DreamWorks Animation is going through a great period right now. Movies like "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" and "The Bad Guys" experimented with both tone and visuals and delivered two of the best and most acclaimed animated movies of the past few years. After the disappointing release of "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken," DreamWorks wanted to end 2023 back on top with the third installment in the "Trolls" series. "Trolls Band Together" brings the trilogy of animated jukebox musicals inspired by the Troll doll toys to a close with a film all about boy bands — including an actual Nsync reunion.
"Trolls Band Together" sees Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) reunite Branch's brothers — all part of a famous boy band — in order to rescue one of them from talent-stealing evil pop stars.
Though the "Trolls" movies aren't particularly known for their experimental animation or inventive visuals, "Trolls Band Together" looks...
"Trolls Band Together" sees Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) reunite Branch's brothers — all part of a famous boy band — in order to rescue one of them from talent-stealing evil pop stars.
Though the "Trolls" movies aren't particularly known for their experimental animation or inventive visuals, "Trolls Band Together" looks...
- 11/15/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The hunt for a Georgia man who killed two police officers came to an end Thursday morning with the suspect found dead of an apparent suicide in an Americus home, reports say.
Police tried to make contact with 32-year-old Minquell Lembrick for more than an hour after hearing a gunshot inside the Americus home on Thursday morning, according to USA Today. Officers eventually used a robot to open the door.
“Swat team made entry. They found one suspect inside who was deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” Americus Police Chief Mark Scott said during a press conference.
Police tried to make contact with 32-year-old Minquell Lembrick for more than an hour after hearing a gunshot inside the Americus home on Thursday morning, according to USA Today. Officers eventually used a robot to open the door.
“Swat team made entry. They found one suspect inside who was deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” Americus Police Chief Mark Scott said during a press conference.
- 12/9/2016
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Mark Scott.
Former ABC boss Mark Scott is the new secretary of the Nsw Department of Education.
Scott's stint as ABC managing director included the creation of iView, News24, ABC3, digital radio, the introduction of ABC mobile services and an overall expansion of ABC online.
.Mark.s appointment takes our reinvigoration of the senior executive of the Nsw public service a step further,. Nsw Premier Mike Baird said.
.Like Rob Whitfield, who took the reins at Treasury last year, Mark is ready, willing and able to bring the fruits of his immense experience to the benefit of the entire Nsw community..
Scott said he could think of "no more important opportunity than working alongside the teachers of Nsw and the staff of the Department to improve teaching and learning in our schools..
Education Minister Adrian Piccoli said he looked forward to working with Scott "to continue delivering the most comprehensive...
Former ABC boss Mark Scott is the new secretary of the Nsw Department of Education.
Scott's stint as ABC managing director included the creation of iView, News24, ABC3, digital radio, the introduction of ABC mobile services and an overall expansion of ABC online.
.Mark.s appointment takes our reinvigoration of the senior executive of the Nsw public service a step further,. Nsw Premier Mike Baird said.
.Like Rob Whitfield, who took the reins at Treasury last year, Mark is ready, willing and able to bring the fruits of his immense experience to the benefit of the entire Nsw community..
Scott said he could think of "no more important opportunity than working alongside the teachers of Nsw and the staff of the Department to improve teaching and learning in our schools..
Education Minister Adrian Piccoli said he looked forward to working with Scott "to continue delivering the most comprehensive...
- 6/2/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia chief executive, Graeme Mason.
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ABC and Screen Australia have launched a $1.5 million digital initiative for scripted content.
Long Story Short is a national, digital-first scripted series initiative to develop and produce five major projects to premiere on ABC iview..
Creative teams with ideas for scripted projects including contemporary drama, narrative comedy or sci-fi which appeal to younger Australians aged 18-35, are encouraged to apply.
A minimum of five projects will be chosen to receive funding of up to $300,000 each, plus industry support to write and produce a compelling scripted series to premiere on ABC iview.
Screen Australia chief executive Graeme Mason said Screen Australia was proud to partner with the ABC on Long Story Short..
"We have seen incredible talent come through our digital and multiplatform initiatives, and Long Story Short will provide new tools and invaluable industry development for creative teams who are creating content for younger audiences.
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ABC and Screen Australia have launched a $1.5 million digital initiative for scripted content.
Long Story Short is a national, digital-first scripted series initiative to develop and produce five major projects to premiere on ABC iview..
Creative teams with ideas for scripted projects including contemporary drama, narrative comedy or sci-fi which appeal to younger Australians aged 18-35, are encouraged to apply.
A minimum of five projects will be chosen to receive funding of up to $300,000 each, plus industry support to write and produce a compelling scripted series to premiere on ABC iview.
Screen Australia chief executive Graeme Mason said Screen Australia was proud to partner with the ABC on Long Story Short..
"We have seen incredible talent come through our digital and multiplatform initiatives, and Long Story Short will provide new tools and invaluable industry development for creative teams who are creating content for younger audiences.
- 3/15/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Australian screen sector industry bodies have raised concerns over a "friendly merger" between Australia's two public broadcasters following Mark Scott's last National Press Club address as ABC boss.
In his address Scott told the Press Club the conversation needed to be revisited and that a friendly merger could preserve each broadcasters identity while delivering major savings.
"As commercial TV networks push for deregulation and fewer licensing requirements in the face of steep competition, it.s reasonable to expect they shift investment from quality drama, just as they have from serious documentaries and nearly all narrative comedy and satire. People expect the public broadcaster to step in, to pick up the slack," Scott said.
Scott made these comments in the context of funding cuts to the ABC, calling on Government to at least maintain current funding levels..
Screeen Producers Australia chief executive, Matt Deaner, said any conversation about the merger...
In his address Scott told the Press Club the conversation needed to be revisited and that a friendly merger could preserve each broadcasters identity while delivering major savings.
"As commercial TV networks push for deregulation and fewer licensing requirements in the face of steep competition, it.s reasonable to expect they shift investment from quality drama, just as they have from serious documentaries and nearly all narrative comedy and satire. People expect the public broadcaster to step in, to pick up the slack," Scott said.
Scott made these comments in the context of funding cuts to the ABC, calling on Government to at least maintain current funding levels..
Screeen Producers Australia chief executive, Matt Deaner, said any conversation about the merger...
- 2/24/2016
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
Carole Sklan.
Deirdre Brennan.
ABC TV has confirmed the departure of two members of its executive team: Carole Sklan, head of fiction, and Deirdre Brennan, head of children.s.
Sklan is finishing up as.head of fiction.after almost six years in the role.
.It.s been a fantastic journey at the ABC", Sklan said.
"I.ve had the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary, creative Australian storytellers and showcase the work of brilliant writers, producers, directors, actors and performers, designers, editors and directors of photography"..
"We were able to ramp up production and support everything from iconic literary adaptations to indelible stories of remarkable Australians; from fresh, bold comedies to intriguing murder mysteries; contemporary relationship drama, and enthralling thrillers".
.It.s time for a change of pace for me, but I.ve so valued the opportunity to work for our national public broadcaster with a team of such talented, passionate...
Deirdre Brennan.
ABC TV has confirmed the departure of two members of its executive team: Carole Sklan, head of fiction, and Deirdre Brennan, head of children.s.
