Childhood's End, a US science fiction mini-series based on a classic Arthur C. Clarke novel which begins filming in Melbourne on December 1, will be a great gig for Australian cast and crew and, most probably, VFX houses.
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Forcing community TV stations off broadcast TV and onto the internet will enable these channels to reach new audiences, according to Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Screentime's ANZAC Girls will premiere in the US next month on US subscription streaming service Acorn TV.
Graham Burrells has been named head of premium entertainment at Foxtel, managing the newly formed group of premium entertainment channels comprising showcase, SoHo, The Comedy Channel and the upcoming BoxSets.
Childhood's End, a US science fiction mini-series based on a classic Arthur C. Clarke novel, will begin filming in Melbourne in November.
Foxtel has angrily rejected criticism that it is ripping off consumers who want to watch US dramas such as Orange is the New Black and House of Cards.
John McAvoy is forming McAvoy Media, a joint venture with post production house Cutting Edge
While there is no immediate threat to local content rules the profusion of on-demand services may render quotas irrelevant and Australian broadcasters could be forced by economic pressures to commission less expensive local drama.