Sons of Anarchy

Foxtel is boasting that they will be fast-tracking at least 40 shows from the US and the UK over the next few months.

More and more fantastic Foxtel shows are now delivered Express from the US with a host of new hit shows and returning favourites being fast-tracked to Aussie audiences by Foxtel.

Foxtel’s Express from the US strategy is a major initiative to supply the hottest series to Foxtel customers following the episode screening in the US or the UK and in many cases this is coming down to a matter of hours.

Over the next few months more than 40 series will screen Express from the US on Foxtel. Continue reading »

THE WALKING DEAD: SEASON 3 FINALE

Tuesday April 2 at 8.30pm AEDT
Australian television premiere – EXPRESS FROM THE US
Rick and the others consider the defense of the prison as the Governor’s impending attack looms over their heads. Among the destruction and death, the revelation of a betrayal leads to a bloody, mesmerising confrontation. Continue reading »

Here are the nominees for the SAG awards. Foxtel shows have led the way with showcase earning 12 nominations, while Network Ten also garnered 12. The big nominees are Boardwalk Empire, Breaking Bad, Homeland, Modern Family and Downton Abbey.

The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be broadcast live in Australia from 12pm, Monday 28 January 2013 on TV1 and will be posted here live. Continue reading »

Channel Ten have released all their ratings figures for 2012.

2012 Ratings Year.

Official Survey Period Weeks 7 to 48 (excluding Easter and Olympics).

Network Ten in 2012.

• Local productions deliver strong results, led by MasterChef, The Biggest Loser and Offspring. Continue reading »

Press Release. Foxtel‘s express from the US campaign is putting Australian customers at the heart of global rollouts for some phenomenal dramas.

This is exactly what I would do if running a TV channel. Air a show as close to live to the US premiere time as possible – usually this would be afternoon our time. Then replay in prime time later. Continue reading »

In September Foxtel will fast track JJ Abrahms new show Revolution, the Emmy Awards, Boardwalk Empire season 3, Sons of Anarchy season 5 and the second season of Rove – based in LA. Here are the fast tracked dates -

Son’s of Anarchy Season 5: US 11/9 – AUS 16/9
Boardwalk Empire Season 3: US 16/9 – AUS 19/9
Revolution: US 17/9 – AUS 19/9 – only a day later after time difference.
Emmy Awards LIVE : US 23/9 – AUS 24/9 – LIVE

Here is a look at the premiere dates and shows of Foxtel in September. Continue reading »

Season three of Sons of Anarchy is set to have its free to air premiere on ONE 9.30pm April 25. In the episode called So, the kidnapping of Abel has left the Sons reeling, especially Jax, whose grief sends him into even deeper turmoil about his future with the MC. Gemma, having been framed for murder, stays on the run.

Following Sons of Anarchy at 10.30pm will be new series The Good Guys. Pilot. While on a routine investigation of a stolen humidifier, Detectives Dan Stark and Jack Bailey stumble upon a much larger crime involving drug smugglers, hired assassins and a golf bag full of cash..

New episodes of Burn Notice continue to air at 8.30pm Wednesdays on ONE.

Between ELEVEN and ONE, from April 15, there is alot of new content on offer – a refreshing change to the usual mix of movies and repeats that dominate most digital channels these days.

Problem is, without encores of the shows that air in prime time on digital channels, these shows are fighting for audience with main premium content on the main channels as well, and ultimately do not ever reach their full audience capacity resulting in shows being moved or dropped from the schedule.

Look no further than GO! for an example of this problem, with the channel essentially devoid of all the new content it used to air. Shows like Vampire Diaries, Nikita, Pretty Little liars to name a few were once at the core of GO!’s line up but have now been on sold to Foxtel.

Programming correct as at April 5, 2012. Subject to change.

(From a press release)

Cult TV show SONS OF ANARCHY has partnered with Easyrider, Sydney-based motorbike tour company, to mark the opening of The Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show.

The iconic image of the outlaw motorcycle club, made famous by the hit US TV show was recreated this morning to celebrate the release of SONS OF ANARCHY Season 2 on Blu-ray and DVD, at the most popular expo for the motorbike industry, which expects a record-breaking 30,000 visitors over the weekend.

The use of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in drama series such as SONS OF ANARCHY continues to fuel sales in Australia and the rest of the world. One of the most popular models, the Sportster XL1200X, has increased sales in Australia by over 4000% against last year’s figures*.

In addition, popularity of motorbike ownership has been further sparked by the number of celebrities including, Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, who have owned, or ridden a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Even HRH Prince Harry took to the saddle in Las Vegas this week!

SONS OF ANARCHY, a critically acclaimed, adrenalized drama, is once again the number one rated show on the ONE network*. The series delves into the gritty world of an outlaw motorcycle club and continues to gain momentum worldwide supporting the growing popularity of motorbike ownership and the brotherhood of the MC.

Easyrider, Sydney’s largest motorcycle touring company also use Harley-Davidson motorcycles for their city tours. Established in 1992, Easyrider has seen a rise in interest in motorbike tours in Sydney. Owner Billyoscar says, “People see these tough guys riding around on Harley-Davidson motorbikes in shows such as SONS OF ANARCHY and want to experience the thrill of the ride for themselves! Who wouldn’t want to be like Jax (played by Charlie Hunnam) for an hour! The interest from Sydney-siders and tourists has been huge this year; everyone wants to check out Sydney’s hotspots from the back of a Harley-Davidson.”

The Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will be the place for any motorbike enthusiast to get the most up to date information from over 115 exhibitors, including SONS OF ANARCHY. All the latest motorcycles, motorcycle accessories and services related to the industry will be represented.

SONS OF ANARCHY Season 2 is available now on Blu-ray and DVD and packed full of exclusive special features not seen on TV.

The Celebrity Apprentice, Nine, 7pm
Grand Final. The final challenge continues, and after weeks of avoiding elimination in the boardroom, the first-ever celebrity apprentice is announced – taking home $100,000 for their favourite charity.

The X Factor, Seven, 7.30pm
Top three perform. The end is near and competition is fierce as our final three perform duets with the biggest stars. Who will perform with Kylie Minogue, The Fray and Salt-N-Pepper? It’s a show not to be missed.

The Hour, ABC1, 8.30pm
A lavish thriller set in the world of television journalism in 1950s Britain.

The Big Bang Theory, Nine, 8.30-ish (after The Celebrity Apprentice)
Final new episode until 2012. The Ornithophobia Diffusion. Leonard and Penny attempt to hang out alone; and Sheldon tries to overcome his fear of birds.

The Mentalist, Nine, 9.30 or so…
Pink Tops. Final new episode until 2012. An undercover narcotics cop is murdered, and the team retraces her investigation to solve the case.

Kyle and Jackie O’s night with the Stars, Seven, 9.30pm
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O bring their unique, fun and often controversial style to TV, in their new chat-variety special. Direct from LA, Guests share their intimate and humorous stories with the duo.

Sons of Anarchy, showcase, 8.30pm AEDT
Return. Season Four sees Jax, Clay, and the rest of the incarcerated Sons released from prison on probation, returning to Charming to find that several changes have occurred in their 14-month absence. Jacob Hale Jr is now the town’s mayor, and is moving ahead with his plans to gentrify Charming for his own financial benefit, and with Unser’s health deteriorating, the town is under the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Department, and has a new, formidable top cop (Lieutenant Eli Roosevelt) in charge. Tara has given birth to Jax’s second son (Thomas). What they don’t know is that a joint government task force has set up shop with an eye towards bringing down the outlaw MC once and for all.