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Firass Dirani, son of a gun…

David Knox January 30, 2012 1

He was fearless in Underbelly, but now in The Straits Firass Dirani dabbles in dark comedy, and says he is ready for more.

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Top cast join Top End drama for ABC

David Knox June 15, 2011 10

Brian Cox, Aaron Fa’aoso, Rena Owen and Firass Dirani begin shooting new ABC drama The Straits in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait.

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Susie Porter says show me the money

David Knox April 19, 2011 6

East West 101 star Susie Porter yearns to work in a big budget production and make a "sh*tload of money" -but concedes the script is still king.

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Penny Chapman wins IF Award for Contribution to TV

David Knox November 15, 2010 4

My Place producer Penny Chapman pipped a strong field of contenders for one of two new TV awards at the IF Awards.

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Cameras roll on more My Place

David Knox September 23, 2010 1

Rachel Ward heads a list of new cast members to join the ABC's children's drama My Place.

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Luke Carroll joins Play School

David Knox September 20, 2010 0

Actor Luke Carroll joins Play School's impressive roll call of presenters.

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Cameras roll on more Jesters

David Knox May 4, 2010 7

Movie Extra began shooting its second season of The Jesters in Sydney on Monday.

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The Slap: ABC announces new drama series

David Knox October 14, 2009 13

The ABC announces a new 8 part drama series based on Christos Tsiolkas' novel triggered by a man who slaps a child at a suburban barbeque.

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Top cast for My Place, ABC children’s drama

David Knox April 28, 2009 4

Susie Porter, Dan Wyllie, Sacha Horley, Dan Spielman and Leon Ford head a new children's drama for the ABC.

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Carla Cametti, PD.

David Knox January 3, 2009 22

Glamorously shot, this SBS crime series walks a mile in the high heels of its central character, stopping for a little pasta and red wine along the way.

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