Production has begun in Tasmania, Australia on “Deadloch,” a noir comedy that will be an Amazon original series.
The story is set in the once sleepy seaside hamlet of Deadloch and begins after a man’s dead body is found on the beach. Two female detectives are thrown together to solve the case, one fastidious, the other a more rough and ready type from out of town. Along with an over-eager junior they have to pool forces to solve the case while the town is putting on its annual crafts, culture and cooking festival.
The eight-part show was conceived by comedy duo Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan and will star Kate Box, Madeleine Sami “The Breaker Upperers”), Alicia Gardiner (“Wakefield”) and Nina Oyama (“Utopia”), as well as an ensemble cast.
“Deadloch” is to be directed between February and May by acclaimed Australian directors Ben Chessell, Gracie Otto and Beck Cole.
The story is set in the once sleepy seaside hamlet of Deadloch and begins after a man’s dead body is found on the beach. Two female detectives are thrown together to solve the case, one fastidious, the other a more rough and ready type from out of town. Along with an over-eager junior they have to pool forces to solve the case while the town is putting on its annual crafts, culture and cooking festival.
The eight-part show was conceived by comedy duo Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan and will star Kate Box, Madeleine Sami “The Breaker Upperers”), Alicia Gardiner (“Wakefield”) and Nina Oyama (“Utopia”), as well as an ensemble cast.
“Deadloch” is to be directed between February and May by acclaimed Australian directors Ben Chessell, Gracie Otto and Beck Cole.
- 2/20/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
‘Microworlds: Reef.’
Director/producer Nick Robinson is filming the creatures that underpin the ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef in Microworlds: Reef, the first Netflix Original Australian documentary.
Robinson and producer/Dop Pete West developed super-macro camera techniques for the film, designed to immerse viewers in the world of the reef’s tiny inhabitants.
The feature doc is a co-production between Wild Pacific Media’s Robinson, Electra Manikakis and Peta Ayers and Port Douglas-based BioQuest Studios’ West, Louise Polain and Daniel Stoupin.
Screen Australia and Screen Queensland are co-funding the production, which complies with an approved Covid-safe industry plan, with Netflix.
Bernadine Lim, Screen Australia head of documentary, said: “Wild Pacific Media and BioQuest Studios have joined forces to create an incredibly innovative project.
“The techniques that have been developed specifically for this project are ground-breaking and demonstrate the creativity and ingenuity of Australian filmmaking teams. Microworlds: Reef will allow...
Director/producer Nick Robinson is filming the creatures that underpin the ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef in Microworlds: Reef, the first Netflix Original Australian documentary.
Robinson and producer/Dop Pete West developed super-macro camera techniques for the film, designed to immerse viewers in the world of the reef’s tiny inhabitants.
The feature doc is a co-production between Wild Pacific Media’s Robinson, Electra Manikakis and Peta Ayers and Port Douglas-based BioQuest Studios’ West, Louise Polain and Daniel Stoupin.
Screen Australia and Screen Queensland are co-funding the production, which complies with an approved Covid-safe industry plan, with Netflix.
Bernadine Lim, Screen Australia head of documentary, said: “Wild Pacific Media and BioQuest Studios have joined forces to create an incredibly innovative project.
“The techniques that have been developed specifically for this project are ground-breaking and demonstrate the creativity and ingenuity of Australian filmmaking teams. Microworlds: Reef will allow...
- 9/28/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Rebel Wilson's latest project, an Amazon series titled Lol: Last One Laughing, already has us cackling into our morning coffees. The six-episode comedy series (which was filmed in 2019) is being touted as a "comedic social experiment" and involves 10 Australian comedians being locked in a house together for a six-hour competition that has no rules. Oh, except one: if they laugh, they're cut.
Each comedian will participate in a series of skits where they can say and do whatever they like, except laugh. If a comedian laughs softly, they'll receive a yellow card violation (just like in football). A second offense will earn the comedian a red card elimination, and they'll be eliminated from the game and miss out on $100,000 cash prize.
If you're not familiar with the Australian comedy scene, you'll just have to trust me when I say that you're in for a treat. With Rebel Wilson as host,...
