US streaming service Hulu has commissioned 'The Great', a Tony McNamara-scripted series which stars Elle Fanning as the 18th Century Russian Empress.
Shaun Grant, Tony McNamara, Jacquelin Perke, Andrew Knight, Kate Mulvany and Jan Sardi were among the recipients of the 52nd annual AWGIE Awards presented in Sydney on Thursday night.
Playing strangers who meet half way across the Nullarbor and have a passionate encounter in Foxtel’s upcoming series 'Upright' was a lot of fun for Tim Minchin and Genevieve Hegney.
Director Ben Chessell's career has hit a sweet spot with his crime thriller series 'Giri/Haji' premiering on Friday on Netflix worldwide except in the UK, where it screened on BBC Two late last year.
A raft of Aussies have been nominated for Emmy Awards this year, including Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Sarah Snook, Hannah Gadsby, writer Tony McNamara and cinematographer Greig Fraser.
Nominated for two Emmy Awards - Outstanding Variety Special and Writing for a Variety Special for her Netflix stand-up show Douglas, Hannah Gadsby has already recorded her acceptance speech.
Australian talent has been recognised in the television categories for this year’s Golden Globes, with Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman and' The Great', created by Tony McNamara, all earning nominations.
Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps are among the writers aiming to win consecutive prizes at this year's AWGIE Awards.