Headlines:
- February 01, 2012
-
“People of Australia rejoice. There's a new crime drama on TV and it isn't Underbelly 52: NSW Rum Rebellion. The Straits is a new ten part series set in far north tropical Queensland and the Torres Strait.”
www.bhatt.id.au
-
“Daniel Lissing, whose credits include Australia's 'Crownies,' has been cast in the futuristic project from 'The Shield' creator. ”
www.hollywoodreporter.com
- January 30, 2012
-
“NEW FremantleMedia drama chief Jo Porter already has one commission under her belt, but is not ready to disclose the details.”
www.theaustralian.com.au
- January 29, 2012
-
“JESSICA Tovey has a lot of growing up to do. This isn't based on idle gossip or some tacky scandal involving leaked naked pics. Quite the contrary: the 24-year-old actor has just said so herself.”
www.news.com.au
-
“POPULAR actor Hugh Sheridan is taking a break from Packed to the Rafters, fuelling talk he will leave the show for good.”
www.heraldsun.com.au
- January 28, 2012
-
“Family dynamics - whether it's gangster clans or cartoon clowns - keep viewers coming back for more.”
www.smh.com.au
- January 25, 2012
-
“ABC legal drama Crownies will be getting a spin-off series... This week [ABC1 Channel Controller Brendan Dahill] confirmed a future for the show, by focussing on the legal aspects and not the personal lives of the young attorneys.”
www.tvtonight.com.au
- January 23, 2012
-
“Imagine The Sopranos wearing sarongs larking about in the tropics. Or, think Underbelly meets The Simpsons. But then add elements of Shakespeare, slapstick, suspense and savagery. Whichever way you look at it The Straits is a new breed of TV.”
au.news.yahoo.com
-
“The story of a 61 year old potato farmer who won an ultra marathon between Sydney and Melbourne in 1983 will be the centre of an ABC telemovie, it was announced today.”
www.encoremagazine.com.au
- January 22, 2012
-
“Australian actor Garry McDonald is making a return to television after years working in theatre. McDonald will join the cast of the Ten Network's drama series Offspring.”
www.mediaspy.org
- January 19, 2012
-
“Grant Bowler has been tapped as the lead in Syfy's new original series Defiance. The project is a live-action drama, written/executive produced by Farscape creator Rockne S. O'Bannon”
www.deadline.com
- January 12, 2012
-
“LIZA Goddard has rightly been called one of Britain's most gifted actors, and is fondly remembered by fans for her role as Clancy Merrick in the iconic children's TV series Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. ”
www.shieldsgazette.com
-
“Chris Lilley is a superstar in his native Australia, but he's only just begun to crack the consciousness of comedy fans here in the States.”
www.avclub.com
-
“The former H20: Just Add Water actor had a great 2011 with recurring roles in two US series - Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries, as well as a role on TV movie Mean Girls 2... producers have been so impressed with her work on The Vampire Diaries they've signed her up for next season.”
www.couriermail.com.au
|
Ratings Top 10:
- January 15 - 21, 2012
- 1.258m - Seven's Tennis: 2012 Aust Open - Day 5 Night Session
- 1.231m - Third Test - Australia V India Session 2
- 1.169m - Nine News Sunday
- 1.141m - Grand Designs
- 1.127m - Seven News
- 1.126m - Seven News - Sun
- 1.092m - Seven News - Sat
- 1.063m - Seven's Tennis: 2012 Aust Open - Day 3 Night Session
- 1.044m - Seven's Tennis: 2012 Aust Open - Day 6 Night Session
- 1.039m - Seven's Tennis: 2012 Aust Open - Day 4 Night Session
birthdays:
- February
- 1 - Jodi Gordon (1985)
- 3 - Isla Fisher (1976)
- 4 - Natalie Imbruglia (1975)
- 5 - Jackie Woodburne (1957)
- 6 - Peter Bensley (1954)
- 8 - Anna Hutchison (1986)
- 12 - Saskia Burmeister (1985)
- 12 - Sigrid Thornton (1959)
- 14 - Luke Jacobz (1981)
- 15 - Todd Lasance (1985)
- 17 - Barry Humpries (1934)
- 18 - Greta Scacchi (1960)
- 18 - Tammy McIntosh (1970)
- 18 - Zoe Carrides (1962)
- 19 - Lisa McCune (1971)
- 21 - Burgess Abernethy (1987)
- 23 - Callan Mulvey (1975)
- 25 - Libby Tanner (1970)
- 25 - Doris Younane (1963)
- 25 - David Hoflin (1979)
- 27 - George Kapiniaris (1961)
- 28 - Spencer McLaren (1973)
|