Sklan is finishing up as.head of fiction.after almost six years in the role.
.It.s been a fantastic journey at the ABC", Sklan said.
"I.ve had the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary, creative Australian storytellers and showcase the work of brilliant writers, producers, directors, actors and performers, designers, editors and directors of photography"..
"We were able to ramp up production and support everything from iconic literary adaptations to indelible stories of remarkable Australians; from fresh, bold comedies to intriguing murder mysteries; contemporary relationship drama, and enthralling thrillers".
.It.s time for a change of pace for me, but I.ve so valued the opportunity to work for our national public broadcaster with a team of such talented, passionate...
- 2/10/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
The ABC is expected to appoint singapore-based Google executive Michelle Guthrie as the Aunty's first female managing director.
If the appointment goes ahead, as The Australian Financial Review has reported, the former lawyer would replace outgoing ABC managing director, Mark Scott.
Guthrie is currently Google managing director, agencies, Asia, and previously ran Hong Kong-basd Providence Equity Partners.
She was also chief executive of Star TV, director of legal at Foxtel and British Sky Broadcasting after starting her career at Allens.
The appointment has not been confirmed and the process is still officially ongoing, according to the ABC board.
If the appointment goes ahead, as The Australian Financial Review has reported, the former lawyer would replace outgoing ABC managing director, Mark Scott.
Guthrie is currently Google managing director, agencies, Asia, and previously ran Hong Kong-basd Providence Equity Partners.
She was also chief executive of Star TV, director of legal at Foxtel and British Sky Broadcasting after starting her career at Allens.
The appointment has not been confirmed and the process is still officially ongoing, according to the ABC board.
- 12/15/2015
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Gaven Morris is the new directore of ABC News.
News is now called News Content for ABC.
Craig McMurtrie has been named deputy.
Morris has been responsible for the launch of ABC News 24.
Morris comes from a strong background.
ABC Managing Director Mark Scott said the recruitment process involved both internal and external applicants..
.The ABC is the nation.s most trusted news gathering organisation and I am confident that in appointing Gaven and Craig it remains in reliable hands,. he said.
.Gaven comes to this role with a strong record in managing the complexity of large news rooms and, in particular, building news brands such as ABC News 24. He is well positioned to lead ABC News into its next chapter..
.Gaven said that he was .pleased to be asked to lead ABC News. team of dedicated staff and to serve the community by providing all Australians with an outstanding independent news service.
News is now called News Content for ABC.
Craig McMurtrie has been named deputy.
Morris has been responsible for the launch of ABC News 24.
Morris comes from a strong background.
ABC Managing Director Mark Scott said the recruitment process involved both internal and external applicants..
.The ABC is the nation.s most trusted news gathering organisation and I am confident that in appointing Gaven and Craig it remains in reliable hands,. he said.
.Gaven comes to this role with a strong record in managing the complexity of large news rooms and, in particular, building news brands such as ABC News 24. He is well positioned to lead ABC News into its next chapter..
.Gaven said that he was .pleased to be asked to lead ABC News. team of dedicated staff and to serve the community by providing all Australians with an outstanding independent news service.
- 10/22/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
The ABC.s new regional division and the TV news department are shooting a documentary series on residents in some of Australia.s smallest communities.
Due to air later this year, the 8-part Back Roads will be presented by Heather Ewart, who last year fronted A Country Road . The Nationals. That 3-part series chronicled the history of the National Party featuring larger-than-life characters Bob Katter, Clive Palmer, Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce as well as old-timers such as Doug Anthony and Malcolm Fraser. Brigid Donovan, a long-time producer with Australian Story, is working on the project with teams from ABC regional radio, online and mobile. Back Roads will ask why people have chosen the coastal or country life and look at the events and celebrations that bind them. The new ABC Regional brings together program makers, producers and reporters from across the country to provide a unified service. There are...
Due to air later this year, the 8-part Back Roads will be presented by Heather Ewart, who last year fronted A Country Road . The Nationals. That 3-part series chronicled the history of the National Party featuring larger-than-life characters Bob Katter, Clive Palmer, Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce as well as old-timers such as Doug Anthony and Malcolm Fraser. Brigid Donovan, a long-time producer with Australian Story, is working on the project with teams from ABC regional radio, online and mobile. Back Roads will ask why people have chosen the coastal or country life and look at the events and celebrations that bind them. The new ABC Regional brings together program makers, producers and reporters from across the country to provide a unified service. There are...
- 7/1/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The ABC has confirmed more than 400 jobs will go, Lateline will move to ABC News 24 and the state-based editions of 7.30 will be replaced by a new national program.
Management will be stripped back, repping about 10% of the redundancies, and more than 100 websites will be shut down.
The Adelaide TV production studio will close and the ABC. will wind back its remaining production activities in the smaller states, outside. of news and current affairs..
But ABC MD Mark Scott vowed, "The ABC will continue to work closely with the independent sector to produce programs like The Code (Act), Anzac Girls (Wa) and The War that Changed Us (Sa) that have strong local flavours.
"We will strive to produce programming that better reflects local diversity in each state and territory. To demonstrate its commitment, the ABC will deliver annual reports on its local production."
These measures were announced today by Scott in...
Management will be stripped back, repping about 10% of the redundancies, and more than 100 websites will be shut down.
The Adelaide TV production studio will close and the ABC. will wind back its remaining production activities in the smaller states, outside. of news and current affairs..
But ABC MD Mark Scott vowed, "The ABC will continue to work closely with the independent sector to produce programs like The Code (Act), Anzac Girls (Wa) and The War that Changed Us (Sa) that have strong local flavours.
"We will strive to produce programming that better reflects local diversity in each state and territory. To demonstrate its commitment, the ABC will deliver annual reports on its local production."
These measures were announced today by Scott in...
- 11/24/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The ABC will be forced to dramatically cut spending on content if the federal government does not fund the costs of redundancies and other efficiency savings.
ABC MD Mark Scott delivered that blunt warning on Monday as he complained the broadcaster is still waiting to be told exactly how much it will have to slash its operating budget by months after the May budget imposed a $120 million reduction over four years.
Expressing his frustration, Scott said in a speech at Melbourne University: .We are still not sure precisely how much will be cut. We are still not sure precisely when the cuts will become payable..
Scott bemoaned the uncertainty and lamented the forced redundancies of more than 80 people, representing more than 1,000 years of experience.
.The final strategy for dealing with the funding cuts will have to be determined by the board and executive once the size of the cut and the repayment timing is known,...
ABC MD Mark Scott delivered that blunt warning on Monday as he complained the broadcaster is still waiting to be told exactly how much it will have to slash its operating budget by months after the May budget imposed a $120 million reduction over four years.
Expressing his frustration, Scott said in a speech at Melbourne University: .We are still not sure precisely how much will be cut. We are still not sure precisely when the cuts will become payable..
Scott bemoaned the uncertainty and lamented the forced redundancies of more than 80 people, representing more than 1,000 years of experience.
.The final strategy for dealing with the funding cuts will have to be determined by the board and executive once the size of the cut and the repayment timing is known,...
