Australia’s SBS announced that it has appointed Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming. Andrews has 18 years’ experience in television programming with Australia’s major commercial broadcasters. Andrews replaces Jane Roscoe, who has relocated to the United Kingdom to take up the position of SBS Head of International Content. Andrews will be responsible for driving the programming strategies for SBS ONE and SBS 2. Andrews was previously Network Programme Manager … [Read more...] about SBS appoints TEN’s Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming
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Screen Australia invests A$15.5m in feature and TV projects
Screen Australia announced almost A$15.5 million investment in three feature projects, five adult drama series, one two-part adult drama telemovie and three children’s series, triggering almost $84 million in production. Feature projects include writer/director/producer Robert Connolly’s Paper Planes written by Steve Worland and produced by Maggie Miles and Liz Kearney. Producers/writers/directors Amiel Courtin-Wilson and Michael … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests A$15.5m in feature and TV projects
Shine brings “The Bachelor” to Australia
Shine Australia has announced that broadcaster Network Ten has commissioned the Australian production of popular reality series, The Bachelor. Produced by Shine Australia, The Bachelor will feature Australia’s most eligible bachelor on a quest to find true love. The prime-time television event has just celebrated its 17th season in the United States. Shine Australia Chief Executive Officer, Mark Fennessy, said, “There are few marquee brands which have enjoyed the same connection with … [Read more...] about Shine brings “The Bachelor” to Australia
Electus International signs multiple deals for “Bet On Your Baby”
New York – Multimedia studio Electus’ global distribution arm, Electus International, has licensed the format for reality competition series Bet On Your Baby to broadcasters in Brazil (TV Globo), Australia (Network Ten), Ukraine (1+1) and France, as well as options to producers in Italy, Metronome in Norway, Tresor in Germany, Gil Productions in Israel and Endemol in India, Portugal, and Turkey. The finished tape has also been sold to Australia (Network Ten) and Latin America. … [Read more...] about Electus International signs multiple deals for “Bet On Your Baby”
Matt McGrath joins Australia’s Network Ten
Network Ten has announced the appointment of Matt McGrath as Chief Brand Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, McGrath is responsible for brand communications, marketing and promotions. Previously, McGrath was Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Y&R Brands Australia and New Zealand, and before that, Chief Creative Officer of George Patterson Y&R Australia and New Zealand. He has also worked for leading marketing services companies in London and … [Read more...] about Matt McGrath joins Australia’s Network Ten
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