The NCIS show that was never made to air on CBS has just been renewed for the network.
When NCIS: Sydney was first announced, we weren’t even sure it would be shown in the US. We figured the Australian series would land on Paramount+ at best.
Here we are less than a year later, and we’ve got another NCIS that’s going to remain on the linear network.
CBS announces the renewal of last fall’s #1 new series, NCIS: Sydney, on the CBS Television Network for the 2024-2025 season. The pickup corresponds with the cross-continent season two order today by Paramount+ Australia.
The first international expansion of the globally popular NCIS franchise launched successfully across multiple territories and Paramount Global platforms, debuting on Paramount+ Australia on Nov. 10, 2023, and on CBS in the U.S. and on Global in Canada on Nov. 14, 2023.
The series premiere reached over 10.2 million viewers on linear in the U.
When NCIS: Sydney was first announced, we weren’t even sure it would be shown in the US. We figured the Australian series would land on Paramount+ at best.
Here we are less than a year later, and we’ve got another NCIS that’s going to remain on the linear network.
CBS announces the renewal of last fall’s #1 new series, NCIS: Sydney, on the CBS Television Network for the 2024-2025 season. The pickup corresponds with the cross-continent season two order today by Paramount+ Australia.
The first international expansion of the globally popular NCIS franchise launched successfully across multiple territories and Paramount Global platforms, debuting on Paramount+ Australia on Nov. 10, 2023, and on CBS in the U.S. and on Global in Canada on Nov. 14, 2023.
The series premiere reached over 10.2 million viewers on linear in the U.
- 3/19/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Tuuli Narkle as Afp Liaison Officer Constable Evie Cooper and Olivia Swann as NCIS Special Agent Captain Michelle Mackey in ‘NCIS: Sydney’ (Photo Credit: Daniel Asher Smith/Paramount+)
CBS has officially renewed the first international chapter of the NCIS franchise, NCIS: Sydney, for a second season. Season one of the primetime crime drama premiered in the US in November 2023 and ranks as the top new fall series.
Season two is expected to start filming this spring in Sydney, Australia.
“We’re beyond stoked with the response to the first season of the show, both in Australia and around the world, and that the team at NCIS: Sydney is returning for a second season,” stated Morgan O’Neill, executive producer and showrunner for Endemol Shine Australia. “We’re especially thrilled to invite our audience deeper into the lives of our core team, peeling back the layers to find out what really makes them tick.
CBS has officially renewed the first international chapter of the NCIS franchise, NCIS: Sydney, for a second season. Season one of the primetime crime drama premiered in the US in November 2023 and ranks as the top new fall series.
Season two is expected to start filming this spring in Sydney, Australia.
“We’re beyond stoked with the response to the first season of the show, both in Australia and around the world, and that the team at NCIS: Sydney is returning for a second season,” stated Morgan O’Neill, executive producer and showrunner for Endemol Shine Australia. “We’re especially thrilled to invite our audience deeper into the lives of our core team, peeling back the layers to find out what really makes them tick.
- 3/19/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
CBS has announced the renewal of last fall’s No. 1 new series, NCIS: Sydney, on the CBS Television Network for the 2024-2025 season. The pickup corresponds with the cross-continent season two order today by Paramount+ Australia.
The first international expansion of the globally popular NCIS franchise launched successfully across multiple territories and Paramount Global platforms, debuting on Paramount+ Australia on Nov. 10, 2023. It debuted on CBS in the U.S. and on Global in Canada on Nov. 14, 2023. The series premiere reached over 10.2 million viewers on linear in the U.S., including an encore episode.
NCIS: Sydney was the No. 1 new series of the fall and currently ranks as the No. 3 new series of the 2023-2024 season, behind Tracker and Elsbeth. In the U.S., in its first season, it averaged more than eight million multiplatform viewers per episode across linear, Paramount+, and CBS Tve (the CBS site and app) in L+35-day viewing.
The first international expansion of the globally popular NCIS franchise launched successfully across multiple territories and Paramount Global platforms, debuting on Paramount+ Australia on Nov. 10, 2023. It debuted on CBS in the U.S. and on Global in Canada on Nov. 14, 2023. The series premiere reached over 10.2 million viewers on linear in the U.S., including an encore episode.
NCIS: Sydney was the No. 1 new series of the fall and currently ranks as the No. 3 new series of the 2023-2024 season, behind Tracker and Elsbeth. In the U.S., in its first season, it averaged more than eight million multiplatform viewers per episode across linear, Paramount+, and CBS Tve (the CBS site and app) in L+35-day viewing.
- 3/19/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
CBS and Paramount+ Australia have renewed “NCIS Sydney” for a second season.