- 10/13/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
One of the longest and most enduring partnerships on Australian television, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton, is ending in December.
The duo will record the final episode of At the Movies on December 9, bringing down the curtain on a formidable 28-year on-screen partnership.
Perhaps recognising they are irreplaceable, the ABC is scrapping At the Movies in 2015.
The ABC hired Pomeranz and Stratton (Strat to his friends, a nod to his byline as a Variety film reviewer) in 2004. after they felt unloved and unwanted at Sbs, where they had hosted The Movie Show for 18 years.. The then Sbs MD Shaun Brown appeared not to realise they were a highly regarded Sbs. institution. .After 28 years reviewing films on television with Margaret, 10 of them at the ABC, I feel it.s time to go," Stratton said.. "We.ve had a wonderful time, thanks to very supportive and encouraging audiences, throughout that period. And...
The duo will record the final episode of At the Movies on December 9, bringing down the curtain on a formidable 28-year on-screen partnership.
Perhaps recognising they are irreplaceable, the ABC is scrapping At the Movies in 2015.
The ABC hired Pomeranz and Stratton (Strat to his friends, a nod to his byline as a Variety film reviewer) in 2004. after they felt unloved and unwanted at Sbs, where they had hosted The Movie Show for 18 years.. The then Sbs MD Shaun Brown appeared not to realise they were a highly regarded Sbs. institution. .After 28 years reviewing films on television with Margaret, 10 of them at the ABC, I feel it.s time to go," Stratton said.. "We.ve had a wonderful time, thanks to very supportive and encouraging audiences, throughout that period. And...
- 9/16/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Meaa is awaiting a response from ABC managing director Mark Scott to its call for the broadcaster to minimise job losses resulting from the $120 million cut in funding over the next four years.
Officials from the Meaa and Community and Public Sector Union (Cpsu) have met with ABC management to seek information on how it plans to deal with the funding cut imposed in the budget, including axing the pan-Asian Australia Network.
.We are still waiting on management to give us a definitive response,. the Meaa said in a circular to its members.
Meaa noted comments made by Scott to a Senate Estimates hearing yesterday when he said: .The Australia Network impact will have an impact on news that can be seen locally but will not have direct impact on news created in Australia.We will lose some reporting positions in foreign bureaus on the back of the Australia...
Officials from the Meaa and Community and Public Sector Union (Cpsu) have met with ABC management to seek information on how it plans to deal with the funding cut imposed in the budget, including axing the pan-Asian Australia Network.
.We are still waiting on management to give us a definitive response,. the Meaa said in a circular to its members.
Meaa noted comments made by Scott to a Senate Estimates hearing yesterday when he said: .The Australia Network impact will have an impact on news that can be seen locally but will not have direct impact on news created in Australia.We will lose some reporting positions in foreign bureaus on the back of the Australia...
- 5/28/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The ABC and Sbs will lose a combined $43.5 million in funding over four years and the ABC's contract for the pan-Asian Australia Network is being terminated.
Screen Australia will incur a $25.1 million funding cut: $5.2 million in 2014-2015 and $5.3 million, $7.3 million and $7.3 million in the ensuing years. This may affect programs such as the revamped Enterprise Industry scheme, whose annual allocation depended on the Budget.
In the financial year ending June 30 the agency received $100.8 million.. The government will achieve savings of $87.1.million over four years by reducing funding to arts programs administered by the Attorney-General's Department, the Australia Council and Screen Australia. It said these savings would be redirected to "repair the Budget and fund policy priorities."
The federal Budget imposes a 1% cut in base funding of both public broadcasters, described as a "down payment" on an efficiency study commissioned by Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
.By sharing the load, we lighten the load,...
Screen Australia will incur a $25.1 million funding cut: $5.2 million in 2014-2015 and $5.3 million, $7.3 million and $7.3 million in the ensuing years. This may affect programs such as the revamped Enterprise Industry scheme, whose annual allocation depended on the Budget.
In the financial year ending June 30 the agency received $100.8 million.. The government will achieve savings of $87.1.million over four years by reducing funding to arts programs administered by the Attorney-General's Department, the Australia Council and Screen Australia. It said these savings would be redirected to "repair the Budget and fund policy priorities."
The federal Budget imposes a 1% cut in base funding of both public broadcasters, described as a "down payment" on an efficiency study commissioned by Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
.By sharing the load, we lighten the load,...
- 5/13/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Screen industry figures took to social media on Saturday night, most lamenting the election result.
The negative responses continued on Sunday although, to be fair, the Coalition.s victory was warmly welcomed in some circles.
Here.s a sample of Facebook postings:
Julie Marlow: A rotten week; a friend died way too soon, an emotional funeral and now this debacle of an election.
Angie Fielder: Despite the polls, I can't believe it's happening, I can't believe someone like Tony Abbott could be elected to lead our country.
Polly Staniford Seager: Soooooo depressing! Can't even bear to read/watch the news.
John L Simpson: Sad, not the Australia that's in my heart.
Stephen Lance: I can't watch.
Matilda Brown: How did we go from Julia to Tony? This is horrible.
Steve Saragossi: Australia, what the hell have you just done?
Stephen Sewell : I just woke up this...
The negative responses continued on Sunday although, to be fair, the Coalition.s victory was warmly welcomed in some circles.
Here.s a sample of Facebook postings:
Julie Marlow: A rotten week; a friend died way too soon, an emotional funeral and now this debacle of an election.
Angie Fielder: Despite the polls, I can't believe it's happening, I can't believe someone like Tony Abbott could be elected to lead our country.
Polly Staniford Seager: Soooooo depressing! Can't even bear to read/watch the news.
John L Simpson: Sad, not the Australia that's in my heart.
Stephen Lance: I can't watch.
Matilda Brown: How did we go from Julia to Tony? This is horrible.
Steve Saragossi: Australia, what the hell have you just done?
Stephen Sewell : I just woke up this...
- 9/8/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Sydney - The Australian Broadcasting Corp. has found its new head of television in the senior ranks of its smaller, commercial counterpart, local multicultural broadcaster the Special Broadcasting Service (Sbs). Sbs chief operating officer Richard Finlayson has been appointed to the ABC post, replacing Kim Dalton, who left the national broadcaster last month after a seven year tenure. In an email to staff sent Tuesday, ABC managing director Mark Scott said Finlayson, who has been with Sbs also for seven years, “brings to the ABC expertise in creative and change management and an ability to plot a course in a dynamic
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- 4/2/2013
- by Pip Bulbeck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The ABC has been given a $10m boost in funding with the money to go towards the public broadcaster’s news budget.
The boost is funding is a one-off increase and will be used for fact-checking units, more specialist reporters, equipment and links to regional centres.
Staff at the ABC were addressed earlier today and told by management about the funding increase along with the announcement of a number of new senior roles.
Among the changes are the creation of new network rounds. Senior journalist Michael Brissenden will cover defence and national security, Sally Sara social affairs, rural affairs Peter Lewis, resources and business Sue Lannin, consumer affairs Amy Bainbridge, science and technology Jake Sturmer.
ABC’s MD Mark Scott said: “I am delighted that we will recruit more journalists to deliver more in-depth quality reporting on the stories and issues that matter to all Australians.”
