News
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SBS to broadcast all World Cup matches for another 10 days
SBS will now screen all World Cup matches until June 29.
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Same-sex peck on Home & Away, no media hysteria.
In 2009 a kiss sent Seven execs into meltdown, but 9 years later Summer Bay is growing up.
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Serial killer role for Xavier Samuel in US drama
Aussie to play charismatic killer in a new US thriller by the writer of Call the Midwife.
Acorn SVOD picks up Mystery Road for US
ABC drama with Aaron Pedersen & Deborah Mailman to be added to US streaming service.
2FIFA World Cup helps SBS to 12% share
Ratings: Wins by Masterchef and Back in Time for Dinner. Seven wins Tuesday.
14Shark Tank’s Steve bites back after viewers complain about “mansplaining”
Steve Baxter gives as good as he gets after viewers react to shouting down Naomi Simson and grilling an entrepreneur.
10Made in NSW fund extended
NSW Govt will invest up to $10 million a year for another 4 years to attract Film & TV prdn to the state.
1Patrick Melrose to screen at Series Mania
Writer David Nicholls is a special guest of Melbourne TV event next month.
0Double immunity win a MasterChef first
Sashi Cheliah becomes the first MasterChef contestant in 10 seasons to hold 2 Immunity pins.
1House Rules viewers raise questions about intimidation towards women
Was it just a “death stare” or something more? Either way many viewers were uncomfortable.
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Streaming
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SBS to broadcast all World Cup matches for another 10 days
SBS will now screen all World Cup matches until June 29.
Returning: Will & Grace
It’s a long way off but Stan has confirmed the date for Season 10 of sitcom revival.
1Will Ferrell to star in Eurovision comedy
After being spotted at Eurovision last month, Will Ferrell is now confirmed to be making a film for Netflix.
1LGBTQI youth campaign to save Shadowhunters
Aussies amongst fans hoping supernatural series notable for diverse representation can be rescued.
2Airdate: Like Father
Netflix-made movie starring Kristen Bell & Kelsey Grammer will screen in August.
0Queer Eye in Yass video out on Friday
The Fab Five’s mini “make-better” can be viewed on social media later this week.
1Turnbull: “I have spoken with the Optus CEO”
“He believes it will be fixed this evening,” Malcolm Turnbull tweets, after sports fan fury.
16Adriano Zumbo to feature in Netflix series
Zumbo’s new cooking contest is by the makers of Nailed it! & Top Chef.
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Programming
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The Graham Norton Show: June 22
Guests: Sandra Bullock, Rhianna, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Years & Years.
Returning: Living Black
Indigenous current affairs program returns for its 26th season next week on NITV.
0Returning: NCIS: New Orleans
NCIS: New Orleans returns to TEN next week on a new night, Saturdays.
4Airdate: Robson Green’s Australian Adventures
Wire in the Blood star visits South Australia in a 4 part travel series on SBS.
3Todd Sampson’s Body Hack 2.0: June 21
Todd Sampson ventures into the Amazon to meet indigenous people the Matsés.
0Nine broadcasts Women’s State of Origin
First-ever broadcast of Women’s NSW v Qld match takes place this Friday from North Sydney Oval.
1tenplay to fast-track Bold & the Beautiful episodes
Bold fans will have the option of fast-tracked viewing online or sticking with daily eps on air.
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Pay TV
Airdate: Dr. Pimple Popper
YouTube star Dr. Sandra Lee features in a squeamish medico special for TLC.
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Returning: Shades of Blue
US cop show with Jennifer Lopez & Ray Liotta returns for its third and final season.
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Federal Court orders more piracy sites to be blocked
Court orders 28 domains, including streaming and BitTorrent sites, to be blocked following Foxtel case.
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Logies
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Karl flip flops on Logies, takes aims at Sunrise.
Unable to make up his mind, Today host delivers another Karl-atorial without a shred of authenticity.