The series, which is the first international iteration of “NCIS,” debuted in November of 2023. It is the fifth series in the franchise, which includes the still-running “NCIS” and “NCIS: Hawai’i” along with “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “NCIS: New Orleans,” which have both concluded.
“NCIS: Sydney” is set amid rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, where a team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police have been grafted into a multi-national task force to keep naval crimes in check. Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel and William McInnes star.
Morgan O’Neill serves as showrunner, and executive produces with Sara Richardson and Michele Bennett. Endemol Shine Australia produces for CBS Studios. Paramount Global Content Distribution handles territories outside of Australia.
“The global power of the ‘NCIS’ franchise became even stronger on broadcast and...
The series, which is the first international iteration of “NCIS,” debuted in November of 2023. It is the fifth series in the franchise, which includes the still-running “NCIS” and “NCIS: Hawai’i” along with “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “NCIS: New Orleans,” which have both concluded.
“NCIS: Sydney” is set amid rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, where a team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police have been grafted into a multi-national task force to keep naval crimes in check. Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel and William McInnes star.
Morgan O’Neill serves as showrunner, and executive produces with Sara Richardson and Michele Bennett. Endemol Shine Australia produces for CBS Studios. Paramount Global Content Distribution handles territories outside of Australia.
“The global power of the ‘NCIS’ franchise became even stronger on broadcast and...
- 3/19/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
CBS will go back Down Under with NCIS: Sydney.
The network has ordered a second season of the series, the first international edition of its NCIS franchise. The pickup corresponds with a second-season order for the show from Paramount+ in Australia.
“The global power of the NCIS franchise became even stronger on broadcast and streaming with the addition of NCIS: Sydney,” CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach said in a statement. “Our American viewers have fully embraced these engaging characters, unique stories and the fabulous Australian scenery. We are thrilled to bring this show back to CBS next season and spend even more time down under.”
NCIS: Sydney was an 11th-hour addition to CBS’ fall schedule, which the network had to revamp extensively during last year’s labor strikes. Its performed well stateside, drawing an average of 6.54 million viewers per week over seven days (and not including streaming) and ranking first...
The network has ordered a second season of the series, the first international edition of its NCIS franchise. The pickup corresponds with a second-season order for the show from Paramount+ in Australia.
“The global power of the NCIS franchise became even stronger on broadcast and streaming with the addition of NCIS: Sydney,” CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach said in a statement. “Our American viewers have fully embraced these engaging characters, unique stories and the fabulous Australian scenery. We are thrilled to bring this show back to CBS next season and spend even more time down under.”
NCIS: Sydney was an 11th-hour addition to CBS’ fall schedule, which the network had to revamp extensively during last year’s labor strikes. Its performed well stateside, drawing an average of 6.54 million viewers per week over seven days (and not including streaming) and ranking first...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS has picked up NCIS: Sydney for a second season. The procedural will also return for a second year on Paramount+ Australia.
NCIS: Sydney marked the first international expansion of the franchise. It debuted on Paramount+ Australia on Nov. 10, 2023, and on CBS in the U.S. and on Global in Canada on Nov. 14, 2023.
The series premiere reached over 10.2 million viewers on linear in the U.S., which included an encore episode.
NCIS: Sydney was the No. 1 new series of the fall and currently ranks as the No. 3 new series of the 2023-2024 season, behind Tracker and Elsbeth. In the U.S., it averaged more than 8 million multi-platform viewers per episode, across linear, Paramount+ and CBS Tve in L+35-day viewing.
“The global power of the NCIS franchise became even stronger on broadcast and streaming with the addition of NCIS: Sydney,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “Our American viewers...
NCIS: Sydney marked the first international expansion of the franchise. It debuted on Paramount+ Australia on Nov. 10, 2023, and on CBS in the U.S. and on Global in Canada on Nov. 14, 2023.
The series premiere reached over 10.2 million viewers on linear in the U.S., which included an encore episode.
NCIS: Sydney was the No. 1 new series of the fall and currently ranks as the No. 3 new series of the 2023-2024 season, behind Tracker and Elsbeth. In the U.S., it averaged more than 8 million multi-platform viewers per episode, across linear, Paramount+ and CBS Tve in L+35-day viewing.
“The global power of the NCIS franchise became even stronger on broadcast and streaming with the addition of NCIS: Sydney,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “Our American viewers...
- 3/19/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Rapper Kid Cudi, also known as Scott Mescudi, is collaborating with “Star Trek” in honor of “Star Trek Day,” launching the franchise’s “Boldly Be” campaign.
The partnership includes a new “Star Trek”-inspired Kid Cudi song and an interactive gaming element in addition to a fashion collaboration to be launched in October.
The collaboration between the popular musician and the beloved franchise “reflects the optimistic and inclusive spirit of adventure, discovery, imagination, and most importantly, hope, at the heart of the cultural phenomenon.”
