Paramount / 10 announced their slate for 2027 earlier this week and yeah, enjoy it while it lasts. Rumours upon rumours keep a’swirling about the future of Paramount’s Australian assets now that head office has all their shiny new Warner Brothers toys to play with. Do we think any new owners will do anything more... Read More »
The ABC announced their upcoming slate for 2027 earlier this week and fans of fresh comedy have nothing to get excited about. That’s right: there are no new comedies lined up for next year. Guess they thought we got too much of a good thing this year. And by “good thing”, we do not mean... Read More »
Press release time! Ahahahahaha “beloved”. And also, “comedy”. Fortunately, the trailer also calls it “charming”, which as everyone knows is the absolute kiss of death when it comes to getting laughs. At least with this one we won’t have to act surprised when yet another Aussie sitcom ends with a wedding. Though if they’re going... Read More »
Press release time! Okay, so clearly “the golden touch” is what you say when you have no idea what’s actually going into the show this season. Three weeks out and they don’t know who the guests are going to be? Sounds about right. It’s a bit of a shame this always feels a little crammed... Read More »
Press release time! Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening Coming Soon To 10. Australian comedy royalty Shaun Micallef is returning to 10 with a brand-new comedy show, Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening, based on the hit UK format created by Ranga Bee for ITV. And because nepotism is alive and well, Shaun has enlisted his son, Gabe Micallef,... Read More »
Press release time! To be honest, this doesn’t look as strong out the gate as we were hoping. But it’s also the kind of concept that probably needs a bit of background – as in, getting to know the characters – to work. Comedy sports shows (as opposed to sports comedy) often struggle a bit.... Read More »
Press release time! What Do You Call Five Comedians Ready To Kick Some Task? Taskmaster Australia!Season Five Premieres Thursday, May 7 At 7.30pm On 10. In a competition where simple tasks rarely stay that way, Taskmaster Australia returns for its fifth season with a brand-new lineup of comedians ready to take on the absurd and... Read More »
Press release time and geez there’s been a lot to announce this last week. Sketch comedy? In 2026? On the ABC? There’s an entire generation of television viewers acting like the ABC just announced Pot Black was returning to prime time. Good thing it’s unapologetically funny, they wouldn’t have much room for the comedy if... Read More »
Press release time! Not a whole lot to go on there, but good news: there’s a trailer! Now all we have to do is remember to tune in at the memorable time of 8.15pm on a Sunday. No doubt that’s all about keeping viewers sticking around after the high-powered lead in that is… season three... Read More »
Press release time! You’d have to say “beloved” is a bit of a stretch when describing Austin. “Tolerated” maybe? “Ignored”? And that whole “we’re thrilled to bring even more laughter, heart and humanity to screens across Australia”? Considering the cast are largely compromised of humans, that’s one out of three at best. We could go... Read More »