Sydney- Australia will get its first HBO-style channel, packed with original Australian and US series, independent features and documentaries, when Showcase debuts on Foxtel and Austar on Dec. 1 2007. The premium channel is being launched by the largely Hollywood-owned Showtime, which airs three movie channels, at no extra cost to subscribers. Much of the programming is being sourced from HBO, Showtime US and fx. Five new series will be launched each week. The first week’s line-up includes … [Read more...] about Showcase channel to premiere Down Under on Dec. 1
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Showcase channel to premiere in Australia on Dec. 1
Sydney- Australia will get its first HBO-style channel, packed with original Australian and US series, independent features and documentaries, when Showcase launches on Foxtel and Austar on Dec. 1 2007. The premium channel is being launched by the largely Hollywood-owned Showtime, which airs three movie channels, at no extra cost to subscribers. “Showcase provides a real home at last for quality drama in Australia. With our continued commitment to producing and acquiring the best in … [Read more...] about Showcase channel to premiere in Australia on Dec. 1
Aussie networks load up at LA Screenings
Sydney- Australia's Network Ten has described its crop of U.S. new season shows and renewals as the best in many years, and the Seven and Nine Networks are similarly pleased with their new offerings. "Both in terms of volume and quality, this is by far our most promising result from Hollywood in a decade," Ten's chief programming officer, David Mott, said after attending the Los Angeles Screenings. Via its new Fox pact, the network secured Back to You, The Rules for Starting Over, Women's Murder … [Read more...] about Aussie networks load up at LA Screenings
Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings
Sydney- Australia's Network Ten has described its crop of US new season shows and renewals as the best in many years. Speaking upon his return from the annual Los Angeles screenings, Ten's chief programming officer, David Mott, said: "Both in terms of volume and quality, this is by far our most promising result from Hollywood in a decade." Via its Fox deal, the network secured Back to You, The Rules for Starting Over, Women's Murder Club, Journeyman and K-Ville. Also on its slate are at least … [Read more...] about Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings