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2024 - The best TV shows, movies, and thoughts on the year that was
Always Be Streaming - 27 December 2024
Squid Game 2 fizzles with critics
Foxtel bought by DAZN - Australian TV industry rocked. What's next?
How many more years can Paramount's Channel 10 continue?
TV history is being made in an otherwise quiet TV week
Look up! You'll believe a dog can fly.
TV shows are getting cancelled, along with (maybe) one promising showrunner
It's happening: Bluey is coming back... but as a movie!
A Hugh-ge day in Australian media
Why Warner Bros is/isn't selling off its cable channels
The hidden streaming show that may well knock you on your butt
Quentin Tarantino is right: TV is not the movies. But that's okay. That's good.
Four big TV questions that demand answers
Rupert Murdoch flames out in court against his kids
Homicide: Life on The Street - finally streaming in Australia
Choose a new identity and join a spy agency with this week's streaming options
What are the best shows on Apple TV+?
Considering HBO in 2025 and beyond leads one to think about ESPN...
An avalanche of TV news. But no stories about actual avalanches.
Can Showtime outrace the Showtime stink?
The long-forgotten, always-ignored Mariska Hargitay Friends rip-off
Get Millie Black to the front of the queue
Who in the UK is watching the most porn? And other interesting facts from Ofcom's 2024 report.
Is this dopey Christmas romcom the harbinger of the TV retail experience apocalypse?
Death of a comedy legend. Plus: Is FAST broken before it ever begins?
Will Elon Musk buy MSNBC? He won't. And a UK media podcast is an example why.
Black Friday means it is time to lock in your annual streaming subscription
Always Be Streaming - 23 November 2024
Can anyone actually explain the Australian teen social media ban? I don't get it.
MSNBC viewers turn on Morning Joe at the exact worst time
Neurodivergence as a super power on TV
Max's Asia roll-out strategy and reading the Aussie launch tea leaves
Always Be Streaming - 16 Nov, 2024
Interview: Kyle Secor (Homicide: Life on The Street, Veronica Mars, Commander in Chief)
Infowars purchased by The Onion? Not a joke headline
One network's smash hit is another one's Tuesday night
Less is more in making video news matter
Could the Blues Brothers have a future? Uh, probably not
The Jackal is back and he's stylish as hell
The morning after: It's the disconnect, stupid!
It's election night in America. What and how to watch.
RIP Netflix’s interactive TV shows. Hooray!
What are Australians watching? Also: How much are YOU spending on streaming video in 2024?
Imagine a world where we're watching NBC's The Diplomat (and not on Netflix)
Who would partner with Peacock? No, really...?
Merging radio + FAST. Also: Is Brian Williams onto a winner?
Loud white men for Kamala Harris
Social sharing (finally) comes to Netflix
The on-demand death of Saturday morning cartoons. ALSO: BBC viewership > Netflix?
Netflix marks it's Territory with a pretty solid drama
Nine surprise and delight with BBC FAST channels
Customers will brave ads for cheaper streaming
RIP Michael Newman - a kinda TV star, but an actual hero
No AI Content Innovation please, we're British
From The Office to the 1980s bedroom. This week's TV has it all.
Thoughts on The Office Australia and Saturday Night
No Australia date yet as Max readies launch, announces Asia expansion
TV should be TV - which means coming out every year
Know what's cool with this week's Cool-O-Meter.
Apple TV+ makes a strong case for the dreaded "7-hour movie" with Disclaimer
The TV Gods are listening and have blessed us with a John Mulaney talk show
RIP reality TV. Long live reality TV.
What is Disney supposed to do?
Call Her Daddy did what television frankly could not
Introducing the ABW Cool-O-Meter
Netflix is back with more The Platform, while Law & Order, The Simpsons, and more faves return
The shocking Marvel discovery that we all knew
Late night TV needs to be eventized
Yeah, they are remaking Cheers.
Penguins, Connections, and Starship Troopers
Why you need to pay less attention to the Netflix data dump
Always Be Streaming: 23-27 Sept 2024
Max puts a ring on it - officially coming to Australia.
