‘A great, nasty, barmy mixtape of pure ‘80s chaos that you won’t want to skip!’
★★★★
Starburst
‘The strongest set of shorts… fun, gory, creepy’
★★★★
UK Film Review
‘Isn’t afraid to break a few rules… the most thematically consistent and bloodiest, entry in the series thus far’
★★★★
Dread Central
‘Another jewel in the V/H/S crown… gives the fans exactly what they are screaming for with a few added treats… a wickedly joyous time’
★★★★
The Hollywood News
We travel back to the haunted era of shoulder pads, perms and scream queens with V/H/S/85, the ‘best entry yet’ (Flickering Myth) in the seminal V/H/S horror franchise. In the sixth instalment of the brilliantly bloody Shudder Original series, we turn the clock back to the 1980s for a retro rampage of old-school horror chills and thrills.
Promising another helping of found footage fear V/H/S/85 arrives on Blu-ray, DVD...
★★★★
Starburst
‘The strongest set of shorts… fun, gory, creepy’
★★★★
UK Film Review
‘Isn’t afraid to break a few rules… the most thematically consistent and bloodiest, entry in the series thus far’
★★★★
Dread Central
‘Another jewel in the V/H/S crown… gives the fans exactly what they are screaming for with a few added treats… a wickedly joyous time’
★★★★
The Hollywood News
We travel back to the haunted era of shoulder pads, perms and scream queens with V/H/S/85, the ‘best entry yet’ (Flickering Myth) in the seminal V/H/S horror franchise. In the sixth instalment of the brilliantly bloody Shudder Original series, we turn the clock back to the 1980s for a retro rampage of old-school horror chills and thrills.
Promising another helping of found footage fear V/H/S/85 arrives on Blu-ray, DVD...
- 3/4/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Actressa Milly Alcock aka young 'Rhaenyra Targaryen' in HBO's "House of the Dragon" and ‘Kara’ in the upcoming feature “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”, poses for "Harper's Bazaar" magazine, photographed by Bryan Liston:
Alcock played 'Maya Nordenfelt' in the Showcase drama "Fighting Season".
She also appeared in the sixth and final series of "A Place to Call Home" as 'Emma Carvolth'...
...in the Netflix series "Pine Gap" as 'Marissa Campbell'...
...and in the ABC series "Les Norton" as 'Sian Galese'.
In 2018 Alcock appeared in her first feature film "The School".
In 2019, Alcock starred in the Foxtel comedy-drama series "Upright" as runaway teenager 'Meg', hitchhiking across 2,000 miles of the Australian outback..
She also had supporting roles as 'Jenny McGinty' in the series "The Gloaming " and 'Sam Serrato' in the series "Reckoning".
Alcock was cast as young 'Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen' in the 2022 HBO fantasy series "House of the Dragon...
Alcock played 'Maya Nordenfelt' in the Showcase drama "Fighting Season".
She also appeared in the sixth and final series of "A Place to Call Home" as 'Emma Carvolth'...
...in the Netflix series "Pine Gap" as 'Marissa Campbell'...
...and in the ABC series "Les Norton" as 'Sian Galese'.
In 2018 Alcock appeared in her first feature film "The School".
In 2019, Alcock starred in the Foxtel comedy-drama series "Upright" as runaway teenager 'Meg', hitchhiking across 2,000 miles of the Australian outback..
She also had supporting roles as 'Jenny McGinty' in the series "The Gloaming " and 'Sam Serrato' in the series "Reckoning".
Alcock was cast as young 'Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen' in the 2022 HBO fantasy series "House of the Dragon...
- 3/1/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
‘Gory, clever, relevant’
Common Sense Media
‘A total blast from start to finish… the same high notes as the original… some new twists and turns of its own’
Dread Central
‘A playful remix… a sensory triumph… fun… a marked return to form’
Flickering Myth
‘Well worth the wait… might even be the best film in the series’
MovieFreak.com
Seminal horror franchise V/H/S takes us back to the nineties with its fourth wicked instalment, V/H/S/94, that will have you taped to the telly. Dubbed a ‘grisly, gory Gem’ by The New York Times, this acclaimed Shudder Original promises more hair-raising, old-school entertainment and gruesome good fun with this new collection of bone-chilling tales of found footage terror. V/H/S/94 arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 26th February 2024, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
The year is 1994 and when a mysterious VHS tape is found, a ruthless police Swat team raid a remote warehouse,...
Common Sense Media
‘A total blast from start to finish… the same high notes as the original… some new twists and turns of its own’
Dread Central
‘A playful remix… a sensory triumph… fun… a marked return to form’
Flickering Myth
‘Well worth the wait… might even be the best film in the series’
MovieFreak.com
Seminal horror franchise V/H/S takes us back to the nineties with its fourth wicked instalment, V/H/S/94, that will have you taped to the telly. Dubbed a ‘grisly, gory Gem’ by The New York Times, this acclaimed Shudder Original promises more hair-raising, old-school entertainment and gruesome good fun with this new collection of bone-chilling tales of found footage terror. V/H/S/94 arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 26th February 2024, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
The year is 1994 and when a mysterious VHS tape is found, a ruthless police Swat team raid a remote warehouse,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Take a look at actress Milly Alcock aka young 'Rhaenyra Targaryen' in HBO's "House of the Dragon", recently cast as the new ‘Supergirl’ in the upcoming DC Comics adaptation “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”, posing for "Harper's Bazaar" magazine, photographed by Bryan Liston:
Alcock played 'Maya Nordenfelt' in the Showcase drama "Fighting Season".
She also appeared in the sixth and final series of "A Place to Call Home" as 'Emma Carvolth'...
...the Netflix series "Pine Gap" as 'Marissa Campbell'...
...and ABC series "Les Norton" as 'Sian Galese'.
In 2018 Alcock appeared in her first feature film "The School". In 2019, Alcock began starring in the Foxtel comedy-drama series "Upright" as runaway teenager 'Meg', hitchhiking across 2,000 miles of the Australian outback.
She also had supporting roles as 'Jenny McGinty' in the series "The Gloaming " and 'Sam Serrato' in the series "Reckoning".
Alcock was cast as young 'Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen'...
Alcock played 'Maya Nordenfelt' in the Showcase drama "Fighting Season".
She also appeared in the sixth and final series of "A Place to Call Home" as 'Emma Carvolth'...
...the Netflix series "Pine Gap" as 'Marissa Campbell'...
...and ABC series "Les Norton" as 'Sian Galese'.
In 2018 Alcock appeared in her first feature film "The School". In 2019, Alcock began starring in the Foxtel comedy-drama series "Upright" as runaway teenager 'Meg', hitchhiking across 2,000 miles of the Australian outback.
She also had supporting roles as 'Jenny McGinty' in the series "The Gloaming " and 'Sam Serrato' in the series "Reckoning".
Alcock was cast as young 'Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen'...
- 2/1/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
With the conclusion of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ the Dceu has officially wrapped up, making way for the Dcu to take charge. Despite James Gunn’s upcoming ‘Superman: Legacy’ being labeled as a soft reboot, it appears that under his guidance, the narratives of DC characters are heading in a fresh direction. Gunn, known for keeping fans informed through social media updates, recently addressed some production details on Threads.
According to Gunn, the development of ‘Superman: Legacy’ is progressing smoothly, with sets under construction, costumes finalized, and actors adapting to their roles. When asked about the cast, Gunn mentioned that over 90% are confirmed but not yet 100%, leaving some characters without attached actors, sparking further speculation.
Recent rumors from The Hollywood Reporter suggest that the selection for Dcu’s Supergirl has been narrowed down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly after a screen test in Atlanta. This aligns with previous speculation,...
According to Gunn, the development of ‘Superman: Legacy’ is progressing smoothly, with sets under construction, costumes finalized, and actors adapting to their roles. When asked about the cast, Gunn mentioned that over 90% are confirmed but not yet 100%, leaving some characters without attached actors, sparking further speculation.
Recent rumors from The Hollywood Reporter suggest that the selection for Dcu’s Supergirl has been narrowed down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly after a screen test in Atlanta. This aligns with previous speculation,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
With the release of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Dceu officially ended, and now Dcu is taking over. Even though Gunn’s reboot is supposed to be a soft reboot, it looks like the stories of DC characters under his leadership are going in a new direction. Since Gunn often likes to provide fans with updates via Social Media, he is always eager to answer questions regarding the development of his upcoming ‘Superman: Legacy’ the movie that is supposed to kick off the live-action portion of the Dcu.
