Sydney - Aiming to regain the ratings crown which it lost this year to the Seven Network, the Nine Network has unveiled more than 45 new programs in its 2008 season, plus a new logo: “We heart TV” (heart as in love). "Programming got us into this (fall from No. 1), and programming will get us out," vowed Nine’s CEO David Gyngell. Placing more emphasis on local dramas, Nine touted crime shows Underbelly and The Strip; Canal Road; a new version of 1970s/1980s soap Young Doctors; … [Read more...] about Nine injects new heart into 2008 season
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ninemsn goes for The Fix
Sydney - The Nine Network/Microsoft joint-venture ninemsn has unveiled The Fix, a new entertainment and celebrity gossip site (thefix.com.au) which integrates the portal’s music, TV guide and movies sites as well as serving up celebrity gossip from Australia and around the world. “The point of difference with The Fix will be the combination of our exclusive editorial content, guest experts and our partnership with the world’s largest producer and distributor of entertainment … [Read more...] about ninemsn goes for The Fix
New Labor Government to facilitate broadband roll-out
Sydney - Australia’s new Labor Government headed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has identified building a high-speed national broadband network as one of its top priorities. The first step will be to reconstitute a panel of experts to review Australia's telecommunications industry and network structure, which will be asked to finalize its report by June 2008. In the election campaign, which culminated in the end of the 11-and-a-half year reign by John Howard’s conservative government … [Read more...] about New Labor Government to facilitate broadband roll-out
Foxtel unveils Mobile Foxtel Guide
Sydney - Boosting its suite of digital offerings, Foxtel has launched the Mobile Foxtel Guide which enables subscribers to access the pay TV platform’s web-based Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and to use the Remote Record function to record programs on its PVR, Foxtel iQ, from 3G mobile phones. Another function is Reminder Alerts, which are sent via SMS to the user 15 minutes prior to the TV program commencing and contain the name of the show, the channel and the time it begins. Patrick … [Read more...] about Foxtel unveils Mobile Foxtel Guide
More Satisfaction from Showtime
Sydney - Showtime movie networks isn’t waiting to see how subscribers respond to its steamy new Australian drama Satisfaction: it has commissioned a second series. Created and produced by Roger Simpson and set in an upmarket brothel, Satisfaction premieres on Dec. 5 as one of the opening week attractions on spin-off channel Showcase. “It is beautifully produced with compelling scripts about a secret and intriguing world. The performances by the cast are outstanding and we look … [Read more...] about More Satisfaction from Showtime
The New Inventors prizes Cone-Head
Sydney - An Australian invention with the potential for global impact - a revolutionary motorcycle helmet dubbed Cone-Head - was named 2007 Invention of The Year last week on ABC TV’s The New Inventors. Brisbane physicist Don Morgan spent more than 20 years researching and designing the unique helmet, which has a distinctive cone-shaped structure and lining that absorbs the impact of an accident. Morgan won a package of tailored business advice and assistance worth tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about The New Inventors prizes Cone-Head