Australian Docu-Soap ‘Billion Dollar Playground’ Acquired by Several Major Broadcasters
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Fox Ent. Global, Fox Ent.’s worldwide content sales division, has secured key international pre-sales for Foxtel’s Australian docu-soap “Billion Dollar Playground,” with major broadcasters acquiring the series for their local audiences.
Under these deals, the series, produced by Ronde Media, will be available to viewers in the U.K. (BBC), Canada (Corus Ent.), New Zealand (Bravo) and Netherlands (Talpa TV).
The announcement was made Tuesday by David Smyth, executive vice president, content sales, Fox Ent. Global, at London TV Screenings.
Fox Ent. Global also holds the format rights to the series. Set in the world of luxury hospitality, “Billion Dollar Playground” takes audiences inside the operations of Luxico, Australia’s premier high-end homestay and concierge provider.
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