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Big tick for Nip / Tuck actor
Actor Julian McMahon will tonight receive a special award for services to entertainment as part of the Australian trade promotion G’day USA. The son of former prime minister William McMahon and Lady Sonia McMahon,
Read More »ABC weatherman joins Nine
Former ABC Sydney weatherman Mike Bailey is returning to television, with Nine’s Sydney newsroom. It follows an unsuccessful attempt by Bailey to unseat Liberal Joe Hockey in the Federal Election. He has since become
Read More »SBS Nest open for auditions
SBS has now titled its forthcoming observational series about stay-at-home kids who live with their parents into adulthood, as The Nest. The show, produced by Freehand Productions (Honey We’re Killing the Kids, Dancing on
Read More »More on that change….
I don’t know about you, but I just want to go out and buy me some baguettes and croissants. According to a new blog looking at all things ABC, the change is due on
Read More »SAG awards go on
Subscribers to the Showcase Channel can see the 14th Screen Actors Guild Awards live as they happen in LA, 12pm AEST on Monday. Presenters will include Josh Brolin, Russell Crowe, Denis Leary, Steve Carell,
Read More »It begins with 1
First peek at the new look ABC, clearly branding itself as ABC1 after 75 years. Following a BBC model, the network will seek to be perceived as a multi-channel broadcaster, offering ABC1, ABC2 and,
Read More »Foxtel HD Digital arrives in April
Foxtel will launch its four high def digital channels in April, sport, documentaries and general entertainment. The channels will combine current programming available on theme-based channels, screening high-definition content.Foxtel’s sales house Multi Channel Network
Read More »Legal drama encircles Underbelly
There’s nothing like a bit of good publicity. Channel Nine and Underbelly has responded to the threat of a Supreme Court writ by high-profile lawyer George Defteros. Defteros, said to be portrayed by actor
Read More »Weeds signs with WGA
Producers of Weeds and Mad Men have signed interim deals with the WGA that allow them to resume production. Weeds is heading into its fourth season. Lionsgate and Marvel Entertainment have reached an agreement
Read More »Mr Everywhere spams the stage
You just can’t keep a good guy down. Not content with his CV currently dotted with Neighbours, The OC, Ugly Betty, Lost, 24, The West Wing, Sea Patrol and Torchwood (to name a few)
Read More »Rove off till mid March
Ratings may return on February 10, but Rove won’t be back on air until mid-March. Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? will return even later, with filming the 2nd series to commence on
Read More »Behind every Hard Knocks hero…
Choirmaster Jonathan Welch, from The Choir of Hard Knocks, has been named the ‘Local Hero’ for 2008. The award named as part of the Australian of the Year ceremony caps off an extraordinary year
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