ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed its first international TV broadcast deal with Australia’s free-to-air Nine Network for Thunderbirds Are Go!, ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures’ major new reinvention of the iconic children’s show. The deal will see Thunderbirds Are Go! airing on Nine’s youth-skewing digital channel GO! in its children’s programming block. The series will also be available for viewers to catch-up via 9jumpin’s … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE signs first international TV deal for “Thunderbirds Are Go!”
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Passion concludes Australian sales
Passion Distribution has closed a raft of sales into the region, totaling over 150 hours of content in the last three months and continuing its strong business in the territory.Australia’s national public broadcaster ABC TV has picked up a host of shows for its entertainment channel ABC2. These titles include Firecracker Films’ Diary of a Teenage Virgin (1 x 60’), Mentorn Media’s hit series The Fried Chicken Shop: Life in a Day (4 x 60’), … [Read more...] about Passion concludes Australian sales
Stuart Thomas to join Ten as General Counsel
Network Ten announced the appointment of Stuart Thomas as General Counsel, effective August 8, 2013. Thomas is a former Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and Chief Operating Officer at Macquarie Radio Network, and a former General Counsel at Nine Network. Network Ten Chief Executive Officer, Hamish McLennan, said, “Stuart is one of the best lawyers in media in Australia and we are very happy that he has agreed to join Ten. In his new role, Stuart will be responsible for … [Read more...] about Stuart Thomas to join Ten as General Counsel
NINE announces new dating show
According to The West Australian, Nine Network is set to air a new reality series called When Love Comes To Town, produced by Southern Star Entertainment. A dozen city girls will travel Australia in search of love, in what seems to be a reversal of roles to the Farmer Wants A Wife series, adds The West Australian. "This feel-good reality romance series will play an important role in our 2014 schedule, and, hopefully, help single Aussies from every corner of the country find true and … [Read more...] about NINE announces new dating show
NINE’s MD Jeffrey Browne steps down
Jeffrey Browne is stepping down as Managing Director of the Nine Network on August 1, 2013, announced Nine Entertainment Co. CEO David Gyngell. “Jeff’s made the call after seven terrific years at the top of the Network - the time is right for him and he departs the role with Nine in fantastic shape,” Gyngell said. “I’ll miss him not only as a robust and talented Managing Director, but the best deal closer in the business, a friend and simply a terrific bloke. He … [Read more...] about NINE’s MD Jeffrey Browne steps down
Ready for lift off
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has licensed Pan Am, a period dramedy series set around the iconic international airline of the same name, to STAR in India and TVNZ in New Zealand. Across the Asia Pacific, Pan Am will first take flight in India (STAR) in early 2012, followed by premieres in New Zealand (TVNZ) in February, Japan (IMAGICA BS) in March and Australia (Nine Network) later in the year. The show will also air on one of SPT’s networks in Asia next year. The series … [Read more...] about Ready for lift off