Community and Public Sector...
The boost is funding is a one-off increase and will be used for fact-checking units, more specialist reporters, equipment and links to regional centres.
Staff at the ABC were addressed earlier today and told by management about the funding increase along with the announcement of a number of new senior roles.
Among the changes are the creation of new network rounds. Senior journalist Michael Brissenden will cover defence and national security, Sally Sara social affairs, rural affairs Peter Lewis, resources and business Sue Lannin, consumer affairs Amy Bainbridge, science and technology Jake Sturmer.
ABC’s MD Mark Scott said: “I am delighted that we will recruit more journalists to deliver more in-depth quality reporting on the stories and issues that matter to all Australians.”
Community and Public Sector...
- 2/7/2013
- by Nic Christensen
- Encore Magazine
After establishing a career in newspapers, including a 12-year stint at Fairfax, Mark Scott has been the managing director of the ABC since 2006. In 2011, he was appointed for a second five-year term. He speaks to Encore’s managing editor Brooke Hemphill about his plans for the public broadcaster, the changing role of the ABC in a multi-platform world and the ramifications of launching ABC3 and News 24 in the same year.
The Multiplatform ABC
Mark Scott on how the ABC is leading the charge with fast-tracking TV content, the soon-to-be launched ABC television companion app, and how the broadcaster has embraced opportunities in the multiplatform space.
News In An Election Year
Scott talks about the challenges the ABC faces in an election year, how ABC News 24 is faring in its battle against Sky News, the broadcasters’ review of its news gathering process and its 2013 funding application.
Comedy, Drama And The 2013 TV...
The Multiplatform ABC
Mark Scott on how the ABC is leading the charge with fast-tracking TV content, the soon-to-be launched ABC television companion app, and how the broadcaster has embraced opportunities in the multiplatform space.
News In An Election Year
Scott talks about the challenges the ABC faces in an election year, how ABC News 24 is faring in its battle against Sky News, the broadcasters’ review of its news gathering process and its 2013 funding application.
Comedy, Drama And The 2013 TV...
- 2/5/2013
- by mumbrellahouse
- Encore Magazine
Mumbrella’s sister title Encore has today launched as a weekly, tablet-only edition.
The title is already live in Apple’s App store, with the Google Android edition available tomorrow.
The move to weekly publication coincides with a widening of Encore’s content to cover the same media and marketing landscape as Mumbrella.
Encore will be Mumbrella’s video-rich, analytical sister.
It will also break a number of exclusive news stories in each edition. This week, the news stories include details of News Limited’s plans for a major development in Parramatta, what ABC MD Mark Scott has to say about the future of his old employer Fairfax Media, and McCann’s new national creative structure.
Meanwhile, Mumbrella’s Robin Hicks explores the reasons for the decline of the Melbourne market compared to Sydney, while editor Tim Burrowes argues that media agency staff are nicer people than their creative counterparts.
The title is already live in Apple’s App store, with the Google Android edition available tomorrow.
The move to weekly publication coincides with a widening of Encore’s content to cover the same media and marketing landscape as Mumbrella.
Encore will be Mumbrella’s video-rich, analytical sister.
It will also break a number of exclusive news stories in each edition. This week, the news stories include details of News Limited’s plans for a major development in Parramatta, what ABC MD Mark Scott has to say about the future of his old employer Fairfax Media, and McCann’s new national creative structure.
Meanwhile, Mumbrella’s Robin Hicks explores the reasons for the decline of the Melbourne market compared to Sydney, while editor Tim Burrowes argues that media agency staff are nicer people than their creative counterparts.
- 1/31/2013
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Fairfax Media risks its websites losing relevance if the publishing company drops its print editions, the boss of the ABC has warned.
In an interview with Mumbrella’s sister title Encore, ABC managing editor Mark Scott – a former editorial director and editor-in-chief at Fairfax – said that wide newspaper distribution contributed to the company’s influence.
Fairfax Media has said that it will relaunch its Sydney and Melbourne broadsheets The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age as tabloids on March 4. But Fairfax is closing print works and CEO Greg Hywood also signalled that the company is preparing for the day when it is no longer in the print business.
Asked about the outlook for the newspaper industry, Scott said: “I think it’s really challenged. What I wonder a little bit about – if you take away the print presence how much harder it is to exist in a world that’s only online.
In an interview with Mumbrella’s sister title Encore, ABC managing editor Mark Scott – a former editorial director and editor-in-chief at Fairfax – said that wide newspaper distribution contributed to the company’s influence.
Fairfax Media has said that it will relaunch its Sydney and Melbourne broadsheets The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age as tabloids on March 4. But Fairfax is closing print works and CEO Greg Hywood also signalled that the company is preparing for the day when it is no longer in the print business.
Asked about the outlook for the newspaper industry, Scott said: “I think it’s really challenged. What I wonder a little bit about – if you take away the print presence how much harder it is to exist in a world that’s only online.
- 1/31/2013
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
The failure of Andrew Denton’s word game comedy Randling to find an audience was partly because of the cost cutting process the ABC put the show through, MD Mark Scott has conceded.
The show, in the ABC’s key 8.30pm Wednesday night comedy slot, struggled to reach a metro audience of 600,000. Its final week, by which time it had moved to 9.30pm, it rated just 434,000.
But the entire 27-episode series was shot before any of it was aired, leaving no opportunity for Denton’s production house Zapruder’s Other Films to develop the format in response to audience reaction.
Scott told Mumbrella’s sister title Encore: “One of the things we did with Randling that we learned from, and this was partly a budget thing, was that we locked all that away. It was all locked away before it went to air. If we had been broadcasting it as we were making it,...
The show, in the ABC’s key 8.30pm Wednesday night comedy slot, struggled to reach a metro audience of 600,000. Its final week, by which time it had moved to 9.30pm, it rated just 434,000.
But the entire 27-episode series was shot before any of it was aired, leaving no opportunity for Denton’s production house Zapruder’s Other Films to develop the format in response to audience reaction.
Scott told Mumbrella’s sister title Encore: “One of the things we did with Randling that we learned from, and this was partly a budget thing, was that we locked all that away. It was all locked away before it went to air. If we had been broadcasting it as we were making it,...
- 1/31/2013
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Twitter is finalising preparations for its Australian office with a team of senior executives in Australia this week for a second round of high-level “meet and greets”.
The Twitter executive team, includes some of the company’s leading executives, are not only meeting with top-level industry figures from media and sporting organisations but is also rumoured to be interviewing for key Australian appointments ahead of its opening later this year.
The trip is the second visit by members of the social media giant to Australia in just three months and comes only a week after Prime Minister Julia Gillard called on the company to be more active against cyber bullying in Australia.
Mumbrella can reveal the executives who are visiting Australia on a two week visit are: Twitter’s head of international strategy Katie Stanton, Omid Ashtari the company’s head of sport, Karen Wickre editorial director of Twitter and...
The Twitter executive team, includes some of the company’s leading executives, are not only meeting with top-level industry figures from media and sporting organisations but is also rumoured to be interviewing for key Australian appointments ahead of its opening later this year.
