# Foxtel 2026 **URL:** \ **Category:** Subscription and International\ **Tags:** foxtel\ **Created:** [September 10, 2025, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440 "2025-09-10T11:22:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/1 "2025-09-10T11:22:43Z")
Discussion of new and upcoming programming for Foxtel, Binge, Kayo with the Foxtel Upfronts tomorrow Thursday 11 September. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/2 "2025-09-10T11:27:57Z")
It will be interesting to see if new owner DAZN will send any senior executives to Sydney for the event. ---
**Author:** ![TelevisionAU](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/televisionau/32/125_2.png) [@TelevisionAU](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TelevisionAU)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/3 "2025-09-10T12:00:35Z")
Closed on September 10, 2025, 12:00pm UTC ---
**Author:** ![TelevisionAU](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/televisionau/32/125_2.png) [@TelevisionAU](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TelevisionAU)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/4 "2025-09-11T09:30:45Z")
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**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/5 "2025-09-11T09:30:58Z")
Foxtel Upfront info > [@Foxtel Upfronts 2026](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-upfronts-2026/29451): > > BINGE REVEALS UPCOMING CONTENT SLATE, AND IT’S ‘OH SO SATISFYING’ [BINGE\_Content Grid] NEW LOCAL COMMISSIONS, MORE SEASONS OF FAN FAVOURITE ORIGINALS PLUS HUGE RANGE OF ANTICIPATED GLOBAL SHOWS PROVIDE UNRIVALLED ENTERTAINMENT BINGE today showcased a bold and diverse slate of entertainment including homegrown Australian dramas and groundbreaking reality, along with an incredible line-up of new and returning international shows delivering audiences the ultimate bingeworthy entertainment experie… ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/6 "2025-09-11T09:35:53Z")
> **[Foxtel's Erin Zillman spills on the challenges of staging an upfront... hours...](https://www.mediaweek.com.au/foxtels-erin-zillman-spills-on-the-challenges-of-staging-an-upfront-hours-before-the-foxtel-2026-upfronts/)** > > Upfronts presentations for every media company are a huge undertaking and a major logistical challenge. Erin Zillman previews Foxtel's event. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/7 "2025-09-11T09:45:49Z")
DMV is a nice get for Foxtel, as it means Harriet Dyer will be available to promote both of her shows (Colin from Accounts). ---
**Author:** ![News727](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/97f17d/32.png) [@News727](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/News727)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/8 "2025-09-11T09:51:53Z")
> [@Foxtel Upfronts 2026](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-upfronts-2026/29451/3): > > A Pause ad appears when a viewer hits pause on live or on-demand content. A brand will then take over the screen in a high-attention moment - premium real estate that is viewable, completely uncluttered, and impossible to skip. Usually the pause button is hit to change shows, freeze frame on a particular moment, or stop the viewing session altogether. I cannot imagine who would think this is a spot that you would like to see anything (let alone 30/60 sec ads) in. And then there’s the previous section… > [@Foxtel Upfronts 2026](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-upfronts-2026/29451/3): > > The L-Bar is a sleek, non-intrusive ad format that wraps around live content, keeping the game on, while brand messaging plays alongside it. This format is ideal for peak attention moments such as goals, tries, and transitions as it does not disrupt live game play. So now instead of ads during breaks in play, it’s ads during the major moments of the game? Doesn’t differ much from “goal/touchdown/chequered flag/try/etc sponsored by…”, does it? ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/9 "2025-09-11T10:10:15Z")
Lana Greenhalgh, Foxtel’s Head of Scripted, told [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2025/09/binge-postcard-bandit-tough-love-apocalypse-2026-slate-1236527362/) that Colin from Accounts season 3 would begin with a three-year time jump. > “Patrick and Harriett have been writing in the midst of their international fame,” said Greenhalgh. “I hope that I’m not alone in saying I’m very proud of the authenticity all our originals have, and what Colin does so beautifully is the two leads see the process through from start to finish as showrunners.” ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/10 "2025-09-12T09:14:39Z")
Mumbrella’s wrap of the event [https://mumbrella.com.au/foxtel-leans-into-sports-and-new-advertising-models-at-energetic-upfront-890035](https://mumbrella.com.au/foxtel-leans-into-sports-and-new-advertising-models-at-energetic-upfront-890035) EDIT > **[Gallery: Foxtel 2026 Upfront | TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/09/gallery-foxtel-2026-upfront.html)** > > Foxtel talent were there on Thursday night when the 2026 showcase was unveiled. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/11 "2025-09-15T01:48:33Z")
> **[Media buyers weigh in on Foxtel’s 2026 upfronts: Bold bets or measured moves?...](https://www.mediaweek.com.au/media-buyers-weigh-in-on-foxtels-2026-upfronts-bold-bets-or-measured-moves/)** > > Carolyn Northcote, David Roddick, Lisa McMillan, Michael Kay, Jay Malig, Daniela Rocchi and Sally Lawrence shared their thoughts on the biggest selling points of the subscription TV company’s presentation. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/12 "2025-09-17T23:17:42Z")
The first season of DMV will now have 20 episodes. > **[‘DMV’ Gets Back Order For 7 Additional Episodes](https://deadline.com/2025/09/dmv-back-order-additional-episodes-1236546981/)** > > CBS has given DMV a Back 7 order, bringing the freshman comedy starring Harriet Dyer and Tim Meadows to a full-season 20 episodes. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/foxtel-2026/29440/13 "2026-02-10T20:14:26Z")
> **[Foxtel showcase heads to Canberra | TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2026/02/foxtel-showcase-heads-to-canberra.html)** > > “We invest more than $1 billion every year in broadcast rights and production," says Foxtel CEO addressing politicians at Parliament House. > **[Patrick Delany takes aim at Australia's sport siphoning laws](https://www.mediaweek.com.au/makes-no-sense-foxtel-ceo-patrick-delany-takes-aim-at-australias-sport-siphoning-laws/)** > > Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany has criticised sports anti-siphoning laws, arguing they no longer reflect how audiences consume sport.