Articles about Playmaker Media
Commons Knowledge
Playmaker Media’s The Commons portrays a world of the near future that grapples with the moral dilemmas thrown up by climate change and biotechnology advances. DQ finds out more from the show’s stars and creative team.
Biopic boom
True-life stories of the famous and infamous continue to win commissions in Australia – but for how long? DQ investigates.
US studios extend int’l footprint
NBC, Fox and Sony Pictures Television divisions have all announced major international projects this week. Andy Fry reports.
Australian drama: Short and sweet wins the day
Australian viewers have embraced short-run dramas but are less receptive to new local series this year. DQ investigates the drama landscape down under.
Oz inferiority complex
Why aren’t high-quality domestic dramas attracting the viewers they deserve in Australia? And how can ABC down under solve the conundrum presented by its ageing audience?
Game on
Playmaker, the latest addition to Sony Pictures TV’s international production empire, is on a hot streak in its home market. Co-founders David Taylor and David Maher tell DQ what they’re doing right.