Television Programmes

Junior MasterChef missed promotional opportunities

A study into how viewers learn about new television programs found the Ten Network has failed to drum-up enough promotion for its spin-off series, Junior MasterChef.
The study conducted at… Read on >>

Advertising / Marketing,Online,Television,Television Programmes September 1st 2010 — 11:09 am

Six sponsorships sold for Ten’s Junior Masterchef

The Ten Network has signed six major sponsors for its upcoming Junior Masterchef.
The MasterChef spin-off will be sponsored by Coles, Unilever, Sunbeam, Kellogg’s, Birds Eye and Meat and Livestock… Read on >>

Advertising / Marketing,Television,Television Programmes September 1st 2010 — 10:47 am

Rob Palmer wins Dancing With The Stars

Rob Palmer, the carpenter and Better Homes and Gardens presenter, has been declared the winner of the tenth series of Seven‘s Dancing With The Stars.
Palmer finished ahead of the pop… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 29th 2010 — 11:22 pm

Matthew Newton in a near-‘schizophrenic’ state

Further revelations have emerged about the troubles of Matthew Newton, with the actor’s family and friends telling media outlets that his psychological condition had spiralled out of control as a… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 29th 2010 — 12:04 pm

UK: Top Gear defend maintaining The Stig’s anonymity

The BBC have defended taking court action to stop the publication of an autobiography of the person who is better known as The Stig from top motoring show Top GearRead on >>

International Media,Television Programmes August 28th 2010 — 2:49 pm

Natalie Garonzi to host The Xtra Factor

Radio presenter and former model, Natalie Garonzi, has signed on to become host of The Xtra Factor, a show which will take the viewer behind the scenes of The X FactorRead on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 28th 2010 — 10:40 am

Iron Chef Australia host and judges revealed

Restaurant reviewer Larissa Dubecki, food writer Simon Thomsen and former restaurant reviewer Leo Schofield are expected to become the judging panel for Iron Chef Australia.
Award winning food writer, Richard Cornish,… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 27th 2010 — 8:18 pm

Nine to air Jim Stynes documentary

The Nine Network is set to air a documentary chronicling the life of the Melbourne Football Club’s president, Jim Stynes, as he works to rebuild the AFL club whilst battling… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 27th 2010 — 7:35 pm

Neighbours moving to Eleven

The Ten Network has confirmed that Australia’s longest-running drama, Neighbours, will move to its new digital multichannel, Eleven.
As previously reported in TSR, the program will take-up its new home… Read on >>

Digital Television,Television,Television Programmes August 26th 2010 — 11:06 am

Luke Jacobz takes over as X Factor host

Channel Seven‘s Today Tonight has revealed Luke Jacobz as the replacement host for the upcoming new series of the Australian version of The X Factor.
As previously reported on TSR,… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 24th 2010 — 12:49 pm

Matt Newton leaves The X Factor

Matthew Newton has been forced to back out as host of Channel Seven‘s relaunched version of Australia’s The X Factor, little more than a week before its scheduled premiere.
His… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 22nd 2010 — 10:31 pm

Ian Curley confirms Conviction Kitchen Australia

British born chef Ian Curley has confirmed he will serve as host and mentor on the Seven Network’s new culinary series, Conviction Kitchen Australia.
The local adaption of the… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 22nd 2010 — 2:06 am

Ben Cousins to host The Amazing Race?

With The Amazing Race Australia set to go into production next month, a number of names have been floated as potential hosts, including reformed drug addict and AFL star… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television,Television Programmes August 22nd 2010 — 1:50 am

Election night coverage in review

With the Australian public heading to the polls tomorrow, broadcasters are also vying for the viewers’ votes on election night.
Each network claims to offer something different in terms of… Read on >>

Politics,Television,Television Programmes August 20th 2010 — 2:49 pm

Samantha Heathwood is pregnant

The Spy Report has learnt that Samantha Heathwood, the WIN News presenter for Toowoomba, Mackay and Townsville, is pregnant.
A source has confirmed that Heathwood is expecting her first child with husband Kieran… Read on >>

Regional Television,Television,Television Programmes August 19th 2010 — 9:02 pm