Matchbox Pictures, a privately owned company headquartered in Australia and part of Universal Studio Group, was founded in 2008, employing approximately 110 individuals, and reported $22.7M in revenue as of 2023. It operates as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company functions as an Australia-based film and television production entity, specializing in media managed services.
An industry insider declared the popular Real Housewives of Australia franchise "effectively dead" on February 21, 2026, following the closure of its producer, Matchbox Pictures, earlier that week. Matchbox Pictures, owned by US media giant Universal International Studios, had operated for nearly two decades. Previously, on February 19, the closure was presented as a warning for the Australian screen industry, highlighting Matchbox's role in showcasing Australian storytelling globally. On February 18, Universal International Studios confirmed its decision to close Matchbox Pictures, which resulted in the loss of dozens of jobs. The company cited vague reasons, including an "extensive evaluation of the business and the broader production landscape," for shuttering the production company after nearly 20 years. This decision effectively terminated a stable connection between distinctive Australian storytelling, exemplified by works such as *The Slap* and *The Survivors*, and the global market. Earlier, on February 17, NBCU’s Universal International Studios announced the shutdown of the Australian producer of *The Survivors* and *Safe Harbour* after an "evaluation" of the business.
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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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