Paramount is blocking The Daily Show in Australia
Always Be Streaming: 14-22 September 2024
A massive Friday news dump. And trailers.
YouTube's TV app revamp is a big deal at the exact right time for the video platform
Some thoughts on The Office Australia trailer
The worst Emmys broadcast of 2024.
Expect the expected at the Emmy Awards.
Mike Sneesby gets the boot. What should Nine do to look forward?
Always Be Streaming - 7-13 Sept 2024
Thank you Amazon Channels for keeping niche TV streamers alive
Colin Farrell squawks about his new TV show
RIP James Earl Jones. You will forever live on (as Darth Vader)
The final on-screen role for Kathy Bates
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2024 is NOT a sequel to the 1988 movie
A(nother) Nicole Kidman TV show, a quiet & electric action film, and an under-the radar comedy
Dancing With The Stars (US) does something wild
YouTube viewership sets new record. Good luck catching up, Netflix and Disney.
What services are Australians streaming? Also: Hotdogs, trigger warnings, and the top 100 shows
Netflix hides Mad Men's blackface.
The Lord of The Rings show may be a bore, but there's a new show that is "cool as hell!"
It's really a 7-hour movie. *Ugh* Knock it off already.
Baywatch's stars were paid how much? Really?
ER lawsuit cites "a personal betrayal of a 30-year friendship"
Breathe a sigh of relief for the Chumhum show
So, about that Ted Lasso talk...
This is what you need to know about TV this week
A quiet day as Hollywood does the Billings.
Let's just make up quotes. We've got a movie to sell.
This is why Star Wars: The Acolyte was just cancelled
RIP Phil Donahue - you gave me the building blocks for an inquisitive life
First look at The Australian ‘The Office’. I have questions
Watch movies like it is 2018. Only on streaming.
Max and why it needs to lean into WBD's 'house of brands'
Disney's lawyers really don't want you reading the T&C's...
Landslide on Paramount mountain
Should Apple buy Warner Bros Discovery?
The D23 wrap, The Simpsons Fox pivot, and much more
Your TV cheat sheet: Heists, ninja turtles, and happy endings
A shifting of the screen media news sites
Different stories being told at Disney and Warner Bros Discovery
Simon Miraudo on the wild history of censorship in Australia
RIP Chromecast. A soft murder for the once very-useful TV streaming device.
HBO/Max previews shows to come. It's actually exciting to see.
Do you actually use your Netflix subscription?
Caped Crusaders, Spongebob, and a lotta Evil f-bombs
Is Spotify about to be your go-to destination for TV channels?
One decade on, the BBC says goodbye to Foxtel
I have experienced the future of television
While Mike holidays, his staff at Nine strike
Olympics Fever leaves us with Netflix's farcical plague dramedy
Nasty Evil spoilers, BBC embeds into Australia, and Fetch TV e-waste concern
Murdoch's last fight may be his most consequential
Ethan Peck on being his own Spock, comedy heroes, and his very famous grandfather
Prime Video's vibe shift, Deadpool & Wolverine review, and loose FAST talk
Apple thinks different about it's TV strategy
As Biden steps down, TV networks rejoice
It's the under-the-radar TV drama you didn't know you wanted until right now
RIP Bob Newhart - Deliciously dry to the end
Netflix goes down under as HBO loses its Emmy crown
If you watch TV exclusively streaming, you are in the growing minority
I Hate Brenda. And you did too.
RIP Shannen Doherty, Richard Simmons, and Dr Ruth
Brandon Routh on codpieces, being a role model, and Kevin Spacey
Rashida Jones shines in Apple TV+'s new robot dramedy
Apparently Bridgerton fans are a bit racist and homophobic. Apparently.
The Simpsons gag about Cyprus Hill getting high and hiring the LSO willed into existence
Spider-Man: Noir casting news. And another indignity for Jerry from Parks & Rec
It's happening! Paramount and Skydance set to do the deed!
No sympathy for commercial TV dinosaurs
The heat is on: Beverly Hills Cop is back.
Australian TV broadcasting changed forever.
Streamers quietly announce cancellations while nobody is paying attention ahead of 4th of July.
