ABC Commercial has signed SVOD deals with Hulu and Netflix for three of its programmes – including deals with both platforms for multi award-winning children’s animation The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. The Adventures Of Figaro Pho Hulu has also acquired the hit comedy Bess Of Both Worlds (16 x 30’ HD) while Netflix has secured the acclaimed feature documentary, Stop At Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story (1 x 97’ HD), both programmes delivered high ratings in Australia. The … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial secures SVOD deals
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NGC receives a record of 18 Emmy Award nominations
Washington, D.C. / Los Angeles, California – National Geographic Channel (NGC) has received the most Emmy Award nominations in the network’s history with 18 nominations, including 12 with FOX for Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. With 12 nominations, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey tied such buzz-worthy shows as HBO’s True Detective and Netflix’s Orange is the New Black in nominations. Additionally, NGC’s second foray into original … [Read more...] about NGC receives a record of 18 Emmy Award nominations
Netflix to launch “This is Not a Ball” in June
Beverly Hills, California – Netflix, Inc. will launch the film, This is Not a Ball, on June 13 in the U.S. Produced by Videocine, an affiliate of Grupo Televisa and directed by Academy nominee Vik Muniz and Juan Rendon, This is Not a Ball follows Brazilian artist and photographer Muniz as he explores the world's passion for soccer and creates a major work of art made of 20,000 soccer balls. The production travelled through nine months and nine countries around the world, visiting cities … [Read more...] about Netflix to launch “This is Not a Ball” in June
Netflix to expand in Europe in late 2014
Los Gatos, California – Netflix, Inc. plans to significantly expand in Europe later this year, offering a wide-range of entertainment for a low monthly price in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Upon launch, broadband users in these countries can subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of Hollywood, local and global TV series and movies, including critically-acclaimed Netflix original series, whenever and wherever they like on TVs, … [Read more...] about Netflix to expand in Europe in late 2014
Seven plots rival service as Netflix heads to Australia
Seven Network is considering approaches from telco Optus, digital TV platform Freeview, and movie subscription service Quickflix about joining forces for an online streaming service to rival U.S. streaming giant Netflix. The Australian reports that it was not previously known that Optus, Freeview and Quickflix were planning a foray into subscription video on-demand services. The service will compete with Netflix, which is considering an official launch in Australia next year. … [Read more...] about Seven plots rival service as Netflix heads to Australia
Netflix wins its first BAFTA TV award with “Breaking Bad”
Netflix won the Television award for Best International Programme with crime drama series Breaking Bad at the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) in London on May 18. The Sony Pictures Television programme was shown exclusively on Netflix in the UK. This year’s awards marked the first time web-based broadcasters were eligible to enter due to a change in the rules. First-time nominee Sean Harris won Best Actor for his role in Southcliffe and detective … [Read more...] about Netflix wins its first BAFTA TV award with “Breaking Bad”
