Rick Kalowski.
The ABC’s highly respected head of comedy Rick Kalowski today announced his resignation after more than six years in the post.
After commissioning and overseeing the production of 80 titles, spanning pilots, series, digital content and podcasts, the executive tells If he is exhausted and needs a break.
He will stay in place until February to give the ABC ample time to recruit a successor and will pursue new career opportunities in the Australian and global screen industry. He’s having discussions about his next move but nothing is locked in.
Arguably he will step down after one of the ABC’s most distinctive and successful years in comedy, with hits such as Frayed, the fourth season of Utopia, the second of Squinters and the finales of Get Krack!n and The Letdown.
Among other shows produced under his watch, including several commissioned by his predecessor Debbie Lee, were Rosehaven,...
The ABC’s highly respected head of comedy Rick Kalowski today announced his resignation after more than six years in the post.
After commissioning and overseeing the production of 80 titles, spanning pilots, series, digital content and podcasts, the executive tells If he is exhausted and needs a break.
He will stay in place until February to give the ABC ample time to recruit a successor and will pursue new career opportunities in the Australian and global screen industry. He’s having discussions about his next move but nothing is locked in.
Arguably he will step down after one of the ABC’s most distinctive and successful years in comedy, with hits such as Frayed, the fourth season of Utopia, the second of Squinters and the finales of Get Krack!n and The Letdown.
Among other shows produced under his watch, including several commissioned by his predecessor Debbie Lee, were Rosehaven,...
- 12/11/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Australian film Kath & Kimderella has opened in number one at the box office over the weekend – the first time a local production has done so since Baz Luhrmann’s Australia four years ago.
The film, based on classic sitcom Kath & Kim, took $1.999m, according to the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia. Opening across 285 screens, fro Roadshow Films, it took an impressive $7,013 screen average.
Australia opened with $6.373m in late November 2008, according to the Mpdaa.
Last month The Sapphires opened with a slightly bigger box office haul – $2.3m – but was behind The Dark Knight Rises for the weekend.
Directed by Ted Emery and written by its stars Gina Riley and Jane Turner, it’s the second film for the characters, with Emery also directing 2005′s TV movie Da Kath & Kim Code. The tele movie averaged a national audience of 2.1m making it the highest rating show for the ABC in 2005.
In a release,...
The film, based on classic sitcom Kath & Kim, took $1.999m, according to the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia. Opening across 285 screens, fro Roadshow Films, it took an impressive $7,013 screen average.
Australia opened with $6.373m in late November 2008, according to the Mpdaa.
Last month The Sapphires opened with a slightly bigger box office haul – $2.3m – but was behind The Dark Knight Rises for the weekend.
Directed by Ted Emery and written by its stars Gina Riley and Jane Turner, it’s the second film for the characters, with Emery also directing 2005′s TV movie Da Kath & Kim Code. The tele movie averaged a national audience of 2.1m making it the highest rating show for the ABC in 2005.
In a release,...
- 9/10/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Jane Turner and Gina Riley are bringing their two most famous and lovable characters to the big screen.
The feature film version of noughties comedy Kath and Kim will be released on September 6, according to distributor Roadshow. Previously known as The Kath and Kim Filum, the comedy has a new title: Kath and Kimderella, which matches its revealed storyline.
Penned by Turner and Riley, the highly-secretive film follows the Fountain Lakes foxy ladies who turn more than just heads when they go on an overseas trip and end up being the centre of their very own fairytale.
The Ted Emery-directed flick was shot in Melbourne and Positano, Italy last year and was produced by Turner, Riley and Rick McKenna.
Glenn Robbins, Peter Rowsthorn and Magda Szubanski all return, while additional cast and guest stars will be announced closer to the release.
The Logie and AFI Award-winning TV series . which...
The feature film version of noughties comedy Kath and Kim will be released on September 6, according to distributor Roadshow. Previously known as The Kath and Kim Filum, the comedy has a new title: Kath and Kimderella, which matches its revealed storyline.