Mescudi commented on his personal connection to “Star Trek.”
“I grew up watching ‘Star Trek’ with my dad who is single handedly responsible for turning me into a fan,” he said. “The most important thing to me is to be as authentic as possible. ‘Star Trek’s’ mission has always been about having a hopeful future and when I was first approached about this project it...
The partnership includes a new “Star Trek”-inspired Kid Cudi song and an interactive gaming element in addition to a fashion collaboration to be launched in October.
The collaboration between the popular musician and the beloved franchise “reflects the optimistic and inclusive spirit of adventure, discovery, imagination, and most importantly, hope, at the heart of the cultural phenomenon.”
Mescudi commented on his personal connection to “Star Trek.”
“I grew up watching ‘Star Trek’ with my dad who is single handedly responsible for turning me into a fan,” he said. “The most important thing to me is to be as authentic as possible. ‘Star Trek’s’ mission has always been about having a hopeful future and when I was first approached about this project it...
- 9/7/2023
- by McKinley Franklin, Sophia Scorziello and Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
NCIS: Sydney Trailer Teases Action and a Dynamic New Team as Iconic Franchise Relocates to Australia
Just when we thought we wouldn't have any NCIS content on the CBS fall schedule, the network called in an assist from NCIS: Sydney.
And now, we have our first look.
CBS dropped the official trailer for NCIS: Sydney Season 1 on Wednesday, and the series certainly capitalizes on its new setting.
It's hard to believe it's taken this long to get an international iteration of the franchise off the ground, but we'll get it on Mondays this fall when NCIS: Sydney debuts in the 10 p.m. Et timeslot.
Off the bat, the series does have the action and teamwork that made its predecessors massive success stories.
"With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (Afp) are grafted into a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet,...
And now, we have our first look.
CBS dropped the official trailer for NCIS: Sydney Season 1 on Wednesday, and the series certainly capitalizes on its new setting.
It's hard to believe it's taken this long to get an international iteration of the franchise off the ground, but we'll get it on Mondays this fall when NCIS: Sydney debuts in the 10 p.m. Et timeslot.
Off the bat, the series does have the action and teamwork that made its predecessors massive success stories.
"With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (Afp) are grafted into a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet,...
- 9/6/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Tuuli Narkle as Afp Liaison Officer Constable Evie Cooper, Todd Lasance as Afp Liaison Officer Sergeant Jim ‘Jd’ Dempsey, Olivia Swann as NCIS Special Agent Captain Michelle Mackey and Sean Sagar as Special Agent DeShawn Jackson at Bondi Beach in ‘NCIS: Sydney’ (Photo Credit: Daniel Asher Smith / Paramount+ © 2023 CBS Studios Inc.)
CBS’s popular NCIS franchise has added its fifth installment with NCIS: Sydney, shot in Australia. Season one consists of eight episodes and will premiere on CBS in the U.S. on November 13, 2023.
NCIS: Sydney stars Olivia Swann (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) as NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey; Todd Lasance (Spartacus: War of the Damned) as her 2Ic Afp counterpart, Sergeant Jim “Jd” Dempsey; and Sean Sagar (The Covenant) as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson.
The cast also includes Tuuli Narkle (Mystery Road: Origin) as Afp liaison officer Constable Evie Cooper; Mavournee Hazel (Shantaram) as Afp forensic scientist...
CBS’s popular NCIS franchise has added its fifth installment with NCIS: Sydney, shot in Australia. Season one consists of eight episodes and will premiere on CBS in the U.S. on November 13, 2023.
NCIS: Sydney stars Olivia Swann (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) as NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey; Todd Lasance (Spartacus: War of the Damned) as her 2Ic Afp counterpart, Sergeant Jim “Jd” Dempsey; and Sean Sagar (The Covenant) as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson.
The cast also includes Tuuli Narkle (Mystery Road: Origin) as Afp liaison officer Constable Evie Cooper; Mavournee Hazel (Shantaram) as Afp forensic scientist...
- 9/5/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
CBS has added Paramount+ spinoff “NCIS: Sydney” to its fall lineup, the network announced Tuesday.
The Australia-based series, which marks the franchise’s first-ever international edition, premieres Monday, Nov. 13 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on CBS with new installments of its eight-episode season airing Mondays in the same time slot. Paramount+ Australia members will get a first look at the series as it premieres on the streamer Friday, Nov. 10, with new episodes streaming Mondays on Paramount+.
Originally set to launch solely on Paramount+ and Network 10, “NCIS: Sydney” locks down the Monday 10 p.m. timeslot for CBS as a then-unannounced Paramount+ original was set to take the hour. Reruns of “NCIS” will kick off the franchise Mondays at 9 p.m.
