• Insiders: April 28

    Insiders: April 28
    Guest on Sunday’s Insiders is the Independent Member for Fowler, Dai Le.
    David Speers is joined by Bridget Brennan, Shane Wright and Karen Middleton to discuss the week in politics including the eSafety Commissioner v Elon Musk over social media takedown policy after the billionaire owner of the social media platform X called-out Australia’s attempts to force the social media giant to remove videos globally which show the stabbing of Assyrian bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in his western S
  • Fiona Harvey seeks big bucks for Baby Reindeer interview

    Fiona Harvey seeks big bucks for Baby Reindeer interview
    Fiona Harvey, who spoke to Piers Morgan, claiming she is the woman dramatised in hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, now wants $A1.9m for the interview.
    Harvey agreed to a sit-down interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube show last Thursday, telling the Daily Record she had initially been offered a small sum to do the interview.
    “They offered me £250 ($A475) and I asked if that was what they paid everyone and, if so, I wanted to see documentation to that effect,” Harvey told
  • Budget 2024 welcomed by screen industry

    Budget 2024 welcomed by screen industry
    Industry groups are welcoming announcements for the screen / arts sector in last night’s Budget, which are as follows:
    ABC / SBSNational broadcasters ABC and SBS are set to receive a combined $1.7 billion for the 2024/25 financial year, with $1.196 billion going to the ABC – up from $1.137 billion last financial year – and $348 million going to SBS, up from $334 million. The remaining gap will be used on transmission and distribution technology.
    The ABC’s staffing levels
  • AFL: Sir Doug Nicholls Round

    AFL: Sir Doug Nicholls Round
    Seven screens the AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round live over two weekends, headlined by the Dreamtime blockbuster between traditional rivals Richmond and Essendon next Saturday night.
    The Front Bar will return at 9.00pm tonight with one of the Northern Territory’s most respected footballers, Michael “Magic” McLean. Talking Footy follows.
    A mainstay of the AFL calendar, the 2024 Sir Doug Nicholls Round will celebrate the theme “Spirit Strong, Game On”, which recog
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  • Auditions: Gardening Australia Junior

    Auditions: Gardening Australia Junior
    Auditions have re-opened for Gardening Australia Junior.
    “Are you a gumboot-wearing gardening guru? Know the secret to concocting the best compost? Or maybe you’re just wild about the wonderful world of plants?” a casting notice asks.
    “We are looking for budding green thumbs, 6 to 12 years old, to be part of the returning series of Gardening Australia Junior.
    “If this sounds like you, send us your application and audition videos!”
    You can apply here.
  • Airdate: Abandoned Railways From Above

    Airdate: Abandoned Railways From Above
    SBS screens a new railway series this week with the UK’s Abandoned Railways From Above.
    This is a six part factual series.
    All over Britain, there are abandoned railways with fascinating stories waiting to be explored from above. Lost behind old stone walls, buried in forests and hidden in the landscape, 5000 miles of railway and 2000 station remain forgotten. Each episode explores a different lost railway line with its own unique history, revealing the vibrant industries that were once do
  • Airdate: Trailblazers

    Airdate: Trailblazers
    Feature documentary Trailblazers, profiling the Matildas, will premiere in June on Stan, ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.
    ​Created by an all female production team, Trailblazers will take viewers on the incredible journey and rise of the Matildas, Australia’s beloved women’s national football team, and women’s football in Australia.
    From the first FIFA recognised game in 1979 and the early years of paying-to-play, to the Matildas striking for equal pay in 2015, heartb
  • Primetime Insiders pays off for ABC

    Primetime Insiders pays off for ABC
    ABC could start thinking about more primetime specials for Insiders after a Budget special won its timeslot on Tuesday.
    Farmer Wants a Wife topped entertainment at 1.04m in National TV Audience.
    Home & Away followed at 885,000.
    Budget 2024: The Treasurer’s Speech was second in its slot at 864,000 then a 7:30 Budget special (762,000), MasterChef Australia (632,000), The Summit (523,000) and Who Do You Think You Are? high at 332,000.
    Later a Tuesday Insiders: Budget Special led with 637,
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  • Tuesday 14 May 2024

    Total People                                                                Total TV Overnight Top 30 Programs
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  • Renewed: Ted

    Renewed: Ted
    US comedy Ted has been renewed for a second season.
    Binge claims season one of the prequel series as the biggest U.S. comedy launch on its platform (but offered no numbers).
    Season one features creator and star Seth MacFarlane alongside Max Burkholder, Alanna Ubach, Scott Grimes and Giorgia Whigham.
    In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s (MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts w
  • Airdate: Dream Home

    Airdate: Dream Home
    Seven’s new renovation competition Dream Home premieres later this month, hosted by Dr. Chris Brown, promising “some of the biggest and best life-changing renovations Australia has ever seen.”
    The series sees six pairs of everyday Aussies battle it out room by room, transforming suburban family homes into new ‘dream homes.’
    “In real estate terms, my own skills are a renovator’s delight, in need of a serious makeover,” confesses Dr Chris. “I&r
  • Renewed: Lioness

    Renewed: Lioness
    Last week US drama series Lioness (previously titled Special Ops: Lioness) was renewed for a second season.Lioness, inspired by an actual U.S. military program, follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror.
    The series from Taylor Sheridan sees the return of star and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly and Morgan Freeman, who will be a series r
  • Fake blood hits ABC, Seven offices.

