As Nine and Seven beat their chest about being #1, the team reflects on comments left by viewers in reaction to our analysis of 10’s ratings performance.

In this episode:

·     1.25 – Nine & Seven say they’re #1

·     9.06 – Why viewers feel betrayed by the network they once loved

·     17.38 – Ratings Wrap

·     20.49 – Amazon Prime Video offers a new suite of channels

·     25.18 – Alan Jones departs SKY NEWS

·     27.25 – The creator of THE BLOCK hits back at viewers who say they don’t want drama.

·     31.33 – Hatches & Dispatches

·     32.42 – INTERVIEW: Mitch McTaggart

·     52.48 – TV Bingebox

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Nine has come out today claiming to be NUMBER 1 IN 21 - A claim they say is backed up by wins in key demos and their primary channel.

Rob spoke to Nine's programming

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It's a full house today as the team deep dives into Ten's ratings... and it's not good news. PLUS Tammin Sursok gets candid about her eating disorder and making it in Hollywood | TV Blackbox S06E16

We know The Project is underperforming on Channel 10, but how does the rest of their programming stack up? Rob takes us through the numbers.

Is all forgiven now that Sam Frost has announced she will be getting the COVID-19 vaccine, after Seven introduced mandatory double vaccination for all employees.

And, did Michael Clarke or Today break any Codes discussing an alcohol endorsement?

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

• 2.00 - Channel 7 to take full control of Prime TV
• 5.54 - Channel 10 rating analysis
• 12.43 - The ratings race
• 19.36 - The new quotas that could be introduced to streaming platforms
• 21.24 - Sam Frost backflips on her vaccine stance
• 24.11 - Michael Clarke's questionable Today Show appearance
• 27.27 - Hatches and dispatches
• 29.04 - Tammin Sursok
• 49.13 - TV Bingebox

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The team are down a member, but Allison Langdon swings by for a chat about her relationship with Today co-host, Karl Stefanovic, and new series Parental Guidance.

Is The Project in danger after repeated low ratings, and concerned bosses in the US?

The world has been watching as investigations continue after Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, which killed a cinematographer and injured a director - what could this mean for the future of weapons use on film and television sets?

Plus, as the tight ratings race continues between Seven and Nine, which Channel 10 show surprised everyone, and even had Rob McKnight admitting he was wrong?

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

• 1.22 - Inside the TV ratings war
• 9.21 - Production paused on Alec Baldwin film
• 14.50 - The future of The Project
• 20.15 - The ratings race
• 28.10 - TV Blackbox Awards finalists
• 30.01 - Hatches & Dispatches
• 31.40 - Allison Langdon interview
• 45.58 - TV Bingebox

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A day late but certainly not a dollar short! The team is ready and raring to talk the stories of the week | TV Blackbox S06E14

It was the week channel 10 showcased its 2022 slate while Lisa Wilkinson’s publicity campaign for her new book hit a snag… and news leaked about the All Stars Big Brother Cast.

In this episode:

·     1.45 – 10 Upfront – The New Shows

·     9.09 – 10 swings the axe

·     11.35 – Lisa Wilkinson faces a backlash over claims in her new book

·     16.15 – Nine’s new NRL deal

·     19.15 – Ratings Wrap

·     28.07 – Big Brother All Stars cast revealed

·     31.14 – The BBC names the top 100 shows of the 21st century

·     34.28 – Hatches & Dispatches

·     35.49 – TV Bingebox

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The week off has left everyone fired up and ready to talk TV!

With a network presentation, a mega-hit show and some breaking news, the whole team is here to share (force) their views on anyone who dares to listen

In this episode:

·     2.11 – 7 Upfronts (including interview with Programmer Angus Ross)

·     24.14 – Sam Frost hounded off social media

·     29.28 – Netflix employees turn on the streamer

·     33.03 – Ben Fordham leaves Ninja Warrior

·     34.26 – Ratings Wrap

·     43.13 – TV Blackbox gets banned by FaceBook

·     47.46 – Hatches & Dispatches

·     49.19 – Squid Game becomes Netflix’s official #1 show

·     50.15 – TV Bingebox

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It was a week where police tried to censor the media, there was talk of NBC wanting to launch their streaming service over here (what does that mean for current content deals) and a new appointment set tongues wagging – and not for good reasons.

In this episode:

·     1.38 – Police impose media restrictions in Victoria

·     4.34 – Is Peacock coming to Australia?

·     10.51 – Management changes at 10 News First – but the new leadership is off to a rocky start

·     13.42 – Ratings wrap Week 40

·     19.47 – TV Boxies

·     23.00 – Hatches & Dispatches

·     24.32 – Big Issue: Seven CEO James Warburton wants us to stop talking overnight ratings

·     41.08 – TV Bingebox

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• the level of responsibility as an actor portraying a significant Australian tragedy
• insights offered by families and volunteers to the cast and crew
• reliving a tragedy through a character
• premise of the series
• Mott (Hunter's character in the show)
• Mott and Tash
• the end of episode 1 (no spoilers)
• how the fire scenes are actually filmed
• working with the big names of the Australian industry
• Play School
• Streamline
• where he feels most comfortable acting in
• the perfect role
• the balancing line between good drama and showing respect to victims and families
• how the tone of the show could be described 

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It’s been a tough week for the TV industry with reporters targeted by protesters and TV productions facing a shutdown over COVID-19 transmissions.

Rob, Molk, Aaron and Sarah bring you the big TV stories of the week and take a look at Channel 9’s upfront presentation, where new programs were showcased for the first time.

In this episode:

·     2.43 – TV reporters in danger covering the Melbourne protests

·     7.28 – 9 Upfronts

·     12.13 – A TV worker transmits COVID-19 forcing lockdowns across Northern NSW

·     17.13 – Has SAS gone too far with its ‘torture porn’?

·     23.35 – Ratings Week 39

·     32.23 – Hatches & Dispatches

·     33.49 – INTERVIEW: Hamish Turner – Channel 9 programming boss

·     56.04 – TV Bingebox

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In the first part Bevan Lee chats about:

• the complexities of writing the new iteration of Rafters
• the overall theme of the 6 episodes
• a look at the key characters and how they are re introduced
• Michael Caton's performance as a dementia patient
• recasting the role of Rachel Rafter
• other favourites returning
• Libby Tanner's character
• how the Amazon deal happened
• Between Two Worlds
• possibility of season 2 of Rafters
• the magic ingredients of a reboot
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In the second part Erik Thomson chats about:

• any hesitancy in returning to the show
• the reunion with the cast
• what is in store for Dave and Julie
• how the show came back together
• who was missed in the reunion
• reuniting with Libby Tanner (from All Saints and Pacific Drive)
• difference between making the show with Amazon as opposed as to with Seven
• meeting now wife Caitlin McDougall
• working with Caitlin on The Alice
• Always Greener
• who is the most popular out of Dave Rafter, George Turner and Mitch Stevens?
• Aftertaste on ABC
• next projects
• the "missing" Logie

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