The trip is the second visit by members of the social media giant to Australia in just three months and comes only a week after Prime Minister Julia Gillard called on the company to be more active against cyber bullying in Australia.
Mumbrella can reveal the executives who are visiting Australia on a two week visit are: Twitter’s head of international strategy Katie Stanton, Omid Ashtari the company’s head of sport, Karen Wickre editorial director of Twitter and...
- 1/23/2013
- by Nic Christensen
- Encore Magazine
Kim Dalton
The ABC’s director of television Kim Dalton has announced he will leave the public broadcaster in mid February 2013.
Dalton was commended by the ABC’s managing director Mark Scott for his work over seven years in the role.
Scott said: “Kim has driven ABC television to create more compelling Australian content and deliver it to more Australians in more ways. His advocacy was very important in putting together a coalition of support behind our successful funding bids.”
Prior to joining the ABC in 2006, Dalton was CEO of the Australian Film Commission, the predecessor of Screen Australia.
Scott added: “Kim leaves us after a very strong year on ABC television, with audience share up on all networks and producing a highly distinctive slate of Australian content.”
Dalton did not reveal his next move, but he will work with the ABC on a consultancy basis, according to Scott.
“I...
The ABC’s director of television Kim Dalton has announced he will leave the public broadcaster in mid February 2013.
Dalton was commended by the ABC’s managing director Mark Scott for his work over seven years in the role.
Scott said: “Kim has driven ABC television to create more compelling Australian content and deliver it to more Australians in more ways. His advocacy was very important in putting together a coalition of support behind our successful funding bids.”
Prior to joining the ABC in 2006, Dalton was CEO of the Australian Film Commission, the predecessor of Screen Australia.
Scott added: “Kim leaves us after a very strong year on ABC television, with audience share up on all networks and producing a highly distinctive slate of Australian content.”
Dalton did not reveal his next move, but he will work with the ABC on a consultancy basis, according to Scott.
“I...
- 12/17/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The boss of the world’s biggest public service broadcaster the British Broadcasting Corporation has been forced to resign after just eight weeks in the job.
George Entwistle announced his resignation over the weekend after one of the BBC’s flagship news programmes wrongly linked a senior politican to child abuse.
The blunder came weeks after the same TV show, Newsnight, was accused of blundering by dropping an investigation into abuse by BBC personality Jimmy Savile.
Entwistle’s departure will trigger an unexpected search for a successor as the BBC’s director general. When the role came up previously, ABC boss Mark Scott was named as one of the potential candidates before ruling himself out.
A statement from Enwistle issued by the BBC said:
“In the light of the fact that the Director-General is also the Editor-in-Chief and ultimately responsible for all content; and in the light of the unacceptable...
George Entwistle announced his resignation over the weekend after one of the BBC’s flagship news programmes wrongly linked a senior politican to child abuse.
The blunder came weeks after the same TV show, Newsnight, was accused of blundering by dropping an investigation into abuse by BBC personality Jimmy Savile.
Entwistle’s departure will trigger an unexpected search for a successor as the BBC’s director general. When the role came up previously, ABC boss Mark Scott was named as one of the potential candidates before ruling himself out.
A statement from Enwistle issued by the BBC said:
“In the light of the fact that the Director-General is also the Editor-in-Chief and ultimately responsible for all content; and in the light of the unacceptable...
- 11/11/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Mumbrella’s sister publication Encore today reveals the E List, a list of the 200 most powerful media and entertainment players.
The list counts down those that have the most influence over the creation of content from television series or film, printed content, online and advertising collateral.
Topping the list is News Limited CEO Kim Williams who has wasted no time making changes at company since moving across from Foxtel at the start of the year. In second place is Google’s Australia and New Zealand MD Nick Leeder most notable in the content production world for online video platform YouTube. In third place is the ABC’s Mark Scott who has lead the national broadcaster’s charge into the digital age.
The E List top 10
1 Kim Williams
2 Nick Leeder
3 Mark Scott
4 Stephen Conroy
5 Kerry Stokes
6 Greg Hywood
7 Harold Mitchell
8 Chris Mitchell
9 Tim Worner
10 David Gyngell
To see the full list of 200 names,...
The list counts down those that have the most influence over the creation of content from television series or film, printed content, online and advertising collateral.
Topping the list is News Limited CEO Kim Williams who has wasted no time making changes at company since moving across from Foxtel at the start of the year. In second place is Google’s Australia and New Zealand MD Nick Leeder most notable in the content production world for online video platform YouTube. In third place is the ABC’s Mark Scott who has lead the national broadcaster’s charge into the digital age.
The E List top 10
1 Kim Williams
2 Nick Leeder
3 Mark Scott
4 Stephen Conroy
5 Kerry Stokes
6 Greg Hywood
7 Harold Mitchell
8 Chris Mitchell
9 Tim Worner
10 David Gyngell
To see the full list of 200 names,...
- 9/3/2012
- by Brooke Hemphill
- Encore Magazine
ABC Radio National’s long serving presenter Alan Saunders has died suddenly, the broadcaster has announced.
He died this morning, after falling ill yesterday afternoon while working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone.
ABC Radio National’s announcement:
It is with sadness that Radio National confirms Alan Saunders, prominent ABC Radio National presenter passed away unexpectedly this morning.
While working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone yesterday afternoon, Alan fell ill and was taken to hospital where his condition deteriorated overnight. He died this morning surrounded by colleagues and friends.
“In his 25 years with Radio National, Alan made a substantial contribution to the intellectual discourse in Australia and certainly to the enjoyment of his audiences,” Director Radio Kate Dundas said today.
“He had both a distinctive voice and a distinguished mind – a great combination for a presenter of engaging and thought provoking radio.”
Alan Saunders joined Radio National...
He died this morning, after falling ill yesterday afternoon while working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone.
ABC Radio National’s announcement:
It is with sadness that Radio National confirms Alan Saunders, prominent ABC Radio National presenter passed away unexpectedly this morning.
While working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone yesterday afternoon, Alan fell ill and was taken to hospital where his condition deteriorated overnight. He died this morning surrounded by colleagues and friends.
“In his 25 years with Radio National, Alan made a substantial contribution to the intellectual discourse in Australia and certainly to the enjoyment of his audiences,” Director Radio Kate Dundas said today.
“He had both a distinctive voice and a distinguished mind – a great combination for a presenter of engaging and thought provoking radio.”
Alan Saunders joined Radio National...
- 6/15/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
ABC managing director Mark Scott has announced a senior staff move. Lynley Marshall has been appointed head of ABC International, overseeing Radio Australia, Australia Network and International Development.
According to an internal memo from Scott, the move is after an “extensive international search to fill the position left vacant by the retirement of Murray Green.”
The memo continues “This convergence strategy will see Radio Australia, Australia Network and News 24 working more closely. Lynley, who will bring a clear strategic focus and a track-record of bringing about significant organisational change to her new position, will also seek to identify other opportunities to take existing ABC content into international markets.”
The move comes after the tender for the Australia Network was cancelled and the contract awarded to the ABC.
Marshall is currently the director of ABC Commercial, a role which includes responsibility for the ABC’s e-commerce platform abcshop.com.au.
