Alison Bell and Sarah Scheller are adapting Holly Throsby’s debut novel Goodwood into a series for the ABC and Disney’s ABC Studios International.
The ABC and Tony Ayres Productions' (TAP) anthology drama 'Fires' is underway in Victoria, with a stellar cast that boasts Eliza Scanlen, Sam Worthington, Richard Roxburgh, Sullivan Stapleton, Miranda Otto, Hunter Page-Lochard, Anna Torv, Kate Box, Helana Sawires, Daniel Henshall, and Noni Hazlehurst.
The ABC has officially announced the appointment of Todd Abbott as head of comedy, succeeding Rick Kalowski who departed the broadcaster in February.
Business and the beach are set to collide in the ABC's 'Barons', an eight-part '70s-set surfing drama from Fremantle, Micanical Media and 2Jons, due to kick off later this year in NSW.
Louise Smith has been appointed to work within the ABC's drama, entertainment, and Indigenous content division as an executive producer.
Leading the ABC's drama slate in 2019 is Blackfella Films' 'Black B*tch', starring Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths, with the broadcaster reconfirming its commitment to Australian stories and diversity at its upfronts yesterday.
The ABC has promoted entertainment manager Nick Hayden, who created 'At Home Alone Together', 'Whovians', 'Tonightly' and the 'Australia Talks' live show, to head of entertainment.
The ABC has released its 72-page 2020-2022 content plan, essentially a restatement of its core values and goals which also stresses the need to engage with new and younger audiences.