Blackfella Films have announced that the highly regarded drama executive Penny Smallacombe has joined the company as Head of Scripted. A member of the Maramanindji people, from the Northern Territory, Penny was, for six years, Head of the First Nations Department at Screen Australia, overseeing a large slate of successful film and television projects including Total Control, Spear, She Who Must Be Loved, Sweet Country, We Don’t Need a Map, Grace Beside Me, Mystery Road, Sweet As, We Are Still … [Read more...] about Penny Smallacombe joins Blackfella Films as head of scripted
Rachel Griffiths
Tavake & XYZ Films in association with FIFTH SEASON commence production on new 10-part dramedy series Madam
Rachel Griffiths will lead the cast of “Madam”, a new half-hour dramedy series produced by Tavake and XYZ Films for Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ and FIFTH SEASON which this week commenced principal photography in New Zealand. The show will be distributed internationally by FIFTH SEASON. Griffiths stars as McKenzie ‘Mack’ Leigh who, when faced with a philandering husband and a mountain of debt, starts up an ethical brothel in small town New Zealand to provide for her family. “Madam” is based on … [Read more...] about Tavake & XYZ Films in association with FIFTH SEASON commence production on new 10-part dramedy series Madam
Award-winning political drama Total Control to return for third and final season
Two icons of the Australian screen, Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths, are returning to the nation’s capital, for the final instalment of ABC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning political drama Total Control. Produced by Blackfella Films, the six-part series also stars an enviable supporting cast led by Rob Collins with Wayne Blair, Anthony Hayes, Wesley Patten, Steph Tisdell, Daniela Farinacci, Lisa Flanagan, Benedict Hardie, Anita Hegh, Huw Higginson and Trisha Morton-Thomas all … [Read more...] about Award-winning political drama Total Control to return for third and final season
Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
Banijay Rights today announces ITV in the UK has acquired Bali 2002, the new four-part drama that explores the everyday heroes directly impacted by the terrorist attacks on the Indonesian island 20 years ago. The drama will air on new streaming service ITVX next year. Co-produced by Banijay labels Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime for Stan and 9Network in Australia, the deal marks the first international sale for this powerful drama series - struck ahead of the final day of MIPCOM in … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
Acorn TV acquires hit ABC series ‘Aftertaste’
ABC Commercial has announced the sale of their hilarious scripted comedy Aftertaste (4K or HD 6x30') to US streaming giant Acorn TV. Set in the stunning Adelaide Hills wine region of Australia and featuring a cast of diverse international characters the story follows universally renowned yet volatile celebrity chef, Easton West’s spectacular fall from grace. Humiliated he returns to his hometown where he endeavors to rebuild his career and restore his reputation, with the help of his … [Read more...] about Acorn TV acquires hit ABC series ‘Aftertaste’
Rake to debut on Australia’s Universal Channel
ABC Commercial has sold the eight part drama series, RAKE (8 x 60’) to Sparrowhawk International Channels Limited, to be broadcast on the Universal Channel in Australia. RAKE chronicles the trials and tribulations of criminal barrister, Cleaver Greene – defender of the indefensible and champion of the lost cause in the court room and the bedroom. The series features Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge, Mission Impossible II),Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Brothers and Sisters), Hugo … [Read more...] about Rake to debut on Australia’s Universal Channel
