New ABC2 comedy The Strange Calls has become the latest local TV series to be picked up for a Us pilot.
Us Network ABC has commissioned a .put pilot. . a strong commitment requiring it to broadcast the initial pilot episode, which often leads to a full series.
The Us adaptation will be led by writer Donick Cary (New Girl), director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) and producer Aaron Kaplan (The Neighbors). All three will executive produce alongside the Australian series producers, Tracey Robertson and Nathan Mayfield of Hoodlum.
The Australian 6x30-minute multiplatform series, which begins broadcast on October 16, stars Barry Crocker and Toby Truslove as an unlikely paranormal investigative team. The series was written and directed by Daley Pearson ($quid). The first episode has already launched on ABC iView and the series will invite audiences to communicate with the characters and share .strange. sightings via Twitter and the show.s website.
Us Network ABC has commissioned a .put pilot. . a strong commitment requiring it to broadcast the initial pilot episode, which often leads to a full series.
The Us adaptation will be led by writer Donick Cary (New Girl), director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) and producer Aaron Kaplan (The Neighbors). All three will executive produce alongside the Australian series producers, Tracey Robertson and Nathan Mayfield of Hoodlum.
The Australian 6x30-minute multiplatform series, which begins broadcast on October 16, stars Barry Crocker and Toby Truslove as an unlikely paranormal investigative team. The series was written and directed by Daley Pearson ($quid). The first episode has already launched on ABC iView and the series will invite audiences to communicate with the characters and share .strange. sightings via Twitter and the show.s website.
- 10/11/2012
- by Staff reporter
- IF.com.au
The first round of announcements has been made for Screen Australia’s newest initiative, the All media program.
The All Media program supports the development of narrative content that across digital platforms, in both linear and non-linear forms as part of the digital ignition strand.
Seven projects were announced ranging from games, an app for touch screen devices, an online documentary, two short form series for TV and online broadcasts and a multi-platform comedy drama including a six-part television series.
Screen Australia CEO Ruth Harley said in a statement: “There are some terrific projects in the mix, representing the broad range of genres and types that the All Media Program hoped to encourage. We have new talent through to established players collaborating and telling stories through interactive documentary, games, web series, apps and multi-platform television.”
Eighty applications were received for the program, 24 of which were All Media Production and 56 for Digital Ignition.
The All Media program supports the development of narrative content that across digital platforms, in both linear and non-linear forms as part of the digital ignition strand.
Seven projects were announced ranging from games, an app for touch screen devices, an online documentary, two short form series for TV and online broadcasts and a multi-platform comedy drama including a six-part television series.
Screen Australia CEO Ruth Harley said in a statement: “There are some terrific projects in the mix, representing the broad range of genres and types that the All Media Program hoped to encourage. We have new talent through to established players collaborating and telling stories through interactive documentary, games, web series, apps and multi-platform television.”
Eighty applications were received for the program, 24 of which were All Media Production and 56 for Digital Ignition.
- 10/20/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
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