Film
The Guilds: Senator Conroy is not a friend ever-true
Senator Conroy’s announcement of 30 November that the Australian content rules were to be extended to the digital siblings of…
Screenwriters' Conference 2013: guild finds shamelessly inspiring international guest
There's a lot more to British scriptwriter Paul Abbott than Shameless. Think class warfare disguised as comedy, the ability to…
Southern Cross Austereo: profit halves in first half
Southern Cross Austereo has reported a 52% fall in first-half net profit. Profit after tax was $45.1 million in the…
SLR Productions: announces key cast and crew for Sam Fox
SLR Productions today announced Remy Brand has been cast as lead ‘Sam Fox’ in the company’s live action series, Sam…
ABC1: Chasers back with The Checkout
ABC1 today announced The Checkout, a new 10 x 30 minute, factual consumer affairs series, will air on Thursday, March…
US TV Development: proof positive that the writers' room works
How come US television shows do so well internationally? Melbourne producer Ros Walker used a fellowship last year from the…
March of the Moguls: reviewing the combatants on the eve of Convergence election battle
What will happen to the Convergence Review over the next few months? Dr O'D talks to key players to analyse…
Brief: Fiona Crago moves on from Beyond Distribution
After sixteen years with the Beyond group, Fiona Crago is "stepping down to pursue further university studies." Her replacement, at…
Tropfest: SBS full pelt on hysteria generator
Yes, SBS pulled its broadcast together in just a few weeks, and delivered the full lexicon of breathless adjectives. By…
Foxtel: appoints five, announces executive team
Foxtel Executive Director of Television, Brian Walsh, today announced some key television appointments at Foxtel Networks Australia.