News - Granada Media Australia Pty Ltd - a ITV Studios Company

Current Casting Calls

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -1000

Granada Media is looking for brides-to-be to participate in

an exciting new television show with the opportunity to win a luxury honeymoon.

Who we are looking for:

If you are getting married in 2010 between May and August then we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for brides who feel they've organised the perfect day - no matter how big or small the budget.

Please visit our casting page for further information

Are You Australia's Next Top Model ?

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -1000

Are you Australia's Next Top Model?

Do you think you have what it takes to be Australia's Next top Model?

The search for Australia's Next Top Model 2010 has started.

Click here for audition dates and locations

Ten Annouces Talkin' Bout Your Generation Team Leaders

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -1000

Network Ten has revealed that it has appointed the key talent to appear alongside host Shaun Micallef in the forthcoming series Talkin' ‘Bout Your Generation.
The generation representatives will be Amanda Keller (Baby Boomers), Charlie Pickering (Gen X) and Josh Thomas (Gen Y). The appointment of Keller comes fresh after her triumph in one of the sleeper hits of 2008 - SBS TV's Swift and Shift Couriers. It also puts Keller on the same network as newsreader Sandra Sully , to whom Keller pays special tribute every morning about 5.40am on her WSFM Sydney radio show.
Talkin' ‘Bout Your Generation is being produced in Melbourne and is an original format from Granada.

Micallef to host Ten's new show MyGen*

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -1000

Network Ten today announces the next key new face to join its ranks for 2009 with Australian

comedic marvel Shaun Micallef making the move to TEN. In a commercially exclusive deal,

Micallef's network presence will encompass development and on-air appearances, including

host of new show MyGen* to air mid 2009.

Owned, developed and produced by Granada Productions Australia, MyGen* is the ultimate

intergenerational comedy showdown where gens X, Y and Baby-Boomers battle it out to

determine who really does know more, and more importantly who knows best.

An Australian icon through his extensive entertainment career, Micallef's credits encompass

television, film, radio and literature, recently being awarded the 2008 ARIA Award for best

Comedy Release.

"I really like Channel Ten, I'm very pleased about being within easy stealing distance of their

programming library," said Micallef of his new venture.

Of his role hosting MyGen* Micallef says, "Gen Y's are so irritating... and terrifying. Somebody

needs to tell them that nobody likes an over-achiever and it may as well be me."

Micallef's son "Douglas"** begs to differ, "How can you take anyone seriously who still buys

CD's and sends faxes? It's embarrassing."

Micallef's mother "Gwen"** is horrified, "Isn't this the channel that had that horrible Big Brother

show?"

Network Ten's chief programming officer, David Mott said, "Micallef is one of Australia's most

liked and accomplished on-air personalities and a skilled developer and writer - his contribution

to the TEN production team and on-air presence is a real coup for the network.

"MyGen* is the freshest new format we have seen in recent years and we anticipate it will be a

hit with Australian audiences in 2009."

Leonie Lowe, Managing Director, Granada Productions Australia said today, "We are delighted

that Shaun Micallef is joining the team of MyGen* - he is an exceptional Australian talent who

will ensure an entertaining result for contestants & viewers alike.

"Micallef is a dominant comedic force who will add another dimension to an already fast-paced

show.

"MyGen* is a local success story owned, developed & produced by Granada Productions

Australia."

"MyGen* is set to air mid year on TEN.

* MyGen is a working title.

** Pseudonyms have been given to the Micallef family to protect their identity due to pending family debates about

who knows best.

Network Ten Commissions Exciting New Granada Format

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -1000

Network Ten has commissioned an exciting new Granada Australia format , MyGen*

Who's smarter Baby Boomers? Gen X? or Gen Y?

Coming to Network Ten in 2009

A comedy panel show developed by Granada Australia

*Working title

Granada Productions Announces New Appointments

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -1000

Granada Productions Australia today announced the appointment of Donna Foster as Head of Production.

Ms Foster will commence her new role at Granada's Sydney headquarters in early December

Granada Australia's Managing Director, Ms Leonie Lowe, said: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome Donna back to the team. Her wealth of experience across all genres of television production will be a great asset to Granada and our clients."

Ms Foster has extensive experience in production management and broadcast services. She most recently worked on the V8 Supercars and prior to this, she was Production Manager for series 1-5 of Dancing With The Stars.

Hilary Innes has been appointed Director of Programmes and will continue her role to oversee all the programming in production at Granada Australia.

Ms Foster and Ms Innes join the existing Senior Management Team consisting of Leonie Lowe Managing Director Andrew Dawson, Commercial and Legal Director and Simon Hebblewhite, Head of Finance

Granada Australia is in production with a new series of Foxtel's highest rating show, Australia's Next Top Model. Granada also has several exciting new shows in development for the free to air networks.