Julian Cress
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"Quite the surprise": Shocked EP Julian Cress on 1000 episodes of The Block
1000 episodes of The Block surprised the executive producer of the show for a very simple, human reason: Nobody was keeping track.
by Talon Editor – Oct 17, 2025
The Block auctions at Phillip Island create more reality TV millionaires: Maddy & Charlotte take home $1.65m
Combined winnings of $5.43m as Adrian Portelli buys all five properties, then says that is his last appearance at a Block auction.
by Mediaweek Admin – Nov 10, 2024
TV's ratings giant: How co-creator David Barbour makes The Block auctions sparkle
The post-production guru on making the Sunday night deadline, no pressure! ‘There’s a lot of expectation around the auctions episodes.’
by Talon Editor – Nov 9, 2024
The Block All Stars return for final week of Australia’s biggest TV show
The ultimate sponsorship deal: The Blockheads and the All Stars team up to construct a Disney+ Clubhouse.
by Talon Editor – Nov 4, 2024
Media roundup: Meta profits, Remembering Matt Peacock, Sony Music exits Idol, Fox Footy's Super Saturday
Major US newspaper quits print, Peacock subs climb, US election coverage at Sky News & New York Times, Visit Julian Cress's Block, More Crime Stories coming.
by Mediaweek Admin – Oct 31, 2024
The Block remains a ratings champ, one of the richest TV prize shows in the world
Rich guys again save the auctions, Major brands stake out slots in 2023 series final
by Talon Editor – Nov 6, 2023
The Block co-creator Julian Cress on return of Nine’s unstoppable ratings success
Inside TV's hottest property: Commercial partnerships, casting, the judges, the houses and that reserve price controversy
by Talon Editor – Aug 6, 2023
"It's a $5 billion show": How The Block is bigger and better in 2022
• "This year, we've upsized everything significantly"
by Talon Editor – Aug 6, 2022
The Block contestants’ warning: “You better strap yourself in”
Co-creator Julian Cress: “We don’t make them deliver a room, we only tell them the deadline”
by Talon Editor – Sep 7, 2021
The Block cheating scandal: ‘Don’t be surprised people try and bend the rules’
Co-creator and EP Julian Cress: ‘It is cheating, but put yourself in that person’s shoes’
by Talon Editor – Sep 5, 2021
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