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Latest Reports Wild TV ratings for Idol
Australian Idol 2 is turning out to be more of a ratings success than its first season, according to the latest Oztam ratings survey.
Sep 8, 2004, 11:50
Latest Reports Alice gets hot ratings for Nine
Nine surprised everyone with huge numbers for its drama The Alice. The telemovie scored over 1.8 million viewers according to the latest Oztam ratings survey.
Aug 11, 2004, 11:36
Latest Reports Ten nudge Nine in TV ratings
In one of its best ratings results in years, Channel Ten sprinted away from Channel Seven and gave Nine a run for it’s money.
Jul 28, 2004, 11:09
Latest Reports Australia loves Idol even more
Fears that Australia was all Idol-ed out were put to rest last week as Australian Idol 2 debuted to higher figures than the first series.
Jul 21, 2004, 15:23
Latest Reports Housemates hit high ratings
Whilst the daily show is performing as expected, Big Brother’s special event nights are scoring strongly with viewers around Australia.
Jul 13, 2004, 16:08
Latest Reports The wonders of TV ratings
ABC scored a massive success with the latest installment of Seven Wonders Of The Industrial World.
Jul 7, 2004, 11:13
Latest Reports Bree back in the Big Brother house
Human error by Legion Interactive – administrators of the voting on Big Brother - resulted in Bree being incorrectly evicted from the Big Brother house on Sunday night.
Jul 6, 2004, 09:37
Latest Reports Interview: Spider-Man 2's Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst has grown up in the public eye. She first caught the attention of audiences as the child vampire in Interview with the Vampire alongside Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. She soon went on to memorable performances in Little Women and Wag the Dog before making the transition from child actress to burgeoning adult star with 1999's directorial debut of Sophia Coppola, The Virgin Suicides. A critical success, the film was soon followed with a large commercial hit for Dunst, the cheerleader comedy Bring it On. In 2002, Dunst gained international recognition playing the part of Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man.
Jul 1, 2004, 10:11
Latest Reports Interview: Spider-Man 2's Tobey Maguire
When the first Spider-Man film was announced, casting rumors for the lead role swirled across Hollywood. Most were impressed with the ultimate casting decision of Tobey Maguire. Instead of going with an obvious A-list star, Raimi and Co. decided on a gifted up-and-coming young actor. Maguire took the role and ran, giving Peter Parker a humanity and believability that made Spider-Man a cross-over success beyond its built-in comic book following.
Jul 1, 2004, 10:06
Latest Reports Seven News enjoys ratings climb
Whilst Nine’s news dominance is not yet being seriously threatened nationwide (it’s the number one show this week), Seven has made significant inroads with its 6pm service.
Jun 23, 2004, 10:08
Latest Reports New Superman set for Down Under
According to Variety, Warner Brothers has slated the next Superman movie for a fall 2004 start date in Australia. Neal Moritz (S.W.A.T.) and Gilbert Adler (Constantine) are in talks to produce. Original producer Jon Peters will remain onboard but not play a major role.
Jun 20, 2004, 16:07
Latest Reports New child stars for Burton's Wonka
Today's Hollywood Reporter has the scoop on the last bit of casting for Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Young actors Jordan Fry and Philip Wiegratz have been added to the cast. Fry will play Mike Teavee, the brainy bully who watches too much TV, and Wiegratz will portray Augustus Gloop, the chubby kid who takes a bite out of everything he sees.
Jun 20, 2004, 16:05
Latest Reports George Lucas talks new Star Wars
George Lucas has dropped a possible bombshell about the title of Star Wars: Episode III, the forthcoming final installment in his prequel trilogy.
Jun 20, 2004, 16:02
Latest Reports Amityville: The horror continues
The MGM/Dimension-based remake of Amityville Horror is ramping up. According to today's Hollywood Reporter, child actor Jimmy Bennett (Hostage, Daddy Day Care) has been added to the cast in a leading role. The trade tips that eight-year-old Bennett will portray Chris Lutz, who THR describes as "the trouble-making middle child" in the family.
Jun 2, 2004, 08:58
Latest Reports Fans get in early for The Incredibles
Fan hysteria surrounding films like Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings is expected. And you probably won't be surprised to see Harry Potter fans in costume if you catch Prisoner of Azkaban on opening night. But did you know there's already a line forming for Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles? Stay with me on this... Yes, the highly-anticipated film doesn't hit theaters until November, but you can see actual video footage of the already-forming line by clicking the links at the bottom of this story.
