Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Australia’s Maia Mitchell head the cast of “The Artful Dodger,” an Australian series for Disney+ that is now beginning production. The series explores the adult double life of Charles Dickens’ famous prince of thieves, Dodger, who has become a surgeon, but retains criminal tendencies.
Disney unveiled the eight-part show at its Content Showcase in Singapore on Wednesday. It was pitched as “a premium character drama set in 1850s Australia and as “a rock’n’roll tale with an Aussie connection,” spanning “high-octane heists to life-and-death surgeries [and] glittering parties to colorful streets.”
Jeffrey Walker is the set-up director and co-executive producer, with directors Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto. The series is written by James McNamara, Andrew Knight, Vivienne Walshe and Dan Knight, with Miranda Tapsell.
It will be filmed in New South Wales, Australia, with financial support provided by the state government through Screen Nsw’s Made in Nsw fund.
Disney unveiled the eight-part show at its Content Showcase in Singapore on Wednesday. It was pitched as “a premium character drama set in 1850s Australia and as “a rock’n’roll tale with an Aussie connection,” spanning “high-octane heists to life-and-death surgeries [and] glittering parties to colorful streets.”
Jeffrey Walker is the set-up director and co-executive producer, with directors Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto. The series is written by James McNamara, Andrew Knight, Vivienne Walshe and Dan Knight, with Miranda Tapsell.
It will be filmed in New South Wales, Australia, with financial support provided by the state government through Screen Nsw’s Made in Nsw fund.
- 11/30/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
MGM+, which was previously named Epix, has picked up limited thriller series “A Spy Among Friends.” The new series is based on the New York Times best-selling novel written by Ben Macintyre. It’s set to premiere in 2023.
The six-episode crime drama will reimagine the real-life story of two British spies — Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby — who are also longtime fiends. “[Philby] became the most notorious British defector and Soviet double agent in history. Philby’s deeply personal betrayal, uncovered at the height of the Cold War, resulted in the gutting of British and American intelligence,” reads a description for the series.
“A Spy Among Friends” stars award-winning actor Damian Lewis and Emmy winner Guy Pearce. Other cast members includes Anna Maxwell, Stephen Kunken, and Adrian Edmondson.
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The series, which was created by British writer Alexander Cary, will be...
The six-episode crime drama will reimagine the real-life story of two British spies — Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby — who are also longtime fiends. “[Philby] became the most notorious British defector and Soviet double agent in history. Philby’s deeply personal betrayal, uncovered at the height of the Cold War, resulted in the gutting of British and American intelligence,” reads a description for the series.
“A Spy Among Friends” stars award-winning actor Damian Lewis and Emmy winner Guy Pearce. Other cast members includes Anna Maxwell, Stephen Kunken, and Adrian Edmondson.
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Mark Burnett Exits as MGM Worldwide TV Group Chairman
The series, which was created by British writer Alexander Cary, will be...
- 11/29/2022
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
The editors behind Nitram, I Met A Girl, The Furnace and June Again will compete for this year’s Ellie Award for Best Editing in Feature Drama, while the television drama category will be a contest between those who cut Wakefield, The Tailings, Jack Irish, Eden and Bump.
The annual awards of the Australian Screen Editors (Ase) will be held in early February with the hope that travel restrictions between states will have eased.
“It’s been a tough two years and we think we all deserve to be together in person to celebrate these fine achievements in editing, and the results of everybody’s hard work during such difficult times,” Ase president Danielle Boesenberg tells If.
In addition to the feature film prize, I Met A Girl editor Melanie Annan will also be in contention for Best Editing in Documentary and Series for Three Songs for Benazir, shared with Christoph Wermke.
The annual awards of the Australian Screen Editors (Ase) will be held in early February with the hope that travel restrictions between states will have eased.
“It’s been a tough two years and we think we all deserve to be together in person to celebrate these fine achievements in editing, and the results of everybody’s hard work during such difficult times,” Ase president Danielle Boesenberg tells If.
In addition to the feature film prize, I Met A Girl editor Melanie Annan will also be in contention for Best Editing in Documentary and Series for Three Songs for Benazir, shared with Christoph Wermke.
- 11/1/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and monthly guide to What’s on Streaming.
With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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- 7/10/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
To mark the release of Jack Irish: Season 2, out now, we’ve been given 3 copies to give away on DVD.
Guy Pearce reprises his iconic role
as Jack Irish, former criminal lawyer, and part-time debt collector, with a penchant
for getting wrapped up in things he shouldn’t, in this gripping Australian crime
series.
In season two, Jack stumbles into a world of corrupt educational institutions aimed
at international students. The apparent suicide of a foreign student triggers a chain
of events that sees Jack risking his life to uncover the truth.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
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Guy Pearce reprises his iconic role
as Jack Irish, former criminal lawyer, and part-time debt collector, with a penchant
for getting wrapped up in things he shouldn’t, in this gripping Australian crime
series.
