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
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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
Foxtel Play announces four new channels
Foxtel announced on August 4 that starting in August, customers can enjoy four new channels via Foxtel Play, Foxtel’s internet delivered subscription service. Newly launched BBC First joins the Foxtel Play stable of programming along with popular entertainment programmes on Lifestyle Food and Lifestyle Home and documentary channel Crime + Investigation. Foxtel Play customers will have access to up to 50 live and 53 on-demand channels. BBC First is available for Foxtel Play subscribers who … [Read more...] about Foxtel Play announces four new channels