British comedian and TV travel presenter Griff Rhys Jones is hosting a factual series which traverses Australia on the country’s most famous trains.
Tony Ayres identifies the primary challenge for TV content makers this year as creating work that not only makes an immediate impact but maintains quality for the whole series.
Lauren Peacock has joined Essential Media Group as head of commercial partnerships, a newly created role as the production company ramps up its branded content activity.
Former ABC, BBC Worldwide and Keo Films Australia executive Brendan Dahill has joined Essential Media Group (EMG) as general manager and executive producer for Australia and New Zealand, a newly-created position.
Essential Media and Los Angeles-based Dynamic Television have hired Yolanda Ramke to write Troppo, an 8-part crime drama based on Australian author Candice Fox’s novel Crimson Lake.
After writing several short films Chris Squadrito hit the big time with credits on Hoodlum Entertainment’s 'Tidelands' and Goalpost Pictures’ 'Fighting Season'.
Essential Media Group (EMG) has re-activated its drama arm with the mandate to produce premium international TV dramas and theatrical features via the newly-unveiled Essential Scripted.
Canada’s Kew Media Group has acquired Essential Quail Media, a joint venture between Essential Media and Entertainment and Quail Television, for an initial purchase price of $32.8 million, comprising $20 million in cash and $12.8 million in shares.