Up until now, it’s been just another one of those annoying BB rumours doing the rounds.
Unfortunately our worst fears have been confirmed tonight, in what is undoubtedly Big Brother’s lowest point – Corey Delaney (Worthington) will enter the Big Brother house.
The teenage party boy, who was all over… Continue Reading >>
Big Brother, Television Programmes, Uncategorised April 30th 2008 — 9:09 pm
The Seven Network has put its support behind Todd McKenney following the events of last week which saw the 42-year-old charged with drug possession.
A spokesperson for Seven said that McKenney’s role as one of the judging panel on the series Dancing With The Stars was safe:
“We feel for… Continue Reading >>
Celebrities / Personalities, Television April 29th 2008 — 10:03 pm
The Australian is reporting that the Federal government may consider licencing a fourth commercial television network after the shutdown of analogue transmission in 2013.
Speaking at an ABN Amro communication conference, Senator Stephen Conroy said that all options for re-allocation of the spectrum currently used by analogue television – which… Continue Reading >>
Digital Television, Industry, Television April 29th 2008 — 9:32 pm
The Chaser comedy troupe has escaped criminal stemming from last year’s APEC-related prank, with the NSW Department of Public Prosecutions dropping their charges against two members of the troupe and nine people affiliated with the stunt.
Giles Hardie, a video producer and one of the extras involved in the stunt,… Continue Reading >>
Television Programmes April 28th 2008 — 5:34 pm
Despite reports this weekend that Todd McKenney is facing drugs possession charges after being found unconscious in a Sydney park on Friday afternoon, the 42-year-old will front up for his Mix 106.5 breakfast radio show tomorrow morning as normal.
Australian Radio Network general manager Anthony Fitzgerald gave the station’s support… Continue Reading >>
Celebrities / Personalities, Radio April 27th 2008 — 10:54 pm
A contestant from the new series of Network Ten’s Big Brother has quit on the eve of its debut.
The male contestant, believed to be from Adelaide, has withdrawn from the competition citing pressure from family members.
Big Brother producer Virginia Hodgson confirmed the contestant’s exit:
“We had chosen as… Continue Reading >>
Big Brother, Television Programmes April 27th 2008 — 2:24 am
Todd McKenney, one of the judges on the Seven Network’s Dancing With The Stars and breakfast presenter on Sydney radio Mix 106.5, is reported to be on drugs charges after being found unconscious in a Sydney park.
The Sun-Herald is reporting that the 42-year-old was charged with possession of a… Continue Reading >>
Celebrities / Personalities, Television April 27th 2008 — 1:06 am
An ambitious investor looks set to revive The Bulletin, after the 128-year-old ACP publication closed down in January following a decline in readership and ongoing financial issues.
Peter Hall, founder and chairman of investment outfit Hunter Hall, is believed to be teaming up with a “very experienced” but unnamed independent… Continue Reading >>
Print April 26th 2008 — 10:14 am
In a rare inter-station link-up not seen since the Charles and Diana wedding, Sydney’s Music Diretors have conspired to play the same song at the same time.
2Day FM, Triple M, Mix 106.5, Nova969 and vega 95.3 all broke format to play Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up in… Continue Reading >>
Radio April 24th 2008 — 8:43 am
Austar have reported a mixed fortune for their first financial report of the calendar year with profit up, but growth and disconnections moving downward.
Attributed to the changing economic climate, Austar recorded a small increase in subscriber numbers while the number of people disconnecting is also increasing, with… Continue Reading >>
Subscription Television April 23rd 2008 — 9:03 pm
Kerry Stokes has failed in his attempt to gain two seats on the board of Perth based newspaper publisher West Australian Newspapers after shareholders voted today against his proposal to sack four existing directors and appoint himself and right-hand man Peter Gammell.
Proxy results announced before the commencement of the… Continue Reading >>
Channel 10 traffic reporter Vic Larusso has tonight become the latest victim of a laser attack – his right eye hit by a high-powered green beam as his helicopter returned to Bankstown Airport.
“It was blurry for about 10 seconds just a bit sore, like when you rub your eye
Television April 23rd 2008 — 7:41 pm
The ABC has outraged Diggers after threatening to block Anzac Day broadcasts unless all channels agree to delay “live” coverage of the Gallipoli Dawn Service by 30 minutes.
With echoes of the Sunrise Kokoda debacle, where the Channel 7 program tried to delay a Dawn Service to fit in with… Continue Reading >>
Television April 23rd 2008 — 6:14 am
Channel Seven chief executive David Leckie has awoken from his medically-induced coma and is no longer in a serious condition.
A hospital spokesman said Mr Leckie is now breathing on his own after being woken from his coma this morning.
He was extubated early this morning after showing considerable improvement… Continue Reading >>
Television April 22nd 2008 — 3:58 pm
TV Week Logie Awards Press Release:
TV WEEK announced today that legendary satirist John Clarke will be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame at the landmark 50th Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards next month.
John Clarke is being recognised for his esteemed contribution to the Australian television industry, through… Continue Reading >>
Celebrities / Personalities, Industry, Television, Television Programmes April 21st 2008 — 4:11 pm