The coronavirus pandemic is taking a heavy and growing toll on the screen industry, resulting in the postponement of numerous TV shows and widespread job losses.
Working with remarkable speed, a screen sector task force and Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) CEO Nell Greenwood have completed a draft protocol setting out principles and practices for a return to screen production.
The Seven, Nine and 10 networks insist they are not stockpiling Australian dramas and other local programming despite the suspension of the local content quotas for the rest of this year.
Screenwriter Stephen Vagg and director Louise Alston are collaborating on a new holiday rom-com, with 'Date for Christmas' optioned by Los Angeles production house 12 Helpful Hands Productions.
A long-running dispute between the Neighbours crew and FremantleMedia Australia could be headed for a resolution this week.
Network Ten has rebranded its flagship and digital channels One and Eleven and will launch direct-to-consumer streaming and VOD service 10 All Access in December.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Australian drama series Neighbours, an honour role of the show’s famous stars have gathered to reminisce about their favourite memories in a Ten special event – Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite.
Actor Brian Wenzel, known for his role as Sergeant Frank Gilroy on 'A Country Practice', has died aged 94.