Recently, Gunn used Threads to clear up some details regarding the production of the movie. He cleared up that the development so far is going “swimmingly” as sets are being built, costumes are finished, and actors are adjusting to their roles. One fan took the opportunity to ask Gunn how much the cast he has locked in for ‘Legacy,’ and Gunn was...
Recently, Gunn used Threads to clear up some details regarding the production of the movie. He cleared up that the development so far is going “swimmingly” as sets are being built, costumes are finished, and actors are adjusting to their roles. One fan took the opportunity to ask Gunn how much the cast he has locked in for ‘Legacy,’ and Gunn was...
- 1/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
‘Easily the best Anne Rice adaptation yet’
Comicbook.com
‘A welcome addition to our screens… dramatic and sexy’
The Wrap
‘Plenty of substance behind the gorgeous veneer… lush, smart… juicy’
Time Magazine
Prepare to be bewitched by Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Season One – a rich tale of power, destiny and the enduring legacy of a family with extraordinary mystical abilities, is out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital download followings its transmission on BBC Two. Each episode will also be available to purchase on digital 24 hours after its transmission, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
This enchanting new series showcases a stand-out cast including Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus), Tongayi Chirisa (American Horror Story), Harry Hamlin (Mad Men), Beth Grant (Donnie Darko) and Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire) and breathes fresh life into Rice’s acclaimed novels, The Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy, which includes Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire.
Comicbook.com
‘A welcome addition to our screens… dramatic and sexy’
The Wrap
‘Plenty of substance behind the gorgeous veneer… lush, smart… juicy’
Time Magazine
Prepare to be bewitched by Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Season One – a rich tale of power, destiny and the enduring legacy of a family with extraordinary mystical abilities, is out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital download followings its transmission on BBC Two. Each episode will also be available to purchase on digital 24 hours after its transmission, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
This enchanting new series showcases a stand-out cast including Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus), Tongayi Chirisa (American Horror Story), Harry Hamlin (Mad Men), Beth Grant (Donnie Darko) and Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire) and breathes fresh life into Rice’s acclaimed novels, The Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy, which includes Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire.
- 1/12/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
‘Perhaps its strongest set of stories to date’
★★★★
Getyourcomicon.com
‘A bloody good ode to old school horror’
Collider
‘Practical effects, old school jump scares and a pulp fiction lineage… never have the fables from Creepshow been more appealing’
Flickering Myth
Tune in to Creepshow in all its gory glory as Season 4 as it gets its home entertainment bow this December – alongside a brand-new Season 1 – 4 Box set. Based on the seminal 1980s cult classic from horror dream team, maestro George A. Romero and virtuoso Stephen King, this critically acclaimed TV series is an essential purchase for those in need of some blood-soaked, playfully dark and irresistibly eerie seasonal viewing.
Following its huge success on Shudder, Creepshow Season 4 is out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital and Creepshow Season 1 – 4 Box set are out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. The Box set comes packed with special features, including in A Creepshow Animated Special,...
★★★★
Getyourcomicon.com
‘A bloody good ode to old school horror’
Collider
‘Practical effects, old school jump scares and a pulp fiction lineage… never have the fables from Creepshow been more appealing’
Flickering Myth
Tune in to Creepshow in all its gory glory as Season 4 as it gets its home entertainment bow this December – alongside a brand-new Season 1 – 4 Box set. Based on the seminal 1980s cult classic from horror dream team, maestro George A. Romero and virtuoso Stephen King, this critically acclaimed TV series is an essential purchase for those in need of some blood-soaked, playfully dark and irresistibly eerie seasonal viewing.
Following its huge success on Shudder, Creepshow Season 4 is out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital and Creepshow Season 1 – 4 Box set are out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. The Box set comes packed with special features, including in A Creepshow Animated Special,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Nicole Kidman is providing $50,000 of her own money for a TV industry award named in honor of an Australian executive who died earlier this year.
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) is to present the newly-created Brian Walsh Award for Emerging Talent at its annual award ceremony in February. The award aims to discover and nurture the next generation of Australian actors.
The award pays homage to the late Brian Walsh, one of Australia’s most admired screen creatives, who left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, both in Australia and internationally. He died suddenly in March at the age of 67.
Walsh began his career in radio and later took up leadership roles at Ten in Australia and Sky in the U.K. He spent some 28 years at Australian pay-tv leader Foxtel, during which time he commissioned iconic series such as “Wentworth,” “The Twelve,” “Colin From Accounts...
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) is to present the newly-created Brian Walsh Award for Emerging Talent at its annual award ceremony in February. The award aims to discover and nurture the next generation of Australian actors.
The award pays homage to the late Brian Walsh, one of Australia’s most admired screen creatives, who left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, both in Australia and internationally. He died suddenly in March at the age of 67.
Walsh began his career in radio and later took up leadership roles at Ten in Australia and Sky in the U.K. He spent some 28 years at Australian pay-tv leader Foxtel, during which time he commissioned iconic series such as “Wentworth,” “The Twelve,” “Colin From Accounts...
- 11/16/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
‘Prestige drama… gathering the force to be another True Detective’
Sunday Times
‘Gripping, gorgeously shot and propelled by superb performances… very good… very important’
Time Magazine
‘The landscape and the language make this a mystery unlike any other on TV’
Radio Times
Prepare to be blown away by Dark Winds – the smash-hit, stunningly shot, atmospheric new crime-thriller crafted by Jack Ryan creator Graham Roland and exec–produced by Hollywood titan, Oscar®-winning Robert Redford and the creator of Game of Thrones himself, George R. R. Martin.
Celebrated for its commitment to showcasing indigenous talent both on and off screen, this acclaimed six-part series – based on Tony Hillerman’s best-selling mystery novel series – stars Zahn McClarnon (Fargo, Doctor Sleep, Reservation Dogs) and Kiowa Gordon (Blood Quantum, Reservation Dogs, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1) as two Navajo police officers battling forces of evil in the 1970s Southwest. Following its run on Alibi,...
Sunday Times
‘Gripping, gorgeously shot and propelled by superb performances… very good… very important’
Time Magazine
‘The landscape and the language make this a mystery unlike any other on TV’
Radio Times
Prepare to be blown away by Dark Winds – the smash-hit, stunningly shot, atmospheric new crime-thriller crafted by Jack Ryan creator Graham Roland and exec–produced by Hollywood titan, Oscar®-winning Robert Redford and the creator of Game of Thrones himself, George R. R. Martin.
Celebrated for its commitment to showcasing indigenous talent both on and off screen, this acclaimed six-part series – based on Tony Hillerman’s best-selling mystery novel series – stars Zahn McClarnon (Fargo, Doctor Sleep, Reservation Dogs) and Kiowa Gordon (Blood Quantum, Reservation Dogs, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1) as two Navajo police officers battling forces of evil in the 1970s Southwest. Following its run on Alibi,...
- 11/5/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
‘Beautifully produced and impressively performed… undoubtedly spectacular’
Starburst
‘A structural, visual and theatrical feast’
Indiewire
‘Lush and enthralling’
Collider
Sink Your teeth into Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire for a blood-soaked saga of immortality, love and revenge starring Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones), Eric Bogosian (Succession) and Sam Reid (The Newsreader). This contemporary adaptation breathes new life into Rice’s revolutionary gothic novel and marks the thrilling first instalment of AMC’s emerging Immortal Universe series based on her lauded The Vampire Chronicles.
Now, hot on the heels of its BBC Two transmission starting 12th October 2023, this seven-part series is set to make its home entertainment bow. Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Season One comes to Blu-ray and DVD on 6th November 2023 and each episode will also be available to purchase on digital 24 hours after its transmission, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
The series showcases an ensemble of exceptional talent.
Starburst
‘A structural, visual and theatrical feast’
Indiewire
‘Lush and enthralling’
Collider
Sink Your teeth into Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire for a blood-soaked saga of immortality, love and revenge starring Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones), Eric Bogosian (Succession) and Sam Reid (The Newsreader). This contemporary adaptation breathes new life into Rice’s revolutionary gothic novel and marks the thrilling first instalment of AMC’s emerging Immortal Universe series based on her lauded The Vampire Chronicles.