According to an internal memo from Scott, the move is after an “extensive international search to fill the position left vacant by the retirement of Murray Green.”
The memo continues “This convergence strategy will see Radio Australia, Australia Network and News 24 working more closely. Lynley, who will bring a clear strategic focus and a track-record of bringing about significant organisational change to her new position, will also seek to identify other opportunities to take existing ABC content into international markets.”
The move comes after the tender for the Australia Network was cancelled and the contract awarded to the ABC.
Marshall is currently the director of ABC Commercial, a role which includes responsibility for the ABC’s e-commerce platform abcshop.com.au.
- 6/13/2012
- by Cathie McGinn
- Encore Magazine
ABC indigenous telemovie Mabo posted a lacklustre audience of 544,000 viewers on Sunday night.
The multi-million dollar tale about about Eddie and Bonita Mabo (played by Jimi Bani and Deborah Mailman), and the fight for indigenous land rights, was directed by Rachel Perkins (Bran Nue Dae, First Australians) and written by Sue Smith (Bastard Boys, Brides of Christ).
Other recent indigenous films screened on the ABC have fared better including Perkins's Bran Nue Dae, which averaged 720,000 viewers in January last year, according to The Australian, while Warwick Thornton's Samson and Delilah was seen by about 1 million viewers when it first aired in 2010. However, Samson and Delilah was strongly supported by the ABC at an early stage of production, which allowed the broadcaster to skip the usual DVD release window, elevating its audience.
ABC managing director Mark Scott took to Twitter, saying: "I think #Mabo will grow a large, devoted audience over time - through iview,...
The multi-million dollar tale about about Eddie and Bonita Mabo (played by Jimi Bani and Deborah Mailman), and the fight for indigenous land rights, was directed by Rachel Perkins (Bran Nue Dae, First Australians) and written by Sue Smith (Bastard Boys, Brides of Christ).
Other recent indigenous films screened on the ABC have fared better including Perkins's Bran Nue Dae, which averaged 720,000 viewers in January last year, according to The Australian, while Warwick Thornton's Samson and Delilah was seen by about 1 million viewers when it first aired in 2010. However, Samson and Delilah was strongly supported by the ABC at an early stage of production, which allowed the broadcaster to skip the usual DVD release window, elevating its audience.
ABC managing director Mark Scott took to Twitter, saying: "I think #Mabo will grow a large, devoted audience over time - through iview,...
- 6/12/2012
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
Ideas conference TEDx Sydney has revealed its corporate supporters list for this month’s event.
The announcement:
TEDxSydney Signs Record Number of Partners
Annual Ideas Event TEDxSydney Announces 2012 Partners:
ABC, PwC Australia, Optus, Australia Unlimited, The University of Sydney, Nab Private Wealth, The Sydney MorningHerald, Carriageworks and Event Services
Sydney, Aust., 10th May, 2012 – Annual ideas event, TEDxSydney is pleased to announce its partners for 2012, with the event receiving a record level of engagement and support in its third year including five new sponsors.
Major Partners include: ABC – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Foundation Media Partner), PwC and Optus (new Telecommunications Partner). Significant Partners include: Australia Unlimited (new Event Partner), The University of Sydney (new Education Partner), The Sydney Morning Herald (MediaPartner), Nab Private Wealth (new Event Partner), Carriageworks (Venue & Production) and Event Services (new Staging Partner). Full list of sponsors at the end of this release.
Globally acknowledged as one of the...
The announcement:
TEDxSydney Signs Record Number of Partners
Annual Ideas Event TEDxSydney Announces 2012 Partners:
ABC, PwC Australia, Optus, Australia Unlimited, The University of Sydney, Nab Private Wealth, The Sydney MorningHerald, Carriageworks and Event Services
Sydney, Aust., 10th May, 2012 – Annual ideas event, TEDxSydney is pleased to announce its partners for 2012, with the event receiving a record level of engagement and support in its third year including five new sponsors.
Major Partners include: ABC – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Foundation Media Partner), PwC and Optus (new Telecommunications Partner). Significant Partners include: Australia Unlimited (new Event Partner), The University of Sydney (new Education Partner), The Sydney Morning Herald (MediaPartner), Nab Private Wealth (new Event Partner), Carriageworks (Venue & Production) and Event Services (new Staging Partner). Full list of sponsors at the end of this release.
Globally acknowledged as one of the...
- 5/10/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
The Devil’s Coattails – More Dispatches from the Dark Frontier – Edited by Jason V Brock and William F. Nolan
(JaSunni Productions)
Trade Hardcover Edition, signed by both editors! Trade Hardcover with dust jacket; cover art by Vincent Chong. Foreword by S. T. Joshi.
A unique anthology: contains original, never before published works by Ramsey Campbell, John Shirley, Jason V Brock, Marc Scott Zicree, Norman Corwin, Gary Braunbeck, Steve Rasnic Tem, Melanie Tem, Earl Hamner, Jenny Brundage, Nancy Kilpatrick, Jerry E. Airth, Sunni K Brock, Richard Christian Matheson, Paul J. Salamoff, Paul G. Bens, Jr., William F. Nolan, Dan O’Bannon, Richard Selzer, James Robert Smith, and Wilum Pugmire/Maryanne K. Snyder. Opaque vellum pages, printed with 100% vegetable inks using windpower; printed and bound in the USA. Trade has a nice hardcover binding in cloth boards.
Foreword by S.T. Joshi
Introduction by Jason V Brock and William F. Nolan
The...
(JaSunni Productions)
Trade Hardcover Edition, signed by both editors! Trade Hardcover with dust jacket; cover art by Vincent Chong. Foreword by S. T. Joshi.
A unique anthology: contains original, never before published works by Ramsey Campbell, John Shirley, Jason V Brock, Marc Scott Zicree, Norman Corwin, Gary Braunbeck, Steve Rasnic Tem, Melanie Tem, Earl Hamner, Jenny Brundage, Nancy Kilpatrick, Jerry E. Airth, Sunni K Brock, Richard Christian Matheson, Paul J. Salamoff, Paul G. Bens, Jr., William F. Nolan, Dan O’Bannon, Richard Selzer, James Robert Smith, and Wilum Pugmire/Maryanne K. Snyder. Opaque vellum pages, printed with 100% vegetable inks using windpower; printed and bound in the USA. Trade has a nice hardcover binding in cloth boards.
Foreword by S.T. Joshi
Introduction by Jason V Brock and William F. Nolan
The...
- 3/16/2012
- by Peter Schwotzer
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Former Macquarie Radio Network CEO Angela Clark has joined the ABC as one of a series of major changes revealed by the national broadcaster today.
Clark will be director of innovation at the ABC. Meanwhile Bruce Belsham, previously editor of abc.net.au, has been promoted to head of current affairs in the ABC’s news division.
Abigail Thomas, head of strategic development at ABC innovation, is leaving to work for Deloitte Online Consulting.
Ian Carroll, the ABC’s previous director of innovation, died in August.
Their appointments come as The Sydney Morning Herald’s Julian Lee reports that Jim Spigelman is to be named as the organisation’s new chairman.