In season two, Jack stumbles into a world of corrupt educational institutions aimed
at international students. The apparent suicide of a foreign student triggers a chain
of events that sees Jack risking his life to uncover the truth.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The Small Print
Open to UK residents only The competition will close 15th July 2021 at 23.59 GMT The winner will be picked at random from entries received No cash alternative is available Please note prizes may be delayed due to Covid-19 To coincide with Gdpr regulations,...
- 6/28/2021
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The second season of the Australian crime series Jack Irish, starring the magnetic Guy Pearce, is finally set to get a home entertainment release in the UK.
Pearce has continued to make huge waves in essential films and TV series since his lauded turn in L.A. Confidential back in 1997. Most recently he was seen in the massive HBO crime drama Mare of Easttown with Kate Winslet, which benefitted greatly from his roguish charm. In this new season, Guy Pearce reprises his iconic role as Jack Irish, former criminal lawyer, and part-time debt collector, with a penchant for getting wrapped up in things he shouldn’t in this gripping Australian crime series.
In season two, Jack stumbles into a world of corrupt educational institutions aimed at international students. The apparent suicide of a foreign student triggers a chain of events that sees Jack risking his life to uncover the truth.
Pearce has continued to make huge waves in essential films and TV series since his lauded turn in L.A. Confidential back in 1997. Most recently he was seen in the massive HBO crime drama Mare of Easttown with Kate Winslet, which benefitted greatly from his roguish charm. In this new season, Guy Pearce reprises his iconic role as Jack Irish, former criminal lawyer, and part-time debt collector, with a penchant for getting wrapped up in things he shouldn’t in this gripping Australian crime series.
In season two, Jack stumbles into a world of corrupt educational institutions aimed at international students. The apparent suicide of a foreign student triggers a chain of events that sees Jack risking his life to uncover the truth.
- 6/17/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Aaron Pedersen’s professional acting journey has looked a little different compared to many of his contemporaries, but that’s always been part of what makes him special. For the last four decades, Aaron has lit up screens with his immense talent. His ability to act across genres and play all sorts of different characters has given him the chance to work on a variety of projects. Most people will know him from a wide variety of roles movie including City Homicide and Water Rats. He is also known for his recent TV roles in Jack Irish and Total Control. Regardless of
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- 3/20/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
The foundations have been laid for Docklands Studios Melbourne’s $46 million sixth sound stage.
Set to measure 3,700 sqm, construction company Kane Constructions is now erecting the steelwork for the main structure.
When completed, the stage will feature a 900,000 litre sub-floor tank (more than one third the capacity of an Olympic pool) for filming of underwater scenes.
Construction on the stage comes as production around the country booms, putting unprecedented demand on infrastructure, particularly studio space.
The stage’s construction has been supported by the Victorian state government, who unveiled the plans back in October 2019.
Docklands Studios Melbourne CEO Rod Allan said: “The stage will bring large international film and TV projects to the state, providing skills development and a long pipeline of work for cast and crew.
Artist’s impression of the stage’s interior.
“Stage Six will expand total stage capacity at the complex by more than 60 per cent,...
Set to measure 3,700 sqm, construction company Kane Constructions is now erecting the steelwork for the main structure.
When completed, the stage will feature a 900,000 litre sub-floor tank (more than one third the capacity of an Olympic pool) for filming of underwater scenes.
Construction on the stage comes as production around the country booms, putting unprecedented demand on infrastructure, particularly studio space.
The stage’s construction has been supported by the Victorian state government, who unveiled the plans back in October 2019.
Docklands Studios Melbourne CEO Rod Allan said: “The stage will bring large international film and TV projects to the state, providing skills development and a long pipeline of work for cast and crew.
Artist’s impression of the stage’s interior.
“Stage Six will expand total stage capacity at the complex by more than 60 per cent,...
- 3/16/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Drama and children’s programming remain the focus for a new look ABC in 2021 as the broadcaster aims for greater fluidity between its platforms, according to director of entertainment and specialist Michael Carrington.
Like many of its neighbours in the free-to-air space, the ABC has altered its model in the past 12 months to better navigate a post-pandemic landscape.
This has included the introduction of ABC TV Plus as a replacement for ABC Comedy, as well as the launch of the Fresh Start Fund, $5 million of development money that aims to assist the independent production through Covid.
There have also been consolidation measures, such as $5 million in cuts to the commissioning of independent production, a move likely to impact the factual slate in the short-term.
Speaking about the year ahead, Carrington tells If the success of shows such as political drama Total Control, as well as children’s programs Bluey and...
Like many of its neighbours in the free-to-air space, the ABC has altered its model in the past 12 months to better navigate a post-pandemic landscape.
This has included the introduction of ABC TV Plus as a replacement for ABC Comedy, as well as the launch of the Fresh Start Fund, $5 million of development money that aims to assist the independent production through Covid.
There have also been consolidation measures, such as $5 million in cuts to the commissioning of independent production, a move likely to impact the factual slate in the short-term.
Speaking about the year ahead, Carrington tells If the success of shows such as political drama Total Control, as well as children’s programs Bluey and...
