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Written and executive produced by Charlie Siskel and Andrew Daly, Daly continues to star in the character of Forrest MacNeil – the host of the series. Review is executive produced by Daly, Jeffrey Blitz (The Office), Andy Blitz (Late Night with Conan O’Brien) and Charlie Siskel (Tosh.0). The series is directed by Jeffrey Blitz.

The format is also being developed in the UK and Belgium. The series has had international sales success in Africa, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden and New Zealand.

Katherine McMillan, Sales Manager, Formats for ABC Commercial said, “Review is a fantastic adaptation of the original format, and we’re thrilled that US audiences will enjoy a second season of this hit comedy.”

Review With Myles Barlow is an original multi-award winning half hour comedy. While other critics waste time with trivial matters such as film, food or art, one man dares to review all facets of life – our experiences, our emotions, our deepest, darkest desires – to rate them out of five stars.

Contact: Jennifer Russell ABC Commercial, Australian Broadcasting Corporation  ABC Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia  Tel: + 61 2 8333 3163 email: [email protected] 

He will lead the ABC Content Sales team in globally distributing its slate representing ABC-commissioned and independently acquired content across all genres – particularly drawing on its strengths in factual, children’s, drama, comedy, lifestyle and News & Current Affairs.  His experience in strategic business development and activity diversification will also assist in capitalising on the growth opportunities presented by the expansion of the catalogue and partner relationships.

Iffland was previously Director of Television at SBS, where he was responsible for a range of content and programming innovations. Prior to that he was General Manager, BBC Worldwide Australia and Chief Executive of UK.TV.

Sharon Ramsay-Luck, ABC Commercial’s Head of Sales & Business Development, said “It’s a thrill to have an industry professional of Tony’s calibre and experience – not to mention integrity and good humour – join us to lead our sales team.  We have prioritised the expansion and repositioning of our business over the past few years and I’ve no doubt that Tony will contribute enormously to the continuation of that growth trajectory.”

Iffland added “I’m greatly looking forward to making my mark on the ABC Content Sales business, which I’ve admired for some time. My track record representing quality brands and content is a great fit for this ambitious business. I can’t wait to strengthen existing relationships and develop new content opportunities for the benefit of both producers and broadcast platforms, new and traditional.”

Tony Iffland commenced in his new role Monday, July 20th 2015.                      

For further information please contact:                                                                Lisa Hresc                                                                                             Head of Marketing & Communications, ABC Commercial                           ABC Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia                                                                         Tel: + 61 2 8333 3996                                                                                     email: [email protected]                                                     

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Adam’s current single ‘My Side of the Street’ is out now.   WATCH the video here

The Wiggles made history by taking out the Best Children’s Award for the 12th time, although the 2014 win is a first for the new line-up which features the first female Wiggle, Emma Watkins. Apples & Bananas is the fifth release from the new line-up featuring Simon Pryce, Lachlan Gillespie, Emma Watkins and original member Anthony Field. The Wiggles Big Show! Live tour is currently underway and will continue through December.

Buddy Goode has won the ARIA for Best Comedy Release, with his album It’s a Buddy Goode Christmas. This is Goode’s second ARIA, following his 2012 win with his album Unappropriate. Goode’s comedy albums combine his inappropriate sense of humour with country and western musical stylings.

Natalie Waller, General Manager of ABC Music, is pleased with the wins.

“The ARIA awards represent the Australian music industry’s achievements for this year and to have ABC Music artists included amongst those winners highlights the variety and quality of our artists and their releases.”

“We’re incredibly proud of all our artists who were nominated for awards and we extend our congratulations to The Wiggles and Buddy Goode for their wins.”

Last night’s awards have taken ABC Music’s 2014 ARIA Awards tally to six, having won four Fine Arts Awards in October.

