New premium drama channel BBC First will launch on Foxtel on August 3. The BBC Worldwide channel, which will showcase the very best new British dramas and comedies in one place for the first time, will launch with a special box set screening of the cinematic blockbuster The Musketeers. The box set will be followed by a preview of the first episode of BAFTA award winning Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy and Sam Neill, and the captivating single drama Burton and Taylor which … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August
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The History Channel acquires BBC Worldwide ANZ programming
Foxtel’s The History Channel has acquired over 66 hours of factual content from BBC Worldwide ANZ. The package includes a number of titles which will have their Australian premiere on the channel, along with a raft of WW1 programming to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the start of the First World War. The Australian premiere titles in the package include Royal Cousins at War, a two-part series that looks at the role played by the three monarchs, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, … [Read more...] about The History Channel acquires BBC Worldwide ANZ programming
“The Real Housewives of Melbourne” commissioned for season two
Foxtel announced on May 8 that the hit reality series, The Real Housewives of Melbourne, has been commissioned for a second season on Arena. Produced by Matchbox Pictures, part of NBCUniversal International Television Production, The Real Housewives of Melbourne season one was a runaway success for Arena and Foxtel and averaged a consolidated cumulative audience of 428,000 viewers each episode. The season premiere delivered a final consolidated cumulative average audience of … [Read more...] about “The Real Housewives of Melbourne” commissioned for season two
Foxtel Play to debut on PlayStation 4
Foxtel announced on May 1 that Foxtel Play has made its next generation gaming console debut on PlayStation 4 (PS4). This news comes on the heels of April’s launch of Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3 (PS3), which has already been popularly embraced by new subscribers. This means PlayStation owners will be able to view Foxtel’s content across the Entertainment, Drama, Documentary and Kids Genre Picks as well as its Premium Picks including Sports and Premium Movies & Drama. PlayStation … [Read more...] about Foxtel Play to debut on PlayStation 4
MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
Cannes – As MIPDOC opens for business, independent UK distributor DCD Rights has announced a raft of sales for its new line-up of music and documentary programming, as the shows launch in Cannes. George Michael Live at Palais Garnier Paris, a powerful concert and documentary from one of the world's most compelling and successful music superstars, has been snapped up by broadcasters globally, with acquisitions by AXS TV (USA), Foxtel (Australia), DirecTV (Latin America), Globosat (Brazil) … [Read more...] about MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August 2014
From August, BBC First on Foxtel will be the new home of premium British drama and comedy in Australia, showcasing the best award-winning, world-renowned programmes and talent in one place for the very first time. BBC First offers programmes with a uniquely British perspective – stories that challenge, immerse and entertain, as well as celebrate humanity in all its fascinating complexity. From features to sweeping series and every configuration in between, BBC First will give its audience … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August 2014
