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
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Sky Vision’s “Mandela” documentary pre-sold at MIPCOM
Mandela: The Struggle is My Life (1 x 60’ HD) was co-produced by Sky News and Sky Vision and distributed exclusively by Sky Vision. At MIPCOM, Sky Vision pre-sold the documentary to 19 territories: Network 10 in Australia, CCTV in China, TVB in Hong Kong, Brazil’s GloboSat, Singapore’s MediaCorp, TVI Portugal, TV2 Norway, TV4 Sweden/Finland, TV2 Denmark, RTL Netherlands, Spektrum Television Hungary/ Czech Republic, Solar News Channel in the Philippines, VRT Belgium, … [Read more...] about Sky Vision’s “Mandela” documentary pre-sold at MIPCOM
TEN acquires natural history programming from BBC Worldwide ANZ
In a recently-completed deal, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has licensed Network Ten a package of natural history content, featuring the new three-part series Hidden Kingdoms and brand new content from Sir David Attenborough including David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities and Attenborough’s Ark. From the series producer behind Planet Earth and South Pacific, Mark Brownlow, and the executive producer … [Read more...] about TEN acquires natural history programming from BBC Worldwide ANZ
Network Ten to bring back “So You Think You Can Dance”
According to the Herald Sun, Australia's Ten is getting back on the dance floor by reviving reality series So You Think You Can Dance in 2014. Ten screened a local version of So You Think You Can Dance from 2008 to 2010. The talent show was hosted by Natalie Bassingthwaighte with judges Jason Coleman, Matt Lee and Bonnie Lythgoe. Bassingthwaighte is now contracted to Seven for The X Factor. Ten hasn't announced whether any of the original judges will return for … [Read more...] about Network Ten to bring back “So You Think You Can Dance”
Aussie FTA TV plans for HbbTV
According to Financial Review, Australian free-to-air television is about to undergo a technological revolution that will enable networks to marry broadcasting with the internet, creating another threat to pay-TV. Industry representative body Freeview Australia is working with the local free-to-air (FTA) networks and TV manufacturers on a coordinated launch of HbbTV next year. HbbTV will enable local FTA TV networks to deliver programmes and other content over both broadcast … [Read more...] about Aussie FTA TV plans for HbbTV
SBS appoints TEN’s Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming
Australia’s SBS announced that it has appointed Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming. Andrews has 18 years’ experience in television programming with Australia’s major commercial broadcasters. Andrews replaces Jane Roscoe, who has relocated to the United Kingdom to take up the position of SBS Head of International Content. Andrews will be responsible for driving the programming strategies for SBS ONE and SBS 2. Andrews was previously Network Programme Manager … [Read more...] about SBS appoints TEN’s Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming