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Dan Barrett

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Dan Barrett was the editor of Mediaweek and is a longtime media industry commentator & critic. He writes the Always Be Watching email newsletter. Former media roles include: SBS, iSentia, and Mediacom. He was one of Australia's first podcasters and is passionate about building communities around media.
HBO's The Leftovers is coming to Australia
Television

HBO's The Leftovers is coming to Australia

Reports that HBO's The Leftovers is moving the shows setting and production to Australia.

by Dan BarrettApr 28, 2016

Ten and SBS to combat ad-blocking for TV catch-up
Television

Ten and SBS to combat ad-blocking for TV catch-up

Ten and SBS are promising uninterrupted video streaming to combat ad-blocking

by Dan BarrettApr 28, 2016

Wolf Creek pop-up roadhouse bar to open in Sydney and Melbourne
Television

Wolf Creek pop-up roadhouse bar to open in Sydney and Melbourne

A Wolf Creek-themed pop-up bar will be mounted in Sydney and Melbourne to promote the launch of the show.

by Dan BarrettApr 27, 2016

Quickflix fails to reach agreement with Stan and enters voluntary administration
Television

Quickflix fails to reach agreement with Stan and enters voluntary administration

Quickflix and Stan fail to reach an agreement following Stan's purchase of HBO's shares in Quickflix in local SVOD game of thrones.

by Dan BarrettApr 26, 2016

What's it all about, Alfie?: Alfie Allen talks Game of Thrones
Television

What's it all about, Alfie?: Alfie Allen talks Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen shares some insights on the biggest show in the world

by Dan BarrettApr 26, 2016

Inside the reporting of the Panama Papers with The Guardian’s Paul Farrell
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Inside the reporting of the Panama Papers with The Guardian’s Paul Farrell

Following the initial leak of documents the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) were brought in to assist

by Dan BarrettApr 25, 2016

Ten posts $13.4 million profit for first half 2016
Television

Ten posts $13.4 million profit for first half 2016

The network reported a $13.4 million profit in its half-yearly report, with calls for a cut to annual license fees.

by Dan BarrettApr 21, 2016

360 degrees of Heston Blumenthal
Television

360 degrees of Heston Blumenthal

SBS has taken its viewers deep inside the world of the celebrity chef in the most ambitious of TV shows

by Dan BarrettApr 21, 2016

Neighbours explodes back into the conversation
Television

Neighbours explodes back into the conversation

The one-hour special was an emotional event for fans locally and abroad

by Dan BarrettApr 19, 2016

Foxtel announces special Game of Thrones pricing for Season 6
Television

Foxtel announces special Game of Thrones pricing for Season 6

Foxtel Play viewers will be able to watch season 6 of Game of Thrones for $30 per month, under a special deal from Foxtel.

by Dan BarrettApr 18, 2016

Presto's Shaun James - declares service is #2 in Australian SVOD market [2016 Ep 15]
Television

Presto's Shaun James - declares service is #2 in Australian SVOD market [2016 Ep 15]

The head of Presto Shaun James has said Presto is second only to Netflix in the Australian SVOD market.

by Dan BarrettApr 14, 2016

ABC checks in with more Checkout
Television

ABC checks in with more Checkout

The high-energy consumer affairs show is returning for its fourth series

by Dan BarrettApr 14, 2016

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