Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Fox Entertainment Signs Development Deal with Foxtel Group in Australia

Fox Entertainment has partnered with Australian company Foxtel Group to develop new TV series for audiences in Australia and the United States. The collaboration was announced by Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade and Foxtel Group’s entertainment content executive director Alison Hurbert-Burns. This exciting deal will see both companies working together to create scripted series that will be co-commissioned and produced in Australia by Fox Entertainment Studios. The shows will feature talent and crews from both Australia and the U.S. Furthermore, Fox Entertainment Global will handle international sales of the programs. This marks the first joint venture between Fox Entertainment and Foxtel Group. The partnership aims to expand Fox Entertainment’s international presence and deliver quality content to audiences around the world. Through this collaboration, original content will be developed for Foxtel’s platforms in Australia as well as for third-party platforms in the U.S. and beyond.

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Collaboration/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/noun
The action of working with someone to produce or create something.

Commissioned/kəˈmɪʃən/verb
Ordered or requested the production of something typically for a specific purpose.

Talent/ˈtæl.ənt/noun
Natural aptitude or skill.

Scripted/ˈskrɪptɪd/adjective
Written in a script format especially for plays television shows or films.

Expanded/ɪkˈspændɪd/verb
Made larger or more extensive.

Content/ˈkɒn.tɛnt/noun
Information or material published or broadcast.

Who announced the partnership between Fox Entertainment and Foxtel Group?
Rob Wade
Alison Hurbert-Burns
Both Rob Wade and Alison Hurbert-Burns
Unnamed spokesperson
Where will the scripted series be co-commissioned and produced?
Australia only
United States only
Australia and United States
Canada
Which division will handle international sales of the programs?
Fox Entertainment Global
Foxtel Group International
Fox Entertainment Studios
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
What is the main goal of the partnership between Fox Entertainment and Foxtel Group?
To reduce production costs
To limit the reach to specific regions
To expand international presence and deliver quality content
To focus on domestic markets only
In which country will original content be developed for Foxtel's platforms?
Australia only
United States only
Canada
Both Australia and United States
What makes this partnership significant for Fox Entertainment?
First joint venture with a global company
Exclusive rights to produce in Australia
No prior experience in international sales
Limited scope for content creation
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Test Your Understanding

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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
OFF
AccentSpeed
Collaboration/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/noun
The action of working with someone to produce or create something.
Commissioned/kəˈmɪʃən/verb
Ordered or requested the production of something typically for a specific purpose.
Talent/ˈtæl.ənt/noun
Natural aptitude or skill.
Scripted/ˈskrɪptɪd/adjective
Written in a script format especially for plays television shows or films.
Expanded/ɪkˈspændɪd/verb
Made larger or more extensive.
Content/ˈkɒn.tɛnt/noun
Information or material published or broadcast.

Who announced the partnership between Fox Entertainment and Foxtel Group?
Rob Wade
Alison Hurbert-Burns
Both Rob Wade and Alison Hurbert-Burns
Unnamed spokesperson
Where will the scripted series be co-commissioned and produced?
Australia only
United States only
Australia and United States
Canada
Which division will handle international sales of the programs?
Fox Entertainment Global
Foxtel Group International
Fox Entertainment Studios
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
What is the main goal of the partnership between Fox Entertainment and Foxtel Group?
To reduce production costs
To limit the reach to specific regions
To expand international presence and deliver quality content
To focus on domestic markets only
In which country will original content be developed for Foxtel's platforms?
Australia only
United States only
Canada
Both Australia and United States
What makes this partnership significant for Fox Entertainment?
First joint venture with a global company
Exclusive rights to produce in Australia
No prior experience in international sales
Limited scope for content creation
This question is required

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