Now, hot on the heels of its BBC Two transmission starting 12th October 2023, this seven-part series is set to make its home entertainment bow. Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Season One comes to Blu-ray and DVD on 6th November 2023 and each episode will also be available to purchase on digital 24 hours after its transmission, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
The series showcases an ensemble of exceptional talent.
- 10/17/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Twelve Times Two
Production is under way on season two of “The Twelve,” a crime drama which follows a controversial murder trial as seen through the lens of the 12 jury members, ordinary members of the public with their own realities and struggles. On completion, it will screen on Foxtel’s Binge streaming service. International distribution is by Fifth Season. Western Australia premier Roger Cook said that the “The Twelve S2” is the largest ever production in the state.
As previously announced, Sam Neill and Frances O’Connor (“The End,” “AI”) reprise their roles as senior lawyers.
Joining them is an all-star Australian cast including: Tasma Walton (“Mystery Road,” “Sweet As”), Kris McQuade (“Rosehaven”), Amy Mathews (“A Place to Call Home”), Erroll Shand (“The Clearing”), Fayssal Bazzi (“Shantaram”), Josh McKenzie (“La Brea”), Anthony Brandon Wong (“Queen of Oz”), Stefanie Caccamo (“Fighting Season”), Sharon Johal (“Neighbours,” “Shantaram”), Luke Pegler (“Ladies In Black”), Adriano Cappelletta...
Production is under way on season two of “The Twelve,” a crime drama which follows a controversial murder trial as seen through the lens of the 12 jury members, ordinary members of the public with their own realities and struggles. On completion, it will screen on Foxtel’s Binge streaming service. International distribution is by Fifth Season. Western Australia premier Roger Cook said that the “The Twelve S2” is the largest ever production in the state.
As previously announced, Sam Neill and Frances O’Connor (“The End,” “AI”) reprise their roles as senior lawyers.
Joining them is an all-star Australian cast including: Tasma Walton (“Mystery Road,” “Sweet As”), Kris McQuade (“Rosehaven”), Amy Mathews (“A Place to Call Home”), Erroll Shand (“The Clearing”), Fayssal Bazzi (“Shantaram”), Josh McKenzie (“La Brea”), Anthony Brandon Wong (“Queen of Oz”), Stefanie Caccamo (“Fighting Season”), Sharon Johal (“Neighbours,” “Shantaram”), Luke Pegler (“Ladies In Black”), Adriano Cappelletta...
- 8/31/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
‘Easily the most sinister and downright malevolent story put to film in a long time’
Inverse
‘An unsettling Rorschach test with a haunting ending that will settle in the pit of your stomach like a stone’
Empire
‘Skinamarink’s legacy is in its power to linger long after you finish… an important addition to the horror genre’s modern renaissance’
★★★★
Independent
‘Brilliantly evokes the feeling of your childhood where you thought there were things that go bump in the night’
Digital Spy
Watch if you dare… Skinamarink is coming to get you on Blu-ray, DVD and digital this summer.
This Shudder Original from writer-director Kyle Edward Ball – in his feature debut – has been striking fear into the hearts of horror fans and critics galore with its scare-inducing style that creeps up and hits you when you least expect it. Now this acclaimed chiller is set to bring the terror once...
Inverse
‘An unsettling Rorschach test with a haunting ending that will settle in the pit of your stomach like a stone’
Empire
‘Skinamarink’s legacy is in its power to linger long after you finish… an important addition to the horror genre’s modern renaissance’
★★★★
Independent
‘Brilliantly evokes the feeling of your childhood where you thought there were things that go bump in the night’
Digital Spy
Watch if you dare… Skinamarink is coming to get you on Blu-ray, DVD and digital this summer.
This Shudder Original from writer-director Kyle Edward Ball – in his feature debut – has been striking fear into the hearts of horror fans and critics galore with its scare-inducing style that creeps up and hits you when you least expect it. Now this acclaimed chiller is set to bring the terror once...
- 7/5/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
‘Exhilarating… influence of [Neil Marshall’s] early work is undeniable… fun, fast, and action-packed adventure…
a suspenseful thrill ride that you cannot afford to miss’
★★★★
Dread Central
‘Neil Marshall has gone back to his roots with The Lair combining elements of Dog Soldiers and The Descent…
an enjoyable creature feature’
Voices From The Balcony
‘The Lair checks off some genre fans’ qualitative boxes, thanks in part to co-writer/director Neil Marshall’s knack for top-this violence,
post-spaghetti-western war movie repartee and general eye for action filmmaking’
RogerEbert.com
Acclaimed Director Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent) returns with The Lair, a lean, mean creature feature, which, according to the director, is inspired by the ‘classic genre movies like Alien, Predator and The Thing’.
This spine-chilling Shudder Original features terrifying monsters, gruesome violence and tougher-than-tough characters. Claustrophobic, fear-fuelled and strikingly shot, this mighty monster-thriller gets its highly anticipated Blu-ray, DVD and...
a suspenseful thrill ride that you cannot afford to miss’
★★★★
Dread Central
‘Neil Marshall has gone back to his roots with The Lair combining elements of Dog Soldiers and The Descent…
an enjoyable creature feature’
Voices From The Balcony
‘The Lair checks off some genre fans’ qualitative boxes, thanks in part to co-writer/director Neil Marshall’s knack for top-this violence,
post-spaghetti-western war movie repartee and general eye for action filmmaking’
RogerEbert.com
Acclaimed Director Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent) returns with The Lair, a lean, mean creature feature, which, according to the director, is inspired by the ‘classic genre movies like Alien, Predator and The Thing’.
This spine-chilling Shudder Original features terrifying monsters, gruesome violence and tougher-than-tough characters. Claustrophobic, fear-fuelled and strikingly shot, this mighty monster-thriller gets its highly anticipated Blu-ray, DVD and...
- 7/5/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Actressa Milly Alcock aka young 'Rhaenyra Targaryen' in HBO's "House of the Dragon", poses for the April 2023 issue of "Harper's Bazaar" magazine, photographed by Bryan Liston:
Alcock played 'Maya Nordenfelt' in the Showcase drama "Fighting Season".
She also appeared in the sixth and final series of "A Place to Call Home" as 'Emma Carvolth'...
...the Netflix series "Pine Gap" as 'Marissa Campbell'...
...and ABC series "Les Norton" as 'Sian Galese'.
In 2018 Alcock appeared in her first feature film "The School". In 2019, Alcock began starring in the Foxtel comedy-drama series "Upright" as runaway teenager 'Meg', hitchhiking across 2,000 miles of the Australian outback..
She also had supporting roles as 'Jenny McGinty' in the series "The Gloaming " and 'Sam Serrato' in the series "Reckoning".
Alcock was cast as young 'Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen' in the 2022 HBO fantasy series "House of the Dragon".
In 2023, Alcock played the main character in the...
Alcock played 'Maya Nordenfelt' in the Showcase drama "Fighting Season".
She also appeared in the sixth and final series of "A Place to Call Home" as 'Emma Carvolth'...
...the Netflix series "Pine Gap" as 'Marissa Campbell'...
...and ABC series "Les Norton" as 'Sian Galese'.
In 2018 Alcock appeared in her first feature film "The School". In 2019, Alcock began starring in the Foxtel comedy-drama series "Upright" as runaway teenager 'Meg', hitchhiking across 2,000 miles of the Australian outback..
She also had supporting roles as 'Jenny McGinty' in the series "The Gloaming " and 'Sam Serrato' in the series "Reckoning".
Alcock was cast as young 'Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen' in the 2022 HBO fantasy series "House of the Dragon".
In 2023, Alcock played the main character in the...
- 3/23/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sometimes the most challenging aspect in life for people can be finding a place where they truly feel comfortable and at peace. That’s certainly the case for the protagonist of the Australian television series, ‘A Place to Call Home.’ The lead character, Sarah Adams, who’s played by Marta Dusseldorp, returns to her native Australia following […]
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- 10/23/2022
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Sometimes the most challenging aspect in life for people can be finding a place where they truly feel comfortable and at peace. That’s certainly the case for the protagonist of the Australian television series, ‘A Place to Call Home.’ The lead character, Sarah Adams, who’s played by Marta Dusseldorp, returns to her native Australia following […]
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- 10/22/2022
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Sometimes the most challenging aspect in life for people can be finding a place where they truly feel comfortable and at peace. That’s certainly the case for the protagonist of the Australian television series, ‘A Place to Call Home.’ The lead character, Sarah Adams, who’s played by Marta Dusseldorp, returns to her native Australia following […]
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- 8/30/2022
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
While there's a lot of cozy media, there's something special about the "Downton Abbey" franchise. Filled with iconic characters, incredible outfits, and delicious (yet tasteful) storylines, the ever-evolving saga of the Crawley family and their impeccable staff never seems to lose its charm or magic. Of course, all good stories must end. With "A New Era" having already come out this past spring, fans might be at a loss as to what to watch next.
