ITV executive chairman Michael Grade says that the commercial network’s regional franchise structure, dating back to when the network launched in 1955, is now in need of rationalisation.
The network currently broadcasts through 15 franchises throughout the United Kingdom, plus the morning franchise GMTV, though as takeovers and acquisitions have filtered through the organisation, ITV plc now… Continue Reading >>
Television June 30th 2007 — 11:43 pm
The July instalment of MS Monthly is now available!
In this edition Big Dan writes on the latest in International Television and the NRL: mid-season trade period and ’Queensland’s Finest Hour’. Jeffmister looks at the possible return of State of Origin for AFL, while n1ck talks Victoria’s Dominance in AFL.
Also, the usual ratings round… Continue Reading >>
Media Spy June 30th 2007 — 10:25 pm
A BBC executive died in mysterious circumstances after stripping off her clothes and walking into the sea.
Kari Boto, 53, was plucked from the water by a helicopter crew and taken to the hospital where her husband works as a doctor.
But staff there were unable to save her. Witnesses had earlier seen the mother-of-three… Continue Reading >>
Uncategorised June 30th 2007 — 2:30 pm
Surrounded by family and friends, ABC’s beaming and insightful movie critic Joel Siegel has died in New York, after a long and remarkably courageous struggle with cancer, at the age of 63.
Both colleagues and fans delighted in his unique way of blending cheerful good humor and piercing critical acumen in reviews that made them… Continue Reading >>
Celebrities / Personalities June 30th 2007 — 2:29 pm
Following his very public announcement several weeks ago, Eddie McGuire has now officially stepped down from the position of CEO of the Nine Network – and in his wake the network has also announced that two more executives have been sacked.
The network’s head of entertainment Cos Cardone and sports producer Gary Fenton have both… Continue Reading >>
Celebrities / Personalities, Television June 30th 2007 — 1:37 am
Darwin’s HOT100 will become Maroon FM next Wednesday in support of the Queensland State of Origin team.
Radio June 29th 2007 — 6:49 pm
Deceased media mogul Kerry Packer feared his son James would destroy his beloved Channel Nine, according to a new book that paints a picture of a network so battered and demoralised it appears the patriarch’s worries were warranted.
The Sydney Morning Herald says former 60 Minutes executive producer Gerald Stone’s new book, Who Killed Channel… Continue Reading >>
Television June 29th 2007 — 9:08 am
Here is the second and final instalment of today’s media headlines courtesy of The Australian:
Seven are facing an Olympic onslaught from internet sites run by News Corporation and Fairfax as they fight to be able to obtain footage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Seven, who paid $76million for the Free-To-Air, pay television, online and
Advertising, Digital Television, New Media, Print, Television June 28th 2007 — 12:47 pm
Here is the first instalment of the latest Media headlines courtesy of The Australian:
The democratic process has rubbed off on the Canberra Press Gallery, whose President, SBS‘ chief political correspondent Karen Middleton, is facing a challenge from Sky News‘ correspondent David Speers. Middleton, who has held the position for three years, has reportedly ruffled
Advertising, Celebrities / Personalities, New Media, Telecommunications, Television June 28th 2007 — 11:18 am
The books at American talent agency UTA has a new name, Rove McManus.   According to his manager, its putting “the eyes and ears on the ground”, but its expected that it will throw Rove’s name in the ring when it comes to replacing Conan O’Brien in 2009.
Source: news.com.au
Celebrities / Personalities June 28th 2007 — 7:57 am
Australia’s most expensive drama, Nine Network’s Sea Patrol has had a second series commissioned – announced before its debut on Thursday July 5. The announcement was made at the shows launch on the HMAS Sydney on Tuesday.
The show supported by the Royal Australian Navy, follows the crew of the fictional coastal patroller HMAS Hammersley… Continue Reading >>
Television Programmes June 27th 2007 — 7:29 pm
British talkshow host Michael Parkinson has announced his show Parkinson will end after his next 12 week series later this year.
The 25 year talkshow veteran, will take a year off television to write his autobiography and consider future television projects.
Source: SMH
Celebrities / Personalities, Television Programmes June 27th 2007 — 7:22 pm
Macquarie Radio Network, the owner of Sydney radio stations 2GB and 2CH, has appointed five new online editorial staff, just months before it is to launch their news website.
The appointments, which takes the total number of staff working on MRN’s digital team to 24, include four online news journalists and a dedicated video journalist.… Continue Reading >>
The Seven Network will air two of its popular imported cult dramas Heroes and Prison Break on the same day that they screen in the United States in a bid to lead audiences away from DVDs and the Internet.
This follows the Ten Network’s attempt to air programs the same day they air in the… Continue Reading >>
Television, Television Programmes June 27th 2007 — 6:05 pm
Today’s latest media headlines courtesy of The Australian are as follows:
Attorney-General Phillip Ruddock has urged the Victorian Government to pardon two journalists, the Herald Sun’s Michael Harvey and Gerard McManus, who were found guilty of contempt and fined $7000, thus possibly making it harder for them to travel overseas for their job. Mr Ruddock
Advertising, Celebrities / Personalities, Radio, Television June 27th 2007 — 12:39 pm