Mark Ruse. (Photo: Annie Beach)
Mark Ruse, who was partnered with Stephen Luby in Ruby Entertainment for 20 years, died unexpectedly on Saturday. He was 64.
In a career spanning more than 30 years, Ruse produced more than 250 hours of prime-time comedy and drama, more than 20 hours of documentaries and 300 hours of live television.
“Mark was a true gentleman; incredibly talented, understated and generous, he gave many lucky people a leg up in the industry,” Julie Marlow, screen industry consultant and former Film Victoria director, tells If. “He was a joy to deal with and will be sadly missed by so many.”
Luby said of his colleague and close friend: “Mark was a man of incredible integrity, kindness, creativity, intelligence, dedication, work ethic, humour and goodness.
“His express philosophy was to ‘enable other people’s talents to shine.’ He loved to support and nurture people’s creative journeys (including mine).
“Producer skills developed...
Mark Ruse, who was partnered with Stephen Luby in Ruby Entertainment for 20 years, died unexpectedly on Saturday. He was 64.
In a career spanning more than 30 years, Ruse produced more than 250 hours of prime-time comedy and drama, more than 20 hours of documentaries and 300 hours of live television.
“Mark was a true gentleman; incredibly talented, understated and generous, he gave many lucky people a leg up in the industry,” Julie Marlow, screen industry consultant and former Film Victoria director, tells If. “He was a joy to deal with and will be sadly missed by so many.”
Luby said of his colleague and close friend: “Mark was a man of incredible integrity, kindness, creativity, intelligence, dedication, work ethic, humour and goodness.
“His express philosophy was to ‘enable other people’s talents to shine.’ He loved to support and nurture people’s creative journeys (including mine).
“Producer skills developed...
- 5/11/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Lambs of God’.
Lingo Pictures’ Lambs of God was the big winner at yesterday’s Aacta Industry Luncheon, taking home seven of a potential nine awards, while Rodd Rathjen’s debut feature Buoyancy was named Best Indie Film.
Sweeping the afternoon, Lambs of God’s various accolades included Best Direction in a Television Drama or Comedy for Jeffery Walker; Best Cinematography in Television for Don McAlpine; Best Original Score in Television for Bryony Marks (one of two awards for the composer during the event); Best Production Design in Television for Chris Kennedy; Best Costume Design in Television for Xanthe Heubel; Best Sound Sound in Television for Nick Emond, Stephen Smith, Paul Devescovi and Mia Stewart; and Best Hair and Makeup for Zeljka Stanin, Paul Pattison, Cheryl Williams and Anita Howell-Lowe.
The Foxtel mini-series was beaten only out for Best Screenplay in Television, which went to Niki Aken and Matthew Cormack for The Hunting,...
Lingo Pictures’ Lambs of God was the big winner at yesterday’s Aacta Industry Luncheon, taking home seven of a potential nine awards, while Rodd Rathjen’s debut feature Buoyancy was named Best Indie Film.
Sweeping the afternoon, Lambs of God’s various accolades included Best Direction in a Television Drama or Comedy for Jeffery Walker; Best Cinematography in Television for Don McAlpine; Best Original Score in Television for Bryony Marks (one of two awards for the composer during the event); Best Production Design in Television for Chris Kennedy; Best Costume Design in Television for Xanthe Heubel; Best Sound Sound in Television for Nick Emond, Stephen Smith, Paul Devescovi and Mia Stewart; and Best Hair and Makeup for Zeljka Stanin, Paul Pattison, Cheryl Williams and Anita Howell-Lowe.
The Foxtel mini-series was beaten only out for Best Screenplay in Television, which went to Niki Aken and Matthew Cormack for The Hunting,...
- 12/3/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Social media has really showcased its muscle when it comes to the modern day UK Top 40 singles chart of late. It first let us know of the role it can play after a huge online campaign resulted in Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name Of” pipping Simon Cowell’s X-Factor winner Joe McElderry to the Christmas number one spot.
Again more recently, and controversially, “Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead,” reached the summit of the UK Top 40 following the death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. This again was provoked following a mass online campaign from her opposition. Just a week after the this very campaign, we find ourselves with another online frenzy, all be it somewhat more sincere.
