The Nine Network is negotiating a one-year option for Australian format rights to the hot new international talent show Rising Star.
Alexandra Hodgkinson has been appointed as co-head of factual at David Haslingden's Northern Pictures.
Haslingden will step down as chairman and non-executive director at Nine Entertainment Company and be replaced by Peter Costello, currently an independent, non-executive director.
As the incoming managing director in Australia and New Zealand for the kids channel ZooMoo, Catherine Nebauer will have a clear mandate: secure distribution for the channel in both markets.
This April will mark one year since ZooMoo’s premiere in Asia and the channel has plenty to celebrate.