07/10/2008
Another sale for The Gruen Transfer
Following its first sale to format giant Endemol for the Netherlands, new Australian format The Gruen Transfer has now sold to New Zealand’s Imagination Television, ahead of its MIPCOM 2008 launch.
01/10/2008
The Gruen Transfer - Sale to Endemol
Format giant Endemol has optioned new Australian format The Gruen Transfer from ABC Commercial for the Netherlands, ahead of its MIPCOM 2008 launch.
19/09/2008
The WotWots - New at MIPCOM
The WotWots (52 x 10’) – a new HD series for pre-schoolers from the creative minds of the Academy Award winning Weta Workshop – will be launched at MIP Junior by ABC Commercial.
28/08/2008
Australian Centre for Moving Images uses ABC footage
The Australian Centre for Moving Images is re-designing its permanent exhibition.
28/08/2008
Exciting times as ABC News goes Tapeless
The ABC’s Melbourne Newsroom is leading the way by jettisoning physical tape stock, as they trial a new tapeless system.
28/08/2008
GTK footage in Hollywood Blockbuster
Footage from the ABC’s GTK program from the 70s appears in Martin Scorsese’s recent film, Shine A Light, on The Rolling Stones.
28/08/2008
Our one-stop “content shop”
In recent changes at ABC Commercial, Library Sales and Non-Theatric Sales have merged to create a one-stop “content shop” for our broad range of clients.
28/08/2008
Select footage added to catalogue
Library Sales is always scouting around to take on representations of quality footage that we know there is a demand for. Three recent representations are:
28/08/2008
The ABC’s archives – a treasure trove of material
The ABCs archives are a treasure trove of great footage, and we are constantly coming across fascinating material.
28/08/2008
Veteran ABC Researcher retires after 35 years and we welcome a new team member
After 35 years, our Melbourne-based Library Sales guru, Barrie Beckwith has decided to file away the digi beta’s in favour of the “good life”, retiring in May.
05/05/2008
Bindi's Oz and US Success
Bindi Irwin’s outstanding talent has been formally recognised in Australia and the US.
02/04/2008
ABC's Rugby League Collection
If you are a sports fan like me, then you’ll agree that the next twelve months are going to be very exciting for us. Australia celebrates 100 years of Rugby League this year. ABC TV broadcast Rugby League matches from 1960s until 1995 which has expanded our already extensive sports collection.
02/04/2008
Australian War Memorial - Conflicts 1945 to today
This is the War Memorial’s newest gallery which looks at the conflicts and peace keeping missions from 1945 up until the current day.
02/04/2008
Library Sales has a new researcher!
I am very excited to welcome the newest addition to the Library Sales research team. Beth Shepherd started her journey by working at the ABC Shop part-time whilst she was studying. After working in the shop for 2 years, she then moved into Non-Theatric Sales in 2004. After travelling overseas, she returned to the ABC in 2007 and began researching for Library Sales.
02/04/2008
Library Sales now dubbing to DVCPRO and HD CAM!
The Library Sales in-house dubbing facility has recently acquired some new state of the art dubbing machines.
02/04/2008
Melbourne Cricket Club Museum - The National Sports Museum exhibitions
The National Sports Museum opened last month at the MCG. It contains a variety of exhibitions ranging from ‘Backyard to Baggy Green’, ‘Armchair Footy’ and ‘Spirit of Sport’ to name a few.
02/04/2008
National Museum of Australia: CIRCA – Australian Journeys
The National Museum of Australia's Circa theatre, re-opening early in 2008 after being refurbished, will take visitors on a unique journey through history from deep time to contemporary Australia.
02/04/2008
Powerhouse Museum Acquires Norman Gunston Jacket
In recent news, Garry McDonald has donated his famous Norman Gunston jacket to the Powerhouse Museum.
28/03/2008
Summer Heights High sells to HBO and BBC
Top rating Australian comedy smash-hit, Summer Heights High has been acquired by HBO for North America and the BBC for the United Kingdom, in two landmark deals by ABC Commercial.
12/02/2008
Jungle Girl takes on the World
Bindi Irwin is set to conquer all corners of the globe.
Bindi’s top rating children’s wildlife series, BINDI: THE JUNGLE GIRL, will premiere in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, following recent key deals secured by ABC Commercial.
04/12/2007
ABC Footage tells the History of Radio
Thanks for Listening: the History of Australian Radio was produced by Graham McNeice productions for the History Channel. The four-part series premiered on 18 November 2007.