- 2/11/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Guy Pearce will reunite with his “Mildred Pierce” co-star Kate Winslet for another upcoming HBO miniseries, “Mare of Easttown,” Variety has confirmed. Both Pearce and Winslet won Emmy awards in 2011 for their performances in the five-part adaptation, which garnered 21 nominations altogether and five wins.
Pearce is “The Crown” actor Ben Miles’ replacement for the role of Richard Ryan in the limited series, a visiting creative writing professor who wrote a National Book Award-winning novel 25 years ago, but has not lived up to his early potential. Miles left the show over a year ago due to scheduling conflicts. Pearce will co-star alongside Winslet, who plays Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective whose life crumbles around her as she investigates a local murder.
“Mare of Easttown” will prominently focus on family and community. Winslet is one of its executive producers.
The series is a co-production between HBO and wiip, the CAA-backed independent studio headed by Paul Lee.
Pearce is “The Crown” actor Ben Miles’ replacement for the role of Richard Ryan in the limited series, a visiting creative writing professor who wrote a National Book Award-winning novel 25 years ago, but has not lived up to his early potential. Miles left the show over a year ago due to scheduling conflicts. Pearce will co-star alongside Winslet, who plays Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective whose life crumbles around her as she investigates a local murder.
“Mare of Easttown” will prominently focus on family and community. Winslet is one of its executive producers.
The series is a co-production between HBO and wiip, the CAA-backed independent studio headed by Paul Lee.
- 2/9/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
So hefty is the ABC’s slate in 2021, director entertainment and specialist Michael Carrington is confident audiences won’t even realise that many of the broadcaster’s productions faced shutdowns and delays during the pandemic.
As announced at the ABC’s upfronts this afternoon, the line-up for the new year includes new dramas Fires and The Newsreader, new comedies Fisk and Preppers, as well as the return of Total Control, Frayed, Jack Irish, Harrow and Superwog.
2021 will also see the premiere of Jungle Entertainment’s mental health drama Wakefield, with all eps planned to drop on ABC iview.
Also on the line-up is Closer Productions’ chef comedy Aftertaste, starring Erik Thomson, Natalie Abbott and Rachel Griffiths, and feature anthology Here Out West, penned by a group of emerging writers from Western Sydney.
“Seven or eight months ago we were in full production and overnight we stopped production all around Australia,...
As announced at the ABC’s upfronts this afternoon, the line-up for the new year includes new dramas Fires and The Newsreader, new comedies Fisk and Preppers, as well as the return of Total Control, Frayed, Jack Irish, Harrow and Superwog.
2021 will also see the premiere of Jungle Entertainment’s mental health drama Wakefield, with all eps planned to drop on ABC iview.
Also on the line-up is Closer Productions’ chef comedy Aftertaste, starring Erik Thomson, Natalie Abbott and Rachel Griffiths, and feature anthology Here Out West, penned by a group of emerging writers from Western Sydney.
“Seven or eight months ago we were in full production and overnight we stopped production all around Australia,...
- 11/25/2020
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
‘A Dingo’s Got My Baby: The Lindy Chamberlain Story.’
Producer-director Mark Joffe and Easy Tiger are co-producing a two-part documentary for Network 10 which examines one of the country’s most infamous miscarriages of justice.
A Dingo’s Got My Baby: The Lindy Chamberlain Story will shed new light on the investigation of baby Azaria Chamberlain’s death in 1980 during a family camping trip in Central Australia, and her mother Lindy’s prosecution, conviction, imprisonment, and eventual exoneration, for her murder.
For the first time in eight years, Lindy and her children recount that harrowing night and the devastating years that followed, using the family’s personal archives including Lindy and Michael’s wedding day, family albums and audio of Azaria’s voice.
Also featured are interviews with eyewitnesses, family friends, High Court judges, forensic experts, lawyers, media figures, professors of history, novelists, filmmakers and the Chamberlain’s church.
Producer-director Mark Joffe and Easy Tiger are co-producing a two-part documentary for Network 10 which examines one of the country’s most infamous miscarriages of justice.
A Dingo’s Got My Baby: The Lindy Chamberlain Story will shed new light on the investigation of baby Azaria Chamberlain’s death in 1980 during a family camping trip in Central Australia, and her mother Lindy’s prosecution, conviction, imprisonment, and eventual exoneration, for her murder.
For the first time in eight years, Lindy and her children recount that harrowing night and the devastating years that followed, using the family’s personal archives including Lindy and Michael’s wedding day, family albums and audio of Azaria’s voice.
Also featured are interviews with eyewitnesses, family friends, High Court judges, forensic experts, lawyers, media figures, professors of history, novelists, filmmakers and the Chamberlain’s church.
