184 episodes

TV Blackbox is the website people who work in the TV industry get their news. The companion podcast looks back at the stories from the past week, drops exclusive stories and tackles the big talking points.
Filled with interviews, opinions and inside information, TV Blackbox has become THE podcast the industry turns to.
Featuring:
Rob McKnight - A media executive with over 25 years in the businessSarah Monahan - Australian actress who now lives in the USASteve Molk - The viewer's advocateAaron Ryan - Contributor to the TV Blackbox website with over 20 years experienceSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox.

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TV Blackbox & McKnight Tonight Robert McKnight

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 4 Ratings

TV Blackbox is the website people who work in the TV industry get their news. The companion podcast looks back at the stories from the past week, drops exclusive stories and tackles the big talking points.
Filled with interviews, opinions and inside information, TV Blackbox has become THE podcast the industry turns to.
Featuring:
Rob McKnight - A media executive with over 25 years in the businessSarah Monahan - Australian actress who now lives in the USASteve Molk - The viewer's advocateAaron Ryan - Contributor to the TV Blackbox website with over 20 years experienceSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S08E08 Kylie Minogue is an unhappy Neighbour PLUS Special Guest Janet Fielding from Doctor Who

    S08E08 Kylie Minogue is an unhappy Neighbour PLUS Special Guest Janet Fielding from Doctor Who

    It was the ending that brought Neighbours fans together, but now it seems Kylie feels that she's been duped.
    We also have a special treat for Doctor Who fans when we're joined by Janet Fielding, who played the iconic companion Tegan Jovanka in Doctor Who.
    In this episode:
    1.17 - The death of Brian Walsh6.37 - Why Kylie Minogue feels duped over the fake Neighbours finale13.15 - Jason Derulo replaces Keith urban as a judge on The Voice19.17 - INTERVIEW: Janet Fielding from Doctor Who42.07 - Shows that went downhill in their final season52.03 - TV Bingebox
    You can get tickets to see Janet Fielding in her Sydney, Hobart and Brisbane shows HERE
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    • 59 min
    INTERVIEW: Fox Footy General Manager, Michael Neill.

    INTERVIEW: Fox Footy General Manager, Michael Neill.

    TV Blackbox contibutor Nikole Gunn interviews Fox Footy General Manager, Michael Neill.
    In a big win for viewers ahead of the new season launch, Fox Footy has confirmed every game of every round throughout the 2023 AFL season will be made available in 4K Ultra HD to Foxtel customers, for the first time.
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    • 4 min
    S08E07 Is the ABC trolling its commercial rivals?

    S08E07 Is the ABC trolling its commercial rivals?

    The ABC comms department is under fire for its handling of the Lisa Millar troll story.
    In this episode:

    1.45 - Journos have had enough of the ABC's comms team arrogance and they're not going to take it any more.14.44 - Jessica Rowe reveals the sexism she encountered as the co-presenter of 10 News22.14 - Is the cat out of the bag on who will host the Logies?27.16 - 10 News Perth returns to... Perth31.14 - 2022 Media content consumption survey38.18 - The BBC in chaos after taking Gary Lineker off air over a tweet46.08 - 7's bizarre Oscars coverage decision48.51 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox.

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    • 57 min
    S08E06 Controversial castings, apologies and are we already over Neighbours?

    S08E06 Controversial castings, apologies and are we already over Neighbours?

    The TV Blackbox team have had enough and they're not going to take it any more!
    When you look at the topic lists for this episode it might sound like a whinge fest, but there's a lot of interesting insight and some genuine laughs along the way.
    In this episode:
    2.06 - Did The Project stuff up by apologising?14.55 - Is the new cast of SAS Australia so controversial it will put viewers off?24.28 - The Logies head to Sydney!28.27 - Belinda Russell out as host of Weekend Today32.13 - New cast members announced for Neighbours but we're already over the BS being peddled 37.09 - Ratings debrief - what went so wrong for Australian Idol48.23 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox.

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    • 1 hr
    INTERVIEW - Amanda Laing confirms Foxtel HBO Discovery renewal

    INTERVIEW - Amanda Laing confirms Foxtel HBO Discovery renewal

    Kevin Perry talks to Amanda Laing - Chief Content & Commercial Officer for Foxtel Group - about the renewal of the HBO Discovery output deal with FOXTEL.
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    • 12 min
    S08E05 An idiot's guide to TV financial results | Will streaming content quotas destroy the local industry? | Big developments on the ratings front

    S08E05 An idiot's guide to TV financial results | Will streaming content quotas destroy the local industry? | Big developments on the ratings front

    Many in the creative industry don't really understand the finance side, so we've asked Tim Burrowes to break down the most recent results.
    In this episode:
    2.09 - TV Networks Financial results breakdown 11.43 - Nine CEO Mike Sneesby says content quotas for streamers could kill STAN18.31 - Are news organisations hypocrites when it comes to covering themselves?27.40 - PREVIEW: The Swap (SBS)35.05 - Understanding the FOXTEL/HBO renewal38.35 - A shocking twist in the ratings game42.01 - The Project has become a 'bland affair', according to the SMH52.37 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox.

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    • 1 hr 4 min

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