By virtue of shows set in isolated locations and shot with small crews, Discovery has been able to keep its Australian commissions in production despite the impact of COVID-19.
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The Seven Network has commissioned 'Beat the Chasers', a spin-off of game show 'The Chase' that will see contestants taking on four Chasers at once - The Supernerd, Goliath, The Tiger Mum and The Shark - for a prize pool of over $500,000.
'Muriel's Wedding The Musical' lead Natalie Abbott will star opposite Erik Thomson in ABC/Closer Productions' comedy 'Aftertaste', which has just started shooting in Adelaide and Adelaide Hills following COVID-19 delays.
Weta Digital, Streamliner and Avalon Studios have partnered in a new LED-stage virtual production service, to be based in Wellington.
Bus Stop Films and Taste Creative have launched a free online resource for the screen industry that outlines best practice principles for providing support and meaningful inclusion of people living with disability on both sides of the camera.
Sarah Spillane is set to direct a biopic for Netflix based on the true story of Jessica Watson, who in 2009 at 16 years old became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
The ‘Whale Shark Jack’ team. Screenwest has selected three projects for development through the first stage of its West Coast...
The future of the TV landscape remains difficult to predict, but commercial networks expect to feel the impact of coronavirus on commissioning budgets well into 2021, and many broadcasters are concerned about scheduling into next year and extra costs associated with restarting production.