Tag: Television
Georgia accused of approving Russian invasion hoax
The opposition party in Georgia has accused the government of being behind a fake news report showing Russian tanks had entered the capital.[MORE]
Invasion hoax sparks panic in Georgia
Panic gripped Georgia when a pro-government television station broadcast a fake report that Russian tanks had entered the capital and president Mikheil Saakashvili had been killed.[MORE]
Ex-cop's case against Nine goes belly up
Former Sydney police officer loses legal battle to preview the latest series of Underbelly.[MORE]
Conan takes his show to theatres
Former late night talk show host Conan O'Brien has unveiled plans to poke fun at being barred from television in a live comedy show that will tour US and Canadian theatres starting next month.[MORE]
Golden Girl to host Saturday Night Live
After weeks of speculation, octogenarian actress and Golden Girl Betty White has confirmed she is taking her motherly brand of humour to Saturday Night Live.[MORE]
Mad Men welcomed to the dollhouse
Look out Ken, there is a new man in Barbie's life. In fact, there are two of them - they are Mad Men.[MORE]
Charlie Sheen set for TV return
Charlie Sheen is expected to return to work on Two And A Half Men next week, his publicist says.[MORE]
Neighbours set damaged by extra
Police were called to the set of Neighbours and the cast and crew forced to go home after an extra became distressed and started smashing glasses.[MORE]
New Dr Who to make online debut
Australian Doctor Who fans will be able to legally watch new episodes of the sci-fi series online before they air on television.[MORE]
Popular programs attract Aussies to digital TV
Australians are increasingly tuning in to free-to-air digital channels, new figures show.[MORE]
Letterman extortionist pleads guilty
A television producer has pleaded guilty to trying to extort $US2 million ($2.18 million) from US talk show host David Letterman.[MORE]
Oscar ceremony most-watched in five years
More than 41 million US viewers tuned in to watch yesterday's Oscar broadcast - the biggest audience for the Academy Awards in five years, according to Nielsen Media.[MORE]
TV installers unprepared for digital switch-over
Television installers in Mildura say the Federal Government is leaving it too late for satellite services to be installed and operating before the changeover to digital TV.[MORE]
Parkinson wins libel payout
British talk show host Michael Parkinson has accepted libel damages over a Daily Mail article published in May last year that suggested he had lied about his family background.[MORE]
Prime to axe Wagga live news broadcasts
Prime Television will follow WIN from July and produce a pre-recorded regional bulletin, ending live broadcasts from Wagga Wagga and Orange.[MORE]
Underbelly may defame ex-cop, court told
New Underbelly series under threat after former police officer threatens to sue for defamation.[MORE]
Leno returns to Tonight Show
Talk show host Jay Leno has settled comfortably back behind his desk on NBC's The Tonight Show, recapturing his old audience but leaving most critics underwhelmed.[MORE]
Oscars night: expect the unexpected
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Producer Allan Carr's 1989 Oscars show was one to be remembered - for all the wrong reasons.[MORE]
Tributes paid to BBC's Kristian Digby
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to BBC television presenter Kristian Digby, who was found dead at his east London flat.[MORE]
Buzz Aldrin to show off his other moonwalking skills
Actress Pamela Anderson and 80-year-old former astronaut Buzz Aldrin have been named among a line-up of celebrities for the latest US series of TV show Dancing With The Stars.[MORE]
Not for sale: The ABC as a public broadcaster
Mark Day has been in journalism for 50 years now and there are few better at stirring things up and tossing out the provocative line. That's what made him a legendary editor of Truth and publisher of The Australian, a talkback radio host - not to mention these days, a lively media commentator for News Ltd's national broadsheet.[MORE]
Seinfeld's Marriage gets big ratings, bad reviews
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld's much-anticipated return to US television drew bumper audiences but some scathing reviews.[MORE]
Date set for digital TV switch
Regional South Australia and Broken Hill will switch over to digital television on December 15.[MORE]
Classifications 'don't match children's development'
The Australian Council on Children and the Media has recommended the media classification system be adjusted to better mirror the developmental and learning stages of children.[MORE]