Jun 2, 2004, 08:54
Latest Reports Rose Byrne the new Lois Lane?
According to Dark Horizons, Warner Brothers is keen on casting oft-rumored contender Henry Cavill in the title role for their new Superman movie. The site's scooper also claims that "Rose Bryne and Selma Blair are 'this close' to getting the role of Lois Lane," with Byrne apparently the frontrunner. She plays Briseis in Warner Brothers' current release Troy. Blair co-starred in the recent hit comic book movie Hellboy.
May 28, 2004, 20:29
Latest Reports Enterprise Might Have to Wrap Up
Star Trek producer Rick Berman has been told to stay away from unresolved story arcs and cliffhangers for the fourth season of Enterprise, according to the SyFy Portal. Berman's production team should also be prepared to make the final episode of season four a series finale, in case there is no fifth season.
May 28, 2004, 20:27
Latest Reports Ten poaches Nine star for Idol
Leah McLeod, former host of Nine's Renovation Rescue and Ten's House of Hits, has been poached to join the ratings blockbuster Australian Idol.
May 20, 2004, 14:38
Latest Reports Elvis returns to TV!
Variety reports that CBS is developing a four-hour mini-series tentatively titled Elvis about – take a wild guess! – Elvis Presley. Six Feet Under's Robert Greenblatt and David Janollari will produce Elvis from a screenplay by Patrick Sheane Duncan (Courage Under Fire, Mr. Holland's Opus). Howard Braunstein and Michael Jaffe (10.5) will executive produce the project, which airs next season.
May 16, 2004, 13:56
Latest Reports Holy Bat Pix, Batman!
Hot on the heels of Entertainment Weekly's first look at Christian Bale as The Dark Knight, the official film site has posted three new still photos from Batman Begins.
May 4, 2004, 09:52
Latest Reports Jackman, Bana Talk Bond 21
The rumor mill has been suggesting for weeks now that Pierce Brosnan is out and an unnamed Australian actor is in as the new James Bond. The three Aussies repeatedly mentioned are Hugh Jackman, Heath Ledger and Eric Bana. Now both Jackman and Bana have addressed the rampant rumors.
May 4, 2004, 09:49
Latest Reports 24 Gets Another Day
Groundbreaking drama series 24 has been given the green light for a fourth day packed with drama, danger and sleep deprivation for Special Agent Jack Bauer.
May 4, 2004, 09:03
Latest Reports The Block returns with lower ratings
The series return of The Block drew solid ratings on Sunday night but perhaps not as spectacular as some Nine executives may have hoped for.
Apr 19, 2004, 11:39
Latest Reports My Restaurant robbed
A man has been charged with robbing the Brisbane entry in popular TV show My Restaurant Rules.
Apr 19, 2004, 11:38
Latest Reports Rove upsets Delta golden night
She may have been the belle of the ball, but Delta Goodrem left empty handed at this years TV Week Logie Awards (although we are tipping boyfriend Mark was firmly in her other hand).
Apr 19, 2004, 11:32
Latest Reports McGuire takes top Fugly Award
On the eve of his second year hosting the Logies, man-on-everything Eddie McGuire has taken out the gong at this years alternative TV awards, The Fugly Awards.
Apr 19, 2004, 11:16
Latest Reports Flash Gordon tipped for remake
IGN FilmForce has received confirmation from the Sommers Company, the production shingle of writer-director Stephen Sommers, that The Mummy and Van Helsing filmmaker is involved with Universal's big-screen revival of Flash Gordon. Sommers has been a rumored contender to helm the project for several months now.
Apr 17, 2004, 19:02
Latest Reports Eric Bana tipped for 007
According to Moviehole, Eon Productions is still considering Heath Ledger to possibly replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond but now there's another Aussie thesp in the running for the coveted part: Eric Bana.
Apr 17, 2004, 18:59
Latest Reports Popstars goes Pop!
After less than appealing ratings, Seven’s Popstars Live has been moved to a Saturday night timeslot in a hope to attract the same audience that might otherwise watch American Idol.