Michael Molloy was an exceptionally talented musician from the city of Liverpool. At 18 years old, the future was certainly bright for the highly skilled guitarist. He performed and recorded with pal Alex Evans,...
Again more recently, and controversially, “Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead,” reached the summit of the UK Top 40 following the death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. This again was provoked following a mass online campaign from her opposition. Just a week after the this very campaign, we find ourselves with another online frenzy, all be it somewhat more sincere.
Michael Molloy was an exceptionally talented musician from the city of Liverpool. At 18 years old, the future was certainly bright for the highly skilled guitarist. He performed and recorded with pal Alex Evans,...
- 4/21/2013
- by Ben Williams
- Obsessed with Film
After a challenging 2012, the lines have been drawn and the troops are in position for the 2013 radio year. Colin Delaney looks across the country at the old and new faces and the biggest fights on the cards in the battle for the ratings win.
2012 was a tumultuous year for Australia’s radio industry. Marred by several well-publicised incidents, the reputations and standing of talent, management and key brands in the space took a beating, as did the image of the medium as a whole.
But the stage is now set for the battle of 2013 after the ratings season begins on January 20 and those in the industry Encore spoke to are hopeful the coming 12 months will see a turnaround with a number of new additions to the talent lineup and the return of many industry veterans. Um CEO Mat Baxter believes one show in particular will be a major game changer...
2012 was a tumultuous year for Australia’s radio industry. Marred by several well-publicised incidents, the reputations and standing of talent, management and key brands in the space took a beating, as did the image of the medium as a whole.
But the stage is now set for the battle of 2013 after the ratings season begins on January 20 and those in the industry Encore spoke to are hopeful the coming 12 months will see a turnaround with a number of new additions to the talent lineup and the return of many industry veterans. Um CEO Mat Baxter believes one show in particular will be a major game changer...
- 2/6/2013
- by mumbrellahouse
- Encore Magazine
A Bestival Benefit gig has been announced in memory of those affected by last year's A3 coach crash involving festival-goers. Nation in Liverpool will host the charity night on March 30, with proceeds given to the chosen charities of the families of the victims. Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and coach driver Colin Daulby died in the accident and Zach Washington-Young suffered life-changing injuries. Bestival founder Rob Da Bank said: "Bestival HQ and everyone connected to Bestival 2012 were devastated by what happened after our festival on the A3. "We've been working to get an event set up to show some love and hopefully raise (more)...
- 1/4/2013
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Triple M’s Melbourne breakfast show The Hot Breakfast have pulled off a near exclusive by getting rock star Prince to do a live radio interview.
The show – presented by Eddie McGuire, Mick Molloy and Luke Darcy – got through the switchboard at the hotel where Prince is staying after being tipped off by one of his dancers on the pseudonym he was checked in as. They woke him up and bantered with him on air for around six minutes before he eventually hung up.
Audio of the interview (courtesy of Triple M):
The musician is notoriously shy and almost never gives interviews.
The show – presented by Eddie McGuire, Mick Molloy and Luke Darcy – got through the switchboard at the hotel where Prince is staying after being tipped off by one of his dancers on the pseudonym he was checked in as. They woke him up and bantered with him on air for around six minutes before he eventually hung up.
Audio of the interview (courtesy of Triple M):
The musician is notoriously shy and almost never gives interviews.
- 5/30/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Triple M's Mick Molloy
Supermarket giant Coles has joined Vb as a topical advertiser around Anzac Day with an offer of 10% savings for Australian soldiers and their families.
The campaign is a direct response from Coles MD Ian McLeod to an appeal made last week on Melbourne’s Triple M Hot Breakfast show by show host Mick Molloy.
Molloy called for all Australians to get behind our troops after a visit he made to an Australian military base in Afghanistan.
The offer, which launched today, does not extend to alcohol or tobacco products.
It runs until 9 April 2012.
The copy reads: “Seeing what a great job our Diggers are going was a moving experience. Being apart over the holidays is tough on their families so let’s show them some support this Easter.”
McLeod said in a press release: “I was touched and inspired by Mick’s description of the amazing...
Supermarket giant Coles has joined Vb as a topical advertiser around Anzac Day with an offer of 10% savings for Australian soldiers and their families.
