Network 10 and CBS today have used today’s Upfronts to unveil 10 All Access, Network 10 and CBS’ direct-to-consumer streaming and video-on-demand subscription service, will launch in Australia this December.
10 All Access will offer more than 7,000 commercial-free episodes across platforms at launch. This will include the debut of three exciting CBS All Access original series in Australia – Tell Me A Story, One Dollar and Strange Angel – as well as the first season of CBS All Access’ The Good Fight.
Network Ten’s chief content officer Beverley McGarvey said: “How brilliant is it to be launching 10 All Access with three incredible CBS All Access original series in One Dollar, Strange Angel and Tell Me A Story? They are three exciting series that have recently launched in the US. Outside of the originals, 10 All Access will be the place where people can enjoy the best binge-worthy entertainment from CBS and 10.”
At launch, 10 All Access will also be giving Australian fans access to new CBS primetime series months before they air on Network 10, including highly anticipated new series Happy Together as well as new seasons of current hits like MacGyver.
In addition, 10 All Access’ library will include current shows, past seasons and classic TV hits from Network 10 and CBS such as CBS hits like The Good Wife, NCIS, Frasier, Cheers and Survivor, as well as Australian favourites like Neighbours, The Bachelor Australia, The Bachelorette Australia, The Living Room and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.
10 All Access will join Ten’s existing viewing ecosystem alongside linear broadcast channels 10, 10 Boss and 10 Peach, live streaming and catch-up player 10 Play, and news and entertainment site 10 Daily.
Network Ten’s CEO Paul Anderson said: “It’s great to be working with CBS to give All Access a fresh Aussie twist! 10 All Access fits perfectly into the 10 family and will play a huge part in our future. We want Australians to be able to discover our premium content wherever and however they are looking for entertainment and 10 All Access is an important part of that strategy.”
“The upcoming launch of 10 All Access marks another great milestone for CBS’ digital growth and expansion internationally,” said Marc DeBevoise, president and chief operating officer, CBS Interactive. “From CBS All Access in the US and Canada to 10 All Access in Australia, we are dedicated to bringing our renowned programming directly to audiences however and whenever they want to watch.”
“The launch of All Access here is a unique opportunity to expand the 10 brand in the market and create more connections with Australian audiences,” said Armando Nuñez, president and CEO for the CBS Global Distribution Group and chief content licensing officer for the CBS Corporation.
“It’s also a synergistic business strategy between CBS and 10 that expands the international footprint of All Access and complements 10’s existing digital platforms and the linear broadcast network.”
The full content library, launch date and pricing of 10 All Access will be announced soon.
