Paul Hogan mini-series gets green light

A mini-series charting the life of Australian comedian Paul Hogan has been given the green light with Screen Australia and Screen Queensland confirming government funding for the joint Fremantle Media and Channel Seven project.

The announcement:

Both Screen Australia and Screen Queensland have confirmed significant funding for the upcoming Paul Hogan biographical project from FremantleMedia Australia (FMA) for Channel Seven.

This funding approval from both federal and state bodies highlights the cultural significance of the project and the commitment of Screen Australia and Screen Queensland to producing high quality, internationally recognised content out of Australia.