The campaign is a direct response from Coles MD Ian McLeod to an appeal made last week on Melbourne’s Triple M Hot Breakfast show by show host Mick Molloy.
Molloy called for all Australians to get behind our troops after a visit he made to an Australian military base in Afghanistan.
The offer, which launched today, does not extend to alcohol or tobacco products.
It runs until 9 April 2012.
The copy reads: “Seeing what a great job our Diggers are going was a moving experience. Being apart over the holidays is tough on their families so let’s show them some support this Easter.”
McLeod said in a press release: “I was touched and inspired by Mick’s description of the amazing...
- 4/5/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Channel Ten has said that it is "hopeful" of launching a new sports show starring Dave Hughes. Bosses at the Australian television network have said that they are confident that they can retain the rights to Before the Game, despite the Seven Network's alleged attempts to poach its stars. The football panel series will feature The Project's Hughes, along with Mick Molloy, Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann, Ryan Fitzgerald, Andrew Maher and Samantha Lane. A Ten spokesperson told the Herald Sun: "[We are] very hopeful. It's looking very good." > George Negus TV show axed as 'The Project' extended by Channel Ten An industry insider has claimed that Seven executives have tried to steal celebrities from the programme in order to re-create (more)...
- 12/2/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Seventeen feature films have received support for development by Screen Australia, with a spend totalling $500,000.
The productions include projects involving Emile Sherman, Johnathan Teplitzky, Helen Pankhurst and Jan Sardi.
Martha Coleman, Screen Australia’s head of development, said: “I’m proud of our association with this compelling group of feature projects by such talented filmmaking teams. The quality and range of projects we are seeing is hugely inspiring and our development team care passionately about assisting the filmmakers we are working with to achieve the best possible version of their story. This is a very exciting time.”
Projects include:
Tim Winton’s best selling surfing story, Breath will get an adaptation by Simon Baker producing with Jamie Hilton and Mark Johnson and written by Peter Duncan. Four comedies have received funding including Ali’s Wedding, written by Osamah Sami and Andrew Knight will be developed by producers Helen Panckhurst, Michael McMahon...
The productions include projects involving Emile Sherman, Johnathan Teplitzky, Helen Pankhurst and Jan Sardi.
Martha Coleman, Screen Australia’s head of development, said: “I’m proud of our association with this compelling group of feature projects by such talented filmmaking teams. The quality and range of projects we are seeing is hugely inspiring and our development team care passionately about assisting the filmmakers we are working with to achieve the best possible version of their story. This is a very exciting time.”
Projects include:
Tim Winton’s best selling surfing story, Breath will get an adaptation by Simon Baker producing with Jamie Hilton and Mark Johnson and written by Peter Duncan. Four comedies have received funding including Ali’s Wedding, written by Osamah Sami and Andrew Knight will be developed by producers Helen Panckhurst, Michael McMahon...
- 10/14/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Mick Molloy has revealed that he is "disappointed" by the outcome of his recent defamation suit. The Australian television personality, who is best known as one of the hosts of Channel Ten sports show Before The Game, was sued by Nicole Cornes, the wife of former Afl Crows coach Graham, after implying that she had slept with footballer Stuart Drew in 2008. Ten bosses have now been ordered to pay Cornes $$85,000 (£57,000) in damages after she won her battle in court this week. Molloy said yesterday on Triple M's breakfast radio show: "Obviously I'm very disappointed with the decision. I've been broadcasting for 25 years and I've never been sued. Before The Game is a very good-natured show, it's a light entertainment programme. It's a comedy programme. Kids watch it with their parents. "There is never any (more)...
- 7/11/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Australian acting legend Bill Hunter was remembered during a star-studded memorial service in Melbourne on Thursday.
The Muriel's Wedding star passed away on Saturday at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer.
Tributes have poured in for Hunter, and on Thursday, his family, friends and a number of famous faces turned out for a service celebrating the actor's life.
With Hunter's casket taking centre stage at Melbourne's Princess Theatre, singer Paul Kelly opened the memorial with an emotional performance of Nukkin Ya, which is derived from the Aboriginal term for 'see you later'. Oliver Jao Smith and The Maza Sisters also performed during the service.
Screen stars including David Field and Mick Molloy shared their memories of Hunter, while actor Rod Mullinar, who helped nurse the actor through illness during his final months, read out a poem in his honour.
