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AwardsWatch – 2025 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards: ‘Better Man,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Shōgun’ Lead Nominations
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has revealed the nominees for the 14th International AACTA Awards. Better Man, the biopic inspired by the life of Robbie Williams, dominates the nominations with six nods across key categories. Helmed by Australian director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film picked up an international nomination…
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Sinclair DigiNet Widens Coverage Thanks To FOX Deal | Radio & Television Business Report
BALTIMORE — A digital multicast network offering from Sinclair Inc. is poised to enjoy greater national coverage, thanks to a new distribution agreement with FOX Television Stations. The new deal means that, starting January 15, the comedy-fueled TBD. will be seen as a DT offering on FOX O&Os in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Phoenix. New York: WNYW…
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Nielsen: YouTube Sees Record Consumption In November | Radio & Television Business Report
NEW YORK — In a month that included widespread coverage of the presidential election and a dynamic slate of sporting events, multiplatform media distributors continued to benefit most from their ability to engage with audiences everywhere. But, it is YouTube’s consumption that broadcast TV leaders must take note of, based on the latest “Media Distributor…
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Beyond ‘comfort TV’: Streaming audiences want new offerings, more diverse stories
Key takeaways Ranking streaming shows only by the total number of minutes viewers watch tells an incomplete story, researchers said. Incorporating an additional metric — household ratings — demonstrates that new and current titles, which tend to be more diverse, are popular across demographics. Women are the most engaged audience, with their viewership exceeding their…
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The 2024 Australian Academy Of Cinema & Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards Nominations
The Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts (AACTA) have announced their nominations for their international awards representing the best in film for 2024. The winners will be announced on February 7th 2025. Here are this year’s nominees…. FILM Best Film“Anora”“Better Man”“Dune: Part Two”“Emilia Pérez”“The Brutalist” Best Lead Actor in FilmAdrien Brody – “The Brutalist”Daniel…
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Marvel Television’s ‘Nova’ Adds Veteran Crime Drama Showrunner
Six years after Kevin Feige claimed that the Human Rocket had “immediate potential” to pop up in the MCU, Marvel Studios finally seems to be ready for Richard Rider to join the fray…a few years from now. First developed as a film with Moon Knight writer Sabir Pirzada working on the script in 2022, Nova…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Actress Diane Delano: A Trailblazer in Film and Television
Veteran actress Diane Delano, whose unforgettable performances in Northern Exposure and Popular left an indelible mark on television, has died at the age of 67. Her agent, Dennis Sevier, announced her passing, which occurred in Los Angeles on December 13, following a brief illness. The precise cause of her death remains undisclosed. ‘Whenever Diane entered…
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Report: Downturn in Euro TV/SVoD fiction production
A new edition of the Audiovisual fiction production in Europe – 2023 figures has been published by the European Audiovisual Observatory, part of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. The report analyses the volume of TV/SVoD fiction films and series produced in Europe, their origin, international co-productions and the main commissioners and producers. This report…
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San Marino RTV relaunches after financial difficulties
San Marino’s public broadcaster, San Marino RTV, 50 per cent owned by Italian pubcaster Rai, has successfully restructured after facing financial difficulties. New director Roberto Sergio has overseen a significant turnaround. While previous efforts focused solely on addressing the broadcaster’s substantial financial losses of nearly €2 million in 2023 and a projected €1.5 million loss…
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The 50 best TV shows of 2024: No 5
The coolest thing I am able to say at the kind of parties where people discuss TV is: “I’ve been an Industry guy since the first episode”. Looking back at that pilot, first broadcast in 2020, it feels far away and distant now in the shadow of season three’s outrageously huge finale: five baby-chick graduates…