The schedule addition comes as CBS leverages its cross-network hits, including Paramount Network hit “Yellowstone,” which will make its broadcast TV debut on Sundays starting from Season 1.
“’NCIS’ is one...
The Australia-based series, which marks the franchise’s first-ever international edition, premieres Monday, Nov. 13 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on CBS with new installments of its eight-episode season airing Mondays in the same time slot. Paramount+ Australia members will get a first look at the series as it premieres on the streamer Friday, Nov. 10, with new episodes streaming Mondays on Paramount+.
Originally set to launch solely on Paramount+ and Network 10, “NCIS: Sydney” locks down the Monday 10 p.m. timeslot for CBS as a then-unannounced Paramount+ original was set to take the hour. Reruns of “NCIS” will kick off the franchise Mondays at 9 p.m.
The schedule addition comes as CBS leverages its cross-network hits, including Paramount Network hit “Yellowstone,” which will make its broadcast TV debut on Sundays starting from Season 1.
“’NCIS’ is one...
- 9/5/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
With the NCIS franchise dormant due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, CBS is calling in an assist from Australia.
The network announced Tuesday that it will take fans down under with the debut of NCIS: Sydney.
While the series was announced for Australian audiences earlier this year, there was no telling whether it would get a stateside home.
Thankfully, U.S. fans can watch the latest chapter in the iconic franchise beginning Monday, November 13, at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
"With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (Afp) are grafted into a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet," the official synopsis for the new procedural teases.
NCIS: Sydney marks the fifth series in the popular global NCIS franchise, which includes NCIS and NCIS: Hawai'i,...
The network announced Tuesday that it will take fans down under with the debut of NCIS: Sydney.
While the series was announced for Australian audiences earlier this year, there was no telling whether it would get a stateside home.
Thankfully, U.S. fans can watch the latest chapter in the iconic franchise beginning Monday, November 13, at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
"With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (Afp) are grafted into a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet," the official synopsis for the new procedural teases.
NCIS: Sydney marks the fifth series in the popular global NCIS franchise, which includes NCIS and NCIS: Hawai'i,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
With new seasons of all CBS scripted series delayed by the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the network has relied on shows from within Paramount Global and beyond for fresh scripted fare to put on the fall schedule. That will now include an extension of CBS’ biggest drama franchise of the past decade, NCIS, with episodes that will make their U.S. debut on the broadcast network just three days after their worldwide premiere in Australia.
NCIS: Sydney, the first international spinoff for a CBS Studios global drama franchise, was commissioned last year by Paramount+ Australia and the country’s Paramount-owned Network 10. It will debut exclusively on Paramount+ Australia Nov. 10, followed by its U.S. premiere on CBS Nov. 13, with weekly rollout of new episodes on both.
On CBS, NCIS: Sydney will air Mondays 10 Pm, following a rerun of the mothership series at 9 Pm. The 10 Pm slot,...
NCIS: Sydney, the first international spinoff for a CBS Studios global drama franchise, was commissioned last year by Paramount+ Australia and the country’s Paramount-owned Network 10. It will debut exclusively on Paramount+ Australia Nov. 10, followed by its U.S. premiere on CBS Nov. 13, with weekly rollout of new episodes on both.
On CBS, NCIS: Sydney will air Mondays 10 Pm, following a rerun of the mothership series at 9 Pm. The 10 Pm slot,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS just smiled and gave us a Vegemite sandwich. “NCIS: Sydney,” previously announced as a Paramount+ Australia original and the first international edition of CBS’ “NCIS” procedural franchise, is making it to the U.S. shores as well. CBS will air the eight-episode “NCIS: Sydney” this fall on Monday nights at 10 p.m., starting Nov. 13, following its exclusive Paramount+ Australia premiere on Friday, Nov. 10.
CBS had previously announced a Monday night schedule for fall that included “NCIS” repeat at 9 p.m. Et, followed by an unspecified “Paramount+ Original” at 10 p.m., which has now been confirmed to be “NCIS: Sydney.”
“’NCIS’ is one of the most popular series in the world and we’re thrilled to expand this franchise with a uniquely Australian twist,” said CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach in a statement. “With the addition of ‘NCIS: Sydney,’ our studio and network footprint continues to grow in this fascinating...
CBS had previously announced a Monday night schedule for fall that included “NCIS” repeat at 9 p.m. Et, followed by an unspecified “Paramount+ Original” at 10 p.m., which has now been confirmed to be “NCIS: Sydney.”
“’NCIS’ is one of the most popular series in the world and we’re thrilled to expand this franchise with a uniquely Australian twist,” said CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach in a statement. “With the addition of ‘NCIS: Sydney,’ our studio and network footprint continues to grow in this fascinating...
