The Foxtel Group will work to capitalise on “stronger than ever” demand for stories that reflect and celebrate Australian culture across its subscription channels and streaming service Binge in the coming year.
Foxtel Group executive director of entertainment Marshall Heald has reiterated the company's commitment to the Australian market, while acknowledging the pressures that come with it, describing the landscape as "arguably one of the most competitive in the world".
Husband and wife team Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer are the creators, writers and stars of rom-com 'Colin From Accounts', the latest project to be commissioned by Binge.
Binge series 'Colin From Accounts' centres on Ashley (Harriet Dyer) and Gordon (Patrick Brammall), two single(ish), complex humans who are brought together by a car accident and an injured dog.
The 'Colin From Accounts' team has undergone an expansion for season two, with Celeste Barber, Virginia Gay, Justin Rosniak, Lynne Porteous, and John Howard joiner creators and writers Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer.
Binge has announced a second season of comedy series Colin From Accounts, although the timeline for production remains in question amid the US actor and writers strikes.
The BBC acquired two Australian titles in as many days last week, announcing deals for crime drama 'Black Snow' and the second season of comedy/drama 'Colin From Accounts'.
There are editors ready to cut their first TV show, but until they earn their first broadcast credit the door to working on a series stays firmly closed. Meanwhile, there's a shortage of TV editors. Australian Screen Editors president Danielle Boesenberg has decided to change things.