Local SVOD service Presto has premiered the second season of Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominated drama American Crime.
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SBS turns to Facebook for launch of new comedy series | @SBS
News, StreamingSBS and Facebook have announced The Family Law will premiere exclusively on Facebook, with the entire first episode to be pre-released on the social media platform ahead of its TV launch.
Steven Moffat talks Sherlock - The Abominable Bride | @StanAustralia @NikoleGunn
Interviews, StreamingIt’s been a long time between drinks, but Sherlock is finally returning to our screens in a one-off special on the big and small screen.
ABC iview now available on Telstra TV | @Telstra @ABCiview
StreamingTelstra has today launch ABC iview on Telstra TV making it the first device to provide easy catch-up access to services from all five Australian Free to Air Networks.
The Bastard Executioner - Now available on Presto | @Presto
StreamingPresto is continuing to build its library of exclusive drama with the arrival of The Bastard Executioner, a blood-soaked, medieval epic that unfolds during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval.
Netflix announce Marco Polo Boxing Day Special | @NetflixANZ
StreamingNetflix have surprised Marco Polo fans unveiling a special trailer which announced an upcoming special Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes to an audience at Comic Con in Brazil.
Foxtel Platinum customers given free access to Presto |@Presto @Foxtel
StreamingFoxtel has announced that starting today, Foxtel Platinum subscribers will be able to receive the Presto Entertainment bundle, featuring streamed ad- free movies and TV shows, as part of their subscription.
Review: Aziz Ansari - Master of None
Review, StreamingHe’s a popular stand up comedian, best selling author, and breakout star of one of the most beloved sitcoms of the past decade. He’s probably a renowned chef and was the first man on Saturn, with that kind of track record.
Streaming content gets included in TV Week Logie Awards | @TVWEEKmag
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Change is coming to the Logie’s with the awards to be further separated into two distinct categories – viewer voted Best Awards, and industry voted Most Outstanding Awards.
In 2016, a new viewer voted award for Best News Panel Or A Current Affairs Program will be introduced, while the award for Best Factual will return. Two new industry voted awards, include Most Outstanding Supporting Actor and Most Outstanding Supporting Actress will also be introduced.
With the introduction of SVOD companies such as Netflix, Stan and Presto, 2016 will see the 58th Logie Awards include original Australian program submissions from subscription streaming services.
“We are excited to announce some new awards to the 58th TV WEEK Logie Awards, as we continue to evolve the awards, to give fans the chance to vote on the best shows and biggest stars on TV,” TV WEEK Publisher Jayne Ferguson says.
“The introduction of new industry voted awards for acting highlights our commitment to supporting outstanding Australian talent. We are looking forward to another fabulous celebration of everything that makes Australian television special and unique.”
The 58th TV WEEK Logie Awards 2016 will take place on Sunday 8 May 2016 at Crown Entertainment Complex’s Palladium Room in Melbourne, with the telecast on the Nine Network.
Seasons 1-7 of The Big Bang Theory arrives on Presto in December | @presto
StreamingPresto today announced it has acquired seasons 1-7 of the hilarious US comedy The Big Bang Theory. The hit comedy that mixes high IQs with low social skills will arrive on Presto from Tuesday, December 1 and is certain to perk viewers up over the summer.