Exclusive: The studio arm of Discovery-backed Group Nine Media has signed with CAA for representation of three of its top brands, The Dodo, Seeker and PopSugar.
Group Nine says it is the No. 1 video publisher on mobile in the U.S. CAA will explore original programming opportunities for the three digital brands across broadcast, cable TV, and streaming platforms.
Other well-known Group Nine brands include NowThis and Thrillist.
Group Nine Studios executive produced Two Distant Strangers, the Netflix film which won an Oscar last month for Best Live Action Short Film. The company has set distribution deals for its brands’ programming with Netflix, Hulu, Discovery, Animal Planet, Discovery+, Amazon, Disney and YouTube Originals, among others. Programming spans a range of areas, including animals, science, exploration, social justice, health and wellness, fitness, and food and beverage.
Animal-focused The Dodo has developed original TV series like Izzy’s Koala World on Netflix...
Group Nine says it is the No. 1 video publisher on mobile in the U.S. CAA will explore original programming opportunities for the three digital brands across broadcast, cable TV, and streaming platforms.
Other well-known Group Nine brands include NowThis and Thrillist.
Group Nine Studios executive produced Two Distant Strangers, the Netflix film which won an Oscar last month for Best Live Action Short Film. The company has set distribution deals for its brands’ programming with Netflix, Hulu, Discovery, Animal Planet, Discovery+, Amazon, Disney and YouTube Originals, among others. Programming spans a range of areas, including animals, science, exploration, social justice, health and wellness, fitness, and food and beverage.
Animal-focused The Dodo has developed original TV series like Izzy’s Koala World on Netflix...
- 5/20/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix director of local originals Que Minh Luu says the streamer hopes to “flex and experiment” with its storytelling from Australia in the year ahead.
It comes after Netflix announced, invested in, or brought to screen more than 15 new Australian titles last year, including originals such as the Heartbreak High reboot, Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun, Izzy Bee’s Koala World, Clickbait, The New Legends of Monkey S2, True Spirit, and Urzila Carlson: Overqualified Loser.
Luu, who joined Netflix last July after three and a half years as an executive producer at the ABC, tells If the year ahead is “ripe with creative ambition”.
“What we’re trying to do in Australia is broaden the scope of the kinds stories we currently have, enable our world-class talent and creatives to lean even further into making quality shows that feel culturally ours, and empower younger generations to break through,” she says.
It comes after Netflix announced, invested in, or brought to screen more than 15 new Australian titles last year, including originals such as the Heartbreak High reboot, Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun, Izzy Bee’s Koala World, Clickbait, The New Legends of Monkey S2, True Spirit, and Urzila Carlson: Overqualified Loser.
Luu, who joined Netflix last July after three and a half years as an executive producer at the ABC, tells If the year ahead is “ripe with creative ambition”.
“What we’re trying to do in Australia is broaden the scope of the kinds stories we currently have, enable our world-class talent and creatives to lean even further into making quality shows that feel culturally ours, and empower younger generations to break through,” she says.
- 2/1/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
The streaming giants would be forced to spend on Australian content, the commercial broadcasters offered a new licence system, and the role of the ABC and Sbs in producing local programming formalised, if policies outlined in a new green paper from the Federal Government are adopted.
Released today for industry consultation, the paper, dubbed ‘Modernising television regulation in Australia’ outlines the government’s intended ‘next stage’ of media reform. This is in line with its response to last year’s Accc Digital Platforms Inquiry, when it committed to a “platform-neutral regulatory framework”.
September saw the first step in the reform plan, with announcements including the overhaul of the fixed content quotas on commercial free-to-air, and the harmonisation of the film and TV Producer Offsets at 30 per cent.
At that stage, streaming services were merely asked to begin reporting their Australian acquisitions to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma).
Yet Minister for Communications,...
Released today for industry consultation, the paper, dubbed ‘Modernising television regulation in Australia’ outlines the government’s intended ‘next stage’ of media reform. This is in line with its response to last year’s Accc Digital Platforms Inquiry, when it committed to a “platform-neutral regulatory framework”.
September saw the first step in the reform plan, with announcements including the overhaul of the fixed content quotas on commercial free-to-air, and the harmonisation of the film and TV Producer Offsets at 30 per cent.
At that stage, streaming services were merely asked to begin reporting their Australian acquisitions to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma).
Yet Minister for Communications,...
- 11/27/2020
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Netflix users can look forward to a lot more koala antics as the streaming platform greenlights a second season of Izzy’s Koala World.
The animal series, created by The Dodo and produced in association with Nomadica Films, spotlights Magnetic Island resident Izzy Bee, an 11-year old self-proclaimed “koala whisperer.” Bee and her family tend to displaced koalas, with the Australians opening their home as a sanctuary.
Season 2 will continue spotlighting the family’s efforts to care for the marsupials, digging deeper into their rescue efforts amid the Australian wild\fires.
“We’re thrilled that another season of Izzy’s Koala World is coming to Netflix as the show underscores The Dodo’s mission to create feel-good, uplifting stories about animals and the humans who love them” said Dave Glauber, Creative Lead for Dodo Kids. “We’re pleased that Izzy has resonated with Netflix’s massive global audience and that her...
The animal series, created by The Dodo and produced in association with Nomadica Films, spotlights Magnetic Island resident Izzy Bee, an 11-year old self-proclaimed “koala whisperer.” Bee and her family tend to displaced koalas, with the Australians opening their home as a sanctuary.
Season 2 will continue spotlighting the family’s efforts to care for the marsupials, digging deeper into their rescue efforts amid the Australian wild\fires.
“We’re thrilled that another season of Izzy’s Koala World is coming to Netflix as the show underscores The Dodo’s mission to create feel-good, uplifting stories about animals and the humans who love them” said Dave Glauber, Creative Lead for Dodo Kids. “We’re pleased that Izzy has resonated with Netflix’s massive global audience and that her...
- 11/24/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
As if September hasn’t already been filled to the brim with incredible movies and shows, Netflix is bringing even more to you today in the largest content drop since the first of the month. With a handful of documentaries, a popular children’s flick, and new seasons of some great shows, there’s something for everyone on this exciting release day.
To begin with, The Smurfs 2 lands on the platform today, ensuring that any kids in the house are certain to sit still for a few hours. Plus, although the sequel is widely considered worse than the original and holds only a 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, you may find some harmless and inoffensive fun if you grew up watching the classic show.
Elsewhere, beloved series like Ancient Aliens and Pawn Stars are getting additional seasons today, too. The former is finally having its third season added, while the latter...
To begin with, The Smurfs 2 lands on the platform today, ensuring that any kids in the house are certain to sit still for a few hours. Plus, although the sequel is widely considered worse than the original and holds only a 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, you may find some harmless and inoffensive fun if you grew up watching the classic show.
Elsewhere, beloved series like Ancient Aliens and Pawn Stars are getting additional seasons today, too. The former is finally having its third season added, while the latter...
- 9/15/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
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