There is hope Hollywood's writers will soon be able to return to work after more than four months on strike, with the Writers Guild of America reaching a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With the overseas success of series such as 'Colin From Accounts', 'The Twelve' and 'Love Me', Foxtel chief commercial and content officer Amanda Laing - fresh from LA Screenings - reports that it is increasingly being looked at as an international co-production partner of choice.
Binge has revealed the supporting cast for upcoming series 'Colin from Accounts', with Helen Thomson, Emma Harvie, Genevieve Hegney, Michael Logo, and Tai Hara joining Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer in the rom-com.