Mullinar also delivered a moving speech about his "sweet, kind and generous" friend, telling the mourners, "He had a great curiosity about people - what they did, how they lived their lives, and most of all, what their stories were.
"People loved Billy because what you saw was what you got. I'll miss you Billy. We'll have a drink for you."
Family members paid tribute to Hunter, with his former wife Rhoda Roberts telling the guests, "He had wisdom and experience that he wanted to pass on. He was such a mentor to so many in this room, and that's how I would like to remember him."
Hunter's niece Kate Sheffield added, "It was an amazing life, and he lived it his way. His generosity of spirit was extraordinary. So long Billo. I'm so proud to have known you. You added colour and passion to all of our lives."
His brother John Hunter said, "Safe journey dearest friend, brother, you will never be forgotten in our hearts."
Paul Kelly closed the service by performing his classic track Leaps and Bounds.
The Muriel's Wedding star passed away on Saturday at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer.
Tributes have poured in for Hunter, and on Thursday, his family, friends and a number of famous faces turned out for a service celebrating the actor's life.
With Hunter's casket taking centre stage at Melbourne's Princess Theatre, singer Paul Kelly opened the memorial with an emotional performance of Nukkin Ya, which is derived from the Aboriginal term for 'see you later'. Oliver Jao Smith and The Maza Sisters also performed during the service.
Screen stars including David Field and Mick Molloy shared their memories of Hunter, while actor Rod Mullinar, who helped nurse the actor through illness during his final months, read out a poem in his honour.
Mullinar also delivered a moving speech about his "sweet, kind and generous" friend, telling the mourners, "He had a great curiosity about people - what they did, how they lived their lives, and most of all, what their stories were.
"People loved Billy because what you saw was what you got. I'll miss you Billy. We'll have a drink for you."
Family members paid tribute to Hunter, with his former wife Rhoda Roberts telling the guests, "He had wisdom and experience that he wanted to pass on. He was such a mentor to so many in this room, and that's how I would like to remember him."
Hunter's niece Kate Sheffield added, "It was an amazing life, and he lived it his way. His generosity of spirit was extraordinary. So long Billo. I'm so proud to have known you. You added colour and passion to all of our lives."
His brother John Hunter said, "Safe journey dearest friend, brother, you will never be forgotten in our hearts."
Paul Kelly closed the service by performing his classic track Leaps and Bounds.
- 5/26/2011
- WENN
Friends of Bill Hunter have said that the most appropriate way to bid him farewell is to raise a glass. The 71-year-old Australian actor, who was best known for his roles in Strictly Ballroom, Muriel's Wedding and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, passed away last weekend after a battle with cancer. His manager Mark Morrissey has urged all Australian fans to have a drink in memory of the late star this afternoon when his public memorial takes place at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne. Comedian Mick Molloy revealed that the celebrations of Hunter's life will start in (more)...
- 5/26/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Various stars will take to the stage to celebrate the life of Bill Hunter tomorrow. The 71-year-old Australian actor, who was best known for his roles in Muriel's Wedding, Strictly Ballroom and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, passed away last weekend after a battle with cancer. Singer Paul Kelly will reportedly open and close the memorial service at Melbourne's Princess Theatre at 2pm tomorrow. Actors Rod Mullinar, Gary Foley, David Field and Mick Molloy are believed to be speaking about their former friend and co-star. Field recently said of Hunter: "Extraordinary instinct and intelligence, a very (more)...
- 5/25/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Various Australian stars have paid their respects to Bill Hunter. The 71-year-old actor, who was best known for his roles in movies such as Muriel's Wedding, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Crackerjack, passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. Russell Crowe wrote on his Twitter page: "Very sad to hear about Bill Hunter. Unique talent... Thanks for the entertainment mate, Rip." TV star Mick Molloy, who worked with Hunter on Crackerjack, told The Daily Telegraph: "I learned so much from him. Not just acting, but about how to behave as a person. How to engage the world. And I've been very close with him lately. "We first noticed something was up with Bill about a month ago (more)...
