Passion Distribution’s new programming, launched at MIPCOM, has proven popular with TVNZ, which has signed a large package deal for a number of hit shows. TVNZ has licensed the new Mentorn Media series Hotel of Mum and Dad (6 x 60’), produced for BBC Three, and two new shock docs from fellow Tinopolis Group company Firecracker Films, Diary of a Teenage Virgin (1 x 60’) and Men in Rubber Masks (1 x 60’), both produced for Channel 4. TVNZ has … [Read more...] about Passions completes sales in New Zealand
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MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
MediaWorks Group Managing Director, Sussan Turner has confirmed that the sale of the business to MediaWorks Holdings Limited (MWHL) will settle November 8, 2013. “It is extremely pleasing that we have emerged in such good heart. As was promised at the outset, all our staff have been retained and it has been, on the whole, business as usual. We are grateful for the tremendous support the business has received from our team, customers, suppliers and the public. “A key focus of the … [Read more...] about MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
ITV Studios renews output deal with TVNZ
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has renewed its multi-year output deal with TVNZ in New Zealand. TVNZ will get a first look at ITVS GE’s programming across all genres, including drama, entertainment, factual entertainment and documentaries. As part of the output agreement, TVNZ has acquired new period drama Breathless starring Jack Davenport (ITV Studios; 6 x 60’), the second series of Mr Selfridge starring Jeremy Piven (ITV Studios; 10 x … [Read more...] about ITV Studios renews output deal with TVNZ
41st International Emmy nominees announced
Cannes – Nominations for the 41st International Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a Press Conference at MIPCOM. There are 36 nominees in 9 categories. Nominations span 19 countries: Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and Uruguay. "Every year, the global television … [Read more...] about 41st International Emmy nominees announced
MediaWorks sale postponed
According to Yahoo! New Zealand Business and Finance, Brendon Gibson, from the financial advisory firm KordaMentha, has advised that the settlement of the sale of MediaWorks NZ Limited to MediaWorks Holdings Limited has been postponed."Settlement had originally been planned for 30 September. However, a small number of complex commercial arrangements are still being negotiated with suppliers. This is not uncommon in a complex transaction of this nature, so this delay is unsurprising," … [Read more...] about MediaWorks sale postponed
Voice cast of “Thunderbirds Are Go!” unveiled
Wellington, New Zealand – ITV Studios and New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures have revealed the voice cast for Thunderbirds Are Go! Fifty years after its television debut, the series is back in production featuring a talented cast led by Rosamund Pike (The World’s End, Gone Girl) as Lady Penelope and David Graham (Thunderbirds 1965) reprising his role as chauffeur and International Rescue agent Parker. Pukeko Pictures Unstoppable inventor Brains will be voiced by … [Read more...] about Voice cast of “Thunderbirds Are Go!” unveiled