    Fake blood hits ABC, Seven offices.
    Two people were arrested this morning after ABC and Seven offices in Melbourne were sprayed with fake blood.
    The Age reports the front window and steps of the ABC’s offices were covered in red paint by the vandals.
    A poster accused the ABC of enabling genocide in the Middle East.
    “There is so much loss of life, there is so much grief, as a result of the conflict in the Middle East,” Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said today at a press conference.
    “Let’s not bring t
  • Shaun Micallef is on the Eve of Destruction

    Shaun Micallef is on the Eve of Destruction
    EXCLUSIVE:
    Shaun Micallef’s next television project for ABC is Eve of Destruction.
    The original format is produced by ITV Studios Australia and Giant Baby, under the same production team as Mad as Hell -but charts a much different path.
    “Your house is about to be destroyed, what two things would you save?” Micallef asks.
    The format is expected to see Micallef test a celebrity on their prized possessions, one of which will be destroyed, by fire, explosives, or other madcap metho
  • Reality participants quit Farmer Wants a Wife, The Summit.

    Reality participants quit Farmer Wants a Wife, The Summit.
    Making Reality TV takes a toll on participants if last night’s vieweing is anything to go by.
    Two cast members threw in the towel, giving producers unexpected drama.
    Farmer Bert, arguably Farmer Wants a Wife pin-up bachelor this year quit the show, walking away from three remaining ladies.
    Bert put a 24-hour date with Brooke on hold due to accruing farm work only to return with bombshell news reminiscent of Honey Badger on The Bachelor -he wasn’t choosing any of them.
    “Coming i
  • Jacqui Lambie sides with networks over anti-siphoning stance

    Jacqui Lambie sides with networks over anti-siphoning stance
    Free to Air networks won an unexpected ally in Senator Jacqui Lambie in their fight over anti-siphoning.
    Lambie told the Senate on Tuesday the government’s proposed changes posed a “big problem” and that all Australians had a right to “see what’s free”.
    “We’re already seeing this with Amazon buying exclusive rights to the ICC Cricket tournaments including the next Cricket World Cup,” she said.
    “You should not have to have a subscription
  • Hard Quiz: May 15

    Hard Quiz: May 15
    This week’s wannabe experts on Hard Quiz are champagne lover Dave, Mata Hari aficionado Dawn, Grand Theft Auto gamer Sonny, and The Hobbit fan Lillian.
    All will be tested by Tom Gleeson for the Big Brass Mug.
    8pm Wednesday on ABC.
  • Fetch to add Free-to-Air IP Channels to TV Guide

    Fetch to add Free-to-Air IP Channels to TV Guide
    Fetch TV will be making Free-to-Air channels available as IP feeds via the Fetch Electronic Program Guide from next month.
    Fetch households with poor FTA reception, or none at all, will have easy access to FTA program information and single click channel access from the EPG.
    The FTA IP channel feeds are currently available for viewing on the Fetch platform via the individual FTA BVOD Apps but Fetch will soon provide the added convenience of integration into the EPG.
    Scott Lorson, CEO of Fetch TV
  • Returning: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

    Returning: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
    Prime Video unveiled a first look at the upcoming second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power at Amazon’s inaugural upfront presentation in New York City.
    The series, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide, will return in August 29 in more than 240 countries and territories in multiple languages.
    The teaser trailer shows the ascending evil presence of Sauron (Charlie Vickers) as he continues his vengeful quest for complete power.
    In Season Two of The Rings of Power
  • Whistleblower sentenced over Afghan Files

    Whistleblower sentenced over Afghan Files
    Former military lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to five years and eight months in jail for sharing classified military documents with journalists.
    The material released by McBride was used in the ABC’s The Afghan Files story, which revealed allegations that Australian soldiers were involved in illegal killings. Investigative journalist Dan Oakes, was later awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for “service to journalism.”
    In 2019 ABC offices were raided by the Austr
  • Eurovision Song Contest 2024 ratings

    Eurovision Song Contest 2024 ratings
    Eurovision Song Contest ratings have been released by SBS.
    These show both Live morning broadcasts and evening replays.
    SBS Director of Television Kathryn Fink said, “SBS has been bringing Eurovision to Australians for more than 40 years as a celebration of diversity and culture through music, and this year we saw audiences come together in the early hours to watch our live coverage, and more tuning in to watch our special prime time evening shows across the weekend.
    “From the beauti
  • Paul Kent to seek treatment for mental health and drinking problems.

