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Author and media advocate Dot West talks about writing for animation, reflecting on her experiences with children on television and the inspiration behind Little Jay and Big Cuz. Dot West, also from Little J & Big Kaz Find this episode of the Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Pocket Casts Screenwriter and media advocate Dot West received a call from producer Ned Lander saying he was looking for an Indigenous writer to join the writers’ room for a new children’s animated series aimed at younger audiences. I immediately volunteered. Ms West,…
MasterChef Australia 2024 has not only brought us a batch of new contestants who are vying for the $250,000 prize, but also whole new judging panels and celebrity guests to “ooo” and “awww” at! Following the tragic passing of former MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo and departure of foodie queen / fashionista Melissa Leong, this year’s judging panel has had a bit of a shake-up. Most noticeably, there are now four judges instead of three. Andy Allen is back again for Season 16, and he is joined by MasterChef‘s princess Poh Ling Yeow, food critic Sofia Levin, and renowned French chef…
As preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics enter their final stages, the Australian men’s basketball team will compete in the USA Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi from 16 July. All matches will be played at the Etihad Arena. The series will mark the first-ever international basketball match to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Boomers, ranked fifth in the men’s FIBA rankings, will face the star-studded USA Basketball Team on July 15th and Serbia on July 16th. Both AUS vs. USA and AUS vs. SRB matches will start live at 5am AEST. Time (AEST). The USA, which…
After the massive hype surrounding Troye Sivan’s recent set in Europe, it’s no surprise that a second Sydney show has already been announced for his upcoming Australian tour. A new album, Something To Give Each Other, was also released to rave reviews. The tour kicks off at Adelaide’s The Drive on Tuesday, November 19th, before spending a night at Melbourne’s iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Thursday, November 21st. Fans in Brisbane will have the chance to see Sivan live at the River Stage on Tuesday 26 November, before Sivan performs for two performances at the Sydney Opera House…
EXCLUSIVE: After the coronavirus pandemic, many people decided the office was no longer for them, but not Felicity Ward or her new alter ego Hannah Howard. Comedian and actress Ward is starring in The Office Australia, one of the most anticipated series outside the United States, where she plays the iconic (Miss) Manager role first made famous by Ricky Gervais on the BBC. This is the first time a woman has played the role. Sarah Christie, senior development executive at Amazon MGM Studios in Australia, is working on The Office for the Prime Video streaming service and recognizes the weight…
2024 12 07 – Media release optics. Photo credit: Joel Pratley ABC and Screen Australia have announced a new project from the brilliant creative minds of Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst (The Feed, Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story) and Charles Firth (The Chaser). Filming has begun on the six-part comedy series Optics in Sydney. . Optics, written and starring this dynamic trio, is a digital production of Easy Tiger and The Chaser, directed by award-winning Max Miller (Aunty Donna’s Coffee Café, Australian Epic), and directed by Firth, Easy Tiger’s Rob Gibson and Ian Colley (Colin) are…
Following her top four finish on this year’s season of Australian Idol, singer IVANA is gearing up for the release of her dancefloor-ready debut single ‘Ooh La La La’. And she’s doing it all on her own! As the song gains popularity across all platforms, Peter Gray talks to the budding artist about her career aspirations as an independent artist, what she’s learned from her time as an Idol, and what we can expect from her sound in the future. I told her about her talent. Congratulations on the release of “Ooh La La La.” Does releasing songs get…
To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024, and funded by Screen Australia, we’ve collected 11 Indigenous Australian screen stories available to watch right now. Content warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are cautioned that this article may contain names, images, and voices of deceased people. This article also contains references to violence and suicide. NAIDOC Week will run from 7 to 14 July 2024 and celebrates the history, culture, achievements and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is ‘Keep the fire burning!’ Blak, Loud and Proud – celebrates the spirit and…
Here’s the real riddle. While so many people appear to be struggling to make ends meet, it was recently announced that Australian adults enjoy the second highest median wealth in the world (after Luxembourg). How do we reconcile the numbers?How can we be so rich and yet so poor? Maybe we rank second in wealth but first in complaining about being poor? That’s because it’s hard to link statistical economic fortune to a report this week from charity Good360 Australia that found one in seven Australians find it difficult to afford soap and detergent.The average wealth of Australians increased by…
2024 10 07 – Media release shipwreck hunters australia Screen Australia and The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand have announced that the thrilling ocean adventure Shipwreck: Hunters Australia will continue for a second season on Disney+. The next six-part installment of the hugely popular Australian original documentary series discovers new stories of incredible survival and devastating tragedy along Western Australia’s rugged and beautiful Treasure Coast It follows a team of fearless ocean adventurers as they dive deep to discover the world. Season 2 sees the reunion of expert divers and underwater filmmakers – Captain…