Well, have no fear, "Downton" fans! This list will solve your binge-watching worries. Here, we'll look at a selection of shows perfectly tailored to fill your "Downton" size void. From equivalent costume dramas to choices a little more outside the box, each series has a vibe similar to the extravagant adventures of Lady Mary, Mr. Carson, and the rest of the Crawley gang. So sit back with your cup of tea, and let's dive into...
Well, have no fear, "Downton" fans! This list will solve your binge-watching worries. Here, we'll look at a selection of shows perfectly tailored to fill your "Downton" size void. From equivalent costume dramas to choices a little more outside the box, each series has a vibe similar to the extravagant adventures of Lady Mary, Mr. Carson, and the rest of the Crawley gang. So sit back with your cup of tea, and let's dive into...
- 8/23/2022
- by Dalin Rowell
- Slash Film
Milly Alcock stars as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in Season 1 of House of the Dragon. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton
House of the Dragon tells the story of House Targaryen and is set to debut this Sunday night on HBO Max.
The story will commence some 200 years prior to the events that unfolded in the network’s original series, Game of Thrones.
There, the Targaryens were almost a dead house with only Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and Jon Snow Aka Aegon Targaryen, the last remaining members of this family.
However, in House of the Dragon, House Targaryen is in its heyday. Ruled by King Viserys (Paddy Considine), the line of succession is set to be passed down to his daughter, Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Rhaenyra’s story will be told from two perspectives, as an adult (and being portrayed by Emma D-Arcy) and as a young teen (Milly Alcock).
Now, Milly has only just...
House of the Dragon tells the story of House Targaryen and is set to debut this Sunday night on HBO Max.
The story will commence some 200 years prior to the events that unfolded in the network’s original series, Game of Thrones.
There, the Targaryens were almost a dead house with only Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and Jon Snow Aka Aegon Targaryen, the last remaining members of this family.
However, in House of the Dragon, House Targaryen is in its heyday. Ruled by King Viserys (Paddy Considine), the line of succession is set to be passed down to his daughter, Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Rhaenyra’s story will be told from two perspectives, as an adult (and being portrayed by Emma D-Arcy) and as a young teen (Milly Alcock).
Now, Milly has only just...
- 8/16/2022
- by Rachel Tsoumbakos
- Monsters and Critics
Sometimes the most challenging aspect in life for people can be finding a place where they truly feel comfortable and at peace. That’s certainly the case for the protagonist of the Australian television series, ‘A Place to Call.’ The lead character, Sarah Adams, who’s played by Marta Dusseldorp, returns to her native Australia following the […]
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- 7/29/2022
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Australian production and distribution firm Arcadia has begun development of non-fiction best-selling book “Stephanie Alexander and Maggie Beer’s Tuscan Cookbook” as a feature film.
Envisaged in the style of “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” or “Under the Tuscan Sun,” the feature film is currently in development and is being written by Australian film and television writer Katherine Thomson.
Written by two of Australia’s most celebrated cooks and food writers, and published by Penguin, “Tuscan Cookbook,” took readers on a journey, beginning in 1977 when the pair left Australia to open a cooking school in a villa outside of Siena. It records their time in Italy, the dishes cooked, the places visited, people who made it happen and the guests who joined for the ride.
Arcadia has optioned the film rights to both the “Tuscan Cookbook” and Stephanie’s Journal, Alexander’s account of 1997, which saw: the opening of the...
Envisaged in the style of “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” or “Under the Tuscan Sun,” the feature film is currently in development and is being written by Australian film and television writer Katherine Thomson.
Written by two of Australia’s most celebrated cooks and food writers, and published by Penguin, “Tuscan Cookbook,” took readers on a journey, beginning in 1977 when the pair left Australia to open a cooking school in a villa outside of Siena. It records their time in Italy, the dishes cooked, the places visited, people who made it happen and the guests who joined for the ride.
Arcadia has optioned the film rights to both the “Tuscan Cookbook” and Stephanie’s Journal, Alexander’s account of 1997, which saw: the opening of the...
- 5/30/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Marta Dusseldorp on Jack Irish, Foreign Programming in the US, and the Tired Trope of Women in Peril
One of the best things about the proliferation of streaming services is that we can finally watch some of the best foreign programming in the US without needing it to be Americanized.
We had a chance to talk about that and a lot more with Marta Dusseldorp, who has had several programs airing on Acorn TV, where the final episode of the final season of Jack Irish, in which she costars with Guy Pierce, drops today.
Having watched as many of her shows as possible, it was such a pleasure to chat with Marta. Please read about her interesting viewpoint on the show and a lot more below.
How do you feel about Jack Irish coming to an end? You've been doing that for a long time now.
Yeah, I think a decade. Well, it was time, I think, for everyone, but I think they did a beautiful job with the story,...
We had a chance to talk about that and a lot more with Marta Dusseldorp, who has had several programs airing on Acorn TV, where the final episode of the final season of Jack Irish, in which she costars with Guy Pierce, drops today.
Having watched as many of her shows as possible, it was such a pleasure to chat with Marta. Please read about her interesting viewpoint on the show and a lot more below.
How do you feel about Jack Irish coming to an end? You've been doing that for a long time now.
Yeah, I think a decade. Well, it was time, I think, for everyone, but I think they did a beautiful job with the story,...
- 8/2/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
We don't have a lot going on this week, but we hope you find something you'll enjoy to watch this week.
There is a new Netflix movie called Gunpowder Milkshake, Jack Irish makes his final stand on Acorn, and Dr. Death wreaks havoc on Peacock.
And don't forget Schmigadoon on Apple TV+! We'll be covering that one in depth. Check it out.
Sunday, July 11
8/7c Big Brother (CBS)
The time slot premiere of Big Brother picks up with Frenchie in power, but will the wildcard competition change the trajectory of the game?
With the nominations coming up, Frenchie needs to make a plan to secure his future.
With alliances forming, who landed where?
It’s going to be fun!
9/8c Good Witch (Hallmark)
There's a focus on couples on the next Witch as Tom and Martha celebrate their anniversary.
Will this emphasis on love bring Stephanie and Adam closer together?...
There is a new Netflix movie called Gunpowder Milkshake, Jack Irish makes his final stand on Acorn, and Dr. Death wreaks havoc on Peacock.
And don't forget Schmigadoon on Apple TV+! We'll be covering that one in depth. Check it out.
Sunday, July 11
8/7c Big Brother (CBS)
The time slot premiere of Big Brother picks up with Frenchie in power, but will the wildcard competition change the trajectory of the game?
With the nominations coming up, Frenchie needs to make a plan to secure his future.
With alliances forming, who landed where?
It’s going to be fun!
9/8c Good Witch (Hallmark)
There's a focus on couples on the next Witch as Tom and Martha celebrate their anniversary.
Will this emphasis on love bring Stephanie and Adam closer together?...
- 7/10/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Libertine Pictures (Nz) and Slim Film + Television (UK)’s family action adventure series Mystic, has been recommissioned for two more seasons by Cbbc (UK) and Tvnz (Nz).
British actor Macey Chipping (Holby City) returns in the lead role of Issie Brown and is joined once again by New Zealanders Antonia Robinson, Max Crean, Jacqueline Joe (Top of the Lake), Josh Tan (Mulan) and Harriet Walton.
Production on the two new series, each comprising 8 x 30” episodes, is due to commence on May 31 in New Zealand.
In the new seasons, Issie and her gang of horse-mad friends will not only have to tackle all the usual trials and tribulations of being a teenager but will also have to battle against new and unexpected threats to their beloved stables and local environment. In season two, their lives will be thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a charismatic stranger and an...
British actor Macey Chipping (Holby City) returns in the lead role of Issie Brown and is joined once again by New Zealanders Antonia Robinson, Max Crean, Jacqueline Joe (Top of the Lake), Josh Tan (Mulan) and Harriet Walton.
