WTFN, one of Australia’s leading independent production and distribution groups (Bondi Vet, Space Invaders, Emergency), has announced that Empire Talent, initially established to represent television talent, has been rebranded and relaunched as Radar Talent. Radar Talent will sit under Radar, WTFN’s rapidly growing digital business, and will be a new-style agency focused on the representation […]
Nielsen has announced the appointment of Kirsten Riolo as Head of Consumer Insights for Australia and New Zealand, leading the company’s newly established Custom Research Division across the Pacific region. With more than 20 years experience in the media and research sector in Australia, Riolo will oversee Nielsen’s primary research projects, managing all aspects from […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that its streaming service Max will launch direct to consumer in Australia on March 31st. Max brings together the best from iconic brands such as HBO, Warner Bros, the DC Universe, Harry Potter and Discovery, as well as Cartoon Network, TLC, ID, HGTV and more, all in one place. […]
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 […]
Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN), which trades as ‘Aussie Broadband’, currently uses geostationary satellites to beam broadband signals to businesses, government and private individual across Australia, says it could switch from geostationary to low Earth (LEO) orbiting satellites. Currently NBN uses capacity (Sky Muster) from two craft at 140 and 145 degrees East. Local reports […]
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 […]