- 5/24/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Nicole Cornes has taken Mick Molloy to court over a comment he made about her on national television in 2008. The Australian television presenter and Channel Ten are being accused by former federal Alp candidate Cornes of defaming her character by implying that she had cheated on her coach husband Graham Cornes by sleeping with former Afl player Stuart Drew. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Cornes told the South Australian Supreme Court heard that she has "shunned the world" since being humiliated by Molloy on his show Before The Game. "I was shocked," she said. "I could not understand why he would say that about me. "I felt that they were sexually ridiculing me for conduct that never happened and that I was a dirty joke and they were laughing (more)...
- 4/18/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Universal sent us copies of Movie Extra’s show about the making of a comedy show, The Jesters.
In Season 1 Mick Molloy plays ex-comedian Dave Davies, mentor of a four upstart would-be comedians. He introduces The Jesters to show business by giving them their very own TV show. It’s all about infighting, colossal egos and potential lawsuits but ultimately brilliantly funny watching.
Guest stars include Barry Otto, Steve Vizard, Ross Noble, Chas Licciardello, Mikey Robbins and Kerri-Anne Kennerley.
To win, email encoregiveaways@gmail.com and tell us, what’s your favourite show/movie about the making of a fictional show/movie?...
In Season 1 Mick Molloy plays ex-comedian Dave Davies, mentor of a four upstart would-be comedians. He introduces The Jesters to show business by giving them their very own TV show. It’s all about infighting, colossal egos and potential lawsuits but ultimately brilliantly funny watching.
Guest stars include Barry Otto, Steve Vizard, Ross Noble, Chas Licciardello, Mikey Robbins and Kerri-Anne Kennerley.
To win, email encoregiveaways@gmail.com and tell us, what’s your favourite show/movie about the making of a fictional show/movie?...
- 3/10/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
The Jesters, the comedy group in the Movie Extra series, is more successful than ever. Will the real show match its fictional counterpart?
Movie Extra’s series about the making of a comedy show The Jesters was positively received when it first aired in 2009, so it was only natural they’d be back with more biting satire. Kevin Brumpton and Angus FitzSimons (both writers and executive producers of the show) once again take aim at the entertainment industry – and their former Cnnnn colleagues The Chaser, complete with a parody of their infamous “Make a realistic wish” sketch – with eight new episodes shot in Sydney in mid-2009.
At the end of the first season, the career of once-famous comedian Dave Davies (Mick Molloy) was back on track thanks to his new talk show, Remembering, encouraging him to cut professional ties with his protégés – the comedy group The Jesters, who had already...
Movie Extra’s series about the making of a comedy show The Jesters was positively received when it first aired in 2009, so it was only natural they’d be back with more biting satire. Kevin Brumpton and Angus FitzSimons (both writers and executive producers of the show) once again take aim at the entertainment industry – and their former Cnnnn colleagues The Chaser, complete with a parody of their infamous “Make a realistic wish” sketch – with eight new episodes shot in Sydney in mid-2009.
At the end of the first season, the career of once-famous comedian Dave Davies (Mick Molloy) was back on track thanks to his new talk show, Remembering, encouraging him to cut professional ties with his protégés – the comedy group The Jesters, who had already...
- 2/25/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Mick Molloy has denied that he is homophobic. The Australian radio and television personality, who caused controversy when he made jibes with Eddie McGuire about gay figure skater Johnny Weir during coverage of last year's Winter Olympics, said that he was "disappointed" at how his comments were received. Molloy told The Age: "Anyone who knows me knows there's not a homophobic bone in my body. 'Whenever people talk to me about [the incident], I ask them to tell me what I said that was homophobic (more)...
- 1/28/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
The ice skater who Eddie McGuire mocked on TV last week has said that he took the comments as "fun". McGuire and Winter Olympics coverage co-host Mick Molloy were accused of being homophobic when they reportedly described athlete Johnny Weir's costume as very "Brokeback Mountain". In an interview at Nine's Vancouver studio last night, Weir told McGuire: "For me, I take everything as a game. I am very laid-back (more)...
- 2/23/2010
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
On the set of The Jesters, Mick Molloy is talking about the latest spate of 3-D films that are being released around the world. We can't help but ask what would Molloy like to do in 3-D? "I don't know what the action would be... maybe if I popped a button on my pants and sent it flying into the audience.
- 9/3/2009
- FilmInk.com.au
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