Production on the two new series, each comprising 8 x 30” episodes, is due to commence on May 31 in New Zealand.
In the new seasons, Issie and her gang of horse-mad friends will not only have to tackle all the usual trials and tribulations of being a teenager but will also have to battle against new and unexpected threats to their beloved stables and local environment. In season two, their lives will be thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a charismatic stranger and an...
- 5/5/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Leading producers Tony Ayres and Belinda Chayko have assembled an extraordinary Australian cast for Fires, a drama series that presents personal tales from the front lines of the country’s recent catastrophic fire season.
The series, which is now shooting in Victoria state is produced by NBCUniversal -backed Tony Ayres Productions and Matchbox Pictures. Australian Broadcasting Corporation is on board as local broadcaster. International rights are handled by NBCUniversal Global Distribution.
The project is helmed by three leading film directors: Michael Rymer, Ana Kokkinos and Kim Mordaunt.
The ensemble cast includes: Eliza Scanlen, Sam Worthington, Richard Roxburgh, Sullivan Stapleton, Miranda Otto (“Homeland”), Hunter Page-Lochard, Anna Torv, Kate Box, Helana Sawires, Daniel Henshall and Noni Hazlehurst.
They are joined by newcomers Ameshol Ajang, Stacy Clausen and Nyawuda Chuol.
Fires” is structured as an anthology that weaves character studies inspired by true stories into a narrative about the Australian bushfires of 2019-...
The series, which is now shooting in Victoria state is produced by NBCUniversal -backed Tony Ayres Productions and Matchbox Pictures. Australian Broadcasting Corporation is on board as local broadcaster. International rights are handled by NBCUniversal Global Distribution.
The project is helmed by three leading film directors: Michael Rymer, Ana Kokkinos and Kim Mordaunt.
The ensemble cast includes: Eliza Scanlen, Sam Worthington, Richard Roxburgh, Sullivan Stapleton, Miranda Otto (“Homeland”), Hunter Page-Lochard, Anna Torv, Kate Box, Helana Sawires, Daniel Henshall and Noni Hazlehurst.
They are joined by newcomers Ameshol Ajang, Stacy Clausen and Nyawuda Chuol.
Fires” is structured as an anthology that weaves character studies inspired by true stories into a narrative about the Australian bushfires of 2019-...
- 4/9/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Australian drama series Fires has put together its cast.
The series, created by Stateless creator Tony Ayres and Belinda Chayko, has put together an ensemble cast featuring Eliza Scanlen (Sharp Objects), Sam Worthington (Avatar), Richard Roxburgh (The Crown), Sullivan Stapleton (Blindspot), Miranda Otto (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Hunter Page-Lochard (Harrow), Anna Torv (Mindhunter), Kate Box (Stateless), Helana Sawires (Stateless), Daniel Henshall (Defending Jacob) and Noni Hazlehurst (A Place to Call Home).
They are joined by newcomers Ameshol Ajang, Stacy Clausen and Nyawuda Chuol.
The six-part series, which is inspired by extraordinary accounts from people who survived the catastrophic fire season in Australia of late 2019 and early 2020, will air on ABC in Australia and NBCUniversal Global Distribution is handling international sales.
It is produced by NBCU-backed Tony Ayres Productions and written by showrunner Chayko, Jacquelin Perske, Mirrah Foulkes, Steven McGregor and Anya Beyersdorf.
Executive Producers include Tony Ayres, Andrea Denholm and Liz Watts.
The series, created by Stateless creator Tony Ayres and Belinda Chayko, has put together an ensemble cast featuring Eliza Scanlen (Sharp Objects), Sam Worthington (Avatar), Richard Roxburgh (The Crown), Sullivan Stapleton (Blindspot), Miranda Otto (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Hunter Page-Lochard (Harrow), Anna Torv (Mindhunter), Kate Box (Stateless), Helana Sawires (Stateless), Daniel Henshall (Defending Jacob) and Noni Hazlehurst (A Place to Call Home).
They are joined by newcomers Ameshol Ajang, Stacy Clausen and Nyawuda Chuol.
The six-part series, which is inspired by extraordinary accounts from people who survived the catastrophic fire season in Australia of late 2019 and early 2020, will air on ABC in Australia and NBCUniversal Global Distribution is handling international sales.
It is produced by NBCU-backed Tony Ayres Productions and written by showrunner Chayko, Jacquelin Perske, Mirrah Foulkes, Steven McGregor and Anya Beyersdorf.
Executive Producers include Tony Ayres, Andrea Denholm and Liz Watts.
- 4/9/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: AMC Networks streamer Acorn TV has teamed with New Zealand broadcaster Tvnz to commission its latest original — a romantic comedy set on a Kiwi vineyard, led by The Crown star Charles Edwards and Wanted actress Rebecca Gibney.
Libertine Pictures and Eq Media Group will produce six-part series Under The Vines, which follows Edwards and Gibney as two unlikely city slickers who inherit a failing vineyard in rural New Zealand.
Australian TV star Gibney features as Sydney socialite Daisy Munroe, who heads to New Zealand for a vacation at her recently deceased stepfather’s winery, which she intends to sell.
Little does she know that the vineyard has a co-owner: Grumpy UK-born lawyer, Louis Oakley (Edwards), who also travels to New Zealand to escape a spiraling series of unfortunate events in his life.
Despite neither having done a hard days’ work in their lives and both despising each other, Munroe...
Libertine Pictures and Eq Media Group will produce six-part series Under The Vines, which follows Edwards and Gibney as two unlikely city slickers who inherit a failing vineyard in rural New Zealand.
Australian TV star Gibney features as Sydney socialite Daisy Munroe, who heads to New Zealand for a vacation at her recently deceased stepfather’s winery, which she intends to sell.
Little does she know that the vineyard has a co-owner: Grumpy UK-born lawyer, Louis Oakley (Edwards), who also travels to New Zealand to escape a spiraling series of unfortunate events in his life.
Despite neither having done a hard days’ work in their lives and both despising each other, Munroe...
- 12/8/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Sometimes the most challenging aspect in life for people can be finding a place where they truly feel comfortable and at peace. That’s certainly the case for the protagonist of the Australian television series, ‘A Place to Call.’ The lead character, Sarah Adams, who’s played by Marta Dusseldorp, returns to her native Australia following the […]
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- 12/1/2020
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Sometimes the most challenging aspect in life for people can be finding a place where they truly feel comfortable and at peace. That’s certainly the case for the protagonist of the Australian television series, ‘A Place to Call.’ The lead character, Sarah Adams, who’s played by Marta Dusseldorp, returns to her native Australia following the […]
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- 11/23/2020
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Exclusive: Cameras are already rolling in Northern Rivers, Australia on Seriously Red, the musical dramedy that reps the first feature from Rose Byrne’s Dollhouse Pictures. While Dollhouse launched five years ago, and the Seriously Red screenplay by Krew Boylan has been in the fold, we can tell you that Byrne will be part of the newly announced ensemble cast along with her Emmy-winning partner Bobby Cannavale and Daniel Webber. Arclight Films has boarded to handle worldwide distribution rights with Gracie Otto (The Last Impresario) directing.
In the rowdy and rambunctious musical comedy, Red (played by Boylan) is at a crossroads in her life. A vivacious and hilarious redhaired woman grappling with high expectations and low self-esteem, she pours herself a cup of ambition and trades her 9 to 5 career in real estate for a life under the spotlight as a Dolly Parton impersonator.
In the rowdy and rambunctious musical comedy, Red (played by Boylan) is at a crossroads in her life. A vivacious and hilarious redhaired woman grappling with high expectations and low self-esteem, she pours herself a cup of ambition and trades her 9 to 5 career in real estate for a life under the spotlight as a Dolly Parton impersonator.
- 11/17/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
To mark the release of Upright on 23rd November, we’ve been given 2 copies to give away on DVD.
Tim Minchin leads the irreverent series as the ironically named Laclan “Lucky” Flynn, a down-on-his-luck middle-aged man road-tripping across Australia to deliver an old upright piano to his dying mother. In a dramatic twist of fate, his path collides with teenage runaway Meg, who has some secrets of her own.
Set against a backdrop of stunning outback scenery, this unlikely pair throw in their lot with each other and slowly reveal, through a series of quirky happenings along the way, what each of them might be running away from, and what it is they’re seeking on the road.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
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Tim Minchin leads the irreverent series as the ironically named Laclan “Lucky” Flynn, a down-on-his-luck middle-aged man road-tripping across Australia to deliver an old upright piano to his dying mother. In a dramatic twist of fate, his path collides with teenage runaway Meg, who has some secrets of her own.
