Seven Network has been successful in defending Network Ten's actions against the company over John Stephens. The Supreme Court dismissed Ten's application for an injunction to prevent Stephens continuing to work for Seven on May 29. The court found that Stephens did not breach an agreement, and accordingly that Seven did not induce Stephens to breach that agreement as Ten had claimed. Ten's claims were dismissed. The Court specifically said that it did not take Ten's "extraordinary" attempt to … [Read more...] about Seven wins court case against Ten over veteran programmer
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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
Seven Network secures doc series commission for 7Wonder
The Seven Network announced on May 9 the first commission for its new television production company: 7Wonder. Sky 1 HD in the United Kingdom has commissioned a four part documentary series from 7Wonder: Micky Flanagan Hits The Road (W/T). Liza Abbott, CEO, 7Wonder said: "This is our first commission and we’re thrilled to be in production with such a strong series so soon from the 7Wonder launch. We couldn't think of a better way to start than co-producing with Britain's most … [Read more...] about Seven Network secures doc series commission for 7Wonder
Australian networks battle over veteran programmer
The Australian reports that Australia’s Network Ten has hit back at Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media, saying it will not be bullied in the court dispute over programming executive, John Stephens. After 11 years at Seven, Stephens, 67, had announced he was joining Ten earlier in March, but reneged on the decision shortly afterwards, blaming it on the influence of painkillers. On March 18, his email to Ten chief executive Hamish McLennan was leaked. It stated: “Now that I have … [Read more...] about Australian networks battle over veteran programmer
Seven Network forms new UK-based production company
Australian broadcaster Seven Network and key executives who led Maverick Television, a U.K. independent television production company, announced on March 5 the formation of a new television production company, 7Wonder. Commenting, Tim Worner, CEO of Seven West Media, said: “Seven West Media is the leading content company in Australia with some of the most successful brands and franchises. The Seven Network is recognised as the leader in Australian produced television programming. Our … [Read more...] about Seven Network forms new UK-based production company
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