All Stories FeedThe 7pm Project: it’s official
It will be known as The 7pm Project.
It will start on July 20th and it will look at the day’s news live everynight.
Led by comedian co-hosts Dave Hughes and Charlie Pickering, The 7PM Project will be “the simplest new idea in television for a long time.” The news of the day will be brought to audiences by Carrie Bickmore. The show will have a team of correspondents delivering stories from around Australia and around the world into the studio every night. Ruby Rose will be bringing viewers all the latest music news. The media and sport beat will be covered by James Mathison.
TEN says “The 7PM Project is a place where people who are genuinely interested in the world around them come together to talk, offering genuine conversation in a space previously crowded by scandal and spin. While it’s not afraid to be serious, The 7PM Project can guarantee that there will be no miracle diets, no stories that ‘no parent can afford to miss’, and virtually no dodgy plumbers. The 7PM Project is the news un-spun. It is not a satirical newscast in the style of Jon Stewart’s Daily Show, but a TV show joining in the conversations going on in living rooms around the country.”
Rose and Mathison join the three names tipped by TV Tonight earlier this week for the show produced by Roving Enterprises. More names will be announced over the coming weeks.
Mathison recently stepped asided from Australian Idol although he was quoted at the time as saying, “I am not going to be on TV for a while now, not Dancing With The Stars or anything like that. I just want to explore other music opportunities while I am here in New York and at home.”
TEN Programmer David Mott said, “We’ve had great success in introducing brave projects to the Aussie TV landscape such as MasterChef Australia and Talkin‘ ‘Bout Your Generation and if we get this right, The 7PM Project could be a game changer for TEN in that very crucial 7pm timeslot. Not to mention our digital platform which plays a key role in the experience, driving content and discussions to the show, making it a truly integrated TV /on-line offering and a place for audiences to share their stories, opinions and interact.”
TEN has surely found 7pm success with MasterChef Australia and The Biggest Loser but it struggled with Taken Out and too often has had to rely on The Simpsons as filler.
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I want Julie making “Love” in my gourmet kitchen……..
it would be great to have julie to cook for my family
We would like Julie to cook for us please
Fantastic, can’t wait!!! My favourite comedians and I’m sure their ‘take’ on the news will be far more informative and inspiring than those other news shows. Masterchef, what a winner. Can’t wait to see Julie interviewed. I loved her from the start and just knew she would win. It’s a great win for all we Domestic Goddesses out in the ‘burbs’ who just know we can and will amount to great things. Please, please, ask Julie to reserve 3 copies of her, yet to be published, book for me. I desperately want it as do my 2 teenage daughters. I’d also like to get in super early and book a table for 6 in her, yet to be opened, cafe. I believe I can win a night of Julie cooking in my kitchen – oh please, make it easy to win, she’s my idol and I’d love to meet her and taste her sensational cooking. I just know tonight will be an awesome show for the whole team – so – break a leg – and I see you at 7pm sharp! Love you guys x
Not happy to see Carrie Bickmore in this lineup. She’s the only one I find irritating. Hughesy can be entertaining, and the others are pretty bright. I tend to agree with the poster who said that this willprobably become a joke-making fest about news stories, rather than any type of interesting or humorous debate. Good News Week has become a massive pun arena in a similar way. It gets old fast. Hopefully they have some interesting ideas to give this show some genuine energy and life. The promos they’ve showed so far on TV haven’t looked promising.
On the topic of the promos, is anyone sick of the format Roving Enterprises uses on all their ads now? It’s driving me nuts. The wacky music and unfunny banter clip they play just says lame. Even the graphic they use at the end, and the style of promotional photo pose, is identical to Rove itself. It’s so old. The show may well be better than they’re making out, but you wouldn’t know from the ads.
The show hasn’t even started and already I’m sick of it. A few smart a*ses sitting behind a cheap TV set cracking jokes – how original! And how come the women with the tats up her arm is always wearing a slieveless dress _is she doing a “look at moi, look at moi”. As if she is the only person in the world who has a tatoo.
Come on Channel 10, surprise us and try something original – there is heaps of young creative talent out there .
i cant wait to see the 7pm project. i also love the theme tune. does anyone know what the song/theme tune is called? if you do, just comment it on this site.
