Beyond Rights confirmed that it has placed a series of factual and kids’ programming packages, totalling 1000 hours, with major broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand. Foxtel has taken packages for its A&E, History and Fox Docos channels. A&E will be airing new seasons of shows such as Highway Thru Hell (series 9 & 10: 36 x 60) and Bangers & Cash (series 3 & 4: 28 x 60), as well as season one of Ultimate Rides (20 x 30). History will premiere the latest seasons of … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights places 1,000 hours with broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand
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Free TV Australia hires new chairman
The Australian reported that Free TV Australia announced the appointment of the media veteran, ending a four-month search for a new chairman. The founder of Mitchell & Partners takes on the role after retiring as executive chairman of Aegis Media Asia Pacific, added the report.The FTA television industry body had shortlisted a number of former politicians including former Prime Minister John Howard, but rows between members put candidates off the job, according to The … [Read more...] about Free TV Australia hires new chairman
NINE’s MD Jeffrey Browne steps down
Jeffrey Browne is stepping down as Managing Director of the Nine Network on August 1, 2013, announced Nine Entertainment Co. CEO David Gyngell. “Jeff’s made the call after seven terrific years at the top of the Network - the time is right for him and he departs the role with Nine in fantastic shape,” Gyngell said. “I’ll miss him not only as a robust and talented Managing Director, but the best deal closer in the business, a friend and simply a terrific bloke. He … [Read more...] about NINE’s MD Jeffrey Browne steps down
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