Switzerland - First Hand Films is pleased to announce deals with Foxtel (Australia) and Canal Once (Mexico) on a selection of non-fiction titles. Foxtel (Australia) acquired a package of titles for their History and Biography slots which included the series America In Primetime (4 x 52'), as well as three titles from the My Life Series which featured Gore Vidal (1 x 45'), Helmut Newton (1 x 52') and Isabella Rossellini (1 x 52'). In addition, the broadcaster also took Harry Dean … [Read more...] about First Hand Films announces post Mip Deals
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“The Art Of” reaches international audience
MIPCOM, Cannes – Ovation, America’s Only Arts Network, announced the global sales for The Art Of (13x21’), an original series from Ovation’s production arm Ovation Studios. FremantleMedia International has secured the sales, with Foxtel in Australia, Cineplex in Thailand, and Skylife TV in Korea having taken the first series of the show. The Art Of is a weekly half-hour series that profiles three artists who are creating boundary-pushing work in media that are … [Read more...] about “The Art Of” reaches international audience
BBC ANZ appoints Director of Finance
The role will provide high level financial analysis and strategic planning across the Australia and New Zealand business, working for Jon Penn and alongside the senior management team to ensure that growth plans are achieved. Curry joins BBC Worldwide from AMT Group, where he is currently the Chief Financial Officer for the mobile phone retailer. In 2013 he worked as COO/CFO for The Leading Edge, an international market research and strategy services company, where he helped to improve … [Read more...] about BBC ANZ appoints Director of Finance
Foxtel Play reaches out to next generation consoles
Foxtel formalised plans to bring its on-line subscription service, Foxtel Play to Xbox One. The announcement comes just as Aussie gamers are gearing up to attend the annual EB Games Expo taking place this week at the Sydney Olympic Park. The news is set to offer an entertainment boost for Xbox One owners eager to take advantage of the cutting edge entertainment features native to Xbox One. Foxtel and Xbox have pioneered Australia’s streaming entertainment market following their shared … [Read more...] about Foxtel Play reaches out to next generation consoles
Shine International secures deals
LONDON – Shine International announced two major new territory deals for Gracepoint, the adaptation of international phenomenon Broadchurch. The worldwide distribution deals have seen Gracepoint (FOX) acquired by FOXTEL (Australia) and Global TV (Canada). Based on Broadchurch, the UK’s critically acclaimed hit crime drama, Gracepoint, a new 10-episode event series expands on the original series threading new storylines through the gripping narrative. When a young boy is … [Read more...] about Shine International secures deals
Foxtel acquires content from FremantleMedia International
London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced on August 6 a colossal distribution deal with Foxtel Australia. The multi-genre package deal will see Foxtel acquire over 450 hours of FMI content for its Bio, History, CI, Lifestyle and Arena channels. From FMI’s world-class catalogue, Foxtel has acquired a mix of factual content, including the first two seasons of the Ovation Studios production, The Art Of (26 x 30’), which explores creative art forms that fall outside the … [Read more...] about Foxtel acquires content from FremantleMedia International
