How coronavirus could DESTROY the Australian TV industry
4 years, 9 months ago

How coronavirus could DESTROY the Australian TV industry

Daily Mail  

The global coronavirus pandemic is already having a major impact on the Australian entertainment industry. In demand: Popular entertainment shows are facing an uncertain future while news coverage is rating through the roof due to the overwhelming public interest in COVID-19 'Lives are at risk': Former Channel 10 executive Robert McKnight spoke about the future of the industry on his podcast TV Blackbox on Tuesday Time to close shop? Hiccup: Seven's long-running soap Home and Away halted production this week Pressing on: Big Brother temporarily suspended filming when a crew member feared they had contracted the disease. Pictured: Big Brother host Sonia Kruger CHANNEL 10 Channel 10 already has a few programs wrapped and ready to air including Bachelor in Paradise, The Secrets She Keeps and How to Stay Married. Travel troubles: Channel 10's The Amazing Race was initially scaled down to a domestic version, but with state borders closing the entire project is now in limbo Measures: Channel 10 has also suspended Five Bedrooms and postponed the upcoming season of Australian Survivor that was due to air later this year.

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