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10 things you didn’t know about Hugh Laurie

Television star, best-selling author, comedian and accomplished musician – Hugh Laurie really is a jack of all trades. Tonight at 7.30pm, join Hugh as he travels across America in exploration of the history of Blues music in Hugh Laurie: Copper Bottom Blues. To get you in the mood, we’ve pulled together 10 things you didn’t…

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5 things we love about Yoko Ono

Artist, activist, musician and icon – Yoko Ono has worn many hats (and we’re not just talking about her signature styled black brimmed hat). Once famously described by John Lennon as ‘the world’s most famous unknown artist’, Ono’s innovative exhibition at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art has been thrilling Australian audiences this summer. During her…

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The evolution of the hipster uncovered in successful STUDIO Kickstart production

Last week STUDIO announced that Lisa Shaunessy has been chosen as the successful producer for the inaugaural STUDIO Kickstart. Lisa’s concept pitch So Yesterday has been chosen to go into production with STUDIO. After teaming up with Screen Producers Australia, STUDIO offered participants of the Ones to Watch program an exclusive opportunity to submit their…

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10 things you didn’t know about Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury – legendary, flamboyant, talented and fiercely private. Tonight at 8.45pm, STUDIO Loves brings you an in-depth candid look at the man behind the rock star in Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender. To get you in the mood, we’ve pulled together a few tantalising tidbits for you on this complex and fascinating front…

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Love creativity? Win by sharing your thoughts on STUDIO

Are you all about creativity, music and the arts? Love watching STUDIO? We want you to share your opinions, by joining our STUDIO Viewer Panel. This exclusive online community has been established for viewers like you, giving you the opportunity to have your say about the channel. You’ll be asked to share your views through regular…

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Our 10 Favourite Internet Animal Celebrities

Tonight at 9.30pm we’re taking you deep into the bizarre world of online animal celebrities as STUDIO Loves brings you Lil Bub and Friendz. Tune in to explore the world of this feline internet phenomenon and other cat-lebrities including Keyboard Cat, Nyan Cat and Grumpy Cat. To get you in the mood for this furry…

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IDEA TO EXECUTION: Last year’s CREATE STUDIO winner, Thom Fraser

In October 2012, STUDIO and The Loop gave four Australian artists the chance to bring their ideas for a STUDIO brandspot to life on national television. Thom Fraser won the Create STUDIO competition with this amazing stop-motion glass animation commercial. Here, he tell us a bit of the story behind the project. How did you…

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IDEA TO EXECUTION: Last year’s CREATE STUDIO finalist, Tanya Lee

Tanya is the next creative in our series of last year’s Create STUDIO finalists. Her simple but powerful concept translated really beautifully to television. Find out more about it and her here… How did you come across the ‘Create STUDIO’ competition? I am a member of the Loop and found it on there. How did…

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IDEA TO EXECUTION: Last year’s CREATE STUDIO finalist, Dane Scotcher

Dane is the second creative in our series of finalists who produced a television commercial with STUDIO channel as part of the CREATE STUDIO Competition last year. Here he gives us some insights into how he brought their logo to life. How did you come across the ‘Create STUDIO’ competition? I was using a street…

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5 reasons you NEED to watch ‘The Returned’

After an overwhelming response to the premiere last week, Great at 8 continues tomorrow at 8pm with the next episode of the thrilling French mystery series The Returned. If you missed out, you can watch Episode 1 in our exclusive online screening room, just in time to catch the rest of the series when it…

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5 reasons you need to watch ‘Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp’

Pimp. Author. Legend. Tonight at 9pm STUDIO Loves brings you a fascinating insight into the life of an iconic Chicago pimp in Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp. As if the enthralling anecdotes and guest appearances from stars like Ice T and Snoop Dogg weren’t enough, you can also check out these 5 reasons you need to watch ‘Iceberg Slim:…

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Missed out? Watch Episode 1 of ‘The Returned’ on our exclusive online screening room

Did you miss out on watching The Returned last night on STUDIO? Or perhaps you just want to relive it all again? You’re in luck. For the next week, we’re giving you the chance to catch up on Episode 1 of The Returned via an exclusive online screening room. Catch up now HERE. And don’t…

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‘The Returned’ takes Australia by storm

The dead are returning, but this is a homecoming like no other. There’s only one day left before our gripping new series The Returned premieres on Australian TV, and it seems that people just can’t stop talking about this breathtaking mystery-thriller with a twist. With the Spectator UK calling it “the best series you will…

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IDEA TO EXECUTION: Last year’s CREATE STUDIO finalist Matt White

After an overwhelming response last year, STUDIO in partnership with The Loop are on the hunt again for Australia’s brightest creative sparks – the talented artists, the creatives and the big-thinkers – to dream up new 30 second brand spots for our channel. You can find more details on the CREATE STUDIO Competition here. To…

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STUDIO Kickstart shortlist candidates have been announced

STUDIO is pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the STUDIO Kickstart initiative are Brian Cobb, Julian Costanzo and Lisa Shaunessy. STUDIO recently invited early-career producers to pitch a concept for a new series to be produced for broadcast on the channel. STUDIO is offering up to $300,000 towards the production of a cost-effective, high-impact…

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WIN an intimate meet and greet with Andre Rieu in Sydney (COMP CLOSED)

Want to meet violin virtuoso André Rieu? Well this is your chance. Rieu has sold over 32 million albums globally has broken countless classical concert records, packing stadiums and arenas with more than 700,000 adoring fans each year. Now, the world’s most beloved violinist is set to visit Sydney on an upcoming Australia tour, and…

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Win $10,000 in the CREATE STUDIO Competition – entries open until 31 October.

WHAT IS CREATE STUDIO? After an overwhelming response last year, STUDIO in partnership with The Loop are on the hunt again for Australia’s brightest creative sparks – the talented artists, the creatives and the big-thinkers – to dream up new 30 second brand spots for our channel. Finalists will co-produce their concept with STUDIO, receive cash prize money and an exclusive professional…

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GIVEAWAY: Win tickets to see Ludovico Einaudi live (COMP CLOSED)

The music of composer/pianist Ludovico Einaudi has been described as minimalist, classical, ambient, contemporary and deeply touching. Einaudi is widely known for his 11 record-breaking albums and a string of critically-acclaimed film scores, including work for the Academy Award-winning Black Swan and Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar. Now, he is set to make his highly-anticipated Australian debut…

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Be one of the first in Australia to watch the ground-breaking new series ‘The Returned’

We’re giving you the chance to be one of the first in Australia to see what has been called “one of the most anticipated shows of the year”. After receiving an exclusive viewing, you can even score yourself a double movie pass for telling us what you think of the show. The eerie and intriguing series The Returned premieres on…

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STUDIO brings you a taste of 2013 Brisbane Festival

On Tuesday 18 September at 7.30pm STUDIO will be capturing the hype, atmosphere and electric performances of the 2013 Brisbane Festival. This year’s impressive programme is filled to the brim with local and international talent. Here is a small taste of some of the magic you can expect on Wednesday evening during Brisbane Festival TV….

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