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Dan Barrett

364 posts
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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.
Aussie sci-fi Restoration finds a broadcast partner
Entertainment

Aussie sci-fi Restoration finds a broadcast partner

Mediaweek speaks to producer Toby Gibson about the production

by Dan BarrettJul 11, 2016

Inside Facebook Live's Election 2016 coverage
Features

Inside Facebook Live's Election 2016 coverage

The social networking giant placed live video at the heart of the recent election

by Dan BarrettJul 9, 2016

Dan Ilić joins US network Fusion
Television

Dan Ilić joins US network Fusion

Australian satirist Dan Ilić has joined the Fusion, a US network focused on millennial viewers.

by Dan BarrettJul 8, 2016

Barracuda: ABC dives deep with new series
Television

Barracuda: ABC dives deep with new series

ABC goes for gold with an adaptation of a book from the author of The Slap

by Dan BarrettJul 5, 2016

SBS online editorial boss Ben Naparstek on strategy
Features

SBS online editorial boss Ben Naparstek on strategy

The SBS of today is more than just foreign language news, entertainment, and a bit of football and cycling.

by Dan BarrettJul 1, 2016

The Kettering Incident
Television

The Kettering Incident

Foxtel's new mystery series The Kettering Incident makes the most out of its mysterious Tasmanian setting, embracing its dark, foreboding landscape.

by Dan BarrettJun 30, 2016

The Kettering Incident gives Screen Tasmania a boost
Features

The Kettering Incident gives Screen Tasmania a boost

Screen Tasmania executive manager Alex Sangston is understandably enthused about The Kettering Incident production showcasing Tasmania. A production like Kettering is a calling card to the entire…

by Dan BarrettJun 30, 2016

First look: Australian Survivor
Television

First look: Australian Survivor

A teaser trailer for Ten's Australian Survivor was released overnight, giving us the first look at the new Endemol Shine production.

by Dan BarrettJun 30, 2016

UK Wolf Creek sale for Stan
News

UK Wolf Creek sale for Stan

The TV adaptation of Wolf Creek, produced locally for Stan, has been bought for the UK by Fox UK.

by Dan BarrettJun 29, 2016

Miranda Tapsell talks Love Child
Television

Miranda Tapsell talks Love Child

Love Child star Miranda Tapsell on the great year she's had for roles in 2016 and what is fuelling her passion for the show in its third season.

by Dan BarrettJun 29, 2016

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