Each comedian will participate in a series of skits where they can say and do whatever they like, except laugh. If a comedian laughs softly, they'll receive a yellow card violation (just like in football). A second offense will earn the comedian a red card elimination, and they'll be eliminated from the game and miss out on $100,000 cash prize.
If you're not familiar with the Australian comedy scene, you'll just have to trust me when I say that you're in for a treat. With Rebel Wilson as host,...
- 5/21/2020
- by Angela Law
- Popsugar.com
‘Rosehaven.’
Zahra Newman, Josh Quong Tart, Natalie Tran and stand-up comedian Geraldine Hickey have joined the cast of the fourth season of the ABC’s Rosehaven, which is now shooting in Tasmania.
Jonathan Brough and Shaun Wilson are sharing the directing duties on the eight episodes for What Horse? and Guesswork Television.
Creators/writers Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola are again producing with Andrew Walker, with Fiona McConaghy as co-producer, co-funded by Screen Tasmania and the ABC.
The new series sees best friends Daniel (McGregor) and Emma (Pacquola) finally getting into the groove of being real estate agents.
That’s until McCallum Real Estate, the only agency in town, faces competition from another agent, forcing the duo and Daniel’s formidable mother Barbara (Kris McQuade), who’s still in charge, to draw on all their skills and local knowledge.
Also returning are Sam Cotton as town bully Bruce, Noela Foxcroft as octogenarian receptionist Mrs Marsh,...
Zahra Newman, Josh Quong Tart, Natalie Tran and stand-up comedian Geraldine Hickey have joined the cast of the fourth season of the ABC’s Rosehaven, which is now shooting in Tasmania.
Jonathan Brough and Shaun Wilson are sharing the directing duties on the eight episodes for What Horse? and Guesswork Television.
Creators/writers Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola are again producing with Andrew Walker, with Fiona McConaghy as co-producer, co-funded by Screen Tasmania and the ABC.
The new series sees best friends Daniel (McGregor) and Emma (Pacquola) finally getting into the groove of being real estate agents.
That’s until McCallum Real Estate, the only agency in town, faces competition from another agent, forcing the duo and Daniel’s formidable mother Barbara (Kris McQuade), who’s still in charge, to draw on all their skills and local knowledge.
Also returning are Sam Cotton as town bully Bruce, Noela Foxcroft as octogenarian receptionist Mrs Marsh,...
- 10/21/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia has announced the five finalists who will compete in its pitching competition, Pitcher Perfect, to be held at VidCon in Melbourne this Friday.
Each creative team will send two representatives, who have five minutes to pitch their concept live on stage to a panel of judges. The winning team will receive $30,000 from Screen Australia to develop their concept.
The inaugural Pitcher Perfect judges are:
Sbs production supervisor Nicole Coventry Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason Viacom International Media Network Anz general manager and Svp Ben Richardson Warner Media director of communications Wadooah Wali
The session will be hosted by Susie Youssef and feature a performance by comedy duo Double Denim.
The finalists were selected from 93 applications, and will also receive intensive pitch training from Rosie Lourde and Jason Geary.
“Being able to do a killer ‘elevator pitch’ is an essential skill for any creative, and something we want our...
Each creative team will send two representatives, who have five minutes to pitch their concept live on stage to a panel of judges. The winning team will receive $30,000 from Screen Australia to develop their concept.
The inaugural Pitcher Perfect judges are:
Sbs production supervisor Nicole Coventry Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason Viacom International Media Network Anz general manager and Svp Ben Richardson Warner Media director of communications Wadooah Wali
The session will be hosted by Susie Youssef and feature a performance by comedy duo Double Denim.
The finalists were selected from 93 applications, and will also receive intensive pitch training from Rosie Lourde and Jason Geary.
“Being able to do a killer ‘elevator pitch’ is an essential skill for any creative, and something we want our...
- 9/15/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
The Rosehaven TV show is an Australian production. It got its start on Australia's ABC TV in 2016. SundanceTV then boarded as a co-producer and aired the first two seasons stateside, in the fall of 2017. Now that it is back for its long-awaited third season, will the audience still care? Will Rosehaven be cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned.
A SundanceTV comedy, Rosehaven stars creators Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, with Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, David Quirk, Kim Knuckey, Noela Foxcroft, Sam Cotton, and Susie Youssef. The TV series follows Daniel McCallum (McGregor), who returns to Rosehaven, his rural Tasmanian hometown, in order to help his steamroller of a mother, Barbara (McQuade), with her real estate business. He gets quite a surprise when Emma (Pacquola), his best friend from the mainland, follows him there. Now they have to try to...
