Only weeks after its launch during the MIPTV period, Fred Media is pleased to announce that its new factual entertainment series, Space Invaders, has started its international rollout and been the subject of a number of early deals – both for the finished series and the format. The original 10 x 60 minute series was created and produced by Fred Media’s parent company, WTFN, for the Nine Network in Australia. It has proved a breakout hit down under this season, with the programme widely … [Read more...] about Fred Media deals see ‘Space Invaders’ land with international partners
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Discovery UK and Discovery Australia and New Zealand greenlight WTFN’s ‘Sydney Harbour Force’
WTFN, one of Australia’s leading independent production companies, announces that it has gone into production on Sydney Harbour Force, as a result of being jointly commissioned by Discovery UK and Discovery Australia and New Zealand. This new, ten-hour observational documentary series will follow the struggles and triumphs of the dedicated team of men and women who control every aspect of Sydney Harbour, one of the largest and busiest natural harbours on the planet. Home to iconic buildings … [Read more...] about Discovery UK and Discovery Australia and New Zealand greenlight WTFN’s ‘Sydney Harbour Force’
Really set for UK premiere of ‘Emergency’, Australia’s factual hit of the year, while Fred Media announces new sales for the series
As Discovery UK’s Really channel gets set to premiere the dramatic new medical obs-doc series Emergency (10 x 60’) at 9:00 p.m. on Monday 10th August, Fred Media is pleased to announce that TV4 Sweden, Mediaworks’ Three in New Zealand, RTL Netherlands, and RTB in Brunei have also just acquired the series, with more deals pending in Europe and North America. The high-intensity, dramatic series, produced by WTFN for Nine Network in Australia, follows an extraordinary team of real-life medical … [Read more...] about Really set for UK premiere of ‘Emergency’, Australia’s factual hit of the year, while Fred Media announces new sales for the series
Fred Media teams up with McGuire Media
Fred Media will unleash the hit series, The Recruit at the Sported Miami content market. The Series, produced by McGuire Media’s production company Jam TV, will also be unveiled in April at MIPTV. Fred Media General Manager Michael Aldrich is excited by the challenge of taking Australia’s national football code beyond our shores to an international market. “Even if you haven’t seen a game of Australian Rules Football , the true value of this series lies in the characters and their … [Read more...] about Fred Media teams up with McGuire Media
Vet on The Hill debuts to stellar ratings
WTFN’s Vet on The Hill has attracted an impressive audience with its debut on UK network, More4. The 10-part series had attracted 472,000 viewers during its premiere– which represents an impressive 64% increase in total average viewers for the timeslot. Vet on The Hill is the first UK production for WTFN, following the establishment last year of its London-based production division, WTFN Europe. WTFN’s distribution arm, Fred Media has sold the series in Australia, to the Nine … [Read more...] about Vet on The Hill debuts to stellar ratings
“Bondi Vet” honoured in the U.S.
Popular Australian animal series Bondi Vet has been honoured with a prestigious Parents' Choice Award in the United States. The Parents' Choice Foundation is America's oldest non-profit consumer guide to quality children's media, and its awards for quality and excellence are highly coveted. Fewer than 20% of the products submitted to the Parents' Choice Awards programme receive any level of commendation. Produced by Australian production company, WTFN Entertainment and licensed to Litton Group … [Read more...] about “Bondi Vet” honoured in the U.S.