Headlines:
- In early 1962, the ABC, responding to (entirely accurate) criticism that its local television drama had been overly dominated by foreign scripts, scheduled a season of six Australian-written television plays...
- November 15 | www.filmink.com.au
- Stars Ayesha Madon and James Majoos discuss what's coming next on the hit Australian Netflix YA series as production begins on the final season.
- November 13 | www.hollywoodreporter.com
- The federal government has quietly shelved plans to introduce local requirements for Australian screen content on streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
- November 13 | theconversation.com
- Binge is releasing its first original feature film, How to Make Gravy starring entertainment heavyweights Daniel Henshall and Hugo Weaving. How to Make Gravy is an adaptation of Paul Kelly’s song which tells the story of a prison inmate writing a letter to his family as they prepare to celebrate their first Christmas without him.
- October 09 | www.nowtolove.com.au
- Stan has announced it has acquired the series Nautilus, starring Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery) and Australian actress Georgia Flood (Apples Never Fall). Anna Torv and Noah Taylor also make guest appearances.
- September 26 | www.mediaweek.com.au
- Lex Marinos, the Australian-Greek actor best known his long-running role in Kingswood Country, has died at age 75.
- September 14 | televisionau.com
- It is a little-known fact that actor Shane Porteous began his acting career in Stanthorpe... Shane returned to Stanthorpe 25 years ago, as one of the special guests at the 125th anniversary celebrations of his primary school, Stanthorpe State School.
- September 11 | warwicktoday.com.au
- Australia Post is celebrating Australia’s beloved children’s television with a new stamp collection, featuring iconic series and films that have captured the hearts of generations.
- September 04 | www.mix1049.com.au
- Janet Andrewartha, best known from long-running roles in Prisoner and Neighbours, has died peacefully at age 72.
- August 01 | tvtonight.com.au
- Janet Andrewartha, best known from long-running roles in Prisoner and Neighbours, has died peacefully at age 72.
- July 29 | televisionau.com
- Netflix has been on a roll this year and its next big Australian original series is Territory. The series will be released on October 24, 2024 and could just keep the streamer’s momentum going.
- July 18 | www.mediaweek.com.au
- A new workplace comedy for ABC centres around crisis management PR firm who battle weekly public relations crises from celebrities, sports stars and corporate titans.
- July 12 | tvtonight.com.au
- Shortland Street will screen three nights a week from next year as part of a funding overhaul to save the long-running soap.
- July 05 | www.screenscribe.net
- This bingeworthy new drama will drag you down the rabbit hole, as the best thing Asher Keddie has done since Offspring.
- July 02 | tvtonight.com.au
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premieres:
- January
- 1 - Black Snow - series 2 (Stan)
birthdays:
- December
- 1 - Ivy Latimer (1994)
- 1 - Melissa Jaffer (1936)
- 1 - Jane Turner (1960)
- 5 - Denise Drysdale (1948)
- 6 - Alexandra Fowler (1961)
- 6 - Kelly Paterniti (1987)
- 7 - Basia A'Hern (1989)
- 7 - Emily Browning (1988)
- 11 - Hamish Blake (1981)
- 11 - Tasneem Roc (1978)
- 12 - Nicola Charles (1969)
- 14 - Rebecca Gibney (1964)
- 14 - Nadine Garner (1970)
- 15 - Kirsty Lee Allan (1984)
- 16 - Georgie Parker (1964)
- 16 - Miranda Otto (1967)
- 18 - Bridie Carter (1970)
- 18 - Frankie J Holden (1952)
- 19 - Cameron Nugent (1974)
- 23 - Lucy Bell (1968)
- 24 - Danny Raco (1979)
- 24 - Matt Passmore (1972)
- 25 - Nicholas Hope (1958)
- 26 - Steve Bisley (1951)
- 26 - Nikolai Nikolaeff (1981)
- 26 - Danielle Cormack (1970)
- 26 - Steve Le Marquand (1967)
- 28 - Kane McNay (1984)
- 28 - Alex Dimitriades (1973)
- 28 - Neil Pigot (1961)
- 28 - Josephine Byrnes (1966)
- 29 - Gavin Harrison (1970)
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