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ASTRA Awards
The ASTRA Awards were the annual awards for the Australian subscription television industry. According to the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA), the awards "recognise the wealth of talent that drives the Australian subscription television industry and highlight the creativity, commitment and investment in production and broadcasting.". The ASTRA Awards were instituted in 2003, but where discontinued after November 2015, when ASTRA announced the awards would be folded into the annual AACTA Awards. 2003 Best Program Event – AUSTAR's Switched on schools program (AUSTAR) Best Integrated Subscription TV Campaign – Net MD Walkman (IKON Communications) Best Integrated Subscription TV Campaign – The Office (UKTV) Best Consumer Advertising for a Platform or Channel – Take Your Sports Seriously (AUSTAR & FOX SPORTS) Most Outstanding Local Production (Kids & Youth) – Foul Facts (Nickelodeon) Most Outstanding Local Production (Sport) – From the L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Subscription Television And Radio Association
The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) is the peak industry body representing the subscription media industry in Australia. ASTRA's main activities are to represent the industry with government, regulators and the media, advocate policy reforms that promote industry growth, highlight and reward industry achievement, report television ratings and assist the industry to develop. ASTRA was formed in September 1997. Board of directors ASTRA is managed by a representative board of directors. The board is chaired by Tony Shepherd AO, a former president of the Business Council of Australia. Also on the ASTRA Board are Ian Davis, Patrick Delany, Jacqui Feeney, Anthony Fitzgerald, Angelos Frangoupoulos, Richard Freudenstein, Lynette Ireland, Bruce Meagher, Mandy Pattinson, Jon Penn, Ben Richardson and Robi Stanton. ASTRA's chief executive officer, Andrew Maiden, is an ex-officio member of the board. Members ASTRA members are subscription-based television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Wyllie
Daniel Wyllie (born 1970) is an Australian stage, film and television actor. Wyllie began acting in theatre. Early life Wyllie grew up on Sydney's North Shore. He attended North Sydney Boys High School and the University of New South Wales, where he studied arts for two years. Although he took part in amateur productions with the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP), and while his involvement led to professional work, Wyllie considers himself untrained. When he was 18, Wyllie was involved in a car accident which knocked out his front four teeth and left him with a facial scar on his mouth. Career Wyllie primarily works in theatre, having appeared in many productions over the past two decades. He has performed frequently with the Sydney company Company B Belvoir, having appeared in productions of plays such as ''The Lieutenant of Inishmore'', ''The Pillowman'' and, creating the role of Fish Lamb in the landmark production of ''Cloudstreet'', which toured both nationally an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camille Keenan
Camille Keenan is an actress from New Zealand best known for her roles in Australian TV programmes. Career Keenan has appeared in numerous films including Blackspot' (as Ellen) and '' 30 Days of Night'' (as Kirsten). Her New Zealand television roles include appearances in such series as '' City Homicide'', ''The Insider's Guide To Love'', ''Sensing Murder'' and ''Burying Brian''. She played a small part in the movie ''Avatar'' which was partially shot in Wellington, but her scene was cut from the final release. Keenan moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2009 when she landed a core cast role as Amy in the TV series '' Satisfaction''. And as Dolly Grey in Underbelly Squizzy. In 2010 Keenan joined the cast of Ten's critically acclaimed police drama '' Rush'' as intelligence officer Audrey Khoo. For her work in '' Satisfaction'' Keenan was shortlisted for 'Most Popular New Female Talent' and nominated for 'Most Outstanding New Talent' at the Australian Logie Awards of 2010. Keenan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alison Whyte
Alison Whyte (born 1968 in Tasmania) is an Australian actress best known for her roles on the Australian television series '' Frontline'' and '' Satisfaction''. Acting career A former student of classical ballet, Whyte graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts before rising to prominence on Australian television for her role as the moralising producer Emma Ward on '' Frontline'', the ABC's parody of current affairs programs – a role for which she won the 1997 Silver Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress. From 2007 to 2010 she played Lauren, the housewife-turned-prostitute on '' Satisfaction''. She won the 2008 Silver Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for this role. Her other television roles have included the legal comedy-drama ''Marshall Law'' in 2002 with Lisa McCune and William McInnes, and ''Good Guys Bad Guys''. She has also guest starred in an episode of '' City Homicide''. Whyte's film roles include the two-actor film '' Saturday Night'', with Aaron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruby Rose
Ruby Rose Langenheim (born 20 March 1986) is an Australian model, actress, disc jockey and television presenter. Rose was a presenter on MTV Australia (2007–2011), followed by several high-profile modelling gigs, including Maybelline New York in Australia. In addition, she has co-hosted various television shows, including ''Australia's Next Top Model'' (2009) and '' The Project'' on Network Ten (2009–2011). Rose pursued a career in acting from 2008 onwards. She had a small role in the drama film '' Around the Block'' (2013) and came to wider attention for her role in season three of the Netflix series '' Orange Is the New Black'' (2015–2016). She also had roles in the action films '' Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'' (2016), '' XXX: Return of Xander Cage'' (2017) and '' John Wick: Chapter 2'' (2017) and co-starred in the musical comedy ''Pitch Perfect 3'' (2017) and the monster film ''The Meg'' (2018). She also starred in the lead role of Kate Kane / Batwoman in the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merrick & Rosso
