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Andrew Mercado

Joined 2016338 posts
Andrew Mercado
Andrew Mercado has built a multimedia career in front of the camera and behind it. He is probably best known for being the first VJ on the music TV channel Max and for many years of talking movies with Kerri-Anne Kennerley. He now juggles media commitments while running his first ever business, the South West Roxy Cinema in Northern NSW. He has been a contributor to many publications over the years including The Sunday Telegraph and TV Week. Mercado writes a regular Friday column for the Mediaweek Morning Report and co-hosts the Mercado & Manning Mediaweek TV podcast.
Andrew Mercado on TV: Foxtel’s fabulous new dramas on politics, prostitution, police & porn
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: Foxtel’s fabulous new dramas on politics, prostitution, police & porn

Most people don’t join a streaming service to watch one movie – but they will sign up to watch a buzzworthy TV series.

by Andrew MercadoSep 7, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: The final word on Australian politics and Pilot Week
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: The final word on Australian politics and Pilot Week

Andrew Mercado rounds up Ten's Pilot Week, and also takes a look at Aussie politics.

by Andrew MercadoAug 24, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: Will there be an Aussie TV drama drought?
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: Will there be an Aussie TV drama drought?

so many excellent Aussie dramas are about to finish up, and one might ask, why all right now?

by Andrew MercadoAug 17, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: Street Smart, Aussie cops and jumping the shark (bite)
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: Street Smart, Aussie cops and jumping the shark (bite)

• Australian TV dramas have come a long way since the 1980s

by Andrew MercadoAug 10, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: Seven’s new reality – Single Wives and Dance Boss
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: Seven’s new reality – Single Wives and Dance Boss

Dance Boss is a big shiny dancefloor format and when they say new, they mean it.

by Andrew MercadoAug 3, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: More amazing TV – Patrick Melrose & Dead Lucky
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: More amazing TV – Patrick Melrose & Dead Lucky

One of the disadvantages of streaming is that we are no longer all watching the same shows together.

by Andrew MercadoJul 27, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: #SaveWentworth – Foxtel’s changing business model
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: #SaveWentworth – Foxtel’s changing business model

• Is Foxtel cancelling the show that just won three Logies?

by Andrew MercadoJul 20, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: Sharp Objects and the future of HBO
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: Sharp Objects and the future of HBO

'Dramas like the new Sharp Objects are exactly what HBO’s brand represents.'

by Andrew MercadoJul 13, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: Killing off sitcom stars – Roseanne without Roseanne
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: Killing off sitcom stars – Roseanne without Roseanne

Killing off sitcom characters is always a risky proposition, writes Andrew Mercado.

by Andrew MercadoJun 29, 2018

Andrew Mercado: Wentworth still our ballsiest drama and as shocking as ever
Television

Andrew Mercado: Wentworth still our ballsiest drama and as shocking as ever

This is the ballsiest drama currently being made in Australia!

by Andrew MercadoJun 22, 2018

Andrew Mercado on TV: iview, ABC’s Ferrone family + Gruen just getting better
Television

Andrew Mercado on TV: iview, ABC’s Ferrone family + Gruen just getting better

ABC embraced the future before anyone else would, writes Andrew Mercado.

by Andrew MercadoJun 15, 2018

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