The Paramount / Skydance merger: Let it rip!
Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga - Folks, it's a TV show
Lions and tigers and Bears! Oh, my!
Horizon news, Padalecki speaks out, and goodbye Toadie
This is HUGE: An ER sequel WAS in the works
HBO brings IT, Harry Potter, and DC into the brand
Netflix updates its company culture
Lots of talk about streaming TV advertising. Because: Cannes.
House of The Dragon leaves behind it a charred TV schedule
RIP Donald Sutherland | Why The Netherlands is the birthplace of TV
Jon Hamm was haunted by Rob Lowe
Say hello to Netflix House - two permanent Netflix experience centres
What's hot: Lots of TV news in this TV newsletter. What's not hot: Paramounts share price
Paul Barry is leaving. Time to rethink Media Watch.
You know what: screw all new TV. Just watch Love.
Jon Stewart ripping into corporate America
Has Netflix just murdered the annual Nathan hotdog eating comp?
The David/Shari relationship falls apart. What's next?
TV stuff at WWDC, the very good Presumed Innocent, and your 12th favourite duck is back!
The most shocking movie you see all weekend will be on Netflix
Australia heavily shook by BBC distribution shakeup
The Acolyte - the force is perfectly adequate in this one
Your Smart TV will one day leave you.
How Brisbane City Council has failed to capitalise on Bluey tourism
The HBO film no one is talking about, but you need to see
Prequel madness with Star Wars and It.
If a TV show stops streaming, has it truly been erased?
RIP Al Ruddy. Also: A question about The Shards. And: Ted Sarandos backlash.
Mike Sneesby signs off on $1 million golden handshake to Darren Wick. Seriously, WTF dude!
As seen on Netflix: Cultural policy is failing Australians
Lawyers, devils, and the Beach Boys
End of the TV season, a Netflix data dump, and the TV news of the day
Michael Richards speaks! Doesn't say racist stuff, which is nice.
Prime Video announce start date for Australian ad launch
Why the NFL doesn't want Netflix. It NEEDS it.
Bridgerton is back. But all my eyes are on Netflix's new Squid Game wannabe.
A scorching future for Shōgun, Red Dwarf, and Hot Ones
Uh, when did Prime Video get so interesting?
Kevin Costner speaks out about Yellowstone
So many TV show cancellations. So many bodies on the floor.
A week of Dark Matters and Gossip Girl retreads
ABC Australia wisely doubles down on live streams for kids
Oh, that's good. The Office announces its spin-off setting.
There’s really only one way for CNN to move forward that makes sense
Australian TV news needs to be more singular. It has an international fight on its way.
A big weekend of Apes, Mulaney, and The Fall Guy
It stinks! A terrible week of new and returning shows
Anti-woke Jerry Seinfeld makes not unreasonable comments
In defence of supposed "mid TV"
The Sonic boom of TV viewing options this weekend
Impact of global digital titans like Netflix squeezing out international companies
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Pt 2 - not a complete disaster for Netflix
A plea from the Baby Reindeer creator. And The Simpsons murders a long-time character.
New movie director Jerry Seinfeld says movies are dead
Robert Downey Jr leads prestige TV efforts this weekend. But here's what you should watch.
Does the US need to stop remaking UK comedies?
No, AI fan films are not the future of all media
HBO titles get the Netflix network bounce
Mass murder event shows shortfall in Australian network streaming
There's a lot you COULD watch this weekend, but only one show you SHOULD watch.
TV: Gosh, this all is very familiar
Step aside Swifties, the real passionate fans support Miku. And right now they are PISSED.
My enthusiasm for the Curb Your Enthusiasm finale cannot be curbed.
Curb your enthusiasm on a TV finale that 'sticks to landing'
Disgraced princes, dirtbag conmen, and a PI with a past rule this weeks streaming options
Uh, is Bluey coming to an end?
Watch TV with your creepy ghost friends on Apple Vision Pro
Larry David's Elmo rage could have had serious consequences.
There will be no unfunny April Fools Day stunts in this newsletter
Renegades, Gentlemen, and white-haired comedians. Your week’s guide to television.
