Foxtel subscribers could soon have the option to stream Netflix programs through their pay-TV set-top boxes as it emerged that the two entertainment heavyweights are in talks over what may be an integrated offering.
A deal could be announced later this year if Foxtel follows the path of Sky TV in Britain, which in November began offering subscribers an integrated service that puts Netflix films and television series alongside its own shows in a new streaming-style show selector.
A similar deal here would see Netflix content such as The Crown and Black Mirror lining up alongside Game of Thrones and Big Little Lies . Netflix films would appear in the same streaming menu as the 1500 movie titles in FoxFlicks.
so how would foxtel go about this would it be either added to the iq3 or iq4 like fox flicks is with a software update that would allow the app to be added or maybe a new foxtel iq and a new remote where the netflix button is on just like the telstra tv but im gessing the 1st would be more likely ?
Does anyone know how this is going to affect current premium HD subscribers? I would assume we would be paying for the Netflix separately or would it be included in the current cost?
In celebration and support of this yearâs Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival, Foxtel is from today streaming the specially curated Fearless & Fabulous collection, plus the dedicated movie collection Pride on FoxFlicks to reflect this yearâs Mardi Gras fearless theme and showcase diversity on the screen.
Foxtel is streaming courageous content across a mix of genres, from the latest movies to full series, documentaries and music that embrace equality and inclusion. The Fearless & Fabulous and Pride collections highlight fearless storytelling, characters and transformations that encourage strength and unity.
Get in the Mardi Gras mood with three time Oscar winner Call Me By Your Name, plus recent teenage romantic comedy movie Love, Simon, hits Dallas Buyers Club and Battle of the Sexes, HBOâs television movie The Normal Heart directed by Ryan Murphy, and Australiaâs widely celebrated The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.
Celebrate diversity with the music of gay icon Kylie Minogue , Ryan Murphyâs ground breaking FX Original dance musical series Pose, BBC Firstâs A Very English Scandal starring Hugh Grant , HBOâs drama comedy series Looking , Caitlyn Jennerâs documentary series I Am Cait and The BiLife on E! hosted by Courtney Act, plus HBO documentary Suited from Girls producers Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner.
The Fearless & Fabulous and Pride collections are available now to stream on Foxtel and FoxFlicks, plus across Foxtel Go and Foxtel Now. Titles include:
Wendy Moore takes the helm of Foxtelâs Lifestylebrands
Foxtel today announced that leading media executive Wendy Moore has been appointed as the new General Manager of Foxtelâs Lifestyle group.
Wendy will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Foxtelâs iconic Lifestyle brand including Lifestyle, Lifestyle HOME and Lifestyle FOOD and will guide the current and future direction and commercialisation of the brands across streaming, broadcast and digital.
In addition to Foxtel Original Lifestyle programs, which include Selling Houses Australia, Grand Designs Australia , Love it Or Listit , Great Australian Bake Off and the TV Week Logie-Award winning Gogglebox Australia , Wendy will also be responsible for new and continuing international acquisitions set to stream on Foxtel.
Wendy arrives at Foxtel following a 12 year tenure with Pacific Magazines where she led the growth and development of key Australian brands, such as Home Beautiful and Better Homes and Gardens , across the lifestyle category in her role as General Manager of Homes & Food.
Brian Walsh, Foxtelâs Executive Director of Television, said, âFoxtel is delighted to welcome a media executive of Wendyâs calibre and experience to the team to lead one of our most venerable and time-honoured brands, Lifestyle.
âWe waited to get the leader we wanted to take the brand forward and Wendy is key to that ambition. I know that she will bring to the table an incredible wealth of lifestyle insight and knowledge, making her the ideal person to breathe new life into our Lifestyle group while maintaining the unique qualities that makes Lifestyle so loved by our viewers. I canât wait for her to get started.â
Wendy Moore added, âLifestyle content is my passion, and the opportunity to build on such a strong portfolio of Lifestyle brands is incredibly exciting. To join Foxtel as they are entering such an innovative period is a dream come true.â
Wendy will join Foxtel from April 29, 2019 and report to Stephen Baldwin, Director of Foxtel Networks and On Demand.
I am very surprised with Wendyâs new role. She will oversee Gogglebox meaning she will have to deal with 10. However she will also continue as House Rules judge (I reckon her starting date of April 29 is timed, to be after the filming of House Rules grand final) which could lead to some conflict of interest.
It will be an 8-part series titled Lawyer X: The Story of Informer 3838. (the informer was revealed on Friday to be lawyer Nicola Gobbo after a Victorian Court of Appeal suppression order was lifted).
According to todayâs Sunday Herald Sun, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, Asher Keddie and Naomi Watts are in the mix to play Nicola.
Foxtelâs new drama and entertainment streaming service is âhighly unlikelyâ to be up and running by the time the final season of Game of Thrones gets underway in six weeks.
AFR is reporting Foxtel has given the green light to the service following the success of the sports streaming service Kayo.
The article cites unnamed sources as stating the search is on for an executive to lead the venture and âa lot of resources were being devoted to get it up and runningâ as a replacement of Foxtel Now.
