SBS has appointed Nakul Legha as head of scripted to oversee its commissioned scripted content, a press release from the organisation stated.. Nakul joined SBS in January as commissioning editor, contributing to the production of original programs, including the new romantic drama Four Years Later. In his new role, Nakul will manage SBS’s flagship scripted series and innovative short-form content, including Digital Originals and initiatives like Originate Features, which promote diverse voices. Nakul brings extensive experience in the creative, commercial, and legal aspects of TV and film. He expressed his excitement about building on SBS’s legacy of unique Australian stories, stating, “I’m thrilled to deliver shows that delight and resonate with audiences.” John Godfrey, SBS’s Head of Commissioning, praised Nakul's talents and passion for Australian storytelling, expressing enthusiasm for the evolution of the scripted slate under his leadership. Before joining SBS, N

Smart Company’s The Pitch competition continues to grow, attracting hundreds of aspiring start-ups who want to follow in the footsteps of past winners that have gone on to raise millions in capital. The Pitch November will close next week (October 18) and offers $10,000 in prizes from sponsor Dell Technologies.  Editor-in-Chief Simon Crerar says the company’s The Pitch competition allows early-stage startups to present their ideas, and get feedback from investors and VCs. “[The Pitch] is a pipeline and an opportunity for early-stage startups to pitch to a room of peers and potential investors and entrepreneurs”, Crerar says. The competition has run three to four times a year since the beginning of last year and sees 200 to 250 startups present a three-page slide deck. Companies must be Australian, less than two years old and be generating less than $100,000 in revenue. And despite being a relatively recent initiative, Crerar said The Pitch had already helped winning sta

Warner Bros. Discovery has planned to deliver over 3000 hours of fresh content in India across its linear channels and discovery+.   The company plans to enhance programming across discovery+ and its linear channels, including Discovery, Animal Planet and TLC, focussing on a diverse mix of local original and global titles in India, according to BestMediaInfo.   The revamped D Tamil channel will showcase global entertainment content, including Hollywood blockbuster movies and series in Tamil.   Sai Abishek, head of factual & lifestyle cluster at Warner Bros. Discovery, South Asia, stated, “As the category leaders in the non-fiction content genre, our focus on enhancing viewer engagement and expanding our content offering is paramount. The newly announced India originals and our strategic programming across both linear and streaming platforms are a testament to our commitment to creating cross-platform experiences.”   

Ratan Naval Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who transformed a legacy Indian business house into a global salt-to-software conglomerate and became the face of the resurgent Indian economy in the new millennium, died in a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday. With tributes pouring in from across the country and the rest of the world, all major publications highlighted Ratan's stint at the helm of the respected group for 20-odd years in ensuring the Tata brand was stamped on global icons such as Jaguar and Tetley as well as his philanthropic work. Tata was a decorated and respected businessman who won the country’s second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan in 2008 and the third-highest honour, the Padma Bhushan in 2000. Known for his soft-spoken demeanour and humility in public events, his public persona was larger-than-life, and far beyond what a captain of the industry could imagine to command, reported the Hindustan Times bureau in a tribute aptly titled "India In

ABC general counsel Ingrid Silver has announced her departure after more than three years in the role, according to an ABC press release.  Silver, who joined in September 2021, brought over 25 years of expertise in digital media, broadcasting, and regulatory law. ABC managing director David Anderson praised her leadership and contributions during a challenging period, thanking her for her service. The ABC will soon begin the search for her successor.  

Erin Doyle, an experienced freelance writer and editor, has taken on a new role as a part-time overnight editor for Us Weekly, working from Sydney during Australian daytime hours. “This opportunity allows me to dive into my passion for celebrity and entertainment news,” she shared on LinkedIn. Alongside her Us Weekly duties, Erin will continue contributing to News Corp’s e-commerce and shopping team, creating content for Taste and The Checkout, where she covers kitchenware and product reviews. With a rich editorial background that includes leading digital shopping content at Are Media and working across multiple lifestyle and entertainment platforms, Erin is set to bring her expertise to her new role and ongoing freelance projects.  

Dancesport is the name given to competitive ballroom dancing. “[The Last Waltz] is constructed out of bits and pieces that have come to me over a very long time of watching dance movies, participating in Dancesport myself, talking to dancers and whatnot. So it's a collection of [my] experiences.” The visual novel—a specific type of game blending text-based narrative with anime/manga style art—focuses on DDNet’s mascot, Danica and their partner Micah’s two decade career in dancesport. Sainsbury says he hopes to introduce Dancesport to a “wider audience”. “Hopefully, if even one person plays it and is converted into a fan of Dancesport, then I think I would have done something through this project.” “You wouldn't recognise these dances unless you were a dancer. You wouldn't recognise these dances if you passed them on the street. So what I wanted to show with this and what I hope people get out of it is where the passion comes from for the sport.” Sainsbur