UK independent television content distributor Cineflix Rights has signed a raft of deals with broadcasters worldwide for content from its producer partners in Australia and New Zealand, in the run up to MIPTV 2014. Leading the deals is SKY UK taking all six seasons of Animal House (67 x 30’, Imagination Television Limited, New Zealand), which follows the staff of Auckland’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as they help save animals in distress. Another … [Read more...] about Cineflix Rights seals multiple deals for Aussie and NZ content
New Zealand
FIC appoints new Australia and NZ MD
Hong Kong / Sydney – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia has announced that Jacqui Feeney will join FIC as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, from May 1, 2014. She succeeds Karen Simoncini, a long standing and respected executive of the network who has held senior posts with FIC and National Geographic Channels since 2000. Feeney will be based in Sydney and will work with Simoncini during a transition period before she … [Read more...] about FIC appoints new Australia and NZ MD
MediaWorks launches 3NOW
New Zealand’s TV3 and FOUR television shows are now available on more devices than ever before with MediaWorks launch of 3NOW on February 17. 3NOW is MediaWorks’ new video on demand service for mobile and tablet (iOS and Android) and on Samsung televisions. TV3’s online catch-up service has been rebranded as 3NOW. MediaWorks Director of Programming, Mark Caulton said: “We’re always looking for ways to enrich the viewing experience. We know our audience want to be … [Read more...] about MediaWorks launches 3NOW
Quickflix secures new streaming content
Quickflix Limited (ASX: QFX) announced on February 17 that it has entered into agreements with The Walt Disney Company Australia, NBC Universal and BBC Worldwide ANZ to license popular and award-winning TV series programming for its streaming service. Content licensed under these new agreements include seasons of Emmy® Award-winning drama series Downton Abbey, Golden Globe® Award-winning U.S. comedy series Parks and Recreation, BAFTA-winning Mrs Brown’s Boys and … [Read more...] about Quickflix secures new streaming content
Seven Network’s “My Kitchen Rules” ​to get NZ treatment
London – Independent production and distribution company Endemol announced on February 10 that Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) has acquired the rights to produce a local version of the highest-rating format on Australian television, the Seven Network’s My Kitchen Rules, in a deal negotiated by Andrew Shaw, TVNZ’s General Manager Commissioning, Production and Acquisitions, and Kirsten Cargill, Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s Sales Director, Australia … [Read more...] about Seven Network’s “My Kitchen Rules” ​to get NZ treatment
Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder acquires Greenstone TV
Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder (CJZ) has acquired major New Zealand production company Greenstone TV. The announcement comes on the heels of the appointment of Matt Campbell as CEO of CJZ.Joining forces creates a powerful platform to continue delivering original programming in a market dominated by European and U.S. formats.Greenstone TV has been producing award-winning factual entertainment, documentaries and drama for nineteen years. Founded by veteran producer John Harris, the company is responsible … [Read more...] about Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder acquires Greenstone TV
