TVNZ will air Australian soap opera Home and Away after MediaWorks announced it had lost the rights to the programme. TV2 will begin airing episodes within the next three months, at a timeslot that is "comfortable" for Home and Away viewers, TVNZ said. The television series, which has been running since 1987, is set in the fictional town of Summer Bay on the coast of New South Wales. Home and Away is not a new programme to TVNZ, which broadcast the show between 1993 … [Read more...] about “Home and Away” heads to TVNZ
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9 Story Ent. sells “Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood” to Disney Jr. in Asia
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment announces the sale of the award-winning animated preschool series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood (40x22’ HD) to Disney Channel in Russia and Disney Junior in Latin America and Southeast Asia. The series launched last fall on PBS KIDS in the U.S. and CBC in Canada. It has also been licensed to ABC (Australia), Zee Learn (Indian … [Read more...] about 9 Story Ent. sells “Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood” to Disney Jr. in Asia
TVNZ scores BPL 2013-2014 rights
TVNZ has confirmed it is partnering with Coliseum Sports Media to bring TV coverage of football’s Barclays Premier League 2013-2014 to Kiwi sports fans slated to begin this August. TVNZ's TV ONE will present a match of the week game every Sunday from the start of the season. The channel will also broadcast an hour-long highlights show on Monday nights. The deal will see Coliseum showing the entire competition online while TVNZ broadcasting selected matches and weekly … [Read more...] about TVNZ scores BPL 2013-2014 rights
Fremantle Australia’s “Wentworth” gets second season
FremantleMedia Australia’s prison series Wentworth has been commissioned for a second series, following the first season which premiered on Foxtel’s SoHo channel. Also, Wentworth attracted sales from New Zealand’s TVNZ and the U.K’s Channel Five. Foxtel Executive Director of Television Brian Walsh said, "Wentworth's bold storytelling has attracted a record-breaking response from our Foxtel customers. This drama, tailor-made for Australian subscription television, is … [Read more...] about Fremantle Australia’s “Wentworth” gets second season
TVNZ appoints John Gillespie as Head of News and Current Affairs
TVNZ has announced the appointment of John Gillespie as the company’s new Head of News and Current Affairs. Gillespie, who is currently the Editor of Daily Programmes, will take up his new position from June 24, 2013. Gillespie has been with TVNZ for 16 years. Before joining TVNZ, he worked for five years at Canterbury Television as a reporter and later as news editor. He was a producer for the launch of TVNZ’s Breakfast in 1997. He subsequently produced a number of high profile … [Read more...] about TVNZ appoints John Gillespie as Head of News and Current Affairs
FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
London – FremantleMedia International’s new drama Wentworth has been acquired by the UK network Channel 5 for broadcast later this year. A reimagining of the classic Australian drama Prisoner Cell Block H (previously known as Prisoner in Australia), Wentworth (10 x 60’) takes viewers to the Wentworth Correctional Centre where they are introduced to the lead characters of Bea Smith and Franky Doyle. Set in the violent, dangerous environment of a modern prison, with struggles … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
