Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo
Seen it?2011 | 1 seasons | 90 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and a small audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In early 1972, Ita Buttrose and Kerry Packer got together to create a magazine that became one of the most dramatic sensations in Australian publishing history. CLEO Magazine - begun in a "fit of pique" - went on to help define women, Australia and the relationship between the two.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by John Edwards
- Asher KeddieIta Buttrose
- Rob CarltonKerry Packer
- Jessica ToveyLeslie Carpenter
- Matt DayDaniel Ritchie
- Ian MeadowsAndrew Cowell
- Maeve DermodyRachel Carr
- Annie MaynardAnnie Woodham
- Tony BarrySir Frank Packer
- Cheree CassidyIvana Holbrook
- Octavia Barron-MartinPat Nigra