04/12/2007
AP Archive
AP Archive, the video archive of the Associated Press, one of the world’s most distinguished news footage collections has been represented by the ABC in Australasia and South East Asia since 1996. We hold a significant selection of their material in our Sydney office and can organise for material to be sent from London.
04/12/2007
Great Australian Albums
ABC footage was heavily featured in the fantastic SBS series ‘Great Australian Albums’ (now out on DVD).
04/12/2007
Jack Egan’s Cricket Legacy
Sadly, one of Australia’s great commentators on the game of Cricket passed away earlier this year.
Jack Egan had worked closely with ABC Sport and ABC Archives over the years. He spent many hours in the ABC archives cataloguing the ABC cricket archive from 1958-79, the years when the ABC had exclusive rights to the television coverage of cricket in Australia.
04/12/2007
Music – FLASHEZ clips
Ray Burgess, Australian musician and TV Presenter, who was the principal host of the late 1970’s ABC youth culture program FLASHEZ has very generously donated 4 full episodes of the series to the ABC.
23/10/2007
The Wiggles to screen in Africa
Preschoolers in 48 African countries will be treated to a package of programs from the world famous children’s entertainers, THE WIGGLES, in a deal announced by ABC Commercial.
11/10/2007
Summer Heights High sells to TVNZ
ABC Commercial announced today the first international sale of the top rating comedy series, SUMMER HEIGHTS HIGH, to New Zealand’s TVNZ.
26/09/2007
New at MIP Junior - Bindi Irwin’s Wildlife Series and New Wiggles
Top rating children’s wildlife series, BINDI: THE JUNGLE GIRL, and a bright new series from The Wiggles, WIGGLE AND LEARN, lead the slate for ABC Commercial at MIP Junior this year.
26/09/2007
New from ABC Commercial at MIPCOM 2007
A lush seaside drama series, outrageous top rating comedies and bold documentaries lead an outstanding slate for ABC Commercial at MIPCOM this year.
15/05/2007
This year, 100 years ago, the world's greatest overland adventure began!
2007 marks the centenary of the extraordinary Peking to Paris car race!
18/04/2007
Curtin nominated for a prestigious international award
ABC Commercial’s new drama for MIPTV, Curtin (1 x 94’), has been nominated for Best Made for TV Movie at the 28th Annual Banff World Television Awards.
12/04/2007
Cheese Slices back for Series 3
The definitive international series on cheese is back for another mouth-watering series.
12/04/2007
ABC Commercial brings a bumper slate to MIPTV
From drama shot in HD to award-winning comedy, topical factual and new children’s programming from the world's most popular kids’ entertainers, this MIPTV ABC Commercial is unveiling a swathe of programs guaranteed to please audiences worldwide.
12/04/2007
ABC Commercial goes environmental
ABC Commercial’s environmental slate for MIPTV includes two factual programs investigating oil, the lifeblood of the modern world.
12/04/2007
ABC Commercial launches God On My Side
Fresh from a successful theatrical release in Australia, comes this fascinating insight into George W. Bush’s Christian heartland.
12/04/2007
Cutting-edge science from ABC Commercial
New episodes of ABC TV's award-winning science series, Catalyst, will be available to science buyers at MIPTV this year.
12/04/2007
Major historical documentary series – new from Film Australia for MIPTV 2007
The Constructing Australia series (3 x 55’) combines rare archival images with dramatic storytelling, showcasing three landmark events that allowed Australia to mark its place in the world.
12/04/2007
New children’s slate from ABC Commercial at MIPTV 2007
A much-loved Wiggles character, now starring in her own series, heads ABC Commercial’s children’s programming.
12/04/2007
New drama from ABC Commercial for MIPTV 2007
Two gripping programs based on true stories head ABC Commercial’s drama slate at MIPTV 2007.
30/03/2007
MIPTV 2007: New Film Australia
See below for the latest new releases program from Film Australia, proudly represented internationally by ABC Commercial.
12/10/2006
Joanne Lees' interview on ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton sells to TVNZ
New Zealand's TVNZ has acquired Andrew Denton’s worldwide exclusive television interview with Joanne Lees, whose boyfriend Peter Falconio was murdered in the Australian outback in 2001.
06/10/2006
ABC Enterprises has a bumper slate of programs at MIPCOM
From current affairs to factual, lifestyle and entertainment to natural history and science, at ABC Enterprises there is something for every audience worldwide.