- 8/16/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
1. “The Baby-Sitters Club” Season 1 (available now)
Why Should I Watch? Netflix’s adaptation of Ann M. Martin’s ’90s era novels have been wooing plenty of viewers well-outside its young adult demographic — this critic included — without abandoning its most important fanbase. “The Baby-Sitters Club” is a rich, warm-hearted story about a group of middle-schoolers who band together, not only to make a little extra money and give themselves an excuse to hang out, but to provide a much-needed service for parents; the titular baby-sitters have an earnest yet relaxed investment in the kids they care for, and that same casually compassionate attitude buoys the series itself to lovable heights. Adult viewers may come for a pastel-dipped piece of nostalgia, but they — and younger audiences — will stick around for a savvy, inclusive, and rewarding update on “Bsc.”
Bonus Reason: Casting is strong throughout the show, but casting directors Danielle Aufiero and...
Why Should I Watch? Netflix’s adaptation of Ann M. Martin’s ’90s era novels have been wooing plenty of viewers well-outside its young adult demographic — this critic included — without abandoning its most important fanbase. “The Baby-Sitters Club” is a rich, warm-hearted story about a group of middle-schoolers who band together, not only to make a little extra money and give themselves an excuse to hang out, but to provide a much-needed service for parents; the titular baby-sitters have an earnest yet relaxed investment in the kids they care for, and that same casually compassionate attitude buoys the series itself to lovable heights. Adult viewers may come for a pastel-dipped piece of nostalgia, but they — and younger audiences — will stick around for a savvy, inclusive, and rewarding update on “Bsc.”
Bonus Reason: Casting is strong throughout the show, but casting directors Danielle Aufiero and...
- 7/5/2020
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Kriv Stenders on the set of ‘Slim & I.’
Amid the Covid-19 crisis filmmaker Kriv Stenders alternates between feeling terrified, depressed and positive – but, on balance, he is extremely optimistic.
The writer-director believes the Australian screen industry will be forever changed by the pandemic – mostly for the better.
In a webinar today with Screen Producers Australia CEO Matt Deaner, Stenders said he was “future-proofing” his development slate even before the virus erupted because he expected the industry to re-set.
That includes a ‘four quadrant’ film designed for wide cinema release, a genre feature and two documentaries, one of which can be filmed remotely.
This crisis will “galvanise all of us us; it’s a battle call,” says the director of Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, Doctor Doctor, Jack Irish and The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam Neill.
“It will completely change the way I make films on every level.
Amid the Covid-19 crisis filmmaker Kriv Stenders alternates between feeling terrified, depressed and positive – but, on balance, he is extremely optimistic.
The writer-director believes the Australian screen industry will be forever changed by the pandemic – mostly for the better.
In a webinar today with Screen Producers Australia CEO Matt Deaner, Stenders said he was “future-proofing” his development slate even before the virus erupted because he expected the industry to re-set.
That includes a ‘four quadrant’ film designed for wide cinema release, a genre feature and two documentaries, one of which can be filmed remotely.
This crisis will “galvanise all of us us; it’s a battle call,” says the director of Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, Doctor Doctor, Jack Irish and The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam Neill.
“It will completely change the way I make films on every level.
- 5/4/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
France’s Federation Entertainment and Australia’s Essential Media Group have teamed up to co-develop and co-produce “Aftermath,” an eight-part crime series created by Erin White, whose directing credits include “Sando” and “Doctor Doctor.”
Set in Australia in 1992 and in the present day, “Aftermath” follows two forty-something estranged high school best friends who reunite to uncover the murder of their handsome art teacher twenty-eight years before. The only problem
is that one of them already confessed to the crime and spent ten years behind bars for it.
Currently in development, the series is being produced by Michelle Hardy, VP of scripted at Essential Media, and will be presented at Content London.
“It’s no secret that the experiences of women as victims has received great attention in recent times, and now a new wave of understanding of the lives of women has arisen,” said White.
White said that “in trying...
Set in Australia in 1992 and in the present day, “Aftermath” follows two forty-something estranged high school best friends who reunite to uncover the murder of their handsome art teacher twenty-eight years before. The only problem
is that one of them already confessed to the crime and spent ten years behind bars for it.
Currently in development, the series is being produced by Michelle Hardy, VP of scripted at Essential Media, and will be presented at Content London.
“It’s no secret that the experiences of women as victims has received great attention in recent times, and now a new wave of understanding of the lives of women has arisen,” said White.
White said that “in trying...
- 11/29/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Hilton.
Essential Media co-founder and CEO Chris Hilton has quit following a restructure and cost cutting program at the group’s Australian and New Zealand business.
Greg Quail, formerly the firm’s chief content officer/executive producer, has replaced Hilton as CEO in charge of operations spanning North America and Australasia.
There have been six redundancies in the Sydney office including Sadhana Jethanandani, head of production, Australia/ Nz, head of marketing Denise Anderson, two legal and two admin staff.
Brendan Dahill, who joined as general manager for Australia/Nz last October continues in that post. So do head of non-scripted David Alrich, VP scripted Michelle Hardy and Sam Griffin, who joined recently as head of documentaries and specialist factual.
The restructure was flagged last week by the group’s Canadian parent Kew Media, which blamed the under-performance of Essential’s Australian business for an overall 5.3 per cent drop in...
