The Australian Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy announced the appointment of Joseph Skrzynski as the new chair of SBS, Australia. Skrzynski has held several positions relevant to the broadcasting industry, including chairman of the Broadcasting Council, chairman of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School and chief executive and commissioner of the Australian Film Commission. He is currently director of the Sydney Film School. … [Read more...] about Australia’s SBS appoints new chair
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SBS announces content sales milestone
Australia - SBS content sales and distribution announced a record 500,000 DVD units sold through their distribution partner Madman Entertainment. The figure has been achieved two years after SBS restructured its video and DVD division to concentrate resources on delivering more DVD content and increasing profitability. Since March 2007, SBS has released 190 DVDs of combined Australian and international content, across drama, documentary, sport, comedy and special interest. Among the top sellers … [Read more...] about SBS announces content sales milestone
Australia: Chairman of SBS honoured
Australia - The Chairman of public broadcaster SBS, Carla Zampatti, has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in this year's Queen's birthday honours list. Zampatti was honoured for her business leadership along with her contribution to multicultural broadcasting. She was appointed SBS Chairman in December 1999 and was reappointed for a further five years in December 2004, reports The Australian. Also honoured were veteran television journalist Ian Leslie and radio broadcaster and … [Read more...] about Australia: Chairman of SBS honoured
First Australians to lead MIPDOC & MIPTV 09 line-up
Australia - SBS announced that the documentary First Australians will head its MIPTV and MIPDOC 2009 showcase. Produced over six years by Australia's Aboriginal filmmakers, Rachel Perkins and Darren Dale, the series chronicles the birth of contemporary Australia and explores what unfolds when the oldest living culture in the world is overrun by the world's greatest empire. Other titles in SBS's MIPTV showcase include The Nest, The Miscreants and Best Undressed. … [Read more...] about First Australians to lead MIPDOC & MIPTV 09 line-up
TSA secures deal with Fuji TV and SBS for European World Cup Qualifiers in Japan and South Korea
Tokyo - Total Sports Asia K.K. (TSA) has concluded agreements with Fuji Television of Japan and SBS of South Korea for the television rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup European Qualification games, following the announcement of the rights acquisition by TSA recently. All 5 of Spain's home games will be broadcasted on Fuji Television's satellite channels and SBS in Japan and South Korea respectively. In addition, SBS will also broadcast all 5 of Italy's home games and a number of Spanish and … [Read more...] about TSA secures deal with Fuji TV and SBS for European World Cup Qualifiers in Japan and South Korea
SBS unveils Top Gear Australia hosts
Australian multicultural and multilingual pubcaster Special Broadcasting Service has unveiled its presenters for Top Gear Australia, localized version of BBC’s motoring entertainment show. Top Gear Australia is the first of a global roll out of the BBC Worldwide franchise. Charlie Cox, Warren Brown, Steve Pizzati were selected out of 4,000 auditions to host Top Gear Australia, to be produced by BBC Worldwide’s JV partner Freehand productions to premier in 2008. Cox is a presenter and … [Read more...] about SBS unveils Top Gear Australia hosts