Picnic at Hanging Rock to air in Oz on 6 May
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Rebecca Hawkes
| 14 February 2018

Australian pay-TV network Foxtel has revealed that the world premiere of FremantleMedia's TV remake of Picnic at Hanging Rock will take place on Sunday 6 May.

The six-part series, based on Joan Lindsay's novel, stars acclaimed British actress Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones) along with Australians Lily Sullivan, Samara Weaving, Madeleine Madden and Ruby Rees in their debut screen performances.

The Fremantle Australia production for Foxtel will debut in Australia on 6 May at 8.30pm on Foxtel's showcase channel, On Demand. It will also be streamed on Foxtel Now. FremantleMedia International is distributing the series worldwide.

Made with investment from Screen Australia, the Australian drama series has already been snapped u by Amazon Prime Video in the US, BBC in the UK, Canal+ in France and SKY New Zealand's entertainment channel SoHo.

Picnic at Hanging Rock will also open the Berlinale Series of the Berlin International Film Festival alongside six other dramas selected from around the world.

"The fascination with Picnic at Hanging Rock continues to captivate people around the world and we are delighted to bring the world premiere of this iconic Australian story to Foxtel subscribers. It is a watershed moment for the talented creatives involved and testament to Foxtel's unwavering commitment to Australian storytelling," said Brian Walsh, executive director of television, Foxtel.

"The reaction we have received from broadcasters and video platforms in many countries is an enormous boost of confidence for our local industry and paves the way for the Australian film and television community to take its skills and expertise to audiences around the globe," he added.