Forecasts from Ampere Analysis predict that Netflix is set to become the third-largest ad-supported streaming service in Australia by 2027. Ampere expects that the global streamer will generate north of A$150 million (€90.2m) in advertising revenue in Australia in 2027. Broadcaster-run streaming services 7Plus and 9Now will be the only professional streaming services to earn […]
WTFN, the Australian independent content group, is extending its partnership with the Seven Network. Starting this February, WTFN’s digital business, Radar, has taken on the management of Seven’s Great Home Ideas channels on YouTube and Facebook, relaunching them with a refreshed look, plus a new programming schedule. Great Home Ideas is the digital destination for […]
Disney+ has announced three new cast members to star in season two of its Australian Original series, The Artful Dodger, as filming commences this February. The new cast will see Aussie talents Luke Bracey (Elvis, Hacksaw Ridge), Jeremy Sims (Mr Inbetween) and rising star Zac Burgess (Cruel Intentions, Boy Swallows Universe) introduce new characters who […]
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 […]
Fred Media/Radar has announced that its inspirational title, RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann Documentary, is being made available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand. Produced by WildBear Entertainment and Bursty Company and launched to the international market by Fred Media/Radar during MIPCOM 2024, the one-hour documentary will be available to screen on Netflix Australia and […]
El Estudio, the Mexican production company, has picked up acclaimed Australian comedy format Here Come the Habibs for Mexican audiences from LA-based studio Happy Accidents. Here Come the Habibs, originally developed and produced in Australia for Channel 9, made television history as the first mainstream comedy series featuring a Middle Eastern family in a leading […]
NBN Co will provide new upgrade paths for the remaining homes and businesses across Australia on the Fibre to the Node (FTTN) network, enabled through an investment with the Australian Government. The investment is expected to benefit around 622,000 homes and businesses, with more than 95 per cent of premises having the option to upgrade […]
Telstra has announced a new collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Satellite-to-Mobile (direct-to-handset) text messaging to customers in Australia. Telstra says the deal will enable them to provide better coverage from coast to coast, especially for those in regional and remote areas. The collaboration will initially focus on testing and refining a Satellite-to-Mobile text messaging […]
Shay Spencer has joined Picking Scabs, See-Saw Films and writer/showrunner Samantha Strauss’ joint venture, as Executive Producer. Spencer will report to See-Saw Films’ Head of Film and Television (Aus) Liz Watts, and Strauss. Spencer is an award-winning producer who joins Picking Scabs from Jungle Entertainment where she was Head of Drama, executive producing shows including […]
UKTV has commissioned two new series from Prospero Productions. Brit Cops Down Under (8×60′) for U&W and The Legend of Outback Gold (w/t) (6×60′) for U&Yesterday will also both be available on its free streaming service, U. Brit Cops Down Under is a documentary following a group of seven UK police officers as they make […]