Fred Media reveals that it has struck a new partnership deal with ITV Studios Australia (ITVSA), which will see it acquire two of the production company’s most high-profile new series, Inside Central Station: Australia’s Busiest Railway, which will premiere on SBS on 12th September, and Australia Behind Bars, commissioned by Nine Network. These two access-driven documentary series will now spearhead Fred Media’s autumn launch slate, joining new titles from parent company WTFN as well as … [Read more...] about Fred Media forges new partnership with ITV Studios Australia
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Banijay Rights strikes multiple global sales for ‘RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service’
Banijay Rights announced the sale of gripping new drama RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service to a raft of broadcasters worldwide. Ahead of the eight-hour drama’s much-anticipated premiere on Channel 7 and 7plus in Australia on Wednesday, 11th August, RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service has been acquired by Channel 4 for More 4 in the UK, PBS in the US, TV4 in Sweden, SBS in Belgium, Talpa in the Netherlands and TVNZ in New Zealand. Produced by Endemol Shine Banks for the Seven Network, RFDS … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights strikes multiple global sales for ‘RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service’
GoQuest Media’s ‘Rats’ goes down under with SBS
Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media announced that it has concluded a deal with Australian national pubcaster SBS. The deal sees SBS acquire the exclusive AVOD rights for the award-winning and gripping crime thriller RATS (6 x 55') - a bold, hard-hitting drama about the Czech drug trade produced by Heaven’s Gate. Based on true stories and made in collaboration with the National Anti-Drug Centre of the Czech Republic (DEA), RATS was created and written by talented young Czech … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media’s ‘Rats’ goes down under with SBS
Go Button Media receives Super Channel greenlight for ‘Secret Nazi Expeditions’
Go Button Media is delighted to announce that Canada’s Super Channel has commissioned its new 6 x 60 history documentary series, Secret Nazi Expeditions, and that Cineflix Rights is onboard as its international distribution partner, with an initial focus on pre-sales. Secret Nazi Expeditions reveals the shocking work of an elite team of scientists and scholars established by SS leader Heinrich Himmler. For over a decade, this secretive team scoured the globe, mounting expeditions to extreme … [Read more...] about Go Button Media receives Super Channel greenlight for ‘Secret Nazi Expeditions’
TVU Networks hits the ground running to support broadcasters in Tokyo
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced its extensive support of new and existing customers on-site at the Summer Games, even before the event’s official start. From last-minute mobile transmitters, to live pool feeds, to free use of TVU Anywhere for athlete interviews, to on-site studio and camera crew hire, TVU Networks has broadcasters’ backs during this particularly challenging time. The challenges faced are many: no fans in … [Read more...] about TVU Networks hits the ground running to support broadcasters in Tokyo
Flame ventures to the world of Celtic graves, Oscar Wilde, Australian origins, and Artificial Intelligence
Flame Distribution has acquired worldwide distribution rights to a selection of high-end documentary specials as well as a compelling doc feature to be presented to international buyers over the coming months. Three documentary specials being offered include Secrets of the Celtic Grave, The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde and Our African Roots. Flame is handling worldwide sales (outside of US, UK/Eire) to Secrets of the Celtic Grave(1 x 46 min/ 1 x 84 min) produced by Wildflame Productions … [Read more...] about Flame ventures to the world of Celtic graves, Oscar Wilde, Australian origins, and Artificial Intelligence