Streaming service MGM+ announced the greenlight of The Magnificent Seven, an eight-episode drama series based on the iconic MGM Western film. The series hails from acclaimed writer Tim Kring (Heroes, Touch), who will serve as writer and executive producer, alongside executive producer Donald De Line (Billy the Kid, Foster Dade). Lawrence Mirisch and Bruce Kaufman also serve […]
NEP Group, the media technology solutions partner for content creators, has announced its acquisition of Seven Production, the Dubai-based film and broadcasting independent production company. The acquisition reinforces NEP’s investment and presence in the GCC region, building on years delivering live sports and entertainment including UFC, ILT20 UAE Cricket League, Asian Tour International series, LIV […]
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 […]
Content studio and digital media network, Little Dot Studios, has announced that its Australian office has promoted Tim Beecroft to Head of Agency Sales, ANZ and appointed Clare Rees as NSW Sales Director, following a period of accelerated growth. Reporting to Chief Revenue Officer, Wayne Davison, Beecroft will be responsible for continuing to grow Little […]
The Seven Network has renewed its long standing output deal with ITV Studios until 2029. This multi-year agreement will see Seven extend its first look agreement for all ITV scripted and non-scripted finished content from around the world to run across Seven’s suite of channels and platforms in Australia. Among the new scripted titles that […]
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary year, Fred Media, the Australian independent content distributor, has revealed its 2023 MIPCOM slate, showcasing a wide range of new and returning series from long-standing producer relationships as well as exciting content from four new producer partners. In total 139 new hours will be added to its growing catalogue. […]
The global racing league, SailGP continues to expand its broadcast offering in Australia with the announcement it has secured a new free-to-air partnership with the Seven Network for the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix I Sydney. More Australian viewers can now watch the on-water action of the league’s Sydney event on February 18th-19th, with the […]
Cricket Australia (CA) has extended its broadcast partnership with the Foxtel Group and Seven West Media for a further seven years in what is described as a record media rights deal for Australian cricket. Under the agreement, the Foxtel Group (including Fox Sports on Foxtel and streaming service, Kayo Sports), Seven and 7plus will broadcast […]
In support of its strategy to help Australian advertisers and agencies with faster, more effective and easier buying across digital and broadcast screens, Australia’s leading commercial broadcast network, the Seven Network, has partnered with Imagine Communications as part of a fully automated and optimized Total TV trading solution that will enable Seven and its agencies […]
ProSiebenSat.1 is realigning its production and international distribution business. Following the establishment of two new production companies in Germany over the past twelve months and the sale of Red Arrow Studio’s US production business in the summer of 2022, the Munich-headquartered media group is bundling its eight subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Denmark and Israel and […]