Natalie Waller, General Manager of ABC Music, commented: “We extend huge congratulations to all of our winning and nominated artists. We are very proud of the breadth of ABC Music’s output, and our 22 nominations across 11 categories – from Classical to Comedy, Jazz to Children’s – speaks volumes about the quality and variety of the artists with whom we are so privileged to work. “Today we offer special congratulations to the ABC Music artists who have won all four Fine Arts Awards, including Joseph Tawadros who won the Best World Music Album Award for the third year in succession, and Paul Grabowsky who has now won an ARIA in every decade since the 1980s. Good luck to all our nominees in the remaining categories for the ceremony on 26 November!”

ARIA 2014 FINE ARTS AWARDS: THE WINNING ALBUMS

The Award for Best Classical Album was taken by Compassion, a collaboration between composer Nigel Westlake, singer Lior and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Compassion, a “Symphony of Songs”, draws from the rich worlds of Islam and Judaism to present a collection of profound and poetic insights into the practice of compassion and its ability to transform our relationships as human beings. Recorded at the Sydney Opera House, the work has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike: it was awarded five stars by The Australian and has been revived as a live concert on numerous occasions including in Melbourne's Myer Music Bowl.

Australian jazz legend Paul Grabowsky was presented with the Award for Best Jazz Album for The Bitter Suite, recorded with the Paul Grabowsky Sextet – a group which comprises some of the finest players on the Australian jazz scene. The album was written in an “urgent tumble” in just a couple of weeks, and draws on everything from The Rolling Stones to Rachmaninoff. Awarding the album five stars, The Australian acclaimed the “superb interpretations of imaginative compositions”.

Oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros took his third ARIA Award in succession for Best World Music Album with Permission to Evaporate. Recorded in New York in February 2014, Joseph was joined by Christian McBride (bass), Mike Stern (guitar) and Matt McMahon (piano), and by his long-time musical companion and brother James Tawadros (req and bendir). The album takes inspiration from a wide variety of styles and sounds from bluegrass to world, jazz to folk.

The incomparable Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu won the Award for Best Original / Soundtrack / Cast / Show Album for Gurrumul: His Life and Music. Recorded live with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the album presents some of Gurrumul’s most famous works accompanied by orchestra, alongside introductions from Gurrumul’s family which give a rare insight into the people, the country and the stories behind one of Australia’s most popular musicians.

For more information visit www.ariaawards.com.au.

2014 ARIA AWARDS: ABC MUSIC NOMINATIONS BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM Compassion – Lior / Sydney Symphony Orchestra / Nigel Westlake (Winner) Adès: Polaris / Stanhope: Piccolo Concerto Andrew Macleod / Melbourne Symphony Orchestra / Benjamin Northey / Markus Stenz Empires – Latitude 37 Mozart Arias – Emma Matthews / Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra / Marko Letonja Stravinsky: Rite of Spring / Mahler: Symphony No.1 – Australian World Orchestra / Zubin Mehta

BEST JAZZ ALBUM The Bitter Suite – Paul Grabowsky Sextet (Winner)

BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM Permission to Evaporate – Joseph Tawadros (Winner) Birdsong at Dusk – William Barton Flute Spirit: Dreams and Improvisations – Jane Rutter

BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK / CAST / SHOW ALBUM Gurrumul: His Life and Music – Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu / SSO (Winner) triple j’s One Night Stand – Various Artists ENGINEER OF THE YEAR Virginia Read (Gershwin: Take Two)

The winners of the following categories will be announced on 26 November 2014. BEST MALE ARTIST Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu BEST LIVE ACT Melbourne Ska Orchestra BEST BLUES AND ROOTS ALBUM ‘Til My Tears Roll Away – The Audreys BEST CHILDREN’S ALBUM Let’s Put The Beat In Our Feet – Alex Papps Jazzamatazz! – Ali McGregor Christmas at Jay’s Place – Jay Laga’aia Apples & Bananas – The Wiggles BEST COMEDY ALBUM It’s a Buddy Goode Christmas – Buddy Goode Learning To Be Me – Ja’mie BEST COUNTRY ALBUM My Side of the Street – Adam Brand