A SundanceTV comedy, Rosehaven stars creators Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, with Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, David Quirk, Kim Knuckey, Noela Foxcroft, Sam Cotton, and Susie Youssef. The TV series follows Daniel McCallum (McGregor), who returns to Rosehaven, his rural Tasmanian hometown, in order to help his steamroller of a mother, Barbara (McQuade), with her real estate business. He gets quite a surprise when Emma (Pacquola), his best friend from the mainland, follows him there. Now they have to try to...
- 6/22/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
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What's This TV Show About?
An Australian comedy airing on SundanceTV in the United States, Rosehaven stars creators Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, with Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, David Quirk, Kim Knuckey, Noela Foxcroft, Sam Cotton, and Susie Youssef. The TV series follows Daniel McCallum (McGregor), who returns to Rosehaven, his rural Tasmanian hometown, in order to help his steamroller of a mother, Barbara (McQuade), with her real estate business. He gets quite a surprise...
Should Daniel and Emma remain in Rosehaven. Has the Rosehaven TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on SundanceTV? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Rosehaven, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
An Australian comedy airing on SundanceTV in the United States, Rosehaven stars creators Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, with Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, David Quirk, Kim Knuckey, Noela Foxcroft, Sam Cotton, and Susie Youssef. The TV series follows Daniel McCallum (McGregor), who returns to Rosehaven, his rural Tasmanian hometown, in order to help his steamroller of a mother, Barbara (McQuade), with her real estate business. He gets quite a surprise...
- 6/22/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Are Daniel and Emma making the most of small town living during the third season of the Rosehaven TV show on SundanceTV? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Rosehaven is cancelled or renewed for season four. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Rosehaven season three episodes here.
An Australian comedy airing on SundanceTV in the United States, Rosehaven stars creators Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, with Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, David Quirk, Kim Knuckey, Noela Foxcroft, Sam Cotton, and Susie Youssef. The TV series follows Daniel McCallum (McGregor), who returns to Rosehaven, his rural Tasmanian hometown, in order to...
An Australian comedy airing on SundanceTV in the United States, Rosehaven stars creators Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, with Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, David Quirk, Kim Knuckey, Noela Foxcroft, Sam Cotton, and Susie Youssef. The TV series follows Daniel McCallum (McGregor), who returns to Rosehaven, his rural Tasmanian hometown, in order to...
- 6/22/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: SundanceTV.
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: September 27, 2017 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Luke McGregor, Celia Pacquola, Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, David Quirk, Kim Knuckey, Noela Foxcroft, Sam Cotton, and Susie Youssef.
TV show description:
From real-life best friends, comedians, creators, and writers Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, the Rosehaven TV show is an Australian comedy series and a co-production between Australia's ABC network and SundanceTV. The story follows Daniel McCallum (McGregor), who returns to Rosehaven, his rural Tasmanian hometown, in order to help his steamroller of a mother, Barbara (McQuade), with her real estate business. He gets quite a surprise when Emma (Pacquola), his best friend from the mainland, follows him there.
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: September 27, 2017 — present.
Series status: Has not been cancelled.
Performers include: Luke McGregor, Celia Pacquola, Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, David Quirk, Kim Knuckey, Noela Foxcroft, Sam Cotton, and Susie Youssef.
TV show description:
From real-life best friends, comedians, creators, and writers Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, the Rosehaven TV show is an Australian comedy series and a co-production between Australia's ABC network and SundanceTV. The story follows Daniel McCallum (McGregor), who returns to Rosehaven, his rural Tasmanian hometown, in order to help his steamroller of a mother, Barbara (McQuade), with her real estate business. He gets quite a surprise when Emma (Pacquola), his best friend from the mainland, follows him there.
- 6/1/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
British actor and comedian Eddie Izzard has signed on to star in The Call Back, the feature debut of producer turned writer/director Marion Pilowsky.