Essential Media co-founder and CEO Chris Hilton has quit following a restructure and cost cutting program at the group’s Australian and New Zealand business.
Greg Quail, formerly the firm’s chief content officer/executive producer, has replaced Hilton as CEO in charge of operations spanning North America and Australasia.
There have been six redundancies in the Sydney office including Sadhana Jethanandani, head of production, Australia/ Nz, head of marketing Denise Anderson, two legal and two admin staff.
Brendan Dahill, who joined as general manager for Australia/Nz last October continues in that post. So do head of non-scripted David Alrich, VP scripted Michelle Hardy and Sam Griffin, who joined recently as head of documentaries and specialist factual.
The restructure was flagged last week by the group’s Canadian parent Kew Media, which blamed the under-performance of Essential’s Australian business for an overall 5.3 per cent drop in...
- 11/20/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
L-r: Fred Schepisi, Minister Martin Foley, Andrew Knight, Film Victoria CEO Caroline Pitcher, Film Victoria president Ian Robertson, Claire Dobbin, Jan Sardi, John Howie and Tony Reed.
Film Victoria’s annual screen awards were held yesterday evening, honouring writer/producer Andrew Knight, director Daina Reid, games advocate Tony Reed and Melbourne International Film Festival (Miff) chair Claire Dobbin.
Knight, whose credits include TV shows such as Fast Forward, Full Frontal, SeaChange and Jack Irish and features like The Water Diviner, Ali’s Wedding and Hacksaw Ridge, was recognised with the Jan Sardi Award for his significant achievements as a screenwriter.
Daina Reid was presented Fred Schepisi Award for significant achievement in directing. Reid began her career in television as a comedy writer and actor, before moving into directing. Her creidts include Blue Heelers, The Secret Life of Us, Rush, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Offspring, Nowhere Boys, The Secret River,...
Film Victoria’s annual screen awards were held yesterday evening, honouring writer/producer Andrew Knight, director Daina Reid, games advocate Tony Reed and Melbourne International Film Festival (Miff) chair Claire Dobbin.
Knight, whose credits include TV shows such as Fast Forward, Full Frontal, SeaChange and Jack Irish and features like The Water Diviner, Ali’s Wedding and Hacksaw Ridge, was recognised with the Jan Sardi Award for his significant achievements as a screenwriter.
Daina Reid was presented Fred Schepisi Award for significant achievement in directing. Reid began her career in television as a comedy writer and actor, before moving into directing. Her creidts include Blue Heelers, The Secret Life of Us, Rush, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Offspring, Nowhere Boys, The Secret River,...
- 4/4/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
'Wolf Creek' season one..
Production has begun in South Australia on the second season of Stan's Wolf Creek, with showrunner Greg McLean once again in the director's chair.
John Jarratt reprises the role of Mick Taylor, and will be joined by Tess Haubrich (Alien: Covenant), Matt Day (Rake, Paper Giants, Underbelly, Kiss or Kill), Ben Oxenbould (Comedy Inc., The Kettering Incident, The Code), Laura Wheelwright (Animal Kingdom), Stephen Hunter (The Hobbit, The Leftovers) and Chris Haywood (Shine, Muriel's Wedding, Dogs in Space).
Of the second season McLean said: "We.ll join an amazing cast on a road trip of a lifetime, as they must draw on their inner strength to outwit the terrifying Mick Taylor. John Jarratt returns to take Mick.s dark arts to a whole new level, showcasing the beautiful and dangerous landscapes of the remote outback..
Joining McLean in directing will be Kieran Darcy-Smith (Wish You Were Here,...
Production has begun in South Australia on the second season of Stan's Wolf Creek, with showrunner Greg McLean once again in the director's chair.
John Jarratt reprises the role of Mick Taylor, and will be joined by Tess Haubrich (Alien: Covenant), Matt Day (Rake, Paper Giants, Underbelly, Kiss or Kill), Ben Oxenbould (Comedy Inc., The Kettering Incident, The Code), Laura Wheelwright (Animal Kingdom), Stephen Hunter (The Hobbit, The Leftovers) and Chris Haywood (Shine, Muriel's Wedding, Dogs in Space).
Of the second season McLean said: "We.ll join an amazing cast on a road trip of a lifetime, as they must draw on their inner strength to outwit the terrifying Mick Taylor. John Jarratt returns to take Mick.s dark arts to a whole new level, showcasing the beautiful and dangerous landscapes of the remote outback..
Joining McLean in directing will be Kieran Darcy-Smith (Wish You Were Here,...
- 7/4/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
On behalf of IFC Midnight, we are pleased to share the Official Us Trailer for the disturbing horror/thriller film Killing Ground. A brutal tale of survival that will have your heart racing, Killing Ground marks the debut feature of writer/director Damien Power and stars Australian actors Aaron Pedersen (ABC’s “Jack Irish”), Ian Meadows (Network Ten’s …
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- 6/9/2017
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
'Bunghole' star Simon Laherty..
Victoria.s Back to Back Theatre, which employs a company of actors with disabilities, has teamed with Matchbox Pictures to produce its first venture into the film world, Bunghole. .