Set against a backdrop of stunning outback scenery, this unlikely pair throw in their lot with each other and slowly reveal, through a series of quirky happenings along the way, what each of them might be running away from, and what it is they’re seeking on the road.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
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Open to UK residents only The competition will close 26th November 2020 at 23.59 GMT The winner will...
- 11/16/2020
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Sometimes the most challenging aspect in life for people can be finding a place where they truly feel comfortable and at peace. That’s certainly the case for the protagonist of the Australian television series, ‘A Place to Call.’ The lead character, Sarah Adams, who’s played by Marta Dusseldorp, returns to her native Australia following the […]
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- 11/12/2020
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Brian Walsh.
Belying fears that Foxtel would cut back on local commissions following the Federal Government’s media reforms, the pay TV platform expects to have three Australian dramas in production next year.
Two are intended to be returning series: a fresh take on the crime genre to replace Wentworth, the other a family drama to fill the gap left by A Place to Call Home.
Brian Walsh, who heads the Foxtel Originals division that was created in a restructure in August orchestrated by group CEO Patrick Delany, today reaffirmed the company’s commitment to drama, factual and lifestyle programming after the government halved the obligation on pay drama channels to invest 10 per cent of their annual revenues on local content.
“The new quota system will provide some confidence to the production sector but by no means does it indicate that that is the limit to which we are investing in local production,...
Belying fears that Foxtel would cut back on local commissions following the Federal Government’s media reforms, the pay TV platform expects to have three Australian dramas in production next year.
Two are intended to be returning series: a fresh take on the crime genre to replace Wentworth, the other a family drama to fill the gap left by A Place to Call Home.
Brian Walsh, who heads the Foxtel Originals division that was created in a restructure in August orchestrated by group CEO Patrick Delany, today reaffirmed the company’s commitment to drama, factual and lifestyle programming after the government halved the obligation on pay drama channels to invest 10 per cent of their annual revenues on local content.
“The new quota system will provide some confidence to the production sector but by no means does it indicate that that is the limit to which we are investing in local production,...
- 10/29/2020
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Distributor plans early 2021 release.
Vertical Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights from XYZ Films to crime drama Payback.
Joseph Mensch makes his feature directing debut on the story of young stockbroker at a Mob-controlled Wall Street firm who gets betrayed and sent to prison for six years.
When he gets out, his quest for vengeance makes him a target of the Russian mafia.
Matt Levett (A Place To Call Home), Anna Baryshnikov (Manchester By the Sea), and Toby Leonard Moore (John Wick) star.
Vertical plans an early 2021 release.
Mensch and Metin Aksoy co-wrote the screenplay. Adam Folk produced the Mensch Productions and Bullet Pictures production.
Vertical Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights from XYZ Films to crime drama Payback.
Joseph Mensch makes his feature directing debut on the story of young stockbroker at a Mob-controlled Wall Street firm who gets betrayed and sent to prison for six years.
When he gets out, his quest for vengeance makes him a target of the Russian mafia.
Matt Levett (A Place To Call Home), Anna Baryshnikov (Manchester By the Sea), and Toby Leonard Moore (John Wick) star.
Vertical plans an early 2021 release.
Mensch and Metin Aksoy co-wrote the screenplay. Adam Folk produced the Mensch Productions and Bullet Pictures production.
- 10/23/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Female-led caper mini-series “The Unusual Suspects” has begin filming in Sydney this week. The four-part series, which also highlights Australia’s ethnic diversity, is being produced for publicly-funded broadcaster Sbs.
Set in the upmarket eastern suburbs of Sydney, the story features the theft of a multi-million-dollar necklace and the women from different walks of life who come together to ensure that justice is served.
The cast is headlined by Miranda Otto as well as Filipina-American actress Aina Dumlao, and Michelle Vergara Moore.
The series is written by Jessica Redenbach, Roger Monk and Vonne Patiag, with Margarett Cortez as script consultant. It is directed by Emmy Award-winning Natalie Bailey and Melvin Montalban.
“Suspects” is produced by award-winning filmmaking duo Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford. Vonne Patiag (“Halal Gurls”) is associate producer, while executive production credit goes to Sbs’s acting head of scripted, Amanda Duthie.
It has major production investment from...
Set in the upmarket eastern suburbs of Sydney, the story features the theft of a multi-million-dollar necklace and the women from different walks of life who come together to ensure that justice is served.
The cast is headlined by Miranda Otto as well as Filipina-American actress Aina Dumlao, and Michelle Vergara Moore.
The series is written by Jessica Redenbach, Roger Monk and Vonne Patiag, with Margarett Cortez as script consultant. It is directed by Emmy Award-winning Natalie Bailey and Melvin Montalban.
“Suspects” is produced by award-winning filmmaking duo Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford. Vonne Patiag (“Halal Gurls”) is associate producer, while executive production credit goes to Sbs’s acting head of scripted, Amanda Duthie.
It has major production investment from...
- 9/28/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Clara Chong and Philip Quast (Photo credit: John Slaytor).
One of first features to roll during the pandemic, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller Dark Noise has wrapped after an eventful shoot which spanned 28 days spread in blocks over 12 weeks.
The privately-financed production had to shut down for 48 hours while a team member who had mild symptoms on the Covid-19 list was isolated and tested. It was quickly established the team member had a common cold which did not spread to anyone else.
The producers faced another problem when actress Leah Vandenburg was trapped in Melbourne during the city’s second pandemic wave and could not travel to Sydney. So Maura Fay Casting speedily recast the role, with Renee Lim stepping in.
The producer and Dop, Allan tells If the disruption and Covid Safe protocols increased the budget by just 12 per cent.
Writer/director Chong said: “The biggest challenges...
One of first features to roll during the pandemic, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller Dark Noise has wrapped after an eventful shoot which spanned 28 days spread in blocks over 12 weeks.
The privately-financed production had to shut down for 48 hours while a team member who had mild symptoms on the Covid-19 list was isolated and tested. It was quickly established the team member had a common cold which did not spread to anyone else.
The producers faced another problem when actress Leah Vandenburg was trapped in Melbourne during the city’s second pandemic wave and could not travel to Sydney. So Maura Fay Casting speedily recast the role, with Renee Lim stepping in.
The producer and Dop, Allan tells If the disruption and Covid Safe protocols increased the budget by just 12 per cent.
Writer/director Chong said: “The biggest challenges...
- 8/30/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Philip Quast and Hermione Norris in ‘Between Two Worlds’.
After creating five of Australia’s most popular dramas – Always Greener, All Saints, Packed to the Rafters, Winners & Losers and A Place to Call Home – in a stellar 37-year career, Bevan Lee felt he had reached a crossroad.
If he followed one path, he would simply rest on his laurels and be content with his legacy. The other, far more attractive and challenging option: Create a drama unlike anything he’d ever done and which breaks the traditional rules of the genre.
Hence was born Between Two Worlds, a 10-part Seven Studios production which premieres on Seven on Sunday.
The first episode depicts two disparate and seemingly disconnected worlds, typified by one family of extreme wealth and privilege, the other middleclass and suburban.
“I decided I wanted to do a twisty, turny narrative which breaks the rules,” says Lee, who created the show last year,...
After creating five of Australia’s most popular dramas – Always Greener, All Saints, Packed to the Rafters, Winners & Losers and A Place to Call Home – in a stellar 37-year career, Bevan Lee felt he had reached a crossroad.
If he followed one path, he would simply rest on his laurels and be content with his legacy. The other, far more attractive and challenging option: Create a drama unlike anything he’d ever done and which breaks the traditional rules of the genre.
Hence was born Between Two Worlds, a 10-part Seven Studios production which premieres on Seven on Sunday.
The first episode depicts two disparate and seemingly disconnected worlds, typified by one family of extreme wealth and privilege, the other middleclass and suburban.
“I decided I wanted to do a twisty, turny narrative which breaks the rules,” says Lee, who created the show last year,...
- 7/24/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
To mark the release of The Secrets She Keeps on 10th August, we’ve been given 2 copies to give away on DVD.
