ATF Spotlight: ABC Commercial

SINGAPORE: Scoring presales for the series Thai Street Food is among the top priorities for ABC Commercial at the Asia TV Forum (ATF), says Natalie Lawley, the company’s manager of content sales.

The culinary delicacies of Thailand’s street markets are explored through the series, which is set for delivery in April 2013, with chef, restaurateur and cookbook author David Thompson.

Also high up on its list of highlights is the children’s property Bananas in Pyjamas. The series—which has sold pan-Asia and to individual territories, including deals for live events and merchandise—has a second season of its animated version in production that is due for completion in 2013. The company is also using ATF as an opportunity to present Redfern Now. The drama was developed in collaboration with the renowned writer Jimmy McGovern (Cracker, The Lakes). “ABC Commercial holds the worldwide rights and we are very proud to be launching this landmark series as part of our new drama strategy.”