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Domestic Blitz back before the cam
Despite some speculation earlier this year, Domestic Blitz is back in production at Nine.
The Australian reports that Richard Reid let slip during the Today show, commenting last week that he had to remain in Australia while Michael Jackson was being farewelled in LA.
The show finished production some months ago, surprising some staff who began making hurried calls looking for work. But Nine denied at the time the show was over, promising a return.
It seems they were right.
Last year it was a big hit for Nine. More recently, Random Acts of Kindness …
Oscar nominees
Forrest Whitaker and Academy President Sid Ganis will unveil the 81st Academy Awards nominations at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time. That’s 12:30am Friday AEDT (or tonight if you prefer).
10 of the 24 award categories will be announced by the two men.
In years gone by the nominations announcement could have been seen in Australia on the NBC Today Show when it used to air at 12 midnight (although even then it was delayed). Alas, your best place to hopefully see this live in …
Airdate: Carols by Candlelight
Nine promises a very Barnsey Christmas when father Jimmy Barnes, son David Campbell and daughter Mahalia Barnes will appear at Carols by Candlelight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Also on the bill are Vanessa Amorosi, The McClymonts, Katie Noonan, Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell, Marina Prior, Ian Stenlake, Jay Laga’aia duetting with Georgie Parker, Hi-5 and Humphrey, Denis Walter, Gorgi Quill, Lorin Nicholson.
Stars from Billy Eliot and Wicked will also appear.
Musical Director is John Foreman and the National Boys Choir and the Australian Girls Choir.
For the first time it is hosted by …
Today takes to Melbourne
The Today show is back in Melbourne from tomorrow for three broadcasts to celebrate the Melbourne Cup.
It returns to Bourke Street, as it did last year, broadcasting live on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Guests will include Oprah’s make up artist Reggie Wells, Megan Gale, Luke Mangan, Axle Whitehead, Kate and Gai Waterhouse plus Tim Finn.
Press Release:
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup might be the race that stops a nation but it has Channel Nine’s TODAY team on the move.
To celebrate the Spring Racing Carnival, TODAY, Melbourne’s most popular breakfast program, will broadcast …