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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.
Comedy Central Australia - 8 things you need to know for its launch
Television

Comedy Central Australia - 8 things you need to know for its launch

Comedy Central launches in Australia this Friday. Here are 8 things you need to know about the channel!

by Dan BarrettMar 30, 2016

David and Goliath: Microsoft takes on Google with its own search engine
Features

David and Goliath: Microsoft takes on Google with its own search engine

Software giant Microsoft is taking on heavyweight Google with its own search engine

by Dan BarrettMar 30, 2016

Presto the home of new episodes of The Mindy Project
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Presto the home of new episodes of The Mindy Project

Presto acquires all episodes from season one to four of The Mindy Project, starring Mindy Kaling

by Dan BarrettMar 30, 2016

CMC in the spotlight for annual CMC Music Awards
Television

CMC in the spotlight for annual CMC Music Awards

Foxtel’s Country Music Channel strengthens its loyal viewer base with an annual award show

by Dan BarrettMar 29, 2016

Hey now, you’re an All Star: Ten launches All Star Family Feud
Television

Hey now, you’re an All Star: Ten launches All Star Family Feud

Mediaweek speaks with All Star Family Feud EP Paul Leadon

by Dan BarrettMar 28, 2016

Ten tugs at the heart strings: Long Lost Family delivers emotional reunions
Television

Ten tugs at the heart strings: Long Lost Family delivers emotional reunions

Long Lost Family is firmly part of the tradition of uplifting and inspirational programs that have aired on Ten in recent years

by Dan BarrettMar 26, 2016

Where are the Easter movies?
Television

Where are the Easter movies?

There is a surprising lack of Easter-related content airing over the weekend on FTA TV, writes Mediaweek's Dan Barrett

by Dan BarrettMar 24, 2016

Spoiler-free review: Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice
Features

Spoiler-free review: Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice

Does Warner Bros' Batman Vs Superman live up to the hype? Mediaweek's Dan Barrett gives a spoiler-free review of the film ahead of its release on Thursday night.

by Dan BarrettMar 23, 2016

Twitter's 10th Birthday
Features

Twitter's 10th Birthday

On the 10th birthday of Twitter, their Australian MD Karen Stocks explains how live communication continues to drive its use.

by Dan BarrettMar 21, 2016

Luke Warm Sex: The need for originality and variety in TV production
Television

Luke Warm Sex: The need for originality and variety in TV production

Northern Pictures head of factual Karina Holden on the need for originality and variety in TV production

by Dan BarrettMar 19, 2016

ABC sets a date for Tomorrow When The War Began
Television

ABC sets a date for Tomorrow When The War Began

The TV drama based on the John Marsden young adult series debuts on ABC3 in April.

by Dan BarrettMar 18, 2016

News Corp Australia chief Peter Tonagh to replace Richard Freudenstein at Foxtel
Television

News Corp Australia chief Peter Tonagh to replace Richard Freudenstein at Foxtel

News Corp Australia chief executive Peter Tonagh will replace Richard Freudenstein as the chief executive officer of Foxtel.

by Dan BarrettMar 17, 2016

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