Successful mummy-blogger Meghan meets shelf-stacker Agatha in the supermarket of her affluent Sydney suburb. The pair are both pregnant, bonding over the similar due dates of their babies, but as they grow closer, Agatha becomes more and more obsessed with Meghan’s “perfect” life. However under the surface, problems with her high-flying TV exec husband Jack and tension with his best friend Simon mean Meghan is keeping plenty of secrets of her own…
Meanwhile, the father of Agatha’s child, Hayden is away on duty and might not be as excited about the baby as Agatha is, forcing her to confront the question: when the life you want isn’t yours, how far will you go to get it?
A fascinating exploration of female friendship, urban class divide,...
Successful mummy-blogger Meghan meets shelf-stacker Agatha in the supermarket of her affluent Sydney suburb. The pair are both pregnant, bonding over the similar due dates of their babies, but as they grow closer, Agatha becomes more and more obsessed with Meghan’s “perfect” life. However under the surface, problems with her high-flying TV exec husband Jack and tension with his best friend Simon mean Meghan is keeping plenty of secrets of her own…
Meanwhile, the father of Agatha’s child, Hayden is away on duty and might not be as excited about the baby as Agatha is, forcing her to confront the question: when the life you want isn’t yours, how far will you go to get it?
A fascinating exploration of female friendship, urban class divide,...
- 7/11/2020
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Imogen Sage and Leah Vandenberg play a scene via Zoom.
Philip Quast, Steve Le Marquand and Sara Wiseman are among new additions to the cast of Dark Noise, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller which was among the first features to roll during the pandemic.
David E. Woodley and Craig Hall have also joined the production which is shooting in short blocks in the Sydney Cbd and in Sydney’s North-West, with a maximum of 10 cast and crew on set.
UK theatre actor Imogen Sage plays the lead, Abigail ‘Jack’ McFadden, a young woman who is alone in the forest listening for frogs when she hears something she shouldn’t have.
Lauren Clair is Jack’s mother Cassandra, with Leah Vandenberg as her father’s lover Dr Croker and Callan Colley as Constable Kristian Myangi.
Woodley is Cassandra’s former husband, scientist and conservationist Dr Donovan McFadden, and Le Marquand is Ollie Martin,...
Philip Quast, Steve Le Marquand and Sara Wiseman are among new additions to the cast of Dark Noise, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller which was among the first features to roll during the pandemic.
David E. Woodley and Craig Hall have also joined the production which is shooting in short blocks in the Sydney Cbd and in Sydney’s North-West, with a maximum of 10 cast and crew on set.
UK theatre actor Imogen Sage plays the lead, Abigail ‘Jack’ McFadden, a young woman who is alone in the forest listening for frogs when she hears something she shouldn’t have.
Lauren Clair is Jack’s mother Cassandra, with Leah Vandenberg as her father’s lover Dr Croker and Callan Colley as Constable Kristian Myangi.
Woodley is Cassandra’s former husband, scientist and conservationist Dr Donovan McFadden, and Le Marquand is Ollie Martin,...
- 7/6/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Wentworth.’
Arguably the most stressed players in the broadcasting sector, Foxtel, the Seven and Nine Networks and Network 10 are calling for the scrapping of local content quota obligations.
In its submission to the government’s ‘Supporting Australian Stories on Our Screens’ options paper review, Foxtel advocates option 4, which would result in platform-neutral deregulation and revising the existing incentives for Australian content.
The pay TV platform wants to abolish the requirement to invest at least 10 per cent of its total program expenditure on new Australian drama, arguing that would provide more flexibility to invest across a variety of genres.
“Removing regulation provides an equal playing field, offering traditional broadcasters the opportunity to further innovate and modernise in order to compete with international content providers,” Foxtel said.
Free TV Australia, which reps metropolitan and regional broadcaster, favours deregulation of quota obligations, with the exception of the overall 55 per cent Australian transmission quota,...
Arguably the most stressed players in the broadcasting sector, Foxtel, the Seven and Nine Networks and Network 10 are calling for the scrapping of local content quota obligations.
In its submission to the government’s ‘Supporting Australian Stories on Our Screens’ options paper review, Foxtel advocates option 4, which would result in platform-neutral deregulation and revising the existing incentives for Australian content.
The pay TV platform wants to abolish the requirement to invest at least 10 per cent of its total program expenditure on new Australian drama, arguing that would provide more flexibility to invest across a variety of genres.
“Removing regulation provides an equal playing field, offering traditional broadcasters the opportunity to further innovate and modernise in order to compete with international content providers,” Foxtel said.
Free TV Australia, which reps metropolitan and regional broadcaster, favours deregulation of quota obligations, with the exception of the overall 55 per cent Australian transmission quota,...
- 7/6/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Finding a secure, loving home is one of the most important things in life for the characters of the romantic drama series, ‘A Place to Call Home.’ The Australian television show, which stars Noni Hazlehurst, Jenni Baird, Brett Climo, Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood and David Berry, focuses on their characters as they strive to start a new […]
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- 7/5/2020
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Michael Dorman and Jessica de Gouw in ‘The Secrets She Keeps.’
When Lingo Pictures’ The Secrets She Keeps premieres on BBC1 at 9pm on July 6, it will mark a milestone as the first Australian-produced TV drama to screen in primetime on the BBC’s flagship channel – at least in recent memory.
The BBC acquired the UK rights to the psychological thriller commissioned by Network 10, starring Laura Carmichael, Jessica de Gouw, Michael Dorman and Ryan Corr, in February but did not disclose the channel or timeslot.
According to Screen Australia’s records, the only other Australian drama to air on primetime on BBC1 was The Cry, a UK co-production.
Five Bedrooms and A Place to Call Home screened during the daytime on the channel. Picnic At Hanging Rock was on BBC2, Romper Stomper on BBC3 and Mystery Road, Safe Harbour and The Slap on BBC4.
Delighted with the prestige slot,...
When Lingo Pictures’ The Secrets She Keeps premieres on BBC1 at 9pm on July 6, it will mark a milestone as the first Australian-produced TV drama to screen in primetime on the BBC’s flagship channel – at least in recent memory.
The BBC acquired the UK rights to the psychological thriller commissioned by Network 10, starring Laura Carmichael, Jessica de Gouw, Michael Dorman and Ryan Corr, in February but did not disclose the channel or timeslot.
According to Screen Australia’s records, the only other Australian drama to air on primetime on BBC1 was The Cry, a UK co-production.
Five Bedrooms and A Place to Call Home screened during the daytime on the channel. Picnic At Hanging Rock was on BBC2, Romper Stomper on BBC3 and Mystery Road, Safe Harbour and The Slap on BBC4.
Delighted with the prestige slot,...
- 6/26/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Marta Dusseldorp in ‘Wentworth’ (Photo credit: Sarah Enticknap).
In a world away from A Place to Call Home, Marta Dusseldorp has donned the prison track suit with a guest role in Foxtel’s Wentworth, which resumes shooting this week.
Her character Sheila Bausch, a senior figure in the True Path cult, is on remand, charged with the murder of nine people at the cult’s retreat.
Described as highly intelligent, charismatic and manipulative, Sheila worked as the personal secretary for True Path’s founder Dr Mendel (Brian Vriends).
The Fremantle production re-starts after shutting down on March 23, just before a planned hiatus. The show has the advantage of being shot in its own large building in Melbourne, which has the flexibility of moving scenes set in a small cell to a bigger cell.
Executive producer Jo Porter, who is Fremantle’s director of scripted, said: “We have carefully adjusted our...
In a world away from A Place to Call Home, Marta Dusseldorp has donned the prison track suit with a guest role in Foxtel’s Wentworth, which resumes shooting this week.
Her character Sheila Bausch, a senior figure in the True Path cult, is on remand, charged with the murder of nine people at the cult’s retreat.
Described as highly intelligent, charismatic and manipulative, Sheila worked as the personal secretary for True Path’s founder Dr Mendel (Brian Vriends).
The Fremantle production re-starts after shutting down on March 23, just before a planned hiatus. The show has the advantage of being shot in its own large building in Melbourne, which has the flexibility of moving scenes set in a small cell to a bigger cell.
Executive producer Jo Porter, who is Fremantle’s director of scripted, said: “We have carefully adjusted our...
- 6/15/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Sales slate includes Cannes Official Selection Nadia, Butterfly, You Will Remember Me.
