Welcome to episode 1 of TV BlackBox. Strap in – there’s a lot we need to talk about.
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Each week a washed-up TV Producer (Rob McKnight), a TV writer and executive (Dan Bennett), an EMMY award winner (Jay Cagatay) & TV enthusiast and commentator (Steve Molk) take you behind the scenes, wade through the pr spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.
On this episode:
- ABC “choose not to renew” Tonightly with Tom Ballard, and we speak exclusively with Executive Producer Dan Ilic
- 7 jobs to be cut from WIN TV’s Tasmanian bureau as centralisation wreaks havoc on regional TV
- Rebecca Maddern won’t return to the AFL Footy Show
- Matthew Newton steps aside from new Jessica Chastain film as the #MeToo movement claim another scalp
- Sunday Night pull a story at the last minute based on a court injunction
- The Today Show suffering the worst ratings in four years
- Foxtel announce the iQ4 and 4K content
- CBS announce their streaming service will launch in Oz by Christmas 2018
- Seven’s second half-year annus horribilis
- Bevan Lee takes a swipe at the ABC’s drama slate
- Ten’s #PilotWeek, and the controversy over the sausage-fest
- Seven West Media CEO Tim Worner calls for an end to overnight ratings
- The lengths you go to when you want to interview Dolly Parton
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Co-Creator and Viewer’s Advocate for TVBlackbox.com.au, Steve Molk is sharply focused on the business of TV in Australia across all its formats – FTA broadcast, commercial, subscription, BVOD, catch up & SVOD.
Based in Brisbane he’s a passionate advocate for Australian-made programming, particularly drama and comedy. He loves podcasting, gaming & watching too much TV.
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