Most recently Clark was CEO of hyperlocal news startup streetcorner.com.au. She was previously reported as the 75% owner of Streetcorner. At the time of posting it was unclear whether she still retains an interest in the organisation although...
Clark will be director of innovation at the ABC. Meanwhile Bruce Belsham, previously editor of abc.net.au, has been promoted to head of current affairs in the ABC’s news division.
Abigail Thomas, head of strategic development at ABC innovation, is leaving to work for Deloitte Online Consulting.
Ian Carroll, the ABC’s previous director of innovation, died in August.
Their appointments come as The Sydney Morning Herald’s Julian Lee reports that Jim Spigelman is to be named as the organisation’s new chairman.
Most recently Clark was CEO of hyperlocal news startup streetcorner.com.au. She was previously reported as the 75% owner of Streetcorner. At the time of posting it was unclear whether she still retains an interest in the organisation although...
- 3/8/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
With politicians suitable covered in the past, The Chaser team will turn its focus on the media, journalists and political spin-men.
In a statement, the Team said, “The Hamster Wheel will examine the contemporary media landscape, where everyone from journalists to political fixers is perpetually at risk of spinning out of control.”
Certainly not unfamiliar territory, the Chaser team have taken aim at media’s portrayal of the news and media in 2009’s The Chaser’s War on Everything.
The Hampster Wheel will be 8×30 minute episodes, going into production this week to premiere later this year, produced by Giant Dwarf Pty Ltd in association with ABC TV.
Executive producer Julian Morrow said “I just can’t wait to get my hands on the ABC credit card again. When it comes to dodgy uses of other people’s money, Craig Thomson’s got nothing on The Chaser team.”
ABC TV Managing...
In a statement, the Team said, “The Hamster Wheel will examine the contemporary media landscape, where everyone from journalists to political fixers is perpetually at risk of spinning out of control.”
Certainly not unfamiliar territory, the Chaser team have taken aim at media’s portrayal of the news and media in 2009’s The Chaser’s War on Everything.
The Hampster Wheel will be 8×30 minute episodes, going into production this week to premiere later this year, produced by Giant Dwarf Pty Ltd in association with ABC TV.
Executive producer Julian Morrow said “I just can’t wait to get my hands on the ABC credit card again. When it comes to dodgy uses of other people’s money, Craig Thomson’s got nothing on The Chaser team.”
ABC TV Managing...
- 8/31/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The Screen Producers Association of Australia (Spaa) this afternoon weighed in on the debate of ABC’s role in commissioning independent productions that rose in the wake of network redundancies and cuts to programming.
In a statement, Geoff Brown, Spaa Executive Director said, “Spaa believes that a commissioning model is the most efficient approach for the future with the digital revolution escalating costs, as it best leverages the taxpayer’s dollar to attract funding from other sources, thereby maximising the amount of independent Australian programming that can be made and shown on the public broadcaster.”
Spaa also believes that employment levels will not be affected as independent programs will employ hundreds of freelance technicians and artists and that “commissioning programming from the independent sector does not threaten the ABC’s independence as the ABC maintains editorial control over those commissions.”
ABC staff nationally have voted to begin a campaign that...
In a statement, Geoff Brown, Spaa Executive Director said, “Spaa believes that a commissioning model is the most efficient approach for the future with the digital revolution escalating costs, as it best leverages the taxpayer’s dollar to attract funding from other sources, thereby maximising the amount of independent Australian programming that can be made and shown on the public broadcaster.”
Spaa also believes that employment levels will not be affected as independent programs will employ hundreds of freelance technicians and artists and that “commissioning programming from the independent sector does not threaten the ABC’s independence as the ABC maintains editorial control over those commissions.”
ABC staff nationally have voted to begin a campaign that...
- 8/5/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
As the Screen Producers Association of Australia hosts its 25th Conference, we take a look at the event’s past, present and future.
It may have started as an experiment, but the Spaa Conference is now arguably the main screen event in Australia, providing producers – and indeed the rest of the industry –a chance to discuss their achievement, challenges and ideas. In 2010, one of the main discussions will be about finding mechanisms to secure the future of Australian independent television and multimedia production.
One of the highlights is the participation of Lord David Puttnam, C.B.E in a special discussion on The Future of Public Broadcasting in the Digital Landscape. Puttnam will be joined by managing directors Mark Scott (ABC) and Shaun Brown (Sbs).
“He is regarded as the architect of all the progress that’s been made in the UK domestic film and TV sector, with his efforts...
It may have started as an experiment, but the Spaa Conference is now arguably the main screen event in Australia, providing producers – and indeed the rest of the industry –a chance to discuss their achievement, challenges and ideas. In 2010, one of the main discussions will be about finding mechanisms to secure the future of Australian independent television and multimedia production.
One of the highlights is the participation of Lord David Puttnam, C.B.E in a special discussion on The Future of Public Broadcasting in the Digital Landscape. Puttnam will be joined by managing directors Mark Scott (ABC) and Shaun Brown (Sbs).
“He is regarded as the architect of all the progress that’s been made in the UK domestic film and TV sector, with his efforts...
- 11/16/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
After reviewing its original position, the ABC will not air the documentary about the Israel/Palestine conflict Hope in a Slingshot.
Senator Scott Ludlam brought up the issue with ABC director Mark Scott at a recent Senate Estimates hearing, and the final response was negative.
Earlier this year, Ronin Films director Andrew Pike said the ABC had withdrawn a formal offer to acquire the documentary –because it conflicted with the public broadcaster’s policy of impartiality. Ronin is distributing the doco on DVD.
Last month, director Inka Stafrace even created an onilne petition to get her documentary on the air. Yesterday, in a message to media and supporters, Stafrace said that communicatoion with the ABC had been “impossible” during this time: “No emails were ever responded, there was no heads up that they were re-reviewing. There is a more polished and updated version that they never asked to see. This...
Senator Scott Ludlam brought up the issue with ABC director Mark Scott at a recent Senate Estimates hearing, and the final response was negative.
Earlier this year, Ronin Films director Andrew Pike said the ABC had withdrawn a formal offer to acquire the documentary –because it conflicted with the public broadcaster’s policy of impartiality. Ronin is distributing the doco on DVD.
Last month, director Inka Stafrace even created an onilne petition to get her documentary on the air. Yesterday, in a message to media and supporters, Stafrace said that communicatoion with the ABC had been “impossible” during this time: “No emails were ever responded, there was no heads up that they were re-reviewing. There is a more polished and updated version that they never asked to see. This...
- 11/9/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Director Inka Stafrace has created an onilne petition to get her documentary Hope in a Slingshot on the air.
“We were advised to have a healthy petition [for the Senate Estimates on October 18] to help Senator Scott Ludlam fight for Hope‘s broadcast,” said Stafrace.
Earlier this year, Ronin Films director Andrew Pike said the ABC had withdrawn a formal offer to acquire the documentary – about the Israel-Palestinian conflict – because it conflicted with the public broadcaster’s policy of impartiality.
When questioned about the decision, ABC TV director Kim Dalton emailed Encore the following statement, not once referring to Hope in a Slingshot:
ABC Television exercises complete editorial control over all its content decisions for programs acquired, commissioned or produced for broadcast or publication on its channels and platforms. During the process of content production , commissioning and/or acquisition, programs may be rejected based on the requirements of the ABC channel or platform, funding limitations, or the ABC’s Editorial Policies.