Fresh from his turn as Bertie, Prince of Wales in Stephen Frears Victoria & Abdul, Izzard will play British actor Henry, who is romantically entangled with struggling restaurateur Ronnie, who will be played by Australian Emily Taheny. Also joining the cast of The Call Back are French actress Vanessa Guide (The New Adventures of Aladdin), Luke McKenzie (Wentworth), Hugh Sheridan (Packed to the Rafters), Tina Bursill (Wish You Were Here), Susie Youssef (How Not To Behave) and Tiriel Mora (Happy Feet).
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Fresh from his turn as Bertie, Prince of Wales in Stephen Frears Victoria & Abdul, Izzard will play British actor Henry, who is romantically entangled with struggling restaurateur Ronnie, who will be played by Australian Emily Taheny. Also joining the cast of The Call Back are French actress Vanessa Guide (The New Adventures of Aladdin), Luke McKenzie (Wentworth), Hugh Sheridan (Packed to the Rafters), Tina Bursill (Wish You Were Here), Susie Youssef (How Not To Behave) and Tiriel Mora (Happy Feet).
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- 10/19/2017
- by Pip Bulbeck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
No Activity.
Rose Byrne and Damon Herriman are set to join the cast of Stan.s comedy series No Activity for its second season, which will premiere in late October.. Also joining the cast this season are Chum Ehelepola (Rake), Anthony Hayes (The Rover), Susie Youssef (Here Come the Habibs) and Kim Gyngell (Jack Irish). The actors join the returning cast which includes Patrick Brammall (Offspring), Darren Gilshenan (Here Come the Habibs), Dan Wyllie (Offspring), David Field (A Moody Christmas), Harriet Dyer (Love Child) and Genevieve Morris (Comedy Inc.). No Activity is an improvised comedy series from Jungle, the team behind Here Come the Habibs, A Moody Christmas and Review with Myles Barlow. The series is created by Trent O.Donnell and Patrick Brammall, written and directed by O.Donnell, and was developed together with Darren Gilshenan and David Field. Chloe Rickard is the producer, and Jason Burrows, Trent O.Donnell,...
Rose Byrne and Damon Herriman are set to join the cast of Stan.s comedy series No Activity for its second season, which will premiere in late October.. Also joining the cast this season are Chum Ehelepola (Rake), Anthony Hayes (The Rover), Susie Youssef (Here Come the Habibs) and Kim Gyngell (Jack Irish). The actors join the returning cast which includes Patrick Brammall (Offspring), Darren Gilshenan (Here Come the Habibs), Dan Wyllie (Offspring), David Field (A Moody Christmas), Harriet Dyer (Love Child) and Genevieve Morris (Comedy Inc.). No Activity is an improvised comedy series from Jungle, the team behind Here Come the Habibs, A Moody Christmas and Review with Myles Barlow. The series is created by Trent O.Donnell and Patrick Brammall, written and directed by O.Donnell, and was developed together with Darren Gilshenan and David Field. Chloe Rickard is the producer, and Jason Burrows, Trent O.Donnell,...
- 9/8/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Back: Tegan Higginbotham & Tom Walker, Middle: Steen Raskopoulos, Cal Wilson, Rhys Darby & Susie Youssef, Front: Tommy Little & Bridie Connell (Photo credit: Foxtel/Kelly Gardner)
The Comedy Channel has revealed the cast of its local adaptation of the popular improv comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
The lineup boasts the likes of Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, Hunt for the Wilderpeople), alongside comedy festival favourites Cal Wilson, Tegan Higginbotham, Susie Youssef, Steen Raskopoulos and newcomers Bridie Connell and Tom Walker.
The ten-part series is currently filming in front of live audiences in Melbourne, led by host Tommy Little.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia will air later this year on The Comedy Channel.
It is executive produced by Kevin Whyte, Guesswork Television, and Craig Campbell, +61 TV. .
The Comedy Channel has revealed the cast of its local adaptation of the popular improv comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
The lineup boasts the likes of Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, Hunt for the Wilderpeople), alongside comedy festival favourites Cal Wilson, Tegan Higginbotham, Susie Youssef, Steen Raskopoulos and newcomers Bridie Connell and Tom Walker.
The ten-part series is currently filming in front of live audiences in Melbourne, led by host Tommy Little.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia will air later this year on The Comedy Channel.
It is executive produced by Kevin Whyte, Guesswork Television, and Craig Campbell, +61 TV. .
- 7/19/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
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