The series stars asher keddie as buttrose and rob carlton as kerry packer. With any new scripted series it can take a few episodes to find its voice, be it dramatic, comedic or something in between. The birth of cleo part one tv episode 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 1974, the hamlyn groups australia division managed by kevin weldon acquired 50% of hannabarbera australia and appointed neil balnaves as managing director. It was shown on australian television abc and released on dvd in 2011. The birth of cleo with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Ita clare buttrose ac obe born 17 january 1942 is an australian journalist, businesswoman, television personality and author. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of paper giants. The birth of cleo, beaconsfield, the secret life of us and tangle comes seasons 1, 2 and 3 of. The whitlam era as seen through the eyes of cleo magazine and its young editor, ita buttrose.
Paper giants the birth of cleo is the soundtrack to the abc tv series set in 1972 which follows 30 year old ita buttrose, 35 year old kerry packer and the creation of cleo magazine. The birth of cleo and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. If you would like to participate, visit the project page. The ninth series to add to your 10 play streaming queue are the acclaimed miniseries, paper giants.
The birth of cleo an australian miniseries in two parts is a historical and biographical drama that is based on a true story. Pdf download the giants novels inherit the stars the gentle giants of ganymede and giants thidophegu. In 1972, 30yearold journalist and editor, ita buttrose and 35yearold kerry packer, scion of what was then. The hardest job was to find a real kerry packer and bob carlton does about as well. The birth of cleo 2011 tv miniseries the producers gratefully acknowledge the valuable cooperation and assistance of ita buttrose in the making of this series 2 episodes.
Paper giants the birth of cleo is the soundtrack to the abc tv series set in 1972 which follows 30 year old ita buttrose, 35 year old kerry. Paper giants reminds us of the times and of the part played by the newlook womens magazines like cosmo, dolly and, in this case, cleo. Magazines are competitive and this series shows the ups and downs of starting a venture in this high tension, fast paced world. I was concerned that this would be a big plug for the magazine on a public broadcaster but i came away from the two night mini series with a. The birth of cleo sees two ambitious, young upstarts journalist and editor, ita buttrose asher keddie and sir frank packers second son, kerry rob. Paper giants is about the changing of the guard in australia. In 1972, two ambitious, young upstarts, ita buttrose and kerry packer, created cleo, a bold and naughty magazine that became one of the most dramatic sensations in australian publishing history. Plus, she made waves for her performances as cleo founder ita buttrose in paper giants. Relive acclaimed miniseries paper giants on 10 play. Paper giants has two 2part miniseries revealing the takeoff of cleo magazine and the battle between womens day and new idea. Her earlier credits include east west 101, spirited and the first series of rake. Paper giants the birth of cleo dvd 2011 asher keddie.
After a long rule under a conservative government, australia comes out from the dark and into a new era with some assistance from the then radical feminist womans magazine, cleo. In early 1972, 30yearold journalist and editor, ita buttrose and 35year old kerry packer, heir to what was then australias most ruthlessly powerful and influential publishing family, got. Magazine wars was screened on abc1 on 2 june, and 9 june 20. The mini series is a sequel to the 2011 mini series paper giants. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Asher keddie closer to gold logie after paper giants. Ita buttrose biography 2017 facts, childhood, wiki. The birth of cleo is a 2011 australian two part television miniseries about the beginning of cleo magazine and its creator, ita buttrose. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. The birth of cleo is a 2 part television miniseries about the start up of a magazine called cleo and the woman who started it. The drama of early cleo is a camelot story of the best and the brightest on a quest for something theyre not entirely sure of. Paper giants the birth of cleo 2011 season 1 episode 2 duration. In a 2011 australian story episode, ita buttrose tells how sir frank packer doubted that cleo magazine would succeed.
Ambitious, and with an instinctive feel for what makes a good magazine and how to maximise its impact on the public. Magazine wars is a 20 australian twopart television miniseries about golden years of the glossy womens magazines and the battle to have the number one selling publication in australia. Paper giants the birth of cleo 2011 season 1 episode 1 youtube. But it is a nod to screwball comedy that attracted toby schmitz, who plays knox chambers senior counsel, lewis hughes. In 1972, two ambitious young upstarts, ita buttrose and kerry packer, created cleo, a bold and naughty magazine that became one of the most dramatic. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale.
The birth of cleo sees two ambitious, young upstarts journalist and editor, ita buttrose asher keddie and sir frank packers second son, kerry. Paper giants the birth of cleo hd life matters, abc radio national duration. In early 1972, 30yearold journalist and editor, ita buttrose and 35year old kerry packer, heir to what was then australias most ruthlessly powerful and. The music plays a prominent part in the series as it accompanies pivotal scenes as soon as the series finished the demand for the soundtrackmusic began. The birth of cleo sees two ambitious, young upstarts journalist and. In early 1972, journalist and editor, ita buttrose and heir to australias most powerful publishing family, kerry packer, started a magazine that. The birth of cleo is a 2011 australian tv series, which was nominated for several awards. I was concerned that this would be a big plug for the magazine on a public broadcaster but i came away from the two night mini series with a smile on my face.
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The birth of cleo is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. Asher keddie, who is the shows main lead, won best performance in a television drama at the 2012 australian film institute awards and most popular actress and the 2012 logie awards. Paper giants the birth of cleo dvd 2011 asher keddie rob carlton aus r4. In 1978, james hardie industries acquired the hamlyn group, and in 1979, balnaves was promoted to managing director of. Paper giants the birth of cleo soundtrack abc music. Classic drama paper giants available to stream now on 10. The whitlam era as seen through the eyes of cleo magazine and its young editor, ita. Shes soon to be portrayed by asher keddie in the birth of cleo, but ita buttrose has gone viral all on her own with a rap video. Asher keddie closer to gold logie after paper giants scores big in ratings asher keddies gold logie prospects have taken a boost after huge ratings for paper giants. As the backlash hits and optimism crumbles, ita and kerry refuse to take a. Previously head of production drama for southern star, mainwarings other credits include paper giants. Filled with intelligence wit and a go for it attitude the fledgling cleo took off on its first issue taking kerry ita and a handpicked bunch of iconoclastic staffers along for the ride. The unlikely backers of the magazine were the ruthless media giants, the packer family. In early 1972, 30yearold journalist and editor, ita buttrose and 35yearold kerry packer, heir to what was then australias most ruthlessly powerful and influential publishing family, got together to create a magazine that became one of the most dramatic sensations in australian publishing history.
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