Ally Langdon to take on new role as host of A Current Affair

2 months ago Mediaweek

Nine has announced that Ally Langdon will be the new host of A Current Affair, confirming the rumour that has been floating around the industry since Tracy Grimshaw announced her departure. Nine’s director of news and current affairs, Darren Wick, said: “Ally is a natural fit to lead A Current Affair into a new era. “I love what A Current Affair is, and what it stands for. Each host has brought their own style to the show and I hope to do the same but at its core, A Current Affair is about those at home who tune in each night. It’s their show, their stories we share, and injustices we help fight.”Executive producer of A Current Affair, Fiona Dear said: “I’m thrilled Ally is joining the ACA family.
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BBC Studios announces it will produce The 1% Club for Seven

BBC Studios has announced it will produce a local version of the hit UK show The 1% Club for the Seven Network in Australia. The show will be hosted by Australian comedian Jim Jefferies, creator and star of the FX sitcom Legit, Comedy Central’s The Jim Jefferies Show and numerous Netflix specials. The 1% Club is a format created by Magnum Media and distributed internationally by BBC Studios and will be produced for the Seven Network by BBC Studios Australian production arm. Jefferies, who is also a regular fixture on the international comedy circuit and is currently touring his sell-out stand-up show, said: “To say I’m excited to host The 1% Club for Seven is an understatement! We know all of Australia will want to join The 1% Club.”BBC Studios has been steadily growing its production presence in Australia.

3 months ago Mediaweek

TV Guide: Federal Budget 2022

The Federal Budget for 2022/23 will be handed down on Tuesday, 25th October, by treasurer Jim Chalmers, in his inaugural budget. • 9:00pm: Federal Budget Special continues with further analysis and reaction, hosted by David Speers with Jeremy Fernandez getting community reaction in Packenham in south-east Melbourne. • At 9.30pm AEDT, ABC NEWS channel will air a half hour The Business: Budget Special which can be seen on ABC TV at 11pm local. Meanwhile on Sky News’ coverage line-up for the Federal Budget begins at 4.30pm with Business Now. Then on Wednesday 26 th October, from 5.30am, Peter Stefanovic will anchor the morning after coverage for First Edition: Budget Breakfast.

3 months ago Mediaweek

TV Demand: The Mandalorian catapults to #1

The Mandalorian has flown to the top of the TV demand charts ahead of its season three premiere on March 1. This past week, the series has come in 28.5 times more in demand than its competitors in Australia and 15.03 points above average in New Zealand. Netflix’s Stranger Things remains near the top of the charts, coming second in Australia and first in New Zealand with 21.59 and 15.23 points above the market average. In overall TV shows, Game of Thrones has come in at second, just below The Mandalorian, with 28.5 points above average. In New Zealand’s overall shows, the new series, The Last Of Us has topped the charts with a difference of 20.31.

11 days ago Mediaweek

Lineup of performers and presenters announced for 2022 ACRAs

“We’re looking forward to performing at the ACRAs for our radio friends. See also: 2022 ACRAs finalists announcedThe 33rd annual ACRAS will be hosted by the WSFM breakfast stars Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones (Jonesy & Amanda). The finalists for the Best On Air Team award (FM) are Jonesy & Amanda (WSFM), the Kyle & Jackie O Show (KIIS 106.5), Fitzy & Wippa (Nova 96.9), Kate, Tim & Joel (Nova Network) and The Christian O’Connell Show (Gold 104.3). A highlight is the Hall of Fame inductee, acknowledging achievement and lifelong commitment to the Australian radio industry. The ACRAS red carpet will start at 5pm AEDT on Saturday, October 29, with the awards ceremony at 6pm AEDT.

3 months ago Mediaweek

Roundup: Kanye West on Spotify, Nova Melbourne breakfast, Meta

Meta net income fell by 52 percent to $4.4 billion, while its daily active user base rose by 4 percent to 2.93 billion. Kantar found the cut of more than one million subscriptions was partly offset by Australians signing up to more than 500,000 new streaming service subscriptions. This meant that the overall number of streaming subscriptions fell by about 515,000 between July and September. They’re also the most engaged in watching the free broadcast streaming services,” said Kantar’s Tamsin Timpson. The boys have been heard in the shift before having hosted the Nova Summer Breakfast show for the past two years.

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Podcast Week: The Howie Games, What’s Poppin, Mediaweek 100

Compiled by Tess Connery and Grace GollaschFrom sports stars to artists: How Mark Howard made the second series of The Howie Games Artist SeriesMark “Howie” Howard, host of Australia’s top ranked sports podcast, The Howie Games, is continuing to expand with the launch of a second series of The Howie Games Artist Series on LiSTNR. The Artist Series runs concurrently with The Howie Games, making Howard a particularly busy man. Podcast Week’s Tess Connery spoke to Howard about The Howie Games, the Artist Series, and what comes next. I’ve been working with a few ideas about how I can combine a travel component with The Howie Games. 1 sports podcast The Howie Games and No.

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Roundup: Prince Harry interviews, Guardian hack, Koala Man

Asked if he was “pretty consistently scathing” about his stepmother and the press, Harry replied: “Scathing? His words came after it was reported he claimed in his memoir that Meghan was “not welcome” at Balmoral. Reporters working from remote locations that use a different network, including Brisbane and NSW parliament, can work as normal. [Read More]Julian Assange denied permission to attend Vivienne Westwood funeralJulian Assange has been denied permission to leave prison to attend the funeral of Dame Vivienne Westwood, according to her family, reports The Guardian’s Ben Quinn. Why not Wollongong?”Peppered with frisky language, serious strine, and absurdist eventualities, Koala Man is a superhero show where the hero is quite average.

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Roundup: ABC News restructure, Meghan and Harry, Neighbours

In separate memos on Wednesday evening, Chief Executive Meredith Kopit Levien and Executive Editor Joseph Kahn expressed disappointment about the walkout. Disney last month announced companywide cost-cutting measures and told division leaders that layoffs were likely. [Read More]ABC to appoint Chief Content Officer as it overhauls internal structureABC will restructure its content divisions after 5 years of its current model, with the appointment of a Chief Content Officer, reports TV Tonight. This interest results in intense competition to be the news outlet with the top Google search result for terms such as “Meghan Markle” or “Prince Harry”. [Read More]TelevisionHow Cristiano Ronaldo saved Piers Morgan’s new TV showPiers Morgan has had to be resilient during his near 40-year career in journalism.

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