Shooting will start next week in and around Geelong on the 30 minute feature, written and directed by Bruce Gladwin. Matchbox.s Warren Clarke is the script editor.
Lead actors from the Back to Back ensemble, Simon Laherty and Sonia Teuben, will lead the cast as members of a clean-up crew in a strange toxic wasteland who come across someone who may be the area's last human survivor. Bunghole also stars Jacek Koman (Jack Irish, The Warriors), Brian Tilley and Robin Ramsay.
Bunghole received seed funding from Adelaide Film Festival.s Hive initiative last year, which Back to Back.s executive producer Alice Nash credits with allowing the company to expand into new territory.
.By bringing our work to screen,...
Victoria.s Back to Back Theatre, which employs a company of actors with disabilities, has teamed with Matchbox Pictures to produce its first venture into the film world, Bunghole. .
Shooting will start next week in and around Geelong on the 30 minute feature, written and directed by Bruce Gladwin. Matchbox.s Warren Clarke is the script editor.
Lead actors from the Back to Back ensemble, Simon Laherty and Sonia Teuben, will lead the cast as members of a clean-up crew in a strange toxic wasteland who come across someone who may be the area's last human survivor. Bunghole also stars Jacek Koman (Jack Irish, The Warriors), Brian Tilley and Robin Ramsay.
Bunghole received seed funding from Adelaide Film Festival.s Hive initiative last year, which Back to Back.s executive producer Alice Nash credits with allowing the company to expand into new territory.
.By bringing our work to screen,...
- 4/28/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
(l-r) James Mackay, Sarah Snook and Jocelyn Moorhouse on the set of 'The Dressmaker' (photo credit: Ben King).
Screen Australia has announced development funding for seven feature films and one high-end television project, plus production funding for three digital series and one Vr project..
Among the slate of features is The Wedding Officer, a WWII drama adapted by Andrew Knight (Hacksaw Ridge, Jack Irish) from a novel by Anthony Capella.
Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker) is attached to direct with Revlover Films' Martha Coleman producing. The feature has secured matched funding from eOne, who produced Knight's The Water Diviner.
The film revolves around a young British officer sent to allied occupied Naples to clean up corruption and curb the run of British soldiers marrying Neapolitan girls. The locals decide to corrupt him the best way they know how: with food. .
Other films include Relic, a Gender Matters: Brilliant Stories...
Screen Australia has announced development funding for seven feature films and one high-end television project, plus production funding for three digital series and one Vr project..
Among the slate of features is The Wedding Officer, a WWII drama adapted by Andrew Knight (Hacksaw Ridge, Jack Irish) from a novel by Anthony Capella.
Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker) is attached to direct with Revlover Films' Martha Coleman producing. The feature has secured matched funding from eOne, who produced Knight's The Water Diviner.
The film revolves around a young British officer sent to allied occupied Naples to clean up corruption and curb the run of British soldiers marrying Neapolitan girls. The locals decide to corrupt him the best way they know how: with food. .
Other films include Relic, a Gender Matters: Brilliant Stories...
- 4/12/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
'What If It Works?' . Writer-director Romi Trower.s debut feature What If It Works? is set to make its world premiere at the 2017 Cinequest Film and Vr Festival in San Jose next month. . What If It Works?.is inspired by Trower.s own family history. It stars Luke Ford (Animal Kingdom, The Black Balloon, Red Dog) as Adrian, an irrepressibly chirpy tech nerd who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He connects with his new neighbour, Grace (Anna Samson, Skylight, Birdland; The Leftovers), a street artist with Dissociative Identity Disorder. . Brooke Satchwell (Wonderland, Jack Irish, Packed To The Rafters) and Wade Briggs (Still Star-Crossed, Please Like Me) also star. . .My interest in telling this story is born of my personal experiences," said Trower. "My older brother has a severe case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and my aunt is a psychiatrist who specialises in Dissociative Identity Disorder, whose career sparked my fascination with this disorder.
- 1/27/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
'Glitch'.
Production has kicked off in Melbourne on the second season of Matchbox Pictures'.Glitch, with directors Emma Freeman and Tony Krawitz at the helm. The shoot will continue on location around the city and in regional Victoria until the end of March.
The first season of the zombie drama, created by Louise Fox (Broadchurch, Dead Europe) and Tony Ayres (The Slap, Cut Snake, Nowhere Boys), followed seven people who had inexplicably returned from the dead.
The second season sees .the Risen. unravel the mystery of how and why they are back while contending with a lethal threat..
In October it was announced that Netflix was coming on board as a production partner for the second season, along with Matchbox and the ABC.
.We can.t wait for our audience to see where the story goes. We want to deliver on the promise of answers and keep the thrills and spills coming,...
Production has kicked off in Melbourne on the second season of Matchbox Pictures'.Glitch, with directors Emma Freeman and Tony Krawitz at the helm. The shoot will continue on location around the city and in regional Victoria until the end of March.
