ViacomCBS is calling for the scrapping of the drama quota, pointing to the steep decline in commercial free-to-air viewing of Australian dramas in the past 10 years, which is worse than the overall drop in FTA levels.
Fremantle will produce 'Breathless', a four-part thriller created by 'Neighbours' executive producer Jason Herbison for Network 10 and the UK's Channel 5, using a production model designed as a precursor for more short-run dramas.
Network 10 is set to launch a new free-to-air channel, 10 Shake, which by day will air children's content and from 6pm-6am focus on edgier content for adults under 40.
An ensemble cast that includes Stephen Curry, Robbie Magasiva, Rowan Witt, Katrina Milosevic, Ryan Shelton, Zahra Newman, Tina Bursill and Richard Piper will join English actress Katherine Parkinson in comedy series Spreadsheet, now shooting in Melbourne for Paramount+.
The second season of Hoodlum Entertainment's 'Five Bedrooms' will premiere on Paramount+ August 11 as the streaming service launches in Australia.
Network 10 parent ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has appointed Jarrod Villani to co-lead its operations in Australia and New Zealand with Beverley McGarvey.
ViacomCBS has appointed Network 10 CEO Paul Anderson to additionally lead its operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Paul Anderson has resigned as CEO of Network 10 and the executive vice president of ViacomCBS Network International's Australia and New Zealand operations.