Penned by Turner and Riley, the highly-secretive film follows the Fountain Lakes foxy ladies who turn more than just heads when they go on an overseas trip and end up being the centre of their very own fairytale.
The Ted Emery-directed flick was shot in Melbourne and Positano, Italy last year and was produced by Turner, Riley and Rick McKenna.
Glenn Robbins, Peter Rowsthorn and Magda Szubanski all return, while additional cast and guest stars will be announced closer to the release.
The Logie and AFI Award-winning TV series . which...
- 2/21/2012
- by Sam Dallas
- IF.com.au
Jane Turner and Gina Riley are bringing their two most famous and lovable characters to the big screen. The feature film version of noughties comedy Kath and Kim will be released on September 6, according to distributor Roadshow. Previously known as The Kath and Kim Filum, the comedy has a new title: Kath and Kimderella, which matches its revealed storyline. Penned by Turner and Riley, the highly-secretive film follows the Fountain Lakes foxy ladies who turn more than just heads when they go on an overseas trip and end up being the centre of their very own fairytale. The Ted Emery-directed flick was shot in Melbourne and Positano, Italy last year and was produced by Turner, Riley and Rick McKenna. Glenn Robbins, Peter Rowsthorn and Magda Szubanski all return, while additional...
- 2/21/2012
- by Sam Dallas
- IF.com.au
The long awaited feature film from the creative team behind the hit ABC series Kath and Kim is due for release in September.
Titled Kath & Kimderella, the film is written by Kath and Kim’s Jane Turner and Gina Riley, directed by Ted Emery and produced by Rick McKenna as well as Turner and Riley.
The film will also star old favourites, Glenn Robbins, Peter Rawsthorn and Magda Szubanski. Additional cast will be announced closer to release date.
Due for national release on September 6, the film will be distributed through Roadshow Films.
Filmed in Positano Italy as well as Melbourne, the plot sees the Fountain Lakes ladies go over seas and “end up being the centre of their very own fairytale,” the press release reads.
Also from the press release, Kath said: “I have been up to pussies bow working out what to wear for the Oscars next year, do I go ritzy or tizzy,...
Titled Kath & Kimderella, the film is written by Kath and Kim’s Jane Turner and Gina Riley, directed by Ted Emery and produced by Rick McKenna as well as Turner and Riley.
The film will also star old favourites, Glenn Robbins, Peter Rawsthorn and Magda Szubanski. Additional cast will be announced closer to release date.
Due for national release on September 6, the film will be distributed through Roadshow Films.
Filmed in Positano Italy as well as Melbourne, the plot sees the Fountain Lakes ladies go over seas and “end up being the centre of their very own fairytale,” the press release reads.
Also from the press release, Kath said: “I have been up to pussies bow working out what to wear for the Oscars next year, do I go ritzy or tizzy,...
- 2/21/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The movie version of Australian TV show Kath and Kim has been confirmed. The Kath and Kim Filum, which is created by and stars Gina Riley and Jane Turner, will be produced by Rick McKenna and directed by Ted Emery and is scheduled to start filming in Italy from September 16. Riley told the Herald Sun that Richard E Grant has accepted a role in the movie, saying: "We sent Richard the script and he came back and said, 'I would love to be a part of it.' We love him. He is perfect for Kath and Kim."
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- 8/15/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
The Australian sitcom Kath and Kim will get bigscreen treatment, being financed by Screen Australia. "The Kath and Kim Filum," which Roadshow distributes in Australia, will be the first time loyal Aussie viewers will have seen the pair since the show creators Jane Turner and Gina Riley came to the U.S. to help NBC gets the U.S. version starring Selma Blair off the ground. The show was short-lived. Kath and Kim movie will apparently take Oz's favorite mother and daughter team on an overseas trip. Regular producer Rick McKenna is on board for the film to be directed by Ted Emery. The film marks the first feature from Riley Turner Productions.
