The nominations for the 10th annual Astra awards have been announced, with Killing Time (TV1), the second season of Spirited (W) and Tim Winton's cloudstreet (showcase) are competing for the honour of most outstanding drama.
Ninety five entries were selected across 21 categories for the subscription television awards.
Fox8's teen drama series SLiDE has been received a nod in the most outstanding use of innovation in programming category for its multiplatform strategy.- which saw entertainment company Hoodlum create an interactive website featuring graphic novels, music and webisodes.
Not all content recognised is local. Subscribers can vote for their favourite international drama, with showcase favourite Game of Thrones competing against Haven (13th Street), Boardwalk Empire (showcase), Torchwood: Miracle Day (UKTV), Falling Skies (Fox8) and True Blood (showcase).
The 10th annual Astra awards will be held at Sydney Theatre on June 21.
For a complete list of finalists, see below. Channel...
Ninety five entries were selected across 21 categories for the subscription television awards.
Fox8's teen drama series SLiDE has been received a nod in the most outstanding use of innovation in programming category for its multiplatform strategy.- which saw entertainment company Hoodlum create an interactive website featuring graphic novels, music and webisodes.
Not all content recognised is local. Subscribers can vote for their favourite international drama, with showcase favourite Game of Thrones competing against Haven (13th Street), Boardwalk Empire (showcase), Torchwood: Miracle Day (UKTV), Falling Skies (Fox8) and True Blood (showcase).
The 10th annual Astra awards will be held at Sydney Theatre on June 21.
For a complete list of finalists, see below. Channel...
- 4/13/2012
- by Amanda Diaz
- IF.com.au
The 9th Astra Awards on Thursday 21 July at Sydney Theatre has officially sold out, it was announced today.
The awards show will announce the winners from the 20 categories and acknowledge the 200 Australian subscription broadcast channels from Foxtel, Austar and Optus platforms.
Hosted by three of subscription television’s brightest female stars; Lee Furlong, Tara Moss and Helen Dalley, the event will follow last year’s format, a shorter theatre style ceremony followed by an after party. Pre drinks and canapes will take place before the ceremony.Musical performances during the night will come from Jessica Mauboy, Katie Noonan’s Elixir Trio and Guineafowl. Presenters of awards include Rove McManus, Sarah Murdoch, Laura Dundovic, Erin McNaught, Luke & Wyatt and more.
Music by Channel [V] DJs Danny Clayton and Jane Gazzo will be providing the soundtrack.
Astra is the peak industry body for subscription television in Australia, www.astra.org.au...
The awards show will announce the winners from the 20 categories and acknowledge the 200 Australian subscription broadcast channels from Foxtel, Austar and Optus platforms.
Hosted by three of subscription television’s brightest female stars; Lee Furlong, Tara Moss and Helen Dalley, the event will follow last year’s format, a shorter theatre style ceremony followed by an after party. Pre drinks and canapes will take place before the ceremony.Musical performances during the night will come from Jessica Mauboy, Katie Noonan’s Elixir Trio and Guineafowl. Presenters of awards include Rove McManus, Sarah Murdoch, Laura Dundovic, Erin McNaught, Luke & Wyatt and more.
Music by Channel [V] DJs Danny Clayton and Jane Gazzo will be providing the soundtrack.
Astra is the peak industry body for subscription television in Australia, www.astra.org.au...
- 7/12/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
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