News
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2018 ratings: multichannel top 20
7mate movies have helped it to top the year in the multichannel race.
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SBS on Demand: most watched in 2018
Scripted drama dominates the list of shows SBS viewers watched online this year.
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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to host Instant Hotel return
Not one but two reality series on Seven for Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Seven Perth managing director resigns
Mario D’Orazio has resigned after more than 30 years at Seven Perth.
0Screen Actors Guild Awards 2018: nominees
Better Call Saul, The Handmaid’s Tale, Ozark & Mrs. Maisel up for SAG Awards.
0Josh Thomas series given greenlight in US
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay is given a straight-to-series order from Disney-owned cable network, Freeform.
5Oops. Make-up artist in news blooper.
Tamara Oudyn keeps her cool when a make-up artist is caught on camera.
6ABC & SBS cleared over competing with networks
Broadcasters ruled as on charter in news & content, despite industry moaning.
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Streaming
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But what have they done to Jacki Weaver?
I really wish Stan would do their poster artwork for Bloom again.
Axed: One Dollar
One of the three original titles available on 10 All Access, has been axed by CBS.
3Stan announces Disney deal
A major deal today sees titles from Disney, Pixar, Marvel & Lucasfilm on Stan.
23Airdate: Bird Box
A tense trailer has landed for upcoming Netflix movie with Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes & Jacki Weaver.
0Airdate: Miracle Workers
Heavenly comedy starring Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi coming to Stan.
0Renewed: Goliath
Legal drama starring Billy Bob Thornton has been renewed for a third season by Amazon Prime.
0Hoodlum riding the wave
Producer Tracey Robertson says the pressure is on for Tidelands to succeed.
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Programming
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Australian Story: Dec 17
Final episode profiles filmmaker James Ricketson who was imprisoned in Cambodia for 15 months.
Toy docos on SBS
Lego, Smurfs, Barbie & Monopoly. Next week SBS takes a deep dive into the world of toys.
2iview: Summer Comedy / Drama Binge
Here’s a good chance to catch up with stuff you may have missed.
1Returning: The Yearly with Charlie Pickering
The team look back and ask “What the hell happened in 2018?” and farewell Kitty Flanagan.
1Michael Usher to host late night bulletin for Seven
Seven gets back into late night news from next week.
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Pay TV
Foxtel breaches telemarketing standards
ACMA fines Foxtel $25,200 for not ending telemarketing calls when requested.
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Upfronts
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Foxtel: 2019 highlights
Three new local dramas, the Game of Thrones finale & new episodes of Big Little Lies coming in 2019.
