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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.
The Chosen: Last Supper exclusive to Prime Video for season 5
Television

The Chosen: Last Supper exclusive to Prime Video for season 5

Independently-produced TV drama The Chosen will return for season 5 on 13 July in Australia, streaming on the Amazon-owned Prime Video. The season is titled 'The Chosen: Last Supper.' A trailer was…

by Dan BarrettMay 28, 2025

Harry Potter TV show cast unveiled
News

Harry Potter TV show cast unveiled

It’s official! The three young lead actors have been announced for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV show. Dominic McLaughlin will play boy wizard Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will be Hermoine…

by Dan BarrettMay 28, 2025

Winning at any cost? Inside Nine's House Of Bond
Features

Winning at any cost? Inside Nine's House Of Bond

Ben Mingay, Mark Joffe and Paul Bennett on the new CJZ TV biopic for Nine

by Dan BarrettApr 25, 2017

Brisbane to Hollywood for Hoodlum with first feature film
Features

Brisbane to Hollywood for Hoodlum with first feature film

Local production company Hoodlum on the way to realising international aspirations

by Dan BarrettOct 20, 2016

Hayu to allow viewers to download shows
Features

Hayu to allow viewers to download shows

The reality TV SVOD service is targeting users looking for offline content

by Dan BarrettOct 20, 2016

Tassie-set Rosehaven follows Kettering's footsteps
Features

Tassie-set Rosehaven follows Kettering's footsteps

Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola find comedy on the map of Tassie

by Dan BarrettOct 13, 2016

Todd Sampson puts his body on the line for science with BodyHack
Features

Todd Sampson puts his body on the line for science with BodyHack

The former Leo Burnett CEO prioritises science and adventure for new show BodyHack

by Dan BarrettOct 12, 2016

Nine ready to play Hyde and Seek
Features

Nine ready to play Hyde and Seek

New cop drama aims for complexity on commercial television terms

by Dan BarrettOct 11, 2016

Getting vocal about The Secret Daughter
Features

Getting vocal about The Secret Daughter

Seven isn’t staying quiet about the Jessica Mauboy-led family drama

by Dan BarrettOct 2, 2016

The force is strong with Foxtel movies
Features

The force is strong with Foxtel movies

A Star Wars movie marathon pop-up will take over Foxtel’s channel 400

by Dan BarrettSep 30, 2016

Blackfella Films takes SBS into Deep Water
Television

Blackfella Films takes SBS into Deep Water

The centrepiece of the multiplatform event is a four-part TV series

by Dan BarrettSep 29, 2016

A year of The Chase with Andrew O'Keefe
Features

A year of The Chase with Andrew O'Keefe

Andrew O’Keefe hadn’t realised the show had already been on the air for a year when Mediaweek called him

by Dan BarrettSep 27, 2016

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