London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) has announced a deal to bring a local version of FremantleMedia Australia’s long-running drama series Neighbours to Turkey. The first global format commission of the hugely successful original series, watched by millions in Australia and the UK, will be produced by No:9 Productions and air on Turkish network Fox. Neighbours is a daily drama and award-winning television phenomenon which has been on-air since 1985. Set in fictional Australian … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International launches Neighbours in Turkey
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Fremantlemedia confirms new deal for Neighbours
London – FremantleMedia, the producer of the legendary daily drama Neighbours, has confirmed a new multi-year deal with Channel 5 in the UK which will see the network remain as the home of the hugely popular Australian series. The soap will also extend its number of annual episodes from its current 240 run to 258, meaning that for the first time ever, viewers will be able to catch up with the residents of Ramsay Street all year round. The new agreement also includes the creation of a number of … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia confirms new deal for Neighbours
Belgium’s VRT retains broadcast rights to “Neighbours”
London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced on June 12 a multi-year deal with VRT that will see the Belgian public television network retain the broadcast rights to the daily Australian soap opera, Neighbours. The series, which has been at home on VRT since 1989, has become the longest running soap in Flanders, celebrating its 25th broadcast anniversary on the channel this year. From left: Sven Van Lokeren, Head of Acquisition, Fiction atVRT, Justin Hatfield SVP … [Read more...] about Belgium’s VRT retains broadcast rights to “Neighbours”
Screen Australia releases results of research “Child’s Play: Issues in Australian Children’s Television 2013”
Screen Australia has released a new research which looks at how children engage with screen content and the challenges involved in financing, producing and scheduling children’s programmes. The report, Child’s Play: Issues in Australian Children’s Television 2013, revealed that children prefer content that was made specifically for them. It notes that while children are commonly co-viewing general-audience programmes with their families, they have a clear preference for … [Read more...] about Screen Australia releases results of research “Child’s Play: Issues in Australian Children’s Television 2013”
FremantleMedia Australia’s “Neighbours” moves into Denmark
London – FremantleMedia International has signed a long-term deal with DR, one of the leading broadcasters in Denmark, for the popular Australian serial drama Neighbours. The long-running sun-filled soap produced by FremantleMedia Australia will air in a daytime slot stripped Monday to Friday. The show will engage at a key episode within the series when a new family is soon to arrive at the internationally renowned “Ramsay Street”, as the prelude to some explosive storylines. … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Australia’s “Neighbours” moves into Denmark