06/10/2006
Kids and parents love Five Minutes More
Following its recent premiere on Australia’s ABC TV, new puppet series Five Minutes More (65 x 5’) is proving extremely popular with the preschool set and their parents.
06/10/2006
Lifestyle & entertainment programs a priority for ABC Enterprises at MIPCOM
A quick glance at ABC Enterprises' new lifestyle and entertainment slate shows there’s no shortage of quality lifestyle on offer this MIPCOM.
06/10/2006
Major New Arts and Music titles from ABC Enterprises at MIPCOM 2006
A tribute to Opera Australia, celebrating its 50th year, and a dissection of the world’s most-loved symphonies by a renowned composer topline ABC Enterprises’ arts and music slate for MIPCOM.
08/09/2006
ABC Enterprises launches Five Minutes More
Heading ABC Enterprises’ slate for MIPCOM Junior this year is Five Minutes More (65 x 5’), a five-minute puppet series for pre-schoolers.
05/09/2006
ABC Enterprises Appoints Karen Dacey as Manager Program Sales
ABC Enterprises announced today that it has appointed Ms Karen Dacey as Manager Program Sales to take effect from Wednesday 6 September 2006.
22/08/2006
ABC Enterprises’ Slate at MIPCOM
There's no shortage of quality ABC programming at MIPCOM this year. From children's and factual through to lifestyle and natural history genres, television buyers and program distributors will find something of interest on our slate. Here are some of our program launches:
15/06/2006
ABC Enterprises sells The Fairies to Nickelodeon UK
ABC Enterprises announced today that it has licensed the children’s series The Fairies to Nickelodeon UK, for the UK and Eire.
02/05/2006
Hit Aussie comedy series wins prestigious international award
Comedian Chris Lilley has been awarded the Golden Rose in the Best Performer category for Male Comedy Performance for The Nominees (a.k.a. We Can Be Heroes) at the Rose d'Or awards awards ceremony in Switzerland on Saturday April 29.
30/03/2006
New Releases At MILIA
There's no shortage of quality ABC content at MILIA this year for mobile and online platforms:
21/03/2006
ABC Commercial's Slate at MIPTV
There's no shortage of quality ABC programming at MIPTV this year. From children's and factual through to lifestyle and natural history genres, television buyers and program distributors will find something of interest on our slate. Here are some of our program launches.
Please find below a program list by genre and for more information on any of these programs Select the link.
17/03/2006
ABC Enterprises’ Slate at MIPTV
Topping ABC Enterprises’ MIPTV slate this year is a quality adult drama from an award-winning team, a magical live action series for preschoolers, a blue-chip natural history documentary and an extraordinary documentary series re-creating one of the world’s greatest overland adventures.
17/03/2006
Film Australia programs at MIP TV
ABC Enterprises is proud to represent Film Australia's catalogue of National Interest programs and independently produced documentaries at MIP TV 2006 in April.
17/03/2006
New Releases At MIPTV
There's no shortage of quality ABC programming at MIPTV this year. From children's and factual through to lifestyle and natural history genres, television buyers and program distributors will find something of interest on our slate. Here are some of our program launches:
09/12/2005
ABC Enterprises announces production of new children's series, Five Minutes More
Five Minutes More, a puppet series for pre-schoolers, is to go into production in the ABC's Sydney-based studios in 2006. This series is the first production commissioned through the ABC Enterprises' initiative, the Children's Special Television Project.
15/11/2005
BBC TWO acquires second series of comedy fave - Kath & Kim
ABC Enterprises is pleased to announce that the BBC has acquired the second series of the hit sitcom Kath & Kim, to be shown on BBC TWO.
08/11/2005
Outback House acquired by AETN
ABC Enterprises has sold Outback House, ABC TV’s living history series, to AETN, USA.
20/10/2005
ABC Enterprises appoints UK-based mobile content distributor
ABC Enterprises, the commercial division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), has appointed Mobile Streams to distribute its mobile content within the United Kingdom and Ireland.
17/10/2005
Announcing Kylie Kwong: Simply Magic
Kylie Kwong: Simply Magic, a second cooking series featuring popular and inspirational chef, Kylie Kwong, is about to be launched worldwide.
14/10/2005
ABC Enterprises to distribute The Fairies
ABC Enterprises, the commercial division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has been appointed the distributor of children's series,The Fairies.
14/10/2005
Major New Arts and Music Titles from ABC Enterprises at MIPCOM 2005
A classic opera double bill by Gilbert and Sullivan and a chart-topping vocal ensemble topline ABC Enterprises’ arts and music slate for MIPCOM.