“We were advised to have a healthy petition [for the Senate Estimates on October 18] to help Senator Scott Ludlam fight for Hope‘s broadcast,” said Stafrace.
Earlier this year, Ronin Films director Andrew Pike said the ABC had withdrawn a formal offer to acquire the documentary – about the Israel-Palestinian conflict – because it conflicted with the public broadcaster’s policy of impartiality.
When questioned about the decision, ABC TV director Kim Dalton emailed Encore the following statement, not once referring to Hope in a Slingshot:
ABC Television exercises complete editorial control over all its content decisions for programs acquired, commissioned or produced for broadcast or publication on its channels and platforms. During the process of content production , commissioning and/or acquisition, programs may be rejected based on the requirements of the ABC channel or platform, funding limitations, or the ABC’s Editorial Policies.
- 10/5/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
After being on air for a little under two weeks, ABC has proclaimed the new public 24-hour news broadcast channel to have been a ratings success.
On Sunday, the channel.s first day of ratings measurement, the channel garnered 0.6 percent of the total audience, which beat its sister channels ABC2 (on 0.5 percent) and ABC3 (on 0.3 percent).
Sky News Australia failed to reach similar ratings highs, with viewers limited to 0.2 percent by its subscription-only service.
ABC managing director Mark Scott was elated with the results. The launch was approached with trepidation, with the broadcaster uncertain about how the audience would respond to the news service.
"A reach of over half a million in a single day has... More >>...
On Sunday, the channel.s first day of ratings measurement, the channel garnered 0.6 percent of the total audience, which beat its sister channels ABC2 (on 0.5 percent) and ABC3 (on 0.3 percent).
Sky News Australia failed to reach similar ratings highs, with viewers limited to 0.2 percent by its subscription-only service.
ABC managing director Mark Scott was elated with the results. The launch was approached with trepidation, with the broadcaster uncertain about how the audience would respond to the news service.
"A reach of over half a million in a single day has... More >>...
- 8/3/2010
- by Peter Allott
- TV.com
Ronin Films director Andrew Pike says the ABC changed its mind about a doco on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Why, he wonders?
The ABC has withdrawn a formal offer it made to Ronin Films to acquire a documentary called Hope in a Slingshot, by Australian filmmaker, Inka Stafrace. The offer was accepted by Ronin, but was later cancelled by the ABC on the grounds that the documentary was, in the words of the Head of Television, Kim Dalton, “an opinion program” about a “contentious” subject and that it conflicted with the ABC’s policy of “impartiality”, as required by Clause 6.6.3 of the ABC’s Editorial Policy. Dalton stated that the ABC was unable to find another program that balanced the views expressed in the film.
This cancellation is of concern for several reasons. The film is an exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and makes a propeace statement, strongly and refreshingly expressed.
The ABC has withdrawn a formal offer it made to Ronin Films to acquire a documentary called Hope in a Slingshot, by Australian filmmaker, Inka Stafrace. The offer was accepted by Ronin, but was later cancelled by the ABC on the grounds that the documentary was, in the words of the Head of Television, Kim Dalton, “an opinion program” about a “contentious” subject and that it conflicted with the ABC’s policy of “impartiality”, as required by Clause 6.6.3 of the ABC’s Editorial Policy. Dalton stated that the ABC was unable to find another program that balanced the views expressed in the film.
This cancellation is of concern for several reasons. The film is an exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and makes a propeace statement, strongly and refreshingly expressed.
- 5/28/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
An Endless source of debate, controversy and criticism is the way in which comic books are adapted into other media, such as movies.
More often than not, changes are made to simplify complex, tangled stories that have unfolded over many decades in the comics. Fans have often criticised studios over these modifications but, in my view, it's a case of whether characters are still recognisable and whether alterations work on screen.
The hope among superhero enthusiasts has been that Marvel would produce more faithful adaptations because it also publishes the comics on which the films are based.
But even Marvel makes changes. And the next Iron Man movie, due out in May 2010, is an example with its new version of Whiplash, a villain played by Mickey Rourke.
Iron Man's comics first featured a character called Whiplash back in 1968. He worked for criminal organisation the Maggia and his alias was Mark Scarliotti.
More often than not, changes are made to simplify complex, tangled stories that have unfolded over many decades in the comics. Fans have often criticised studios over these modifications but, in my view, it's a case of whether characters are still recognisable and whether alterations work on screen.
The hope among superhero enthusiasts has been that Marvel would produce more faithful adaptations because it also publishes the comics on which the films are based.
But even Marvel makes changes. And the next Iron Man movie, due out in May 2010, is an example with its new version of Whiplash, a villain played by Mickey Rourke.
Iron Man's comics first featured a character called Whiplash back in 1968. He worked for criminal organisation the Maggia and his alias was Mark Scarliotti.
- 12/2/2009
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Despite being nominated for Best Drama and having its star Anna Paquin win Best Actress in a TV Drama at this year's Golden Globes, "True Blood" was shut out of the major categories for the 2009 Emmy Awards, which announced its nominees earlier today. But that's not to say it, and a few other genre-related shows, won't be showing up at the party.
Here's a list of the horror-tinged shows that were recognized (with a few others whose fanbase includes a lot of our readers thrown in for good measure):
Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series
Bones • The Hero In The Hold • Fox • 20th Century Fox Television
Michael Mayer, Production Designer
Gregory S. Richman, Art Director
Kimberly Wannop, Set Decorator
Heroes • Cold Snap • NBC • Universal Media Studios in association with Tailwind Productions
Ruth Ammon, Production Designer
Sandy Getzler, Art Director
Ron Franco, Set Decorator
True Blood • Burning House Of...
Here's a list of the horror-tinged shows that were recognized (with a few others whose fanbase includes a lot of our readers thrown in for good measure):
Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series
Bones • The Hero In The Hold • Fox • 20th Century Fox Television
Michael Mayer, Production Designer
Gregory S. Richman, Art Director
Kimberly Wannop, Set Decorator
Heroes • Cold Snap • NBC • Universal Media Studios in association with Tailwind Productions
Ruth Ammon, Production Designer
Sandy Getzler, Art Director
Ron Franco, Set Decorator
True Blood • Burning House Of...
- 7/16/2009
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
In an address to the Australian National Press Club, Mark Scott, Managing Director/ABC (Australia) called for a commercial-free Kid's channel with a programming line-up of at least 50% Australian content. Such a channel would be in addition to ABC 1 and ABC 2. Speaking about the possible kid channel Scott said, "If we are concerned about the impact fast food advertising on television is having on our children, doesn't it make sense to give parents the choice of a completely commercial free children's channel, with high quality, Australian content." The discussion was part of a bigger plan Scott laid out as the ABC's priorities that include increasing the amount of digital multimedia and multiplatform content as Australia moves towards the digital switchover. In addition to a kids channel, ABC suggests launching a public affairs channel, the description of which kind of sounds like C-Span and CNN rolled together, available to Australian audiences.
- 9/11/2008
- by gwen@cynopsis.com
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