The Moody’s


B’casters unlock deals for Australian drama The Code

Arte has acquired Australian drama The Code for France and Germany. The series is distributed by DCD Rights, which has built a slate of premium Australian drama in recent years including Rake, The Slap and The Moody’s. Six-part thriller The Code is produced by Australian indie Playmaker Media. It has also been bought by RUV […]

SBS and Foxtel make new acquisitions

SBS in Norway and Foxtel in Australia have acquired My Dream Derelict Home from DCD Rights, amongst a raft of deals for the UK-based distributor ahead of NATPE. SBS also bought Nick Knowles’ Original Features along with Australia’s Seven Network and New Zealand’s Choice TV, while Foxtel joined Norway’s NRK in acquiring Liberty of London […]

Australia and NZ take a seat at the drama table

Producers in Australia and New Zealand are creating a new wave of international-friendly scripted series for their distribution partners to take to market, but the popularity and lower cost of formats and reality shows poses a threat to the sector, report Dan Barrett and Stewart Clarke. Expectation. Its shadow carries considerable weight across Australia and […]