Sydney, Australia - Keshet International (KI), the global distribution and production arm of Keshet Media Group, and Australia's Northern Pictures have signed a joint venture to bring Keshet’s s slate of scripted and unscripted formats to Australian and New Zealand television screens. Under the agreement, Keshet Australia will be jointly owned by RACAT and Keshet International. Northern Pictures will have the rights to over 50 Keshet International properties, to be produced in the … [Read more...] about Keshet International and Northern Pictures to launch Keshet Australia
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Flame Distribution closes Asia-Pacific sales
Walking Through History with Tony Robinson (4 x 60’) has been secured by SBS Australia and Choice TV in New Zealand. SBS have also licensed BBC series The Farm Fixer (8 x 30’) which features Nick Hewer from the UK’s The Apprentice. Additionally, Foxtel’s History Channel has licensed Thomas Telford bio The Man Who Built Britain (1 x 60’) while the Lifestyle Channel picked up Paul & Nick’s Big Food Trip (8 x30’). Documentary series New … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution closes Asia-Pacific sales
MediaWorks TV appoints Mark Caulton as Director of Programming
New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV has announced that it has appointed Mark Caulton as Director of Programming, responsible for commissioning, acquisitions and scheduling for television channels TV3 and FOUR. Caulton’s 18-year television career includes 15 years in the programming department at MediaWorks TV, most recently as Associate Director of Programming. He has been acting Director of Programming, overseeing a successful 2013 launch, and the premiere of the biggest programme in the … [Read more...] about MediaWorks TV appoints Mark Caulton as Director of Programming
Eyeworks New Zealand appoints new management
Eyeworks New Zealand, an independent TV and Film production company in New Zealand, has announced its newly appointed management following the departure of former CEO Julie Christie from the company last year. Ashley Coupland has been appointed as the new MD of Eyeworks New Zealand. Meanwhile, Greg Heathcote will be returning to Eyeworks New Zealand and will work alongside Coupland as the Co-MD. Before joining Eyeworks, Coupland worked as General Manager at Cream TV and as a freelance executive … [Read more...] about Eyeworks New Zealand appoints new management
BBC Worldwide’s Beyoncé doc to premiere in Australia and New Zealand
BBC Worldwide has partnered with cinemas across Australia and New Zealand to premiere Beyoncé’s intimate feature-length documentary Beyoncé – Life is But a Dream on 73 screens in the two countries. The documentary will premiere on Wednesday, May 8, for one night only. The screenings will take place at Event Cinemas, Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas, Hoyts, Dendy and Village cinemas in Australia and Hoyts and Event Cinemas New Zealand. Beyoncé … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s Beyoncé doc to premiere in Australia and New Zealand
MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
Connecticut, U.S. – CABLEready has closed a series of global sales agreement, which has collectively exceeded 170 hours of programming. Titles which have been sold include Lost Treasure Hunters (6 x 60) to Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (India); Inside The Actors Studio (50 x 60, 10 x 120) to Sky (New Zealand) - including the 250th Episode Special and episodes featuring Tina Fey and Liam Neeson; 2013 Tony Awards to ABS-CBN Creative Programmes Inc. (Philippines) and NHK (Japan); as well as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