- 9/5/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The first international edition of NCIS will also get a berth in the United States.
CBS will air NCIS: Sydney, an Australia-based installment of its multishow franchise, beginning in November. The series, announced in early 2022, will also run on Paramount+ in its home country and debut on the streamer in other markets later.
NCIS: Sydney is part of an effort from Paramount+ to expand local offerings in markets outside the United States as it attempts to scale up the streamer internationally. Like its franchise mates — which have enduring popularity in international markets — the series comes from CBS Studios along with Endemol Shine Australia and Paramount Australia.
The show will make its debut on Paramount+ in Australia on Nov. 10, with its stateside premiere set for 10 p.m. Nov. 13 on CBS. NCIS: Sydney will also be the only first-run scripted show on the network in the fall, as media companies have yet...
CBS will air NCIS: Sydney, an Australia-based installment of its multishow franchise, beginning in November. The series, announced in early 2022, will also run on Paramount+ in its home country and debut on the streamer in other markets later.
NCIS: Sydney is part of an effort from Paramount+ to expand local offerings in markets outside the United States as it attempts to scale up the streamer internationally. Like its franchise mates — which have enduring popularity in international markets — the series comes from CBS Studios along with Endemol Shine Australia and Paramount Australia.
The show will make its debut on Paramount+ in Australia on Nov. 10, with its stateside premiere set for 10 p.m. Nov. 13 on CBS. NCIS: Sydney will also be the only first-run scripted show on the network in the fall, as media companies have yet...
- 9/5/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Olivia Swann and Todd Lasance will lead the main cast for “NCIS: Sydney,” Paramount+ and Network 10 announced Monday.
Swann and Lasance will star opposite each other as NCIS special agent Michelle Mackey and Sgt. Jim “Jd” Dempsey, respectively. The spinoff marks the franchise’s first international series.
The series’ cast is rounded out by Sean Sagar as NCIS special agent, DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as Afp liaison officer constable Evie Cooper; Mavournee Hazel (“Shantaram, Halifax: Retribution”) as Afp forensic scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson and William McInnes as Afp forensic pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose.
“We are thrilled to be expanding the ‘NCIS’ franchise, one of our most powerful and iconic television IPs, across borders and into Australia,” CBS Studios’ head of international coproductions and development Lindsey Martin said in a statement. “It is a joy to work with this talented ‘NCIS: Sydney’ creative team, actors, and crew for our inaugural international original,...
Swann and Lasance will star opposite each other as NCIS special agent Michelle Mackey and Sgt. Jim “Jd” Dempsey, respectively. The spinoff marks the franchise’s first international series.
The series’ cast is rounded out by Sean Sagar as NCIS special agent, DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as Afp liaison officer constable Evie Cooper; Mavournee Hazel (“Shantaram, Halifax: Retribution”) as Afp forensic scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson and William McInnes as Afp forensic pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose.
“We are thrilled to be expanding the ‘NCIS’ franchise, one of our most powerful and iconic television IPs, across borders and into Australia,” CBS Studios’ head of international coproductions and development Lindsey Martin said in a statement. “It is a joy to work with this talented ‘NCIS: Sydney’ creative team, actors, and crew for our inaugural international original,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The upcoming Australian series “NCIS: Sydney” has found its leads and main cast.
The series, which is currently in production, will follow “the brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS Agents and the Australian Federal Police (Afp) as they are grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet.”
That team will be led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey, played by Olivia Swann, and her Afp counterpart Sergeant Jim “Jd” Dempsey, played by Todd Lasance.
They are joined by: Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as Afp Liaison Officer Constable Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel as Afp Forensic Scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson, and William McInnes as Afp Forensic Pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose.
The show will be exclusive in Australia to Paramount+ and Network 10. It marks the first international edition of the “NCIS” franchise,...
The series, which is currently in production, will follow “the brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS Agents and the Australian Federal Police (Afp) as they are grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet.”
That team will be led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey, played by Olivia Swann, and her Afp counterpart Sergeant Jim “Jd” Dempsey, played by Todd Lasance.
They are joined by: Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as Afp Liaison Officer Constable Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel as Afp Forensic Scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson, and William McInnes as Afp Forensic Pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose.
The show will be exclusive in Australia to Paramount+ and Network 10. It marks the first international edition of the “NCIS” franchise,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ITV in the U.K. has acquired “Bali 2002,” a new four-part drama exploring the everyday heroes directly impacted by the terrorist bombings on the Indonesian island’s tourist hotspots 20 years ago. Represented by Banijay Rights, the drama stars Rachel Griffiths (“Total Control”), Richard Roxburgh (“Rake”) and Claudia Jesse (“Bridgerton”). It will air on the new streaming service Itvx next year.
