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France 24
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Robin Wright on career choices, equal pay and her new series
Culture 11:19 Issued on: 11:19 min From the show "House of Cards" actress Robin Wright speaks to Genie Godula from the Monte Carlo Television festival, where she received a special career honour. The Crystal Nymph Award pays tribute to her 40 years in the TV industry. Wright talks about her career choices, her family and the fight for equal pay with her male counterparts.
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE All hell breaks loose at Ten over my Survivor scoop: ALI DAHER exposes 'internal chaos' over Jonathan LaPaglia sacking, the 'shocking' work culture - and a leak about the new executive producer
There are plenty of sweaty palms at Channel Ten 's Pyrmont HQ after my exclusive story on Jonathan LaPaglia being sacked as host of . Not only are they furious that I broke the news before the launch of the upcoming season - they'd hoped to quietly drop it to the Daily Telegraph at the end of the year - but now there is 'serious internal panic' over the viewer backlash to the decision.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Deal Or No Deal host Grant Denyer goes rogue as he reveals what producers don't want you to know about the game show: 'I've never had that on any other television series'
Grant Denyer has a revealed a little-known fact about Deal Or No Deal - and what producers don't show you on the screen. On Monday, the Gold Logie winner sat down with From The Newsroom podcast to promote the Channel 10 show's new 7pm time slot, while also spilling some of the secrets behind the scenes. 'Have you ever had to stop filming because something went seriously wrong?' the podcast host asked him. Grant, 47, then hesitated before revealing that a couple of contestants have passed out on the game show, halting production - before being replaced by lookalikes. 'I've never said this and I don't know if I'm allowed to, but we have quite a few fainters!' he said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Up on the podium where people are holding the cases, it's quite regular that someone goes down.' Producers have a novel way of dealing with the issue, Grant admitted. 'We quickly extract them from the area and we give them urgent medical attention,' he went on. 'And then we usually just replace them with someone else in the audience who looks close enough. 'I've never had that on any other television show. I don't specifically know why it happens on Deal Or No Deal … but that's a thing.' The TV host, who celebrated 25 years in the television industry in January, made a shocking confession about his early days on the job as a young reporter. 'I realised pretty quickly that I was a terrible journalist,' he said in a new interview with the Courier Mail. He continued: 'I didn't know much about the world, and I remember going to a fatal car accident as one of my first stories. 'It was all pretty graphic and pretty serious, you know, seeing your first ever deceased body, and I thought, "Hmm, I'm not sure I'm cut out for this."' Elsewhere in the chat, Grant, who began his career at Prime TV in the NSW town of Wagga Wagga, said he felt like was 'fake' and a 'pretender' from his very day on the job. Adding he was 'terrified' Grant explained: 'You're among a room full of proper journalists who've gone through university and I barely made it through high school.' Grant, whose wife Cheryl 'Chezzi' Denyer recently underwent an 8-hour surgery after battling post-pregnancy nerve damage, eventually scored a high-profile gig as a weatherman on Seven's Sunrise in 2006. He scored one of TVs highest honours in 2018 when he won a Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television. Currently the host of Channel 10's reboot of game show Deal or No Deal, Grant won new fans after walking away the winner of Dancing with the Stars in 2007.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carrie Bickmore reveals how her former Project co-star Waleed Aly REALLY feels about show's axing
Carrie Bickmore has reached out to her former The Project co-star Waleed Aly to offer comfort amid the show's cancellation. The television star, who left the series in 2022, said that Waleed, who joined the team in 2015, was torn up about the axing. 'I spoke to Waleed yesterday and I don't think I've ever heard him that emotional. He was so emotional about it' Carrie said on her Hit Network radio show, Carrie & Tommy, on Tuesday. Carrie also contacted hosts Sarah Harris, Sam Taunton and Georgie Tunny. 'I've made so many friends on that show, and I'm thinking of them all today. Many of them are still there and had to hear the news yesterday that they don't have a job anymore' she said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I spoke to Waleed yesterday and I don't think I've ever heard him that emotional. He was so emotional about it' Carrie said on her Hit Network radio show, Carrie & Tommy. Aly is pictured 'If you are looking for people to employ in this industry, they are some of the most talented people you will find' she continued. 'Their ability to pivot and cover light and shade and be on top of the news, finding a completely different angle is a certain suite of skill sets not a lot of people have. They're just bloody awesome people.' Carrie added: 'It's never nice to find out your show is no longer, and I think there'll be a lot of people that miss having the company of those people on the screen. 'I feel sad... But we should be proud, 16 years of a live six-night-a-week TV show is phenomenal. I'm thinking of everyone there today.' Carrie's radio co-star Tommy Little, who had likewise been a series regular on The Project, also weighed in on the show's demise. 'I will forever be proud that I was part of that show and proud of everything that show stood for' he said. 