Tag: ABC

The Emmy-nominated documentary Jim Henson Idea Man is set to debut on ABC on August 11, during the network’s Wonderful World of Disney movie lineup.

The head of factual at the Australian pubcaster talks about adopting a “fewer, bigger, better approach” and what she’s on the lookout for with acquisitions.

ABC News Studios has unveiled a new production unit led by ABC News’ Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts, set to produce original, narrative nonfiction projects.

ABC Australia has commissioned Maggie Beer’s Big Mission, a new series led by Australian chef, restaurateur and author Maggie Beer, from Artemis Media.

Entertainment One (eOne) has acquired the international distribution rights, excluding Australia and Scandinavia, for the three-part series The Black Hand, with Golden Globe and Emmy winner Anthony LaPaglia (Without a Trace).

Stuff the British Stole, a six-part series based on journalist Marc Fennell’s podcast of the same name, is coming to ABC in Australia and Canada’s CBC.

ABC has ordered the new unscripted series Emergency Call for a fall debut, to be hosted by Luke Wilson.

Nik Wallenda, a seventh-generation daredevil, is set to return to the highwire for a record-breaking 1,800-foot-long walk over an active volcano, a feat which will air live as a two-hour special on ABC.

ABC has picked up Ultimate Surfer, a new competition series from the 11-time World Surf League (WSL) champion Kelly Slater.

ABC, People and Four M Studios are presenting The Story of the Royals, a two-night prime-time TV event documenting the lives of the British royal family.