London – Independent production and distribution company Endemol announced on February 10 that Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) has acquired the rights to produce a local version of the highest-rating format on Australian television, the Seven Network’s My Kitchen Rules, in a deal negotiated by Andrew Shaw, TVNZ’s General Manager Commissioning, Production and Acquisitions, and Kirsten Cargill, Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s Sales Director, Australia … [Read more...] about Seven Network’s “My Kitchen Rules” ​to get NZ treatment
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Seven secures Masters Tournament
The Seven Network has confirmed an agreement has been reached with Augusta National Golf Club to broadcast the Masters Tournament, regarded as the most important professional event in golf. The agreement comes in time for Seven to broadcast Adam Scott’s defence of his 2013 Masters title. Seven’s agreement with the Augusta National Golf Club delivers exclusive free broadcast television rights as well as opportunities across Seven’s digital platforms, including online, IPTV, … [Read more...] about Seven secures Masters Tournament
BNM partners Seven to launch healthyMEtv
Sydney - Australians will soon be able to enjoy premium health and lifestyle content through Brand New Media’s (BNM) new IPTV channel, healthyMEtv from January 7, 2014. Content will also be available through Seven West Media’s Plus 7. healthyMEtv will offer a new online experience bringing health and happiness to Australians, with over 150 programmes covering the best of fitness, nutrition and healthy living. Channel hosts include sports legend George Gregan, journalist and news … [Read more...] about BNM partners Seven to launch healthyMEtv
ITV Studios Global Entertainment renews deal with Seven
Australia – As part of the output agreement, Seven has acquired a range of drama, entertainment and factual titles from ITVS GE, including the second series of ITV Studios’ Mr Selfridge (10 x 60’), the second series of Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour (4 x 120’), latest documentary series Gator Boys (11 x 60’) and The Call Of The Wildman (20 x 60’). Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment renews deal with Seven
Nutopia sells “The Story of Us” to Australia’s Seven
Nutopia, the TV production company founded by Jane Root, has announced that Australia’s Seven Network is the latest buyer of the global docu-drama format The Story of Us. The Story of Us format uses dramatic recreations, highly-realistic CGI, and insights from some of the United States' most respected people. In the U.S., where it was introduced by President Barack Obama, it broke audience viewing records for the HISTORY Channel.The format has already been made in the UK for … [Read more...] about Nutopia sells “The Story of Us” to Australia’s Seven
Seven and Beyond Productions to create international programming
Sydney, Australia - Australia's Seven Network and Beyond Productions have announced a development and marketing venture to create new programming initially for the North American marketplace. The venture will be called 7Beyond and has established a Los Angeles office. The new venture builds on Seven's leading presence in the creation of content in Australia and increasingly in international markets, and Beyond's track record in the production of programming for the … [Read more...] about Seven and Beyond Productions to create international programming