Headlines:

July 02, 2009

Here's looking at Hugh, kid

“AS THE second-youngest of seven children, Packed to the Rafters star Hugh Sheridan conceded his instinct to perform might have come from childhood necessity.”
www.theage.com.au
July 01, 2009

Actor fails to win Skippy profits

“More than 40 years after leaving the set of Skippy The Bush Kangaroo, actor Tony Bonner has failed to win a share of the iconic television show's profits.”
www.abc.net.au
June 28, 2009

From serial sinners to saviours

“The thugs and killers of Underbelly have switched sides and will play police rescue officers and the men they save in a new crime drama for the Nine Network.”
www.smh.com.au
June 24, 2009

It's back to Packed to the Rafters

“THE ground-breaking series Packed to the Rafters returns for a second season on Channel Seven after sweeping all before it at the Logies.”
www.news.com.au/couriermail

Terror victim Brooke Satchwell hosts Trouble in Paradise

“for former Neighbours darling Brooke Satchwell, her life reflected a harrowing horror movie when she was caught in crossfire in Mumbai.”
www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph
June 22, 2009

Darwin to star in new SBS drama, Dusty

“SBS has commissioned a new crime drama series to be set in Darwin, featuring the character of 'Detective Dusty Buchanon' from Phillip Gwynne's novel 'The Build Up.'”
www.tvtonight.com.au
June 21, 2009

Caroline Byrne murder on TV

“THE tragic end to Caroline Byrne's life, as well as the relationship between her boyfriend Gordon Wood and businessman Rene Rivkin, will be examined in a telemovie.”
www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph
June 20, 2009

First Impressions: Erik Thomson, actor

“Born in Inverness, Scotland, 42 years ago, and possessed of a startling, blue-eyed physicality, fly-away chestnut locks and hands like bears' paws, he is probably as close to the archetypal Scotsman as it's possible to be.”
www.theaustralian.news.com.au
June 19, 2009

Neighbours - Interview - Susan Bower (Executive Producer, 'Neighbours')

“Susan talks about the controversy surrounding Bridget's pregnancy, the Parkers' impending exit, the show's 25th anniversary and which character she thinks should have been killed off.”
www.digitalspy.com
June 18, 2009

ABC3 announces new Aussie kids shows

“The ABC today announced key elements of its new kids, channel ABC3, to launch by Christmas.”
www.tvtonight.com.au

Plan 3D unveiled for B1 and B2

“TELEVISION'S Bananas in Pyjamas will soon be coming down the stairs a little differently — as 3D cartoon characters.”
www.theage.com.au

Coming Soon to DVD:

July 08
Breaking Bad - Season 1
Weeds - Season 1
The Tudors - Season 2
Prison Break - Season 4 (The Final Season)
July 15
Ocean Girl - Season 4
Outrageous Fortune - Season 4
July 28
Mirror Mirror - Season 1
July 29
Flight Of The Conchords - Season 1 & 2
Rush (2008) - Series 1
Aug 05
Stingers - season 8
Aug 06
The Chaser's War On Everything - Season 1
The Chaser's War On Everything - Season 2
September 16
All Saints - 2007 Boxset
All Saints - 2008 Boxset

Ratings:

June 21 - 27, 2009
2.134m - State of Origin Rugby League NSW v QLD 2nd - Match
1.934m - Materchef Australia - Challenge
1.757m - Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
1.666m - Materchef Australia
1.664m - Seven News - Sun
1.598m - Seven News
1.586m - NCIS
1.575m - Nine News Sunday
1.483m - Thank God You're Here
1.471m - Seven News - Sat

source: OzTAM

birthdays:

July
1 - Nick Giannopoulos (1963)
2 - Grant Dodwell (1952)
3 - Jane Allsop (1975)
4 - Scott Major (1975)
5 - Stephanie McIntosh (1985)
6 - Geoffrey Rush (1951)
7 - Claire Holt (1988)
8 - Graeme Blundell (1945)
10 - Jeffrey Walker (1982)
13 - Penny Cook (1957)
14 - John Wood (1946)
18 - Shaun Micallef (1962)
23 - Terence Stamp (1939)
23 - Bert Newton (1938)
23 - Rebecca Hewitt (1983)
24 - Chris Haywood (1948)
24 - Rose Byrne (1979)
26 - Madeleine West (1979)
26 - Jonny Pasvolsky (1972)
27 - George Kapiniaris (1962)
27 - Indiana Evans (1990)
30 - Simon Baker (1969)
31 - Brittany Byrnes (1987)
31 - Ernie Dingo (1956)