Paper Giants: Magazine Wars

Paper Giants: Magazine Wars (2013)

EndedScripted showDrama

Paper Giants: Magazine Wars is the story of the Golden Years of the glossies, of the 'battle' waged by Nene King (Mandy McElhinney) and Dulcie Boling (Rachel Griffiths) from the rival Packer and Murdoch empires to make their publication the number one seller in Australia. Both women were supremely talented. All stops were pulled out to sell their magazines. 'Camilla-gate', 'Squidgy-gate', the Fergie toe sucking photos - no story was off limits. The boundaries of journalism were stretched like never before. Filled with humour, tragedy and outrageous tactics, Paper Giants: Magazine Wars charts the rise of cheque-book journalism in Australia from 1987-97; the age of celebrity power and Princess Di; of the paparazzi and AIDS; of media moguls, and two remarkable women who helped make them.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:30 (90 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Part 2Jun 9, 2013
S01E01Part 1Jun 2, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' premiere?

'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' premiered on June 2, 2013.

Who directed 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'?

'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' was directed by Daina Reid.

Who wrote 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'?

'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' was written by Christopher Lee.

Who starred in 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'?

'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' starred Mandy McElhinney, Rachel Griffiths, and Rob Carlton.

What is the genre of 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'?

The genre of 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' is drama.

What is the setting of 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'?

'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' is set in Australia in the 1980s.

What is 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' about?

'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' is about the rivalry between two magazine editors - Nene King and Dulcie Boling.

Which magazines were Nene King and Dulcie Boling editors of?

Nene King was the editor of Woman's Day, while Dulcie Boling was the editor of New Idea.

Who played the role of Nene King in 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'?

Mandy McElhinney played the role of Nene King in 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'.

Who played the role of Dulcie Boling in 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'?

Rachel Griffiths played the role of Dulcie Boling in 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'.

Who played the role of Kerry Packer in 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'?

Rob Carlton played the role of Kerry Packer in 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'.

Was 'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' a sequel to 'Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo'?

'Paper Giants: Magazine Wars' was not a sequel to 'Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo'.

Also known as

  • Lapóriások: A magazinok háborúja (Hungary)

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