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
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NHNZ and Beach House Pictures triumph at New York Festivals Television and Film Awards
David Haslingden’s newly-acquired stable of production houses — NHNZ (Natural History New Zealand), Singapore-based Beach House Pictures and Northern Pictures — walked away with a slew of awards at the New York Festivals Television and Film Awards this year, gaining four gold and two silver awards. Host Peter Elliott in Primeval New Zealand NHNZ took the top prize in the Television Documentary/Information Program Nature & Wildlife category with Primeval New Zealand, … [Read more...] about NHNZ and Beach House Pictures triumph at New York Festivals Television and Film Awards
Television New Zealand acquires Endemol programmes
New Zealand broadcaster Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) has acquired a slate of Endemol programming for its suite of channels, in deals negotiated by Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s Sales Director, Kirsten Cargill. TVNZ has acquired for channels TV1 and TV2, coming-of-age drama series Puberty Blues, comedy series Happily Divorced, starring Fran Drescher, and The Spa. They have also renewed their commitment to Packed to the Rafters, Offspring and My Kitchen Rules, British comedy … [Read more...] about Television New Zealand acquires Endemol programmes
TVNZ partners with Brightcove for new VOD app
Brightcove, a global provider of cloud content services, has announced that New Zealand’s national broadcaster Television New Zealand (TVNZ) will launch a new on demand catch-up TV app for Apple iOS and Google Android devices using the Brightcove App Cloud mobile app platform. "Like many broadcasters, we have had to redefine the way we deliver video to devices to ensure we are reaching our full audience with secure, high quality content experiences," said Tom Cotter, general manager of … [Read more...] about TVNZ partners with Brightcove for new VOD app
TVNZ 7 to cease transmission after June 30
At midnight on June 30, TVNZ 7, a commercial-free channel, will cease transmission, and will be replaced by TVOne plus 1, a delayed repeat of TVNZ's flagship channel, on the same frequency. In a statement released on June 20, TVNZ 7 announced that the current commissioned series hosted by Tim Wilson, The Big Idea, will be available on TVNZ Ondemand following the closure of the channel. A 36,000-signature petition was presented at Parliament by a 200-strong procession on June 28 to protest the … [Read more...] about TVNZ 7 to cease transmission after June 30
CommunicAsia 2012: IGLOO partners with Irdeto to launch new TV offering
Singapore – Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, has announced that IGLOO has selected Irdeto Cloaked CA (conditional access) to securely deliver premium content over the ground-breaking new TV service. IGLOO is a new television offering launched as a joint venture between SKY and TVNZ. Once connected to IGLOO, a pre-pay TV service that will be available for purchase in retail outlets, customers will have access to FTA channels and the option to purchase … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia 2012: IGLOO partners with Irdeto to launch new TV offering