    Paul Kent to seek treatment for mental health and drinking problems.
    Suspended FOX Sports presenter Paul Kent attended Downing Centre Local Court today, charged over an alleged scuffle with another man outside a Rozelle restaurant last month.
    His lawyer asked the court to delay his case to seek treatment for mental health and drinking problems.
    George Elias told the court he would seek an application for the case to be adjourned under a mental health and cognitive impairment law.
    Kent had sought urgent counselling after the brawl, Elias told the court, and he nee
  • 9-1-1 crew death follows 14 hour work shifts

    9-1-1 crew death follows 14 hour work shifts
    A crew member on US series 9-1-1 has died in a car crash following after wrapping work at 4am, according to media reports.
    The death highlights the risks of fatigue for crew members working long shoots.
    Rico Priem, 66, was driving home after a 14-hour day when his Toyota Highlander left the road, went up an embankment, and flipped onto its roof and came to rest on its roof. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
    Priem had worked two 14-hour days in a row, according to tunion officials.
    20th Televi
  • Airdate: Ladies in Black

    Airdate: Ladies in Black
    Period department store drama series Ladies in Black, will premiere on ABC in June.
    Following on from the 2018 film of the same name and drawing inspiration from the 1993 novel, the six part series takes place six months after the events of the original story, where amidst this backdrop of major societal shifts, the women embracing more freedom and independence are forced to confront personal choices and challenges which cast shadows over their once cherished dreams.
    The TV cast includes Debi Ma
  • Shudder acquires The Demon Disorder

    Shudder acquires The Demon Disorder
    Shudder has acquired 2024 Australian horror film The Demon Disorder, set to screen later this year.
    Written and directed by special effects master Steven Boyle (The Matrix, The Hobbit, King Kong), and co-written by  Toby Osborne (Pindam),  the film is produced by Boyle and Ally Muller and executive produced by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig.
    The cast features John Noble, Charles Cottier, Christian Willis, and Dirk Hunter.
    “We are thrilled that The Demon Disorder has reached it
  • Airdate: Women’s State of Origin 2024

    Airdate: Women’s State of Origin 2024
    The first of three Women’s State of Origin screens on Nine this Thursday.
    Queensland Maroons take on New South Wales Sky Blues at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
    Coverage is hosted by Emma Lawrence, assisted by Phil Gould, Allana Ferguson, commentator Peter Psaltis and Darren Lockyer alongside Marlee Silva on the sideline.
    Kicking off Magic Round, where the only place you can watch four days of games is on the 9Network, the NRLW’s most elite players will mark their state lines at Suncorp
  • Have You Been Paying Attention? returns with timeslot win

    Have You Been Paying Attention? returns with timeslot win
    Have You Been Paying Attention? has returned with a timeslot win, well ahead of the competition, with a National TV Audience of 845,000 viewers.
    Failing some serious contenders, that bodes well for a long season for 10 this year.
    Topping entertainment however was Farmer Wants a Wife at 1.1m winning its slot over MasterChef Australia (710,000), Australian Story (689,000), 7:30 (686,000) and The Summit (504,000).
    Following HYBPA? were Media Watch (579,000), Four Corners (571,000), 9-1-1 (432,000),
  • Monday 13 May 2024

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  • NBL signs new deal with Network 10

    NBL signs new deal with Network 10
    10 recently announced a new deal with the National Basketball League for the 2024 / 25 season.
    The biggest NBL games will be played Live on 10’s primary channel for the first time in a decade.
    Matches will screen in HD at 2:30pm each Sunday and simulcast on 10 Play.
    NBL CEO, David Stevenson, said: “We want to thank Network 10 for having the loyalty and faith in the NBL to put our League on a main free-to-air channel, helping solidify our standing as a major player in the sporting lan
  • Airdate: Gaga Chromatica Ball

    Airdate: Gaga Chromatica Ball
    Not sure if this is a trailer for American Horror Story or Lady Gaga, but concert special Gaga Chromatica Ball will premiere on Stan later this month, same day as the U.S.
    In front of a sold-out crowd of 52,000 people, Lady Gaga’s concert at Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium was filmed in September 2022.
    Gaga Chromatica Ball delivers breathtaking live performances of some of Gaga’s biggest and most cherished hits, including Stupid Love, Bad Romance, Just Dance, Poker Face, Shallow,

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