He is a major star of the theatre world and in two films at MIFF, but Tracy Letts is happy to fly under the radar.

The Get Down, which streams on Netflix from August 12, is ambitious, lavish but frenetically flawed.

Gibson, 54, has been suspended from his lead role on the US series Criminal Minds following what is being described as an "altercation" on set.

Bring on the campy double-entendres, the iconic BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? is coming back.

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I'm bitterly disappointed in this season of The Bachelor Australia. It's regressive, boring and we know nothing about Richie.

American studios will produce a record number of shows in 2017, as streaming services Netflix, Amazon and Hulu propel a swell in production.

The hunt is underway for a female Captain Kirk to take the helm of the new Star Trek television series.

It's not everyday you get a visit from The Bachelor Richie Strahan, but for The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday was its lucky day.

The Bachelor Australia contestant Keira Maguire has broken down in tears on The Project after revealing her fears for her 63 siblings, who were born into a polygamist cult run by convicted paedophile Alistah Laishkochav.

It's one of Ten's most important shows. So when a paparazzi flew his drone over The Bachelor mansion, chaos erupted.

It has launched countless radio careers and provided airplay for hundreds of musicians. Get set to wish 3RRR a happy fortieth birthday.

In a new blow for Nine network's 60 Minutes, senior journalist Michael Usher has joined rival network Seven to front its Seven News Investigates series.

Some of the best new talent on Australian television has emerged from the internet, and it's a trend that's set to grow.

Three of the biggest names in the movie business are reportedly planning a small screen project, and Hollywood is in a lather.

A Current Affair has dug up old footage of time spent with cult polygamist Alistah Laishkochav and his family, including of then-cult wife and mother to this year's Bachelor contestant Keira, Michelle McGuire.

Local producers are taking a page from US television, banking on screenwriters and showrunners rather than network executives.

A US election special saw Q&A; send itself and its audience on a fool's errand – trying to grasp the mind and the meaning of Donald Trump.

The beat-up over swimmer Mack Horton's Chinese rival lasted longer than the race.

When Giaan Rooney declared "C'mon Aussie boys, bring it home" on day one of the Rio Games, she could have been talking about Seven's broadcast of the quadrennial event.

Former foreign minister Bob Carr has branded US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump "a very angry man" and expressed concerns for Australian forces who would serve alongside Americans if Trump became the US Commander-in-chief.

The kissing exploits of Channel Nine sports presenter Tony Jones have again made the news, this time after retired AFL champion Chris Judd planted a kiss on his cheek.

Gold Coast to be first of SEQ's regional councils to decide.

With Game of Thrones heading into its last season in 2018, fans can rejoice that another universe created by George R.R. Martin may be heading to TV screens as soon as next year.

Opening ceremony in Rio drew fewer viewers than any other – but should Channel Seven be worried?