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Anthony talks about Full Frontal, including some prescient sketches about Princess Diana. Developing Comedy Inc. The ins and outs of producing - how it works on Spicks and Specks.

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Anthony talks about the genesis and continuing appeal of Spicks and Specks. When the show initially ended, we talk of the short-lived reboot. Also, the Big Backyard Quiz for SBS, The Weakest Link reboot, good things take time, the industry is contracting, Show Me The Movie, Adam Hills Tonight, and a Sleuth 101 deep dive.

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Anthony Watt is the Executive Producer of Spicks and Specks. His career includes projects such as Full Frontal, Hamish & Andy, The Big Backyard Quiz, Sleuth 101, The Weakest Link and Comedy Inc. In part one, hear about his career start with Double Dare, writing children's series, dealing with writer's block, attempting to write for Stingers, Something Stupid with Gina, Jane, Magda and Marg, that feeling when your show is axed, the Hamish and Andy show and the aftermath.

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More from legend of Australian Comedy - Tim Ferguson. Yes, in part 2 you will hear about his Multiple Sclerosis, but as he says, it is the least interesting thing about him. You've heard about the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and plenty more like Funky Squad in part one. Now one of the best shows of its time, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush will be remembered, along with Shock Jock, Unreal TV,  movies like Spin Out, the stage and his teaching. Tim's views on comedy will make you think!

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Tim Ferguson is a legend of Australian Comedy. And as he says, his Multiple Sclerosis is the least interesting thing about him. Hear about his amazing career including the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and everything from Funky Squad and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush to Shock Jock, Unreal TV,  movies like Spin Out, the stage, his teaching...and yes the wheelchair. Tim has strong views on comedy that will make you sit up and take notice.

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Hear the unfiltered, candid stories from the world of entertainment. From the people that were there. Television, movies, music, stage, comedy, advertising, news and so much more. Come for the chat...stay for the laughs!

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Part two of our chat with Adam Howard, the legendary Visual Effects Supervisor whose career spans some of the biggest projects in film and television history. In this episode Adam discusses iconic productions like Titanic, Star Wars: Episode III – Attack of the Clones, and The Social Network.

Whether you're a filmmaker, VFX enthusiast, or just a fan of movie magic, this is a masterclass in creativity and innovation you won’t want to miss! Hear exclusive stories about working with directors such as James Cameron, George Lucas, Peter Weir and David Fincher.

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Join us for an exclusive conversation with Adam Howard, the legendary Visual Effects Supervisor whose career spans some of the biggest projects in film and television history. With multiple Emmy Awards under his belt, Adam has brought cinematic magic to life in iconic productions like Titanic, Star Wars: Episode III – Attack of the Clones, and the Star Trek television series.

From creating spellbinding VFX for Harry Potter theme park rides to his early days working in digital at ABC Television in Melbourne, Adam shares behind-the-scenes stories, industry insights, and how the art and technology of visual effects have evolved over the decades. And what he thinks AI means to the industry.

Whether you're a filmmaker, VFX enthusiast, or just a fan of movie magic, this is a masterclass in creativity and innovation you won’t want to miss! In part one he chats about how it all happened, Star Trek, the Emmy Awards and celebrities like Jennifer Coolidge, Ke Huy Quan, Steven Spielberg, Liam Neeson and Jackie Chan. Then in part two, hear exclusive stories about Star Wars, Titanic, The Social Network, and working with directors such as James Cameron, George Lucas, Peter Weir and David Fincher.

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You know Josh from the original Talkin' 'bout Your Generation. You know Josh from Taskmaster. But you really know Josh from his work on Please Like Me and Everything's Gonna Be Okay. Now, hear stories about him and those productions that you have never heard before. It's an absolute treat and a bumper episode!

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In this episode we hear some experiences from Asif's remarkable television career. He recounts experiences on Hell's Kitchen, and in Australia Big Brother - Friday Night Live, The Biggest Loser, Nerds FC and more. We also hear his unique and qualified point of view of the difference between "traditional tv" and online formats, and why they don't easily transfer.

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