Thank You
this show will be crap if rove has anything to do with it. The comedians (so called ) are australias worst no talent,boring and sad.Rove is pathetic and this will be too
Cant wait for the 7pm Project. This timeslot has been asking for some fun. Good luck guys. I’ll be watching.
Hughsey u r soooo funny!
Shut up all the people on this show rule! Great comedians!
So yeah shuve it up your a**** you couldn’t do a half as good show as this so shut up
sounds like a boring show and the people on r not that funny 10 should put a comedy show on at 7 not this show
@ Rachel, the song is “Hello” by The Cat Empire.
Does anyone know what song is in the advertisement for 7pm?
I’d rather watch grass grow.
I’ve said it many times before and I’ll say it again – Carrie Bckmore is totally useless and does not have a comedic bone in her body. Will be interesting to see her take pot-shots at Ruby though as she does with all the good looking ladies on Rove.
Also a show produced by Roving Entreprioses is, I assume, going to be geared at the same demographic as Rove is aimed at now which means all we can probably expect is 30 minutes of poo and wee jokes.
Wow. 52 week run. How will it maintain an audience?
Great idea. Wrong timeslot. IMHO it would be better at 6:30pm (move neighbours to 6pm), so you can watch it instead of the sh*t that seven and nine feed you.
Actually, it will be interesting to see if TT and ACA clean up there act with the 7pm project going to air. I’ll still be watching ABC News (Qld) at 7pm myself.
did someone say breakfast radio..on TV, at night?
Hope they are putting enough writers on it, and not the same writers they put on all their other shows. Roving really need to go to an effort to make their shows different from each other in style. I don’t think Hughes is spontaneous enough to carry it off but I wish them all the best of luck. I really do hope Ten gives it a shot though and lets it find it’s feet. The Daily show ran for a year before they put John Stewart on it. I think the significant problem is that by the time anyone turns on the tv at seven all the obvious news jokes have already been done on radio and do we really want the water cooler conversation at night time? Time will tell. Still at least something interesting is being tried. Is it actually live or just a live audience?
Wait, who ever said this was a “serious news” show?
Hmmm, not sure how I’ll take this – the closest thing I can think with this is 180 on Sky News which seemed boring at first but now I tend to watch it on most nights, it’s a good news wrap.
the panel without the talent. and they had a week to be good. there’s not enough writers to make these plonkers funny for one show a week, let alone five.
All of those people think they are funny, when really they suck!! boo….!!!
This does sound boring. Do they think that having more hosts is gonna make it any less so? There is way too much topical stuff around as it is.
Also, I think they’ve got their wires crossed. I might watch if it’s a comedy type thing, which one could be forgiven for thinking given the hosts, but apparently the aim of the show is the presentation of serious news. Those are two distinct market segments but you’re not really satisfying either of them. I suppose that’s the result of Roving Enterprises trying to do something serious.
How was Masterchef a brave new project?
It was a reality tv show using an already successful format- brave no.
I’ll try this new show but hopefully they limit bug-eye’s time, he is the even more irritating version of Ryan Seacrest.
Sounds exactly like The Daily Show. I think this will affect the numbers for 2.5 Men more than H&A and that can only be a good thing.
Hi.
Charlie Pickering is great talent, as he does well on the generation program and he was a fine presenter on Triple J. I also don’t mind James Mathison.
What I’m not happy about is the inclusion of Carrie Bickmore and Dave Hughes, especially Dave Hughes. I don’t like how Carrie makes rude and unfunny jokes on Rove. Dave Hughes will now be on tv 7 nights a week, he as appears on the aforementioned Rove and is part of the panel of Before the Game.
I would have liked to have seen some new or rarely used talent have a go.
Grant Blackley confirming a 52 week run, even if it is a slow burner. Next year is going to be very interesting with BL and MC starting at 7:30 sure to cause headaches for the other networks especially if MC maintains or builds on this years numbers.
I think it sounds pretty good. Everyone just doesn’t like new things so they say s**t about it. Stop saying it’s going to suck until you watch a few episodes.
It’s going to be good to have new show on. All the new ones have been good lately.
So wait for it to start before you criticize it!
It seems a terrible title works wonders for a show… I remember everyone bagging out the title of Talkin bout your Generation, worked out pretty well for them!