With a week to go before the Cannes virtual market kicks off, Anick Poirier and Lorne Price’s WaZabi Films has picked up worldwide rights excluding Australia and New Zealand to Australian family drama Moon Rock For Monday.
Writer/director Kurt Martin’s film stars Aaron Jeffery, George Pullar and newcomer Ashlyn Louden-Gamble in the title role of Monday.
Moon Rock For Monday centres on a terminally ill girl and a fugitive who embark on a road trip to visit a moon rock the girl believes will heal her.
With a week to go before the Cannes virtual market kicks off, Anick Poirier and Lorne Price’s WaZabi Films has picked up worldwide rights excluding Australia and New Zealand to Australian family drama Moon Rock For Monday.
Writer/director Kurt Martin’s film stars Aaron Jeffery, George Pullar and newcomer Ashlyn Louden-Gamble in the title role of Monday.
Moon Rock For Monday centres on a terminally ill girl and a fugitive who embark on a road trip to visit a moon rock the girl believes will heal her.
- 6/15/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Brian Walsh.
The Covid-19 crisis and loss of live sport have taken a heavy toll on Foxtel, resulting in mass redundancies and stand-downs – but Brian Walsh sees several positives for the platform.
Foxtel’s executive director of TV believes the additional time writers are devoting to development will result in even higher quality drama.
He’s confident its low-cost entertainment streaming service, a sibling to Kayo Sports, which is due to launch in four or five weeks, will appeal to the 70 per cent of the population that doesn’t subscribe to Foxtel or who aren’t willing to pay for its premium product.
And he hopes that giving Fox Sports’ customers free access to the drama, movies and lifestyle tiers will reinforce to sports fans the value of the platform’s scripted and non-scripted content.
In addition, with most of the population in lockdown, Foxtel has seen a 105 per cent...
The Covid-19 crisis and loss of live sport have taken a heavy toll on Foxtel, resulting in mass redundancies and stand-downs – but Brian Walsh sees several positives for the platform.
Foxtel’s executive director of TV believes the additional time writers are devoting to development will result in even higher quality drama.
He’s confident its low-cost entertainment streaming service, a sibling to Kayo Sports, which is due to launch in four or five weeks, will appeal to the 70 per cent of the population that doesn’t subscribe to Foxtel or who aren’t willing to pay for its premium product.
And he hopes that giving Fox Sports’ customers free access to the drama, movies and lifestyle tiers will reinforce to sports fans the value of the platform’s scripted and non-scripted content.
In addition, with most of the population in lockdown, Foxtel has seen a 105 per cent...
- 5/3/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Helen Bowden.
Lingo Pictures MD Helen Bowden today called on the Federal Government to adopt the model set out in the Screen Australia/Acma options paper which would require all commercial networks, pay channels and Svod services to invest a percentage of their revenues in new Australian content.
Option 3 would also mean more funding for children’s programming for the ABC and Sbs to offset the likely reduction in kids’ content on commercial networks, and harmonising the Producer, Location and Pdv offsets at a single rate across all platforms.
But Bowden added the caveat that networks should not be told to fund a specific number of hours, arguing: “They can choose to do what works for them; they know their businesses.”
In a web session with Screen Producers Australia CEO Matt Deaner, Bowden suggested that model could also apply to the broadcasters’ catch-up platforms as linear viewing continues to decline.
Lingo Pictures MD Helen Bowden today called on the Federal Government to adopt the model set out in the Screen Australia/Acma options paper which would require all commercial networks, pay channels and Svod services to invest a percentage of their revenues in new Australian content.
Option 3 would also mean more funding for children’s programming for the ABC and Sbs to offset the likely reduction in kids’ content on commercial networks, and harmonising the Producer, Location and Pdv offsets at a single rate across all platforms.
But Bowden added the caveat that networks should not be told to fund a specific number of hours, arguing: “They can choose to do what works for them; they know their businesses.”
In a web session with Screen Producers Australia CEO Matt Deaner, Bowden suggested that model could also apply to the broadcasters’ catch-up platforms as linear viewing continues to decline.
- 4/21/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
The coronavirus couldn't have come at a worse time for currently airing broadcast television hoping to end their full seasons.
Heck, it's not good for upcoming series or pilots under consideration, either.
While it's possible bubble shows might get a second life so their already carved path continues and viewers can snuggle in with what's already comfortable, if production stoppage goes on for a long time, seasons might not end at all and fall TV could get delayed until January 2021.
But amidst all of the chaos, there are silver linings.
We talk about the glut of great programming all the time and how impossible it is to watch what you want. What better time to check out alternatives than when all of your time is spent indoors?
Two streaming networks that I believe are highly valuable have extended their normal seven-day free trial to 30 days. With that much time with each entity,...
Heck, it's not good for upcoming series or pilots under consideration, either.
While it's possible bubble shows might get a second life so their already carved path continues and viewers can snuggle in with what's already comfortable, if production stoppage goes on for a long time, seasons might not end at all and fall TV could get delayed until January 2021.
But amidst all of the chaos, there are silver linings.
We talk about the glut of great programming all the time and how impossible it is to watch what you want. What better time to check out alternatives than when all of your time is spent indoors?
Two streaming networks that I believe are highly valuable have extended their normal seven-day free trial to 30 days. With that much time with each entity,...
- 3/19/2020
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Brian Walsh.
For Brian Walsh, 2020 shapes as the most competitive year for the broadcast and streaming sector since the inception of television in Australia in 1956.
There will be casualties among the new entrants but ultimately the viewers will be the winners, predicts Walsh, Foxtel’s executive director of TV, one of the few who were there when the pay TV company launched in 1995.
“The landscape will be the most competitive since the start of television as we see the new players consolidate their positions for consumers in Australia,” he says. “Like all competition, it will bring out the best in everyone. When you have robust competition the winner will be the customer.”
While he expects Disney+ to draw a sizable audience here, particularly among young families, he predicts: “There won’t be an endless array of Ott services that will have the same success as Netflix, Disney and Amazon. There...
For Brian Walsh, 2020 shapes as the most competitive year for the broadcast and streaming sector since the inception of television in Australia in 1956.
There will be casualties among the new entrants but ultimately the viewers will be the winners, predicts Walsh, Foxtel’s executive director of TV, one of the few who were there when the pay TV company launched in 1995.
“The landscape will be the most competitive since the start of television as we see the new players consolidate their positions for consumers in Australia,” he says. “Like all competition, it will bring out the best in everyone. When you have robust competition the winner will be the customer.”
While he expects Disney+ to draw a sizable audience here, particularly among young families, he predicts: “There won’t be an endless array of Ott services that will have the same success as Netflix, Disney and Amazon. There...
- 1/6/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Steven Jones-Evans with Rod Allan, CEO Docklands Studios.
Hotel Mumbai received the accolade for best feature film production design at the 2019 Australian Production Design Guild Awards held at Melba Spiegeltent, Collingwood, on Sunday night.
The other feature film honorees were Judy & Punch, Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, Aquaman and Ladies in Black.
The winners in the TV categories were Tidelands, A Place to Call Home season 6 and Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries.
The Twist won the screen animation design prize at the show compered by Adam Elliot, the Academy Award winning creator of Harvie Krumpet.
Grant Slotboom, construction manager of Illusions, was presented with the Canal Road Film Centre Artisan Award for Lifetime Achievement for Screen.
The 2019 Apdg Award winners in the screen categories:
Aftrs Award for Student and Emerging Designer for Screen
Sweet Tooth
Emma Bourke, Production Designer
Sabina Myers, Costume Designer
Barry Jarrot, Art Director
Title...
Hotel Mumbai received the accolade for best feature film production design at the 2019 Australian Production Design Guild Awards held at Melba Spiegeltent, Collingwood, on Sunday night.
The other feature film honorees were Judy & Punch, Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, Aquaman and Ladies in Black.
The winners in the TV categories were Tidelands, A Place to Call Home season 6 and Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries.
The Twist won the screen animation design prize at the show compered by Adam Elliot, the Academy Award winning creator of Harvie Krumpet.
Grant Slotboom, construction manager of Illusions, was presented with the Canal Road Film Centre Artisan Award for Lifetime Achievement for Screen.
The 2019 Apdg Award winners in the screen categories:
Aftrs Award for Student and Emerging Designer for Screen
Sweet Tooth
Emma Bourke, Production Designer
Sabina Myers, Costume Designer
Barry Jarrot, Art Director
Title...
- 12/2/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
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