- 3/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Australian sitcom Kath and Kim will get bigscreen treatment, being financed by Screen Australia. "The Kath and Kim Filum," which Roadshow distributes in Australia, will be the first time loyal Aussie viewers will have seen the pair since the show creators Jane Turner and Gina Riley came to the U.S. to help NBC gets the U.S. version starring Selma Blair off the ground. The show was short-lived. Kath and Kim movie will apparently take Oz's favorite mother and daughter team on an overseas trip. Regular producer Rick McKenna is on board for the film to be directed by Ted Emery. The film marks the first feature from Riley Turner Productions.
- 3/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Hit Australian sitcom "Kath and Kim" are coming to the big screen with "The Kath and Kim Filum", the debut feature of Riley Turner Productions reports The Sydney Morning Herald.
The story follow the suburban Melbourne gals on a whirlwind trip overseas which becomes a "vajazzling tale of love, lust and revolution". Unlike the 2005 telemovie "Da Kath and Kim Code", this will be a proper theatrical release.
Show stars Jane Turner and Gina Riley are penning the script and producing alongside Rick McKenna. Ted Emery will direct the film which Roadshow Films are scheduled to distribute.
The film comes a decade after the show's launch in Australia and three years after the failed American remake of the show began on NBC in 2008.
The story follow the suburban Melbourne gals on a whirlwind trip overseas which becomes a "vajazzling tale of love, lust and revolution". Unlike the 2005 telemovie "Da Kath and Kim Code", this will be a proper theatrical release.
Show stars Jane Turner and Gina Riley are penning the script and producing alongside Rick McKenna. Ted Emery will direct the film which Roadshow Films are scheduled to distribute.
The film comes a decade after the show's launch in Australia and three years after the failed American remake of the show began on NBC in 2008.
- 3/8/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Screen Australia has invested $9 in 15 projects, including a film adaptation of the TV comedy hit Kath and Kim, entitled The Kath and Kim Filum – produced by Rick McKenna, Jane Turner and Gina Riley, and directed by Ted Emery.
In the film, Kath and Kim will head overseas “on a whirlwind tour of love, lust and revolution”.
The investment round supports a production slate worth almost $29m. It also includes the feature The Last Great Apes, The 20-Something Survival Guide, and a theatrical doco for IMAX, as well as 10 documentaries.
The projects are:
Features
The 20-something Survival Guide
Eddie Wong Films Pty Ltd
Producer Jodi Matterson
Executive Producers Bruna Papandrea, Simon Bosanquet, Mark Huffam
Writer Michael Lucas
Director Peter Templeman
International Sales Marble Hill/Sc Films International
Australian Distributor Icon
Synopsis A freewheeling 20-something guy learns he will be infertile in a month, so he has to find someone to conceive...
In the film, Kath and Kim will head overseas “on a whirlwind tour of love, lust and revolution”.
The investment round supports a production slate worth almost $29m. It also includes the feature The Last Great Apes, The 20-Something Survival Guide, and a theatrical doco for IMAX, as well as 10 documentaries.
The projects are:
Features
The 20-something Survival Guide
Eddie Wong Films Pty Ltd
Producer Jodi Matterson
Executive Producers Bruna Papandrea, Simon Bosanquet, Mark Huffam
Writer Michael Lucas
Director Peter Templeman
International Sales Marble Hill/Sc Films International
Australian Distributor Icon
Synopsis A freewheeling 20-something guy learns he will be infertile in a month, so he has to find someone to conceive...
- 3/8/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
SYDNEY -- Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Sydney International Film Festival will open this year with the world premiere of the Australian comedy "The Honorable Wally Norman", a political satire directed by Ted Emery, and will close with "Swimming Pool", Francois Ozon's thriller that is an official competition entry at this year's Festival de Cannes. Running at two cinemas June 6-20, SIFF will also feature a focus on Indian films, kicking off with the Australian premiere of Buddhadev Dasgupta's "A Tale of a Naughty Girl", and a retrospective program of films chosen by previous festival directors over the past 49 years, during which it's estimated that about 6,000 films have screened at the event.
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