Having watched the bit about it on the TEN news it sounds interesting, I hope it works for them…
ooo…this or H&A. I do love the line up for this show. All great personalities. I might have to record it and watch later, and see how it goes
Intriguing, however apart from Mathisen (sic) the hosts sound bloody annoying…
And a title change would be good, how about The 7PM Slot as a better one (with 2 seconds thought).
Oh, and David, having The Simpsons as filler is a good thing!
Could be good, but no need for Dave Hughes, he’s not funny at all. Carrie (on Rove) is just told what to read and when to pause for laughter, so not sure how she will go without a script. I will put the first ep on PVR and watch later than night.
By the way, agree with Brodie entirely. More examples: 7:30 report, midday report, abc news, nine news, ten news, seven news, lateline, stateline, abc news breakfast. It’s really disappointing to find out that they’re calling it the 7pm project.
SBS defends that multi-cultural is about more than race: youth, senior, gay -by that definition there is diversity here too.
Dear Maxie, imo that comment was a little racist (no offence). Does it really matter about the colour of the hosts’ skin?
Think it’ll be a flop… But will watch an ep or so…..
Dave Hughes? Yawn.
Let me guess…he’s angry.
Does this mean Mathison will leave ‘mathison maz and kerley’ on Nova 969 (sydney)? It is on at 7pm also
Sounds great. Ruby, Mathison and Hughsey are the best.. the other 2 dont interest me at all.. Will def check out, looks decent and remember guys – dont decide its fate from now, remember the fools who said Masterchef was going to be a ‘Masterflop’ – it was anything but a flop!
Sounds interesting. I hope this is a success, if only just to take away viewers from the crappy and repetitive Home and Away and Two and a Half Men. Could it lure viewers away from those two and more interestingly from ABC News? Only time will tell, but IMO they’re off to a good start with a mostly likeable cast.
It doesn’t sound like a “new idea” to me. It sounds like Good News Week, The Panel, The Fat, Before the Game and Q&A all rolled into one. And why’d they pick all these comedians if it’s supposed to be a serious news show?? I’ll give it a go, but i don’t know.
And out of those hosts Charlie and Carrie are the only ones i’m keen on. Used to love Dave Hughes but now theres only so much i can take, over James Mathison i thought he was doign every1 a favour by leaving idol, and haven’t seen too much of Ruby Rose but imo a little overrated.
I’ll judge it when i see it.
So many people are being negative here for the sake of being negative, I bet these are the same people who thought Masterchef would flop. I’ll give this a shot, honestly it sounds like the best program to air in a 7pm stripped slot in years. Not everyone is into soap operas, crappy 2.5 men reruns and reality tv.
As long as they report genuine news stories (rather than weight loss, and stories that belong in the trash mags), they’ll definitely find an audience. The only thing is it will clash with ABC. I’m surprised at how many young people (under 30), myself included that watch ABC news just to get a break from the tabloid trash on the other stations.
If ten manages to produce a topical news show, in a relaxed environment, they will definitely draw an audience.
I’m sorry 2 comedians and 2 people renowned for making jokes and this will be a serious news program? to steal the catchphrase from Big Brother “I Don’t Think So!”
As if it won’t turn into a war of who can make the funniest comment about a news story.. kind of like Chelsea Lately.
Terrible name.
looking forward to it, great to see Ruby Rose on tv, MTV or SKY NEWS should of done this along time ago, good on you TEN, hope it doesn’t get axed. Sport covered by James Mathison, i guess thats why sports tonight was moved to 9:30pm ET on ONE.
George & philm, the plan is to have MasterChef and Biggest Loses at 7.30 next year. Hopefully for Tens sake, The 7pm Project is a success.
It sounds good, if it takes off, does anyone think Ten should try it at 6pm following the news when TBL and MC return next year. It could build or hold alot of the lead in the news providesand give ten a much needed boost in the 6pm timeslot. Ten should try a 3rd reality series next year, goin for something broad like Loser and MC. Hope this does well cos it sounds like a great show. The other option if it works, move neighbours to 6pm, and have there reality shows at 6.30. the only thing with that is that they cant do more than 30min eps of TBL or MC and we all know the 1hour eps do better. Either way, now that MC has become a hit, i think ten need to launch a 3rd 7pm strip reality to team with idol the way loser and dance do, to help there last 1/2 of the year. expect masterchef to run for 14 – 16 week next year. ten are probably crying for only giving it a ten week order atm.