TV at Easter - not a Jesus to be seen
Connecting today to the MTV past
ER is coming back to TV!!!!! ...(even if it goes by another name now)
Filming on Euphoria season 3 cancelled. Will the show ever return?
Drinks with violent Prime Video fighters, animated dinos, and more
Predicting best drama Emmy nominations
X-Men 97 - the reviews are in. You might care.
Former teen TV star under the spotlight for skeezy behaviour
Mr Beast, the dead-eyed future of television, now has a TV show
Doctor Who no longer for the kids of Britain
Netflix UK announces new shows w/ Jamie Dornan, Julie Delpy, Suranne Jones
Big Baby Elon Musk cancels Don Lemon's Twitter show before it airs
Oscar ratings - yeah, they were better, but...
Critics recommend stopping by Road House (but skipping 3 Body Problem)
Missing astronauts and a sex-fuelled Brit period drama.
There's more to Oscars than dresses and trophies. But not a lot more.
Netflix's The Last Airbender: Cancelled!!! (after two more seasons)
Baywatch. Is. Back. Ready your bronzer, Hollywood extras.
The most polarizing TV show of 2024 debuts today
Go premium drama with Shōgun; Or classic TV procedural with the awesome Elsbeth.
Did you forget about Mubi? I thought you liked movies.
Warner Bros Discovery murders commercial TV news in New Zealand
Dune 2 vs Shogun - not much of a competition this week. But that will change.
The Bluey TV special gets an airdate. And some deep Peppa Pig cinema thoughts
It's not a great time to be a US cable company.
And YOU get another season. And YOU get another season!
Foxtel launch Hubbl - (yet another) way to stream your shows
Netflix to get a rise out of viewers
True Detective: Night Country. The morning after.
Paramount & Comcast's supposed content merger (it ain't happening). And Hubbl partners announced.
Fashion houses vs houses of ninjas
Everything about these three Paramount stories point out how f*#ked the company is...
Fox News tries to score points of successful Daily Show relaunch
The return of Jon Stewart (and a bit on Madam Web)
Why was there never a Six Million Dollar Man movie?
Piers Morgan leaves the safety of TV for the wild west
Larry is back and Netflix impresses with One Day
Ryan Gosling is 'zany to the max. So just sit back and relax'
Is this the last nail in linear cable TV? Eh, maybe...?
Gina Carano gets Elon Musk's backing in lawsuit over The Mandalorian firing
A big Yellowstone casting coup, Apple TV+ shows off its 2024, and CNN cans its Morning show.
Maybe it’s time just to play TV shows at the cinema? (It isn't).
TV gets fun again this weekend thanks to Donald Glover
Netflix unveils its 2024, a streamer nears collapse, and Cannes demands David Fincher on its terms
Byron Allen makes a $30 billion bid for the big leagues via Paramount+
The reviews are in: The Apple Vision Pro is good. (Mostly).
The perceived injustice of ads on streaming
Jon Stewart's audience of 60-somethings awaits
The three shows to take note of this weekend.
C'mon... does Road House really need to be seen in cinemas?
Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show. Paramount is already f**king it up.
Sports are coming to Netflix. If you can call WWE "sport" (which I don't).
ABC overreach and the TV news of the day
The dumb myth of Peak TV volumes
It's the peakiest peak TV week you ever will peak
Cheryl Hines is living the Hollywood dream.
CNN gets set for its digital future
The Apple Vision Pro marketing campaign is in full swing. Entertainment is in its sights.
Will The Bear win all the Emmys? Yes, chef.
Oh, Happy Days - happy 50th anniversary
What to stream this weekend: 13-14 Jan 2024
2024 is the year of detective TV show fiction
Hundreds upon hundreds of layoffs at Prime Video, MGM, and Twitch
Netflix had fewer shows in 2023. [Gasp!]
The only awards show worth a damn (faint praise)
What to stream this weekend: 06 -07 Jan 2024
Northern Exposure debuts in the US. Oh, and Killers of The Flower Moon gets a release date.
Let TV be TV again! Return us to the world of the too-many-to-watch episode count