The first season of the zombie drama, created by Louise Fox (Broadchurch, Dead Europe) and Tony Ayres (The Slap, Cut Snake, Nowhere Boys), followed seven people who had inexplicably returned from the dead.
The second season sees .the Risen. unravel the mystery of how and why they are back while contending with a lethal threat..
In October it was announced that Netflix was coming on board as a production partner for the second season, along with Matchbox and the ABC.
.We can.t wait for our audience to see where the story goes. We want to deliver on the promise of answers and keep the thrills and spills coming,...
- 1/23/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Filming on HBO.s 'The Leftovers' in stage 4 at Docklands Studios Melbourne, courtesy Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
If speaks to Docklands Studios CEO Rod Allan about strengthening connections in La, working with HBO on Season 3 of 'The Leftovers' and gearing up for 'Winchester'.
How did you go in La for Ausfilm week?
A lot of these productions have long lead times, so it.s very unusual to go over there and meet someone who has a production ready. That doesn.t happen. What happens is the producers usually explore a number of options for Australia. It.s much more a relationship-building exercise. When we went to Ausfilm week last October, The Leftovers was not on the horizon. It wasn.t until March this year that they came out and subsequently we made the booking, and they.ve shot and wrapped since then.
How did you nab them?...
If speaks to Docklands Studios CEO Rod Allan about strengthening connections in La, working with HBO on Season 3 of 'The Leftovers' and gearing up for 'Winchester'.
How did you go in La for Ausfilm week?
A lot of these productions have long lead times, so it.s very unusual to go over there and meet someone who has a production ready. That doesn.t happen. What happens is the producers usually explore a number of options for Australia. It.s much more a relationship-building exercise. When we went to Ausfilm week last October, The Leftovers was not on the horizon. It wasn.t until March this year that they came out and subsequently we made the booking, and they.ve shot and wrapped since then.
How did you nab them?...
- 1/9/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Storm Boy.
Screen Australia has unveiled the recipients of its last production investment funding round of 2016. $15 million is shared between seven films and eight television projects, including anticipated titles such as Fred Schepisi.s Andorra and the Shawn Seet remake of Storm Boy..
.We are delighted to be supporting TV projects from so many of the major players all in one round including Foxtel, Channel Seven, Network Ten, the ABC and Sbs," CEO Graeme Mason said. "And in film we look forward to seeing the latest from acclaimed talents Fred Schepisi, Jonathan Teplitzky and John Maynard."
The successful feature film projects are:.
– A contemporary re-imagining of 1976 classic Storm Boy from writer Justin Monjo (The Secret Daughter, Spear), director Shawn Seet (Deep Water, The Code) and Ambience Entertainment producers Michael Boughen and Matthew Street (Tomorrow When the War Began). This time around we meet Mike .Storm Boy. Kingley as a grandfather...
Screen Australia has unveiled the recipients of its last production investment funding round of 2016. $15 million is shared between seven films and eight television projects, including anticipated titles such as Fred Schepisi.s Andorra and the Shawn Seet remake of Storm Boy..
.We are delighted to be supporting TV projects from so many of the major players all in one round including Foxtel, Channel Seven, Network Ten, the ABC and Sbs," CEO Graeme Mason said. "And in film we look forward to seeing the latest from acclaimed talents Fred Schepisi, Jonathan Teplitzky and John Maynard."
The successful feature film projects are:.
– A contemporary re-imagining of 1976 classic Storm Boy from writer Justin Monjo (The Secret Daughter, Spear), director Shawn Seet (Deep Water, The Code) and Ambience Entertainment producers Michael Boughen and Matthew Street (Tomorrow When the War Began). This time around we meet Mike .Storm Boy. Kingley as a grandfather...
- 11/29/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Claudia Karvan as Josephine Newton.
The ABC has revealed the first part of its 2017 slate, with more programs to be unveiled in February.
The schedule includes over 20 new Australian shows, in addition to new seasons for established titles such as You Can't Ask That, Cleverman, Janet King and The Doctor Blake Mysteries..
Cleverman is returning.—.with a season that ABC TV's Richard Finalyson calls "a little less dark than the first".—.as is Glitch. The second season of the Matchbox zombie drama will be co-produced by Netflix and the ABC.
Perhaps the highest-profile new program comes from the team behind Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox:.Newton's Law stars Claudia Karvan as Josephine Newton, "a suburban solicitor with an over-developed sense of responsibility who attempts to return to her briefly glorious stint at the Bar."
Finlayson describes the eight-episode show as "really broad and light and funny.
The ABC has revealed the first part of its 2017 slate, with more programs to be unveiled in February.
The schedule includes over 20 new Australian shows, in addition to new seasons for established titles such as You Can't Ask That, Cleverman, Janet King and The Doctor Blake Mysteries..
Cleverman is returning.—.with a season that ABC TV's Richard Finalyson calls "a little less dark than the first".—.as is Glitch. The second season of the Matchbox zombie drama will be co-produced by Netflix and the ABC.
