Foxtel has rebranded itself and relaunched and re-named its Internet-delivered streaming service in a bold move to combat competition from Netflix’s Australian service and Stan.
Foxtel has unveiled a streaming device for its low-cost, internet-delivered service Foxtel Now, which will also provide access to the free-to-air channels and their catch-up platforms as well as Stan and Google apps.
Former Foxtel CEO Peter Tonagh has been appointed the new chairman of Bus Stop Films, a not-for-profit which provides a film studies program and filmmaking opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
The Federal Government has promoted Peter Tonagh to deputy chairperson of the ABC board, six months after his appointment as a non-executive director.
Disability-led social enterprise Bus Stop Films has appointed Deaf Aboriginal Services founder Joanna Agius, lawyer and media/tech investor Trent Blacket, and media and entertainment lawyer Fiona Stuart as board directors.
The Federal Government has announced three new ABC board appointments, with former Foxtel CEO Peter Tonagh, ex-Seven executive Mario D’Orazio, and Fiona Balfour joining as non-executive directors.
Rohan Lund, Seven West Media's former group chief operating officer, is joining Foxtel in January.
Foxtel plans to cull more channels from its platform and to pay less for non-exclusive content as it continues to ramp up investment in original content.