The new Telstra Entertainer Bundle Range plans combine high speed broadband, unlimited local and STD calls, mobile call benefits and for the first time, 11 Foxtel on T-Box channels, such as FOX8, Cartoon Network, and Discovery included through a new T-Box. Headlining a raft of value-added features is a $50 Mobile Bundle Bonus in most of the new bundles range, adding a potential … [Read more...] about Telstra provides premium IPTV content with new bundles
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BBC Worldwide to launch premium BBC channel on Foxtel
Sydney – BBC Worldwide is set to launch a premium BBC channel on Foxtel offering premiere British drama and comedy, ad-break free and as close to UK transmission as possible in a new multi-platform deal for the BBC that aims to create a direct relationship with Australian audiences. Launching as part of the Foxtel Drama & Lifestyle package in mid-2014, the channel will feature first-run programming from the BBC and other British producers, which will not be … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to launch premium BBC channel on Foxtel
BBC Worldwide licenses content to Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channels
BBC Worldwide Australasia announced has licensed a package of over 220 hours of premiere content to Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channels Group, for transmission on the The LifeStyle Channel, LifeStyle YOU, LifeStyle HOME and LifeStyle FOOD channels, in a recently completed deal. Phil Spencer: Double Agent Down Under, which follows property prodigy Phil Spencer as he heads down under to help Brits make the permanent move to Australia, and Hotel Secrets with Richard E Grant, which will be presented … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide licenses content to Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channels
MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
Cannes – FremantleMedia International has acquired global distribution rights to the follow up series to Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity, set to be produced by Show of Force Productions. The 4-hour series, inspired by the books by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and Pulitzer Prize-winner Sheryl WuDunn, will be available to buyers at MIPTV 2013. The series has been sold to 18 broadcasters across 138 territories including Foxtel for Australia; M-Net for Africa and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
Foxtel and zeebox amplify TV
Sydney – Foxtel and zeebox have announced an agreement to bring Foxtel content into the zeebox app, and integrate zeebox’s social TV platform into Foxtel’s Guide app. Second screen experiences on many of Foxtel’s channels are now available on the zeebox app with more to roll out over the coming months. Foxtel will also launch an enhanced version of its Foxtel TV Guide later this year. The zeebox app enables consumers to get more information on their favourite shows, … [Read more...] about Foxtel and zeebox amplify TV
Disney Channel made available to all Foxtel subscribers via Foxtel Essentials pack
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
