Foxtel Executive Director of Television, Brian Walsh, has announced some key television appointments at Foxtel Networks Australia. Brendon Moo has been appointed to the role of General Manager, General Entertainment Channels, and will oversee the management of FOX8, Arena, FOX Classics, The Comedy Channel and 111 HITS. General Manager of Foxtel’s Music Channels, Shaun James, will now also oversee the Foxtel Networks Digital team. Elsewhere, Graham Burrells has been appointed to the role of … [Read more...] about Foxtel announces TV appointments
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Global leaders join Asia Pay-TV Operators Summit
Hong Kong / Singapore / Mumbai – Leaders of global media and telecom companies are meeting on April 22 - 24, 2013, in Bali, Indonesia for the fourth annual Asia Pacific Pay–TV Operators Summit (APOS). Organised by Media Partners Asia, APOS is a regional event for TV and broadband industry executives aimed to drive strategies, deals and policies across the converged ecosystems of media and telecoms. "Both emerging growth markets and mature, value geographies in Asia Pacific are … [Read more...] about Global leaders join Asia Pay-TV Operators Summit
ITV Studios brings “Come Dine With Me” to India
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new deal for hit ITV Studios format Come Dine With Me. Indian broadcaster Star India Private Limited has commissioned a 40 x 30’ series from Miditech to air on the Star Network. The deal marks the first time a local version of the format has been made in Asia and brings the total number of international territories producing the show to 36. According to a research report published by Digital TV Research, Come Dine With Me is … [Read more...] about ITV Studios brings “Come Dine With Me” to India
A+E Networks licenses American Pickers format
New York/Sydney – A+E Networks has licensed Australian format rights for the hit series American Pickers to Foxtel. To be produced by Shine Australia, the 10-episode Aussie Pickers will air in Australia on A&E, which is managed locally by Foxtel, in 2013. Foxtel Executive Director of Television Brian Walsh said, “Aussie Pickers is a show with pedigree. American Pickers is one of the most popular shows on our newly launched factual entertainment channel A&E, and this … [Read more...] about A+E Networks licenses American Pickers format
The Real Housewives goes down under
Foxtel has commissioned The Real Housewives of Australia, the first Australian installment of the world’s number one lifestyle reality franchise that provides an insider view on the lifestyles of the wealthy and pampered women found in the more high-class parts of cities worldwide. To air next year on Arena, this docu-drama will be produced by Matchbox Pictures and will take viewers on a ride into the extravagant lives of five of Australia’s most privileged, powerful and glamorous … [Read more...] about The Real Housewives goes down under
Foxtel signs new HBO Deal
Foxtel has signed an output agreement which will provide its customers with exclusive first run HBO content as well as access to the HBO library. The deal gives Foxtel exclusive rights to new HBO series, miniseries, comedy specials and documentaries. HBO original programming includes titles such as the multi-award-winning Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, as well as Girls, True Blood, Treme, Veep and Eastbound & Down. “HBO content will premiere on Foxtel’s premium drama … [Read more...] about Foxtel signs new HBO Deal
