Australian Survivor's Abbey Holmes announces engagement

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) crowned the winners from its 2020 awards ceremony today, with Babyteeh and Stateless dominating the film and TV categories respectively.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCate Blanchett-produced mini series “Stateless” and Shannon Murphy’s feature film directing debut “Babyteeth” dominated proceedings at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards.At a ceremony on Monday night at The Star in Sydney, immigration drama “Stateless” grabbed 13 awards including best telefeature or miniseries, best screenplay in television and all four acting awards across television drama.

Overnight temperatures in Australia’s biggest city were the hottest ever, with officials fearing that sweltering November heat could fuel dozens of existing wildfires. Sydney recorded a minimum overnight temperature of 77.4 degrees just after 1 a.m.

Jamie Lang In today’s Global Bulletin, streamers face potential content quotas in Australia, Leonine hires former Red Arrow exec Nina Etspueler, Channel 4 commissions a second Diana doc and Tallinn’s industry section announces its winners.Global platforms facing imminent local production quotas across Europe could be looking at a similar situation in Australia, where new proposed TV reforms could force international streaming services to invest heavily in local content.According to the Sydney

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefExpenditure on screen production in Australia plunged by 18% in the financial year to June 2020, reflecting a near total shutdown of large-scale drama filming from March, due to the impact of the coronavirus and work from home regulations.

Helen Reddy at this year’s awards ceremony, with an ensemble of female Australian artists covering Reddy’s iconic feminist anthem ‘I Am Woman’.Tones and I, Amy Shark, Marcia Hines, Christine Anu, Montaigne, the McClymonts and host Delta Goodrem were among those who sung live from the ceremony at The Star in Sydney.Over a dozen others appeared remotely as part of a virtual chorus, including Kate Miller-Heidke, Missy Higgins, Odette and more.Watch the powerful tribute to Reddy below:Former

Australian Idol was once of the biggest reality shows on the small screen.But as one contestant discovered, competing on the show wasn’t always a fast track to success and glory.WATCH: Australian Idol's Ben McKenzie details horrific attackAppearing on former judge Mark Holden’s podcast Our Idol Archives, season five’s Ben McKenzie revealed that he was viciously attacked by a member of the public during the show.Just a teenager in 2007 when the season aired, the Christian-raised Ben revealed he

Tom Grater International Film ReporterAussie cinema royalty Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman have been crowned king and queen of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.The pair are taking up the roles of President (Crowe) and Vice President (Kidman) of the AACTA, overseeing an organization that helped to further their careers when they won their first AACTA prizes back in 1991 and 1987, respectively.The Oscar-winning duo will use their positions to nurture talent in Australia as

Bob Dylan is still very much alive.

Jamie Lang In today’s Global Bulletin, Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman fill top spots at the Australian Academy, ITV Studios and Nippon team on a new co-development deal, Abacus Media Rights and Revelation Films announce “The Real Manhunter,” Anderson Entertainment and ITV team on expanding classic sci-fi brands, and the International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg announces this year’s award winners.The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television (AACTA) has announced that two of the

Today has apologised after mistakenly saying that Bob Dylan had died.The breakfast show was airing a segment over the weekend about the songwriter’s documents being auctioned off in Boston for $495,000 (£373k).However, an on-screen banner read “Late singer’s documents sell for $495 thousand,” which lead to host Richard Wilkins apologising the viewers.“We need to make a correction now,” he said after the broadcast.

Australian Survivor family is about to get a little bigger.Over the weekend, All Stars player Nick Iadanza shared the exciting news that he and wife Christine are expecting their second child.WATCH: Nick Iadanza returns to Australian Survivor: All StarsTaking to Instagram, the reality star shared a photo of his daughter Paloma, who turns two next month,  holding  up ultrasound scans.In the caption, Nick wrote: “‘They think I’m gonna start sharing! Haaaa!’  Baby Iadanza #2 coming May

Katie Holmes might need to brush up on her geography skills! The Hollywood star had a hilarious moment when she was being interviewed for Vogue Australia when she failed to get the country's capital city correct.But rather than cave under the pressure, she took it all in her stride and had a wholehearted laugh at herself. Katie, 41, was being quizzed on Australia trivia and was asked a series of quick-fire questions, but when it came to naming the capital she blurted out: "Canberry!"MORE: Katie

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is returning to cure your winter blues.The ITV reality series is back after adhering to Covid-19 regulations, which has seen the series relocate from the Australian jungle to a castle in Wales.Celebrities taking part in the new-look series include EastEnders actor Shane Richie, broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire and Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah, but you can find the full lineup here.Small Axe trailerWhoopi Goldberg tells Trump supporters to 'suck it up like

Katy Perry is being sued by designer Katie Perry. The 36-year-old Smile singer is being sued by an Australian fashion designer for alleged trademark infringement for selling clothing in Australia bearing her stage name, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

Will Thorne Staff WriterSpectrum Originals is adding a new drama to its slate.Charter Communications’ OTT service has picked up Australian drama “Eden,” with the aim of debuting the eight-episode series on Spectrum on Demand in 2021.“Eden” hails a from “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” creators Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox, as well as “Skins” co-creator Bryan Elsley and Vanessa Gazy. It follows the disappearance of a girl in Byron Bay, an Australian town that seems to be a paradise.

Naman Ramachandran AMC Networks’ streamer Sundance Now has acquired exclusive U.S.