“Bali 2002” was co-produced by Banijay labels, Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime, and marked the first original drama co-commissioned by the Australian streamer Stan and commercial TV group 9Network. The series premiered last month on Stan.
“Bali 2002” recounts the tragic events of October 12, 2002, when the island was shattered by a terrorist attack on two of Kuta Beach’s busiest nightclubs. Local Balinese, as well as Australian and British tourists, scrambled to rescue the injured, while the Australian and Indonesian authorities mobilized to evacuate survivors, identify victims and investigate what really took place.
“Bali 2002” was co-produced by Banijay labels, Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime, and marked the first original drama co-commissioned by the Australian streamer Stan and commercial TV group 9Network. The series premiered last month on Stan.
“Bali 2002” recounts the tragic events of October 12, 2002, when the island was shattered by a terrorist attack on two of Kuta Beach’s busiest nightclubs. Local Balinese, as well as Australian and British tourists, scrambled to rescue the injured, while the Australian and Indonesian authorities mobilized to evacuate survivors, identify victims and investigate what really took place.
- 10/19/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The first season of hit Australian drama Rfds, which portrays the modern heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, has been sold by Banijay Rights across Europe and the Middle East.
Australian Seven Network’s gripping show has been picked up by Sky Italia, Ireland’s Rte, M7 Group S.A. in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, TV Joj in Slovakia and The Walt Disney Company in Africa and the Middle East.
The highly-rated show has just been renewed for a second season.
The sales follow earlier deals struck with the UK’s Channel 4, U.S. network PBS, Tvnz New Zealand and several other European territories, and the second season is currently being written by Ian Meadows and Claire Phillips.
Produced by Endemol Shine Australia, the first run followed the doctors, nurses, pilots and support staff who work for the Rfds. The second season comes a year after Eliza left Broken Hill behind,...
Australian Seven Network’s gripping show has been picked up by Sky Italia, Ireland’s Rte, M7 Group S.A. in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, TV Joj in Slovakia and The Walt Disney Company in Africa and the Middle East.
The highly-rated show has just been renewed for a second season.
The sales follow earlier deals struck with the UK’s Channel 4, U.S. network PBS, Tvnz New Zealand and several other European territories, and the second season is currently being written by Ian Meadows and Claire Phillips.
Produced by Endemol Shine Australia, the first run followed the doctors, nurses, pilots and support staff who work for the Rfds. The second season comes a year after Eliza left Broken Hill behind,...
- 7/7/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Australia’s Stan and 9Network have commenced production on Bali 2002, based on the terrorist attacks on the nation’s tourist hotspots 20 years ago, with distributor Banijay Rights launching at yesterday’s London Screenings showcase.
The show is the first to be co-commissioned between Stan and 9Network and features the likes of Rachel Griffiths (Total Control), Richard Roxburgh (Rake) and Claudia Jessie (Bridgerton). Banijay labels Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime are producing.
Based on the 2002 terrorist attacks on Bali’s tourist hotspots, the four-parter explores how everyday heroes from Bali, Australia and beyond defied the odds to bring order from chaos and hope from despair.
Airing later this year, distributor Banijay Rights launched sales yesterday at its London Screenings showcase alongside a wealth of dramas and entertainment tentpoles.
Stan Chief Content Officer Callah Scobie said: “Bali 2002 promises to be a powerful, inspiring and sensitively told drama series that pays respect to everyday heroes from Australia,...
The show is the first to be co-commissioned between Stan and 9Network and features the likes of Rachel Griffiths (Total Control), Richard Roxburgh (Rake) and Claudia Jessie (Bridgerton). Banijay labels Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime are producing.
Based on the 2002 terrorist attacks on Bali’s tourist hotspots, the four-parter explores how everyday heroes from Bali, Australia and beyond defied the odds to bring order from chaos and hope from despair.
Airing later this year, distributor Banijay Rights launched sales yesterday at its London Screenings showcase alongside a wealth of dramas and entertainment tentpoles.
Stan Chief Content Officer Callah Scobie said: “Bali 2002 promises to be a powerful, inspiring and sensitively told drama series that pays respect to everyday heroes from Australia,...
- 3/3/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Leonine And Lionsgate Strike Germany/Austria Film Deal
Leonine Studios has extended its relationship with Lionsgate by securing the rights to a premium feature film slate for Germany and Austria. The blockbuster deal incorporates high-profile titles for the region such as Keanu Reeves’ John Wick: Chapter 4, the Ana De Armas-starring Ballerina, Sebastian Maniscalco’s About My Father, Kerry Washington’s Shadow Force and a new comedy from Crazy Rich Asian’s Adele Lim. “All the films we release in cooperation with Lionsgate are made for the big screen,” said Leonine CEO Fred Kogel. “We’re delighted to be able to offer this excellent new slate of high-profile titles to both audiences and our licensing partners alike.” Lionsgate International President Helen Lee-Kim praised Leonine for “building a world-class content and distribution studio.”
