Tag: Television
Actress Arquette files for divorce
Medium star Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her husband, actor Thomas Jane, citing "irreconcilable differences," according to court records made public on Monday (local time).[MORE]
Chaser pursues laughs in US
The Chaser's War On Everything will make its US debut, ironically, on Australia Day.[MORE]
Dr Who? Matt Smith named show's new lead
Little-known actor Matt Smith to succeed David Tennant as the cult TV time traveller.[MORE]
Rove's US TV debut flops
Rove McManus has failed to attract viewers in his US primetime debut.[MORE]
Aussie cartoon lampoons 80s rock bands
An irreverent new cartoon about a fictional Aussie rock band is gaining a cult following and some high profile fans.[MORE]
Hey, Hey's Disney to stand trial on sex charges
A television producer accused of raping a male colleague more than 20 years ago has been committed to stand trial.[MORE]
Hey, Hey's Disney faces 15 sex charges
A television identity is facing 15 sex charges in the Ballarat Magistrates Court.[MORE]
Afghan TV comedy plays on Bush shoe incident
A hugely popular Afghan comedy show is to reconstruct the infamous George W Bush shoe hurling incident, only this time the US President gets it in the face.[MORE]
Seven takes gold in Olympics coverage
The Seven Network has taken out gold for its coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.[MORE]
Columbo star Falk has Alzheimer's
Daughter of Peter Falk claims the Columbo star suffers from Alzheimer's and dementia.[MORE]
Critics love, hate Jackman as Oscars host
Hiring of 'Sexiest Man Alive' Hugh Jackman as Academy Awards host divides US critics.[MORE]
A-list stars oppose strike
More than 130 Hollywood stars including Oscar winners George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron, Morgan Freeman and Sally Field oppose a strike authorisation vote by the Screen Actors Guild.[MORE]
Osbourne accused of Charm School fight
Sharon Osbourne, wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne, has been accused of coming to blows with a contestant on her reality television show about etiquette.[MORE]
Dark Knight, Iron Man among 08's top films
The Dark Knight and Iron Man secured spots on the list of the American Film Institute's 10 outstanding movies of 2008.[MORE]
Seven denies 'boning' Rowe
Jessica Rowe has not been sacked and will remain at Channel Seven under a freelance agreement, according to the network.[MORE]
No more swearing for Jamie Oliver
TV producers promise to cut the number of expletives uttered by celeb chef Jamie Oliver.[MORE]
Top media prizes for SA ABC reporters
ABC Landline reporter Prue Adams has been named South Australian Rural Media Journalist of the Year.[MORE]
Ledger in posthumous Globes nomination
Late Australian actor Heath Ledger receives a posthumous Golden Globes nomination. [MORE]
Assisted suicide shown on British TV
Debate is raging in the United Kingdom over the decision to allow an assisted suicide to be broadcast on national television.[MORE]
Braxton has benign tumour removed
Singer Toni Braxton has had a benign tumour removed from her breast, her representative said.[MORE]
Oprah angry for falling off the weight wagon
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey says she is mad at herself, and embarrassed, for allowing her weight to balloon to 91 kilograms.[MORE]
Simpsons lead Writers Guild TV noms
The Simpsons, television's longest-running comedy, led the nominations announced on Monday (local time) for the Writers Guild of America's annual broadcasting awards.[MORE]
Palmer to judge TV comp
Rising Australian actress Teresa Palmer will join the likes of Sibylla Budd and Marcus Graham to judge a competition for budding TV producers and writers.[MORE]
Fake Simpsons cartoon is child porn, judge rules
A NSW judge has ruled that an animation depicting well-known cartoon characters engaging in sexual acts is child porn.[MORE]
Curtain comes down on Enough Rope
The final episode of Andrew Denton's award-winning Enough Rope goes to air on ABC1.[MORE]