'Even the people that didn't like it should feel sad, because it is 150 jobs of people in Australian media, people who have families. Regardless of your view of the show, it's a sad day.' The stars of The Project bid the show farewell on Monday night after it was officially axed after 16 years. Network 10 announced the news earlier on Monday, and hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris, Steve Price and Sam Taunton shared their thoughts on their sacking in the opening minutes of Monday's show. Waleed told viewers: 'After 16 years and nearly 4500 episodes, The Project will be no more.' He also took a moment to thank the show's loyal viewers over the years. 'A huge shout-out to our viewers as well. This isn't goodbye, we will see you again more over the next few weeks, but I know and everyone who has worked on the show know these are the best viewers in Australia' she said. 'It has been a privilege to serve you.' He additionally confirmed: 'Our last show will be on June 27 and we will have a cracker.' Aly also released a statement, saying: 'The Project kicked down the door of how news could be done. 'In some ways it looks more conventional now than it used to because it led the way. 'It showed you could bring dry stories to life for an audience that might otherwise have ignored them.' Aly also released a statement, saying: 'The Project kicked down the door of how news could be done. In some ways it looks more conventional now than it used to because it led the way' Network 10 was first to announce the news on social media on Monday, sharing a post to Facebook thanking viewers for their support, and announced the show's replacement in a statement. Hosts Aly, Harris and Hamish Macdonald will also reportedly exit the network, while comedian Taunton will continue his guest appearances on various other Ten shows. The news show, which has been in a ratings free-fall since Carrie Bickmore left her seat as host, has aired nearly 4,500 episodes to date and will wrap in three weeks following speculation it will be replaced with a current affairs program. Daily Mail Australia previously revealed The Project was under review and set to be axed on March 16. Ten announced the news on social media with a statement that said: 'For nearly 16 years, The Project has been Australia's destination for the news when you want a little bit of a giggle. 'Well, we have loved every second but all good things come to an end and so are we on June 27. 'To everyone who has watched, supported, donated money to help families across Australia, worked on the show or just liked a social post. Thank you. 'This show is not possible without all of you. See you tonight (and the next 3 weeks) for The Project.'
Gizmodo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The ‘Wheel of Time' Showrunner Still Hopes Its Story Continues Elsewhere
Fans haven't given up on The Wheel of Time—the Robert Jordan epic fantasy adaptation that was just abruptly cancelled by Amazon after three seasons—and neither has showrunner Rafe Judkins. Prior to what turned out to be the show's final outing on Prime Video, Judkins spoke about his commitment to finishing The Wheel of Time's story, and he's renewing that vow in a new social media post. Judkins took to Instagram to share his reaction to the cancellation (he feels fans' pain, that much is clear), praise his collaborators, and weigh in on the current state of the TV industry. Here's the full statement: 'I've been asked the same questions many times the last week—why was The Wheel of Time cancelled? And the truth is, I don't know. I wish I could say something clear and tidy that explains to all of us who love it why it's coming to an end, but sadly, I can't. What I can say is that the actors and crew on our show are the most talented and wonderful group of people I've ever had the pleasure to work with. And we've all been incredibly lucky to make something that not only was beloved by fans (and even critics! ha!), but was also watched by huge numbers of people all over the world, appearing in the Nielsen Top 10 for nearly 20 weeks, a feat very few shows have been able to match in the last decade. One of my core goals in making this show, even from the earliest crafting of the pitch, has been to tell the whole story. Because the Wheel of Time books do what television has always done best—get better as they go. And as our actors and team came on board, they too could see the potential if we were allowed to finish this incredible story. We made many sacrifices, both personal and creative, along the way to get to that ending, so coming up short feels like a devastating blow for all of us. Much has been written about this larger trend in TV toward fewer seasons with less episodes and finding quicker ways to acquire additional streaming subscribers. But I genuinely believe this goes against the fundamental strength of television—long-form storytelling. It is an art form, much like epic fantasy, which at its very best, gives people a place to go and spend time with the characters that they love year after year. And I believe there are executives, studios, and networks who know that. I believe that we will find our way through this current iteration of the industry and back to what we do best—bringing great characters into people's living rooms and lives every week.' Finally, Judkins offered some hope for Wheel of Time's future, referencing another fan-favorite series that got a joyfully unexpected resurrection after being cancelled. 'Will Wheel of Time get to do that with another network and finish the story? Sadly, it's not something that happens often. But it does happen. In fact, one of the reasons we first chose Amazon as a home for the show was because they were in the midst of picking up The Expanse after SYFY cancelled it. So, who knows, perhaps the Wheel of Time show will do what the books have always managed to do since day one—defy the traditional definitions of 'beginnings' and 'ends'. I certainly hope it does—because this book series and these fans deserve to see the story finished.' We'll keep you posted if and when The Wheel of Time does indeed find a new home on a different streamer. Considering the reason given for the Wheel of Time being cancelled was financial concerns, it'd have to be a deep-pocketed outlet. Maybe Netflix will pull a Lucifer-style rescue and add another fantasy title to its library, especially now that The Sandman is ending soon?