Merrick and Rosso were an Australian comedy duo, composed of Merrick Watts (Merrick) and Tim Ross (Rosso). The duo began in stand up comedy, and first came together when they teamed up for what was intended to be a one-off comedy show in 1996. They are best known for their syndicated radio programs, TV shows, stand up comedy tours, comedy DVDs and books. Radio Merrick and Rosso first came to prominence performing a weekly guest spot on the drive-time program on Triple J radio in 1998. They became full-time presenters for that segment for the next two years; regulars on their show included Myf Warhurst and Peter Helliar. In 2001, they moved to newly launched commercial radio station Nova 96.9 for the breakfast radio shift (6am to 9am). They remained in this time slot from the station's launch until the show's end. Sami Lukis at one time served as a co-host until she moved to Brisbane at the end of 2007. In 2008, actress Kate Ritchie began to co-host the show. In 2009, previous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell's Kitchen (American TV Series)
''Hell's Kitchen'' is an American reality competition cooking show that premiered on Fox on May 30, 2005. The series is hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who created and appeared in the British series of the same name. Each season, two teams of chefs compete for a job as head chef at a restaurant, while working in the kitchen of a restaurant set up in the television studio. A progressive elimination format reduces a field of 20 to 12 to a single winner over the course of each season. In a typical episode, a single contestant is selected for elimination. The series notably features Ramsay's explosive anger towards contestants, which in reality is heavily dramatized for the benefit of the audience. ''Hell's Kitchen'' has been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards. A chain of Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurants have been opened, inspired by the show. On February 1, 2022, the series was renewed for a twenty-first and twenty-second season. The twenty-first season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon James Ramsay (; born ) is a British chef, restaurateur, television personality and writer. His restaurant group, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, was founded in 1997 and has been awarded 17 Michelin stars overall; it currently holds a total of seven. His signature restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, London, has held three Michelin stars since 2001. After rising to fame on the British television miniseries '' Boiling Point'' in 1999, Ramsay became one of the best-known and most influential chefs in the world. Ramsay's television appearances are defined by his bluntness, fiery temper, strict demeanour, and frequent use of profanity. He combines activities in the television, film, hospitality, and food industries, and has promoted and hired various chefs who have apprenticed under his wing. He is known for presenting television programmes about competitive cookery and food, such as the British series ''Hell's Kitchen'' (2004), ''Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love My Way
''Love My Way'' is an Australian television drama series. It won the AFI award for Best Television Drama Series for each of its three seasons (2004–2007). Premise Set in Sydney, ''Love My Way'' was about a group of 30-somethings dealing with the ups and downs of life. The series revolves around an extended family unit - Frankie Paige and Charlie Jackson are the separated parents of Lou, and Frankie also lives with Charlie's brother, Tom. As the series began, Charlie's new wife Julia is about to have their first child. Frankie's mother, Di and Charlie's mother, Brenda, and father, Gerry, also have a strong presence in the ongoing story, as does Julia's ex-lover Howard, who enters into a relationship with Frankie. Production Produced by John Edwards and Claudia Karvan, ''Love My Way'' starred Karvan, Sam Worthington, Dan Wyllie, Asher Keddie, Brendan Cowell, and Alex Cook. As the program was made for subscription television in Australia, it contained stronger material than mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claudia Karvan
Claudia Karvan (born 19 May 1972) is an Australian actress, producer and scriptwriter. As a child actor, she first appeared in the film, '' Molly'' (1983) and followed with an adolescent role in ''High Tide'' (1987). She portrayed a teacher in '' The Heartbreak Kid'' (1993) – the film was spun off into a TV series, ''Heartbreak High'' (1994–1999), with her character taken over by Sarah Lambert. Karvan's roles in television series include ''The Secret Life of Us'' (2001–2005), ''Love My Way'' (2004–2007), '' Newton's Law'' (2017) and '' Halifax: Retribution'' (2020). She won Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Television Drama at the AFI Awards (later rebranded as the AACTA Awards) for her appearance in '' G.P.'' (1996). She won two similar AFI Awards for her role in ''Love My Way'' ( 2005 and 2007) and in 2014 for her work in '' The Time of Our Lives'' (2013–2014). As a co-producer and co-writer on ''Love My Way'', she won three further AFI Awards for Best Drama Ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Singing Office
''The Singing Office'' is a television series that has an American and Australian version. It features ordinary citizens who form singing groups in their workplaces, then compete against other teams; the rights to the concept have been sold to 20 different countries. Australian version The Australian version is hosted by comedians Nick Giannopoulos and Julia Morris. The television series aired in 13 parts on Fox8. Each week, there were two groups made up of five office coworkers. Both companies competed in a one-hour singing competition. Judges decided each week's winner. Twelve groups competed in the finale for a trophy. Giannopoulos first turned down the show until he saw the Dutch pilot, which he thought was different and fun. He said that the contestants are "uniquely Australian" and that they are very similar to who people work with. American version Ex-Spice Girl Melanie Brown and ex- NSYNC member Joey Fatone hosted the American television series, which aired on TLC. Group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Couch (Australian TV Series)
''On the Couch'' is an Australian television program focusing on current issues in the Australian Football League. From its debut in 2002 until 2006, it was shown on the Fox Footy Channel, until the channel's demise. From 2007 to 2011 it was broadcast on Fox Sports, before moving to the relaunched Fox Footy from 2012 onwards. The show airs on Monday nights before ''AFL 360'' Format The shows format follows an "informal chat" style in a set that resembles a lounge room. It focuses more on in-depth coverage, analysis and discussions of topics from the weekend as well as occasionally holding an interview with a player or coach during the 2nd half of the episode. The concept and style is similar to the Seven Network program ''Talking Footy'', which also featured Mike Sheahan as chief journalist during its original run from 1994 to 2004. History Former players Gerard Healy and Robert Walls and journalist Mike Sheahan were the original presenters of the show. In 2009, James Hird re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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