Apr 8, 2004, 09:41
Latest Reports Rutger Hauer Joins Batman
According to a posting at his official site, Dutch actor Rutger Hauer (Ladyhawke) has joined the cast of Batman Begins.
Mar 26, 2004, 09:09
Latest Reports Delta set to blitz Logies
Delta Goodrem is set to take over another awards night, just as she did during her stint at the Arias in 2003.
Mar 24, 2004, 15:56
Latest Reports Harry Potter 3 poster revealed
Potter fansite The Leaky Cauldron has obtained an unmarked version of what appears to be the new poster art for Prisoner of Azkban. When you click the link to check it out, be sure to notice the dementors at the top of the poster image. Freaky!
Mar 18, 2004, 16:39
Latest Reports Star Wars: Wookiees and Reshoots
Wookiees definitely play a role in Episode III, and it might be a significant one, if the latest scuttlebutt is true.
Mar 18, 2004, 16:35
Latest Reports New Batman to be reality-based
SciFi Wire attended a press conference wherein Batman Begins producer Charles Roven talked up the Dark Knight's cinematic return. "The whole concept of this Batman is that it ... will be different from the other Batmans, because it's going to be much more reality-based," Roven revealed.
Mar 16, 2004, 08:46
Latest Reports New Shrek 2 Preview
The new preview for Shrek 2 went online late Thursday night at Apple's QuickTime movie trailer website). The trailer sets up the story for the CG-animated sequel a little more than the first preview. And while I admit rolling my eyes a little at the initial trailer, this new one has some really funny and original stuff. It looks great!
Mar 13, 2004, 17:37
Latest Reports Cast filling up for live-action Fat Albert
The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Saturday Night Live's Kenan Thompson will star as Fat Albert for 20th Century Fox and Davis Entertainment. The long-in-development pic, which mixes live-action and animation, begins filming in L.A. mid-April under the direction of Joel Zwick.
Mar 11, 2004, 14:56
Latest Reports The Family Guy to Return
Rejoice, Griffin fans, production is about to restart on The Family Guy. Seth MacFarlane, the brains behind the show, tells IGN he's been given the go-ahead and the only question mark left is whether the new material will air initially on Fox or on Cartoon Network.
Mar 10, 2004, 12:46
Latest Reports Law And Order spin-off in 2005?
Rumours coming out of TV-land in the States suggest a fourth spin-off from the popular crime show will go into production in 2005.
Mar 5, 2004, 15:51
Latest Reports Trudy flees from The HotHouse
In a dramatic turn of events, the HotHouse’s most outspoken member
Trudy the pro surfer, has walked away from a chance at winning the
biggest prize ever offered on Australian television.
Feb 18, 2004, 15:12
Latest Reports He Bangs!
William Hung is undoubtly the standout performer of the current season of American Idol, but he hasn’t even made it past the audition round.
Feb 17, 2004, 10:47
Latest Reports Idol’s Wild Card changes
American Idol is expected to play around with the format for the all important Wild Card round.
Feb 17, 2004, 10:31
Latest Reports Paris Hilton sues over sex tape
Socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton is preparing to sue the publishers of her infamous sex tape, according to reports.
Feb 8, 2004, 11:34
Latest Reports Queer Eye and Kylie remake Slow videoclip
According to insider news, Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue is about to scrap her video clip for Slow and remake it with the team from Queer Eye For The Straight Guy.
Jan 20, 2004, 09:04
Latest Reports Quentin Tarantino returns to Alias
Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill director Quentin Tarantino will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the hit Seven series Alias
Jan 18, 2004, 14:31
Latest Reports 3rd CSI series in the works
Taking a leaf out of the success of the Law And Order collection, CSI will spin-off into yet another self-contained series.
Jan 18, 2004, 14:20
Latest Reports The Block 2's ex-crim quits
The Block 2 contestants Dani and Monique Bacha have quit the home renovation show just weeks into the filming of the hit series.
Jan 18, 2004, 14:03
Latest Reports Survivor Outback dominate new All-Stars
The Survivor episodes set in Outback Australia unearthed the most popular characters, if the cast of the new All-Stars Survivor is any measuring stick. The stars of the second Survivor installment fill five positions on Survivor: All-Stars.
Jan 13, 2004, 11:51
