HBO led the nominations, earning 108 nods, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row. Cult favourite Game of Thrones scored 16 nominations including for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series" while Behind The Candelabra, Phil Spector and Boardwalk Empire picked up 15, 11 and 10 nominations each. CBS and NBC raked in 53 nominations each with NBC’s 30 Rock and CBS’ The Big Bang … [Read more...] about Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
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ABC Australia makes two key appointments
According to The Australian, Catalyst's series producer Matt Scully has been appointed as commissioning editor in the ABC TV Factual department and Showtime Australia's Anthony Mrsnik has been named ABC's manager for international acquisitions and business development. Mrsnik spent nearly 12 years as director of legal and business affairs and general counsel at Showtime Australia and most recently was Foxtel's special counsel, business affairs, movies and drama after the merging of … [Read more...] about ABC Australia makes two key appointments
Screen Australia withdraws funding for QPIX
From January 1, 2014, QPIX, Queensland’s filmmaker development centre will no longer receive government funding to deliver its professional development services to the early-career sector of the screen industry throughout the State. QPIX has been advised by its principal funding sources, Screen Queensland (and, as a result, Screen Australia) that its funding will not continue. Both agencies have agreed to provide some transitional funding to allow QPIX to complete its teaching … [Read more...] about Screen Australia withdraws funding for QPIX
ABC Commercial and Open Channel hold new pitching competition
ABC Commercial and Open Channel have announced a new pitching competition that will be held during the Generation Next Kids Conference at Docklands Studios on July 22-23. All emerging producers, writers and creators are encouraged to produce a one-page concept for submission to win a $2,000 prize. Natalie Lawley, Manager, ABC Content Sales said “We’re excited to be working with the Open Channel in supporting and nurturing new talent. The pitching competition is an opportunity … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial and Open Channel hold new pitching competition
“Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
Eyeworks format Celebrity Splash has added another major TV market to the list of licensees. Jeff Goldman, Co-MD of Eyeworks International Distribution, said, “We are truly excited to see the local adaptation of Celebrity Splash in South Korea, one of the most advanced and impressive television markets. No doubt it will bring MBC impressive ratings and awe the Korean audience as our other partners’ versions have around the world.” Celebrity … [Read more...] about “Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
Screen Australia invests A$15.5m in feature and TV projects
Screen Australia announced almost A$15.5 million investment in three feature projects, five adult drama series, one two-part adult drama telemovie and three children’s series, triggering almost $84 million in production. Feature projects include writer/director/producer Robert Connolly’s Paper Planes written by Steve Worland and produced by Maggie Miles and Liz Kearney. Producers/writers/directors Amiel Courtin-Wilson and Michael … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests A$15.5m in feature and TV projects