Channel 4 Goes Big On ‘Married At First Sight UK’
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has agreed a two-series deal...
Leonine Studios has extended its relationship with Lionsgate by securing the rights to a premium feature film slate for Germany and Austria. The blockbuster deal incorporates high-profile titles for the region such as Keanu Reeves’ John Wick: Chapter 4, the Ana De Armas-starring Ballerina, Sebastian Maniscalco’s About My Father, Kerry Washington’s Shadow Force and a new comedy from Crazy Rich Asian’s Adele Lim. “All the films we release in cooperation with Lionsgate are made for the big screen,” said Leonine CEO Fred Kogel. “We’re delighted to be able to offer this excellent new slate of high-profile titles to both audiences and our licensing partners alike.” Lionsgate International President Helen Lee-Kim praised Leonine for “building a world-class content and distribution studio.”
Channel 4 Goes Big On ‘Married At First Sight UK’
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has agreed a two-series deal...
- 2/1/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Seven Network action drama Rfds will launch in a further six territories following its Australian premiere this month after securing a slew of international sales.
Distributor Banijay Rights confirmed the program has been acquired by Channel 4 for More 4 in the UK, PBS in the US, TV4 in Sweden, Sbs in Belgium, Talpa in the Netherlands, and Tvnz in New Zealand.
Banijay Rights EVP for sales and acquisitions Emea Claire Jago said the company was pleased with the widespread interest in Rfds.
“Based on extraordinary real-life stories, Rfds is a powerful drama series that not only perfectly chronicles the edge-of-your-seat emergencies our heroes attend, but also the sense of community that brings these lives together,” she said.
Filmed on location in and around Broken Hill, Rfds portrays the modern-day personnel of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, capturing the challenges for doctors, nurses, pilots, and support staff in conducting emergency...
Distributor Banijay Rights confirmed the program has been acquired by Channel 4 for More 4 in the UK, PBS in the US, TV4 in Sweden, Sbs in Belgium, Talpa in the Netherlands, and Tvnz in New Zealand.
Banijay Rights EVP for sales and acquisitions Emea Claire Jago said the company was pleased with the widespread interest in Rfds.
“Based on extraordinary real-life stories, Rfds is a powerful drama series that not only perfectly chronicles the edge-of-your-seat emergencies our heroes attend, but also the sense of community that brings these lives together,” she said.
Filmed on location in and around Broken Hill, Rfds portrays the modern-day personnel of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, capturing the challenges for doctors, nurses, pilots, and support staff in conducting emergency...
- 8/3/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Australian drama “Rfds: Royal Flying Doctor Service” has been sold to a range of global broadcasters including PBS in the U.S. and Channel 4 in the U.K.
It has also been acquired by Sweden’s TV4, Belgium’s Sbs, Talpa in the Netherlands and New Zealand’s Tvnz. In the U.K. it will be broadcast on Channel 4’s More 4.
“Rfds: Royal Flying Doctor Service,” which charts the fictional lives of the pilots, doctors, nurses and support staff working within the Royal Flying Doctor Service, premieres on Australia’s Channel 7 and 7Plus next Wednesday.
The real Rfds, who participated in the series, is tasked with rescuing people from some of Australia’s most inhospitable terrains. Endemol Shine spent over a year researching the service, interviewing pilots, doctors and patients and even filmed some of the series on a real Rfds base.
Co-created by Imogen Banks, Mark Fennessy and Ian Meadows,...
It has also been acquired by Sweden’s TV4, Belgium’s Sbs, Talpa in the Netherlands and New Zealand’s Tvnz. In the U.K. it will be broadcast on Channel 4’s More 4.
“Rfds: Royal Flying Doctor Service,” which charts the fictional lives of the pilots, doctors, nurses and support staff working within the Royal Flying Doctor Service, premieres on Australia’s Channel 7 and 7Plus next Wednesday.
The real Rfds, who participated in the series, is tasked with rescuing people from some of Australia’s most inhospitable terrains. Endemol Shine spent over a year researching the service, interviewing pilots, doctors and patients and even filmed some of the series on a real Rfds base.
Co-created by Imogen Banks, Mark Fennessy and Ian Meadows,...
- 8/3/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Based on real-life stories, Rfds portrays the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The new action-drama from Endemol Shine Banks is coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus, starring Stephen Peacocke, Rob Collins, Emma Hamilton, Justine Clarke and Ash Ricardo.
