Four Australian works have been selected for the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), including the surprise inclusion of television show Cleverman. “We are so proud of the Cleverman team,” Screen Australia’s CEO Graeme Mason. “The inclusion in Berlinale is an incredible coup for the Australian television industry and a tremendous boost for Indigenous storytelling.” Cleverman is joined by theatre director Rosemary Myers’ feature directorial … [Read more...] about Aussie at Berlinale
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Sunset+Vine scores deal with ICC
London- Sunset+Vine has followed up its recent win of the ICC’s Live Events Production Services contract 2016-2019, with the award of the ICC’s Non Live Programming contract for the same period. The Non Live Programming contract covers twenty programming elements, and includes the ICC’s flagship magazine programme, ICC Cricket 360â°, as well as pre- event promotional content which will be aired by the ICC’s global broadcasters. The contract covers both men’s … [Read more...] about Sunset+Vine scores deal with ICC
Comedy Central exclusive premiere
Comedy Central will bring to India, an exclusive screening of the premiere all-new episode of Suits in Mumbai. The screening is scheduled to take place at Tilt All Day, 12 hours before its original International airing. "It’s going to be a special evening as true fans of Suits align to catch their favorite lawyers playing one hell of a power game. It is definitely an exciting event for us and I’m absolutely sure every single person at the screening is going to have a fabulous … [Read more...] about Comedy Central exclusive premiere
Tripleplay appoints new GM
Sydney, Australia- Tripleplay has announced the appointment of Shanelle Stokes to the position of General Manager of its Australasian business. With an extensive experience of both the AV and technology industries, Stokes joins with a significant knowledge of Tripleplay’s solutions and portfolio. Tripleplay CEO, Steve Rickless says, “We’ve worked with Shanelle for a number of years as an integrator and technology partner and have always been impressed with her level of knowledge, her … [Read more...] about Tripleplay appoints new GM
Keshet inks with Woodcut
Keshet International (KI) has signed a first-look distribution and development deal with Woodcut Media. Under the agreement, KI will get exclusive access to Woodcut’s new non scripted factual crime slate for worldwide distribution, building on its emerging slate of non-scripted, English language finished programming. “Teaming up with Keshet is a great move for Woodcut and we are confident this will be a fruitful alliance to further deliver our crime shows to a global audience. … [Read more...] about Keshet inks with Woodcut
Zodiak sells AVOD rights to batteryPOP
Zodiak Kids announced that it has sold AVOD rights to hit animations LoliRock (series 1- 26x26’) and Get Blake! (52x11’), to online platform batteryPOP in a one-year deal. Featuring a wide variety of amazing videos, blogs, games and cartoons for kids, batterPOP is a safe place for kids to watch free shows online. Both series are available to watch now on batteryPOP. Zodiak Kids own worldwide distribution and licensing rights to LoliRock and Get Blake!. … [Read more...] about Zodiak sells AVOD rights to batteryPOP