Ricochet, part of Warner Bros International TV Production, has acquired the rights from ABC Commercial to make a UK version of the popular Australian series Muster Dogs. Based on an original concept by producer Michael Boughen for Ambience Entertainment, the format was developed in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (the ‘ABC’) – and has […]
The Disney Company is to let go of around six per cent of staff at its ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks units. The layoffs will effect some 200 employees and is being made to save costs on divisions that now aren’t seen as important in the ongoing shift to streaming. As part of […]
ABC, PBS, ITV Studios, Screen Australia and Screen NSW have commenced filming on the new three-part natural history series, Ages of Ice. From Northern Pictures, Ages of Ice follows the brave scientists pushing the boundaries of exploration and human endeavour in Earth’s coldest corners to understand the changes of ice and what this means for our […]
ABC Chief Content Officer Chris Oliver-Taylor has announced his departure from the organisation after leading the ABC’s content teams through a period of transformation and growth. One of Australia’s most successful content leaders and producers, Oliver-Taylor was appointed by the ABC as the inaugural Chief Content Officer in March 2023 to lead all content platforms […]
Sky Kids has expanded is commitment to The Wiggles in the UK and Eire by acquiring two new series: season 6 of Ready Steady Wiggle (26 x 15) and complementary short form educational series Wiggle and Learn (40 x 10’). The new season of Ready Steady Wiggle launches this December, while brand-new Wiggle and Learn […]
Amagi, a provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced that ABC Commercial has partnered with Amagi to launch a suite of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. The rollout of the channel suite is expected to lead with North America, with plans to expand into broader English-speaking territories, Europe […]
Banijay Rights, the distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has signed a scripted and factual package deal with Australian public broadcaster ABC. The agreement comprises Welsh crime drama The One That Got Away, family saga The Hardacres (pictured), the modern re-imagining of iconic detective series Bergerac, the forthcoming Grantchester season 10 and revealing documentary […]
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has spoken out following repeated calls by former President Trump to revoke the licences of broadcast stations for political reasons. “While repeated attacks against broadcast stations by the former President may now be familiar, these threats against free speech are serious and should not be ignored,” she stated.” “As […]
Ahead of the ABC US premiere of The Golden Bachelorette, Warner Bros International Television Production announces that four European broadcasters have quickly fallen in love with its predecessor, The Golden Bachelor, snapping up format rights for an exclusive relationship in their territory. The Golden Bachelor was ABC’s top unscripted series in nearly four years when […]
Dalet, a technology and service provider for media-rich organisations, has announced three new members of its executive team. Tara Bryant joins as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) with responsibilities spanning sales, marketing and customer success, while Marcy Lefkovitz joins Dalet as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product Innovation. Additionally Stephen Garland has been appointed […]