Comments on: More Nine movies ‘dumped’ for quota points

By: wamdue

wamdue — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:49:00 +0000

thanks, once my computer is working 100% again ill read it

By: Neon Kitten

Neon Kitten — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:23:00 +0000

The fact that thee code "makes no distinction between ratings and non-rating seasons" is, in my opinion, a GOOD thing. The whole concept of "ratings season" is ludicrous these days anyway.

There's nothing to complain about. The movies get screened at prominent times, and people do watch them, especially since the usual self-defeating competitive programming during the "ratings season" isn't forcing viewers to choose.

I was pleased Nine showed One Perfect Day and didn't see it as an "insult" to the film - I was just happy to see it on TV at a decent hour at all!

The SPAA has nothing to worry about.

By: David Knox

David Knox — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Much of it starts here though one crucial link isn't working.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:04:00 +0000

ive been enjoying watching the aussie movies on nine
at least they are showing them.

By: wamdue

wamdue — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:17:00 +0000

anyone know of a website where these points are explained?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:49:00 +0000

I say Nine had some good lawyers, dumping all of their Australian movies (and Outrageous Fortune) on during non-ratings.

I don’t think the Act could stipulate a monthly quota of Aussie programming without being oppressive, but a ratings requirement would mean virtually no Australian shows during the summer, just repeats of American shows.