Matchbox Pictures, a privately owned company headquartered in Australia and a subsidiary of Universal Studio Group, was founded in 2008 and employs approximately 110 individuals. The company reported $22.9M in revenue as of 2023 and operates as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Matchbox Pictures specializes in film and television production, offering media managed services.
Matchbox Pictures, owned by US media giant Universal International Studios, closed its doors earlier this week, a development an industry insider declared effectively killed the popular Real Housewives of Australia franchise on February 21, 2026. This closure, which represents a significant warning for the Australian screen industry, marked the end of Matchbox's nearly two-decade run, during which it proved Australian storytelling could achieve international reach, as noted on February 19. Previously, on February 18, Universal International Studios confirmed the closure, resulting in the loss of 30 full-time equivalent positions. While the parent company cited "extensive evaluation of the business and the broader production landscape" as reasons for the decision, details remained vague. This action terminated one of Australia's most stable connections to the global market, with Matchbox responsible for shows such as *The Slap* and *The Survivors*, and was initially reported on February 17, indicating the producer would shut down following an evaluation.
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Matchbox Pictures offers products in the media tech industry. Matchbox Pictures's product portfolio comprises of media managed services.
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Matchbox Pictures's revenues were less than $25M in 2023. All the revenue comes from content production services.
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