Jennifer Collins is quitting as ABC TV head of entertainment to join Screentime in the newly-created role of head of non-fiction.
In a related move, Screentime has promoted Simon Steel from executive producer non-fiction to head of factual, reporting to Collins.
The hiring of Collins, who starts in January, signals Screentime.s commitment to beefing up its non-fiction output including studio-based entertainment productions, comedy, panel shows and factual entertainment.
.We need to build up the entertainment side,. Screentime MD Bob Campbell tells If, while observing that area has not been a great focus for the company since Popstars. .We are delighted to welcome to Screentime an executive of the calibre and experience of Jennifer..
Campbell welcomes Nine Entertainment Co..s stock exchange listing, noting, .Nine has been a consistent supporter of good content and I am sure that momentum will continue..
Screentime.s non-fiction slate includes The Flying Miners for the ABC,...
In a related move, Screentime has promoted Simon Steel from executive producer non-fiction to head of factual, reporting to Collins.
The hiring of Collins, who starts in January, signals Screentime.s commitment to beefing up its non-fiction output including studio-based entertainment productions, comedy, panel shows and factual entertainment.
.We need to build up the entertainment side,. Screentime MD Bob Campbell tells If, while observing that area has not been a great focus for the company since Popstars. .We are delighted to welcome to Screentime an executive of the calibre and experience of Jennifer..
Campbell welcomes Nine Entertainment Co..s stock exchange listing, noting, .Nine has been a consistent supporter of good content and I am sure that momentum will continue..
Screentime.s non-fiction slate includes The Flying Miners for the ABC,...
- 11/6/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Hit musical drama The Sapphires has scored 12 nominations at the 2012 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) Awards including in the coveted best feature film category.
The Sapphires, which follows four indigenous singers during the Vietnam war, has grossed more than $14 million in Australia to become the biggest local film of the year.
Three other films will be also be vying for the best feature film award: Burning Man (10 nominations in total), Lore (eight nominations in total) and Wish You Were Here (eight nominations in total) at the main Aacta ceremony, which will be held on January 30, 2013, at The Star Event Centre. Last year's event was held at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
P.J. Hogan's Mental also scored eight nominations including Best Lead Actress (Toni Collette), Best Supporting Actor (Liev Schreiber) Best Young Actor (Lily Sullivan) and Best Supporting Actress for Rebecca Gibney and Deborah Mailman.
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The Sapphires, which follows four indigenous singers during the Vietnam war, has grossed more than $14 million in Australia to become the biggest local film of the year.
Three other films will be also be vying for the best feature film award: Burning Man (10 nominations in total), Lore (eight nominations in total) and Wish You Were Here (eight nominations in total) at the main Aacta ceremony, which will be held on January 30, 2013, at The Star Event Centre. Last year's event was held at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
P.J. Hogan's Mental also scored eight nominations including Best Lead Actress (Toni Collette), Best Supporting Actor (Liev Schreiber) Best Young Actor (Lily Sullivan) and Best Supporting Actress for Rebecca Gibney and Deborah Mailman.
Not Suitable for Children...
- 12/3/2012
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
The Sapphires has led the Academy of Australian Cinema and Television Arts Awards nominations being nominated in 12 categories.
Awards will be handed out over two events, with an awards luncheon, focused on craft categories on Monday January 28 and the main event on January 30. Both events will be held at the Star Event Centre, the first public events for the venue.
The Sapphires, distributed by Hopscotch/eOne has been nominated for Best Film, Best Direction and best adapted screenplay as well as Best Lead Actor and Actress for Chris O’Dowd and Deborah Mailman, and Best Supporting Actress for Jessica Mauboy.
Burning Man was not far behind on 10 nominations including best film and best direction as well as best lead actor for Matthre Goode and Best Supporting Actress for Essie Davis.
Three more films, Lore, Mental and Wish You Were Here received eight nominations while Not Suitable For Children received four.
Awards will be handed out over two events, with an awards luncheon, focused on craft categories on Monday January 28 and the main event on January 30. Both events will be held at the Star Event Centre, the first public events for the venue.
The Sapphires, distributed by Hopscotch/eOne has been nominated for Best Film, Best Direction and best adapted screenplay as well as Best Lead Actor and Actress for Chris O’Dowd and Deborah Mailman, and Best Supporting Actress for Jessica Mauboy.
Burning Man was not far behind on 10 nominations including best film and best direction as well as best lead actor for Matthre Goode and Best Supporting Actress for Essie Davis.
Three more films, Lore, Mental and Wish You Were Here received eight nominations while Not Suitable For Children received four.
- 12/3/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Last night’s final episode of Gruen Planet for 2012 ended on a high note.
The advertising analysis show, featuring Leo Burnett Sydney boss Todd Sampson and Ten’s new executive Gm Russel Howcroft, received its highest ratings for the season, for both Gruen Planet and its Olympic version Gruen Sweat.
The show was also ABC1′s highest rating program for the night.
Across the five city metro market, the show rated 1.038m viewers, according to preliminary ratings from OzTam.
The show was fourth in total viewers for the night, and won its 8.30pm time slot.
Across the three key advertising demographics, the show improved on its total viewer ranking while remaining top in its time slot.
In the 18-49 demo, Gruen was second behind Big Brother’s daily show, while in 16-39 the ad show was third behind Big Brother Little Sister and the Big Brother’s daily show. In...
The advertising analysis show, featuring Leo Burnett Sydney boss Todd Sampson and Ten’s new executive Gm Russel Howcroft, received its highest ratings for the season, for both Gruen Planet and its Olympic version Gruen Sweat.
The show was also ABC1′s highest rating program for the night.
Across the five city metro market, the show rated 1.038m viewers, according to preliminary ratings from OzTam.
The show was fourth in total viewers for the night, and won its 8.30pm time slot.
Across the three key advertising demographics, the show improved on its total viewer ranking while remaining top in its time slot.
In the 18-49 demo, Gruen was second behind Big Brother’s daily show, while in 16-39 the ad show was third behind Big Brother Little Sister and the Big Brother’s daily show. In...
- 10/24/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
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