Curio Pictures (also known as Curio Entertainment and formerly Playmaker Media) is an Australian-based television production company, which develops and produces scripted and unscripted television programs across multiple television channels in Australia. The company was originally formed under the name Playmaker Media, by David Taylor and David Maher in 2009. In 2014, it became a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television under its International Production division, taking over distribution for the company's productions.[1] The company is based in Sydney.[2]
In 2022, Playmaker Media was renamed as Curio Pictures under Jo Porter and Rachel Gardner following the departure of founders David Taylor and David Maher in 2021.[3]
Productions
Programs with a shaded background indicate Playmaker production.
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References
- Nancy Tartaglione. Sony Pictures Television Acquires Oz Production Company Playmaker Media Deadline Hollywood, 1 December 2014, retrieved 16 October 2017^
- Cynthia Littleton. Sony Pictures Television Acquires Australia's Playmaker Media Variety, 1 December 2014, retrieved 16 October 2017^
- Playmaker now Curio Pictures under Jo Porter Mediaweek, 21 February 2022, retrieved 21 November 2022^
- The Artful Dodger Australia Original Series Premiere Disney Australia^
- High Country The Screen Guide^
- Shark Tank Back to Take a Bigger Bite Paramount Aust & NZ^