Sydney– Turner’s Adult Swim has found a new home in Australia under a syndication agreement with Nine. Nine’s 9GO! channel will host a weekly one-hour, Adult Swim-branded, block of programmes every Sunday evening. The Adult Swim block will feature hit shows such as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Harvey Birdman, Robot Chicken, Squidbillies and The Venture Bros. Nine has also picked up the local format rights to Adult Swim’s FishCentre, which will introduce the block each week The deal marks a … [Read more...] about Turner strikes deal with Nine
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“The Voice Kids” smashes ratings in Australia
Hilversum – First on air in The Netherlands in 2012, The Voice Kids has already realised an impressive list of close to 25 local productions. A successful stand-alone primetime format in its own right, the format is proving to be as successful, if not more so, than phenomenal worldwide hit The Voice. The feel-good, family-oriented show has gone from strength to strength in the ratings worldwide. In the U.S., La Voz Kids ranks No.1 in Spanish language TV on … [Read more...] about “The Voice Kids” smashes ratings in Australia
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
Nine acquires broadcast rights for cricket series
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed a broadcast deal for Australia’s next two Ashes tours of England with Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co. The deal includes exclusive rights in Australia to the Investec Ashes Series and the Royal London one-day international series and NatWest International T20 matches in 2015 and 2019. England’s other home international series are not included in the package, meaning the ECB can sell these rights to other Australian … [Read more...] about Nine acquires broadcast rights for cricket series
​Nine Entertainment launches largest Australian media IPO
Sydney - Just a year after it was pulled from the brink of insolvency, Nine Entertainment Co. announced an initial public offering that would give it a market value of around US$2 billion, the biggest ever listing of an Australian media company. Nine said in a prospectus day that it planned to offer shares at between 2.05 Australian dollars (US$1.94) and A$2.35 each, valuing the company at up to A$2.17 billion. In October last year, lenders including U.S. hedge funds and Goldman Sachs … [Read more...] about ​Nine Entertainment launches largest Australian media IPO
Flying Bark Productions to co-pro “Heidi” with Studio 100 Animation France
Sydney, Australia - Flying Bark Productions has announced the co-production of Heidi with France’s Studio 100 Animation and the local premiere of the series on the NINE Network. Heidi The 39 x 26' sequential episodic storyline series will be delivered in 3D HD and will be enjoyed by global audiences aged 5-8 years old. “We are very excited to announce this co-production with Studio 100 Animation in Paris on Heidi’. This nostalgic series is being … [Read more...] about Flying Bark Productions to co-pro “Heidi” with Studio 100 Animation France
