WTFN secures re-commissions deal with 9 Network

WTFN has secured multiple re-commissions from its broadcaster partner the 9Network.“We are pleased to confirm new contracts for each of these popular series for our next season," 9Network’s Program Director, Hamish Turner said. "Bondi Vet is a long-standing family viewing favourite and Space Invaders is a refreshing and absorbing new entrant to the lifestyle space. Emergency and Paramedics have quickly become staples in the 9Network’s primetime schedules."

The Australian native production company reported 45 hours worth of orders, which include season 4 of "Paramedics," season three of "Emergency," and series 22 of "Bondi Vet," among others. "Space Invaders" also makes the cut with its second series. New international deals for 9Network returning shows are emerging as Fred Media lands international sales for the franchises. “Hamish Turner and the team at 9Network have made an incredible commitment to WTFN in recent years and we are naturally delighted that this partnership will continue with new seasons for each of these shows,"  Steve Oemcke, WTFN’s Creative Director and Co-founder said.

The idea for the partnership came up following various format deals and initial sales for the first series of "Space Invaders" by Canal+, in Poland, Fox Life in Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Bosnia, Albania and Montenegro, Home Channel in South Africa, The Design Channel by Imagine Media Kids in Israel and TV 2 in Denmark, serving as an addition to the international roster.

"Paramedics 3," currently on air on Channel 9, has been acquired by Sky in the UK, TVNZ and TV3 in Latvia. "Paramedics 1" was also recently acquired by ABC Australia in Asia and South Pacific, while "Emergency 2" has been licensed to Discovery in both the UK and New Zealand, SBS in Belgium, Amberwood in Malaysia, Cineplex in Thailand and TV3 in Latvia, among other sales.

Both 10 part 1-hour series, "Paramedics" and "Emergency" follow real-life medical teams. While "Paramedics" tracks the work of Australia’s ambulance service, "Emergency" covers emergency room teams in The Royal Melbourne, one of Australia’s biggest and busiest emergency hospitals. "Bondi Vet" 11 will continue to tap into a range of veterinary practices across Australia to reveal unique stories of vets, pets, and their owners.