Television
‘An idealised Australian ethos’: why Bluey is an audience favourite, even for adults without kids
A recent survey shows that Bluey was the TV program parents were most keen to watch with their children. Here's…
Six careers hatched in Emerging Writers' Incubator. Who benefits?
Six writers, six production companies, one initiative – the Emerging Writers' Incubator seems almost normal.
The Unusual Suspects: damaging for Filipino stories
Gloria Demillo advocates for meaningful community engagement and dignified representation.
News In Brief - We go in-depth on 'Fires', Netflix rankings, and Aussie productions
This week, we had a chat to Tony Ayres about Fires and Clickbait, and Adrian Martin reviews Zola.
Tony Ayres talks 'Fires' and talent-spotting
The key Australian producer-creator talks about his latest drama Fires, Clickbait on Netflix, and what worries him about the industry.
'La Brea' - done and dusted, ready for release
From shoot to release in six months flat, La Brea is an exercise in fast-motion production.
What are most respected shows on Netflix? And how come Japan has the most of them?
Clever numbers reveal the most honoured shows on Netflix. Top of the list is Breaking Bad, loved all round the…
Cast announced for Queensland Netflix series 'Irreverent'
Australian talent for the 10-part fish-out-of water drama includes Kylie Bracknell, Ed Oxenbould and Wayne Blair.
TV Review: ‘Fires’ reignites the humanity behind the devastating Black Summer bushfires
ABC iview's new six-part anthology series Fires is vividly real, writes Mel Campbell.
Aftertaste, Closer Productions, and the road to a dynamic story
Closer Productions does television development very well. Aftertaste taught them to test the limits of patience in search of excellence.