Universal International Studios Shutting ‘The Survivors’ Producer Matchbox Pictures After 18 Years

Universal International Studios (UIS) is shutting down storied Australian production house Matchbox Pictures after 18 years in business. Sydney-based Matchbox is known for the likes of recent Netflix series The Survivors, ABC series Dog Park, Secret City and International Emmy winner Safe Harbour, but is being closed 12 years after UIS acquired the company. UIS […] 'The Survivors' Netflix Universal International Studios (UIS) is shutting down storied Australian production house Matchbox Pictures after 18 years in business. Sydney-based Matchbox is known for the likes of recent Netflix series The Survivors, ABC series Dog Park, Secret City and International Emmy winner Safe Harbour, but is being closed 12 years after UIS acquired the company. UIS has been evaluating Matchbox and the wider Australia production landscape and has now come to the decision to shut the business. “Following an extensive evaluation of the business and the broader production landscape, Matchbox will be closing after eighteen years, 12 years since its NBCU acquisition,” said UIS in a statement. “Universal International Studios maintains its commitment to Australia, but as strategic priorities shift the studio is evolving its operating model in the region. Moving forward the company will evaluate production opportunities and engage with local producers and talent on a case-by-case basis as new projects emerge.” Watch on Deadline Related Stories News Netflix Finally Sets Release Date For 'Heartbreak High' Season 3