Filmed on location in and around Broken Hill, Rfds captures the beauty and brutality of Australia’s vast centre where the doctors and the nurses, pilots and support staff of the Rfds negotiate the unique challenges of emergency rescues across some of the most inhospitable places in the country
Imogen Banks co-created the series with Mark Fennessy and Ian Meadows, and produces with Sara Richardson. Jennifer Leacey is the set-up director, with Jeremy Sims and Adrian Russell Wills.
Writers include Meadows, Claire Phillips, Wills and Jon Bell.
Rfds has received major production investment from Seven in association with Screen Australia. It was financed with support from Screen Nsw...
The new action-drama from Endemol Shine Banks is coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus, starring Stephen Peacocke, Rob Collins, Emma Hamilton, Justine Clarke and Ash Ricardo.
Filmed on location in and around Broken Hill, Rfds captures the beauty and brutality of Australia’s vast centre where the doctors and the nurses, pilots and support staff of the Rfds negotiate the unique challenges of emergency rescues across some of the most inhospitable places in the country
Imogen Banks co-created the series with Mark Fennessy and Ian Meadows, and produces with Sara Richardson. Jennifer Leacey is the set-up director, with Jeremy Sims and Adrian Russell Wills.
Writers include Meadows, Claire Phillips, Wills and Jon Bell.
Rfds has received major production investment from Seven in association with Screen Australia. It was financed with support from Screen Nsw...
- 7/5/2021
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Holey Moley.’
The Seven Network is counting on new and returning franchises and three new Australian dramas to maintain ratings momentum next year.
Unveiling its 2021 schedule today, Seven trumpeted The Voice, Holey Moley, Ultimate Tag, Big Brother, Farmer Wants a Wife, Australia’s Got Talent and the renewal of Sas Australia.
The network also revealed it will revive Fremantle’s Australian Idol, which last screened on Network 10 in 2009. Production on the reboot is due to start mid-year and it will premiere in February 2022.
The dramas are Endemol Shine Banks’ Rfds ; Roadshow Rough Diamond’s Australian Gangster, which finally makes the schedule after a three-year delay due to legal issues; and the second season of Every Cloud Productions’ Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, a co-commission with North American streamer Acorn TV.
Among the new factual entertainment shows, Blink TV’s Australia: Now and Then, will ask celebrities, comedians, musicians,...
The Seven Network is counting on new and returning franchises and three new Australian dramas to maintain ratings momentum next year.
Unveiling its 2021 schedule today, Seven trumpeted The Voice, Holey Moley, Ultimate Tag, Big Brother, Farmer Wants a Wife, Australia’s Got Talent and the renewal of Sas Australia.
The network also revealed it will revive Fremantle’s Australian Idol, which last screened on Network 10 in 2009. Production on the reboot is due to start mid-year and it will premiere in February 2022.
The dramas are Endemol Shine Banks’ Rfds ; Roadshow Rough Diamond’s Australian Gangster, which finally makes the schedule after a three-year delay due to legal issues; and the second season of Every Cloud Productions’ Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, a co-commission with North American streamer Acorn TV.
Among the new factual entertainment shows, Blink TV’s Australia: Now and Then, will ask celebrities, comedians, musicians,...
- 10/21/2020
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Sara Richardson.
Network 10 drama executive Sara Richardson is moving back to production house Playmaker Media after nearly three years with the broadcaster.
Richardson returns to Playmaker as an executive producer and will working across the Sony Pictures-owned production company’s drama slate both in Australia and with Sony Pictures Television International’s La creative team.
The appointment reunites Richardson with the Playmaker team of which she was a driving member before joining Network Ten in 2017. The television executive spent five years as a drama development producer for Playmaker with production credits including The Wrong Girl, House Husbands, The Code and Love Child.
“We are excited to have Sara return to Playmaker. She is an incredibly talented drama executive who will play an integral part in leading Playmaker’s future drama projects” said Playmaker co-founders David Maher and David Taylor.
During Richardson’s career at Network 10 she oversaw the...
Network 10 drama executive Sara Richardson is moving back to production house Playmaker Media after nearly three years with the broadcaster.
Richardson returns to Playmaker as an executive producer and will working across the Sony Pictures-owned production company’s drama slate both in Australia and with Sony Pictures Television International’s La creative team.
The appointment reunites Richardson with the Playmaker team of which she was a driving member before joining Network Ten in 2017. The television executive spent five years as a drama development producer for Playmaker with production credits including The Wrong Girl, House Husbands, The Code and Love Child.
“We are excited to have Sara return to Playmaker. She is an incredibly talented drama executive who will play an integral part in leading Playmaker’s future drama projects” said Playmaker co-founders David Maher and David Taylor.
During Richardson’s career at Network 10 she oversaw the...
- 10/2/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
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