14/10/2005
New Program Slate at MIPCOM
There's no shortage of quality ABC programming at MIPCOM 2005. From drama and factual, arts and music through to lifestyle and science genres, television buyers and program distributors will find something of interest on our slate. Here are some of our new programs for MIPCOM.
14/10/2005
Sundance Channel acquires Aussie cult comedy series, The Nominees
ABC Enterprises has sold ABC comedy The Nominees to Sundance Channel, USA.
29/09/2005
New Factual from ABC Enterprises for MIPCOM 2005
Big reality and high drama - that's the theme of ABC Enterprises' new factual slate this MIPCOM.
15/08/2005
ABC Enterprises Appoints Program Sales Executive
ABC Enterprises has promoted Rebecca Bennett to the position of Sales Executive, Program Sales Worldwide.
15/08/2005
New Australian Comedy Series sells to UK and NZ TV
ABC Enterprises has sold ABC TV’s comedy We Can Be Heroes (aka internationally as The Nominees) to Fox International Channels in the United Kingdom and to TVNZ in New Zealand.
11/04/2005
Kultur licenses 25 Opera Programs from ABC Enterprises for North America
ABC Enterprises, the commercial division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has licensed the home video/DVD rights for 25 opera programs to Kultur International Films, Ltd (Kultur) for North America.
08/04/2005
ABC Enterprises and Opera Australia Sign Deal
ABC Enterprises, the commercial division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has entered into a distribution deal with Australia’s national opera company, Opera Australia, for its catalogue of opera programs.
08/04/2005
New Program Slate at MIP
There's no shortage of quality ABC programming at MIP this year. From factual and comedy through to lifestyle and natural history genres, television buyers and program distributors will find something of interest on our slate. Here are some of our program launches.
08/04/2005
TV 2/Denmark secures scoop
TV 2/Denmark has acquired the exclusive Australian television interview featuring Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark that aired on Australia’s ABC TV Monday February 28.
07/04/2005
ABC to deliver Interactive Mobile Services
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is to provide interactive mobile communication services to consumers for its broadcasting and publishing activities across Radio, Television and Online platforms and international operations.
17/12/2004
Global Popularity for Series 1 and 2 of Surfing The Menu
Series 2 of popular Aussie cookery series Surfing The Menu, has been acquired for the UK and Italy by Discovery Europe.
13/12/2004
Factual buyers flock to Einstein's Wife
E = mc2 is the most powerful equation in the world of physics and possibly the number one reason Albert Einstein is still revered today. But was it all his own work?
11/11/2004
Sales Success for ABC Enterprises at MIPCOM
ABC Enterprises' MIPCOM market slate (one of its biggest in recent years) has proven popular with buyers.
24/09/2004
ABC Enterprises and FOXTEL Sign Distribution Deal
The commercial arm of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Enterprises, announced today it has entered into a distribution deal for original programming with leading Australian pay television operator, FOXTEL Pty. Ltd.
24/09/2004
Hit Sitcom Kath & Kim to screen on BBC Two
ABC Enterprises and Riley Turner Productions are pleased to announce that the BBC has acquired the UK Free-TV rights to the first season of the hit Aussie sitcom Kath & Kim, to be shown on BBC Two.
31/08/2004
New Releases At MIPCOM
There's no shortage of quality ABC programming at MIPCOM this year. From children's and factual through to lifestyle and natural history genres, television buyers and program distributors will find something of interest on our slate. Here are some of our program launches:
23/08/2004
Antonia Kidman Show Launch
Parents with small children will be enticed by The Little Things - a new 22 x half hour parenting series from ABC Enterprises that transcends social and cultural barriers.
23/08/2004
Germany's Up for Surfing The Menu
Popular Aussie cookery series Surfing The Menu, has been acquired for Germany by key terrestrial broadcaster, RTL2.
14/07/2004
ABC Enterprises Gears Up for a Digital Future
The commercial division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Enterprises, announced today it has merged its ABC Content Sales activities with ABC Consumer Publishing, and that Grahame Grassby will head up the merged business. This is to take effect from 1 July 2004.
05/04/2004
TRIO Acquires Series 1 Kath & Kim
Kath & Kim, Australia’s top rated comedy show in 2003, is coming to America, following its acquisition by the U.S. pop culture tv channel, TRIO.
05/04/2004
Website Companion Sites on Offer
ABC Content Sales is offering international broadcasters the licensing rights to companion websites for two of its most popular series.
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