Sounds great! I’ll be checking it out.
sounds good i cant wait
Sounds good. This is the current affairs show that young people want – intelligent and informative, without taking itself or life too seriously. And don’t under-estimate james mathison, he’s a pretty switched on bloke. If u r going to judge someone based on their bug-eyes ur probably more likely to watch today tonight anyway. If this show works, having Loser and Masterchef starting at 7:30pm next year is going to totally change primetime dynamic.
> what a great cross section of multicultural australia those hosts represent…
Yes, because choosing people on the basis of their race is always a good idea.
As long as they don’t have stupid segmants like Rove’s show, it might do OK, but not as well as Masterchef as it won’t have the same mass appeal.
This sounds good i’ll definatly be giving it a go, though it does sound a bit to serious for Hughsey
Sounds interesting! As much as I love the formality of news broadcasts, something like this would be pretty nice.
@Philm:
If they were going to do it 7PM all year (which is feasable from the style of show it is) I reckon they’d put Biggest Loser, MasterChef and Big Brother (if they do go ahead and ressurect the show next year) at 6:30PM to try and take out Today Tonight and A Current Affair, and then have Neighbours at 6PM to replace The Simpsons.
James Mathison? Yuck!
Is it just me, or does James Mathison look like he’s been photoshopped into this photograph?
The 7pm Project? We’re an inventive bunch when naming shows aren’t we (Sunday Night, 60 Minutes, 9am, The Morning Show etc….)
Sounds pretty interesting, though I can’t stand Hughsy or Ruby.
So does this mean John Foreman will be playing the intro music?
So, this is basically a dumbed-down version of The Panel? Hmmmm.
Sounds interesting. I think however that Stephen Quartermain should cover sports news, just like what he had done on The Panel. Brad McEwan will also be a good choice as he hosted the 7pm edition of Sports Tonight on ONE before it was moved to 9.30pm!
I know Ruby is an It Girl and everybody loves her … but has anyone actually watched her on MTV? They can’t have – she’s awful.
Sounds good i wjill give it o go
Oh, lordy. Good host. Bad host. Based on the latter, I can’t watch.
Oiimmm anngry.
what a great cross section of multicultural australia those hosts represent…
oh, wait….
Expect an axeing after a month. Friends will be back filling that spot before you know it. Too many idiots involved if u ask me!
Off topic slightly:-
Congratulations David.
This article has been ‘twittered’ and ‘retwittered’ by quite a number of people, Rove and Andrew G in particular. As a result TV Tonight is capturing a very big audience indeed. Well done.
I hope you’re being sarcastic? That’s a ridiculous time frame!
I was certain it was going to be hamish and andy- they can easliy rush from their 4-6pm radio show and prepare a half hour show in time.
I’ll give it a go.
Ten may have some moderate success with this.
Sound like its going to be a good show can’t wait
Do we really need more panel shows dissecting the day/week events or for that matter…cross promoting shows – which 10 is one of the worst offenders of. I think not. Sorry, this concept is pants.
Hmmm….James Kerley is def. involved too.
And Dave Hughes……Overexposed!!!!!!!
Just how money-hungry is this guy??
This is starting to sound really good. I really hope for Ten and the sake of Aussie TV being innovative that this is a great show and it works.
Home and Away has been there a million years. US sitcom repeats is hardly exciting. I really feel the 7pm slot is long overdue for some excitement…..on any network!
Hopefully Ten is getting the format perfect, and the show strikes a chord with the aud. Based on massive success of Talkin’ bout my gen, Rove and TGYH – it could well do. Also very topical – talking about the days events and news, so going forward – it’s DVR proof. (Not so important now in Oz – but will become more so very soon)
I see this show getting great demos too….
And…..the launch pad could not be better – coming out of Masterchef – which will get massive numbers in the final weeks. If Ten is smart, they will offer a preview of this show behind the Masterchef finale – even if it’s not in the 7pm slot.
interesting that they mention the show “five days a week for the whole year”. Next year could be the biggest loser and masterchef at 7:30 like i heard somewhere (probably here) a while back.
Out of all the hosts, i’d only watch for Ruby and Charlie. Carrie and Hughsey aren’t that funny or interesting…… and as for Bug-eyes…….. ugh….
interesting, sounds pretty boring, but will give it a go. it will have to be some pretty good news headlines to pull in viewers