Perhaps the highest-profile new program comes from the team behind Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox:.Newton's Law stars Claudia Karvan as Josephine Newton, "a suburban solicitor with an over-developed sense of responsibility who attempts to return to her briefly glorious stint at the Bar."
Finlayson describes the eight-episode show as "really broad and light and funny.
- 11/2/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
George Miller and David Stratton pore over 'Fury Road' storyboards in Stratton's new ABC series.
Fred Schepisi will host David Stratton in a special in-conversation event at the Adelaide Film Festival this Saturday October 29.
Stratton is in Adelaide to present a work-in-progress screening of his series David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema, set to premiere on the ABC next year.
Featured in the three-part series are George Miller, Schepisi himself, Russell Crowe, Geoffrey Rush and many, many others. Transmission Films are planning a theatrical release (at feature doc length) prior to the series going to air.
Stratton and Schepisi will be joined on the red carpet by series producer Jo Anne McGowan and director Sally Aitken..
Also world premiering in Adelaide is Jeffrey Walker's Ali's Wedding, written by and starring Osamah Sami. Sami co-wrote the script with Hacksaw Ridge's Andrew Knight.—.the pair won an Awgie Award for the film on Friday.
Fred Schepisi will host David Stratton in a special in-conversation event at the Adelaide Film Festival this Saturday October 29.
Stratton is in Adelaide to present a work-in-progress screening of his series David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema, set to premiere on the ABC next year.
Featured in the three-part series are George Miller, Schepisi himself, Russell Crowe, Geoffrey Rush and many, many others. Transmission Films are planning a theatrical release (at feature doc length) prior to the series going to air.
Stratton and Schepisi will be joined on the red carpet by series producer Jo Anne McGowan and director Sally Aitken..
Also world premiering in Adelaide is Jeffrey Walker's Ali's Wedding, written by and starring Osamah Sami. Sami co-wrote the script with Hacksaw Ridge's Andrew Knight.—.the pair won an Awgie Award for the film on Friday.
- 10/26/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
George Miller and David Stratton pore over 'Fury Road' storyboards in Stratton's new ABC series.
Fred Schepisi will host David Stratton in a special in-conversation event at the Adelaide Film Festival this Saturday October 29.
Stratton is in Adelaide to present a work-in-progress screening of his series David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema, set to premiere on the ABC next year.
Featured in the three-part series are George Miller, Schepisi himself, Russell Crowe, Geoffrey Rush and many, many others.
Stratton and Schepisi will be joined on the red carpet by series producer Jo Anne McGowan and director Sally Aitken.
Also world premiering in Adelaide is Jeffrey Walker's Ali's Wedding, written by and starring Osamah Sami. Sami co-wrote the script with Hacksaw Ridge's Andrew Knight.—.the pair won an Awgie Award for the film on Friday..
Knight will also appear in conversation, discussing his long list of credits. They include.Seachange,...
Fred Schepisi will host David Stratton in a special in-conversation event at the Adelaide Film Festival this Saturday October 29.
Stratton is in Adelaide to present a work-in-progress screening of his series David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema, set to premiere on the ABC next year.
Featured in the three-part series are George Miller, Schepisi himself, Russell Crowe, Geoffrey Rush and many, many others.
Stratton and Schepisi will be joined on the red carpet by series producer Jo Anne McGowan and director Sally Aitken.
Also world premiering in Adelaide is Jeffrey Walker's Ali's Wedding, written by and starring Osamah Sami. Sami co-wrote the script with Hacksaw Ridge's Andrew Knight.—.the pair won an Awgie Award for the film on Friday..
Knight will also appear in conversation, discussing his long list of credits. They include.Seachange,...
- 10/26/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Glitch.
The second season of.Glitch will be co-produced by the ABC, Matchbox and Netflix.—.making it the closest thing to a Netflix Original produced locally..
The first season of the zombie drama streams on Netflix Oz and debuted on Netflix U.S. last week (October 15).
According to Chris Oliver-Taylor, MD of Matchbox Pictures and the show's Ep, "Glitch was something that Netflix were interested in very early as a result of the quality of series one."
"Matchbox always tries to produce programs that work for an international audience. The international deal was reasonably simple to construct; the more complicated piece of the puzzle was working with Netflix, NBCUniversal and the ABC to work out the local Australian arrangements, working through windowing and how to manage on-demand."
Oliver-Taylor is excited about what the deal might mean for the local sector.
"We think that by bringing on Netflix to be a...
The second season of.Glitch will be co-produced by the ABC, Matchbox and Netflix.—.making it the closest thing to a Netflix Original produced locally..
The first season of the zombie drama streams on Netflix Oz and debuted on Netflix U.S. last week (October 15).
According to Chris Oliver-Taylor, MD of Matchbox Pictures and the show's Ep, "Glitch was something that Netflix were interested in very early as a result of the quality of series one."
"Matchbox always tries to produce programs that work for an international audience. The international deal was reasonably simple to construct; the more complicated piece of the puzzle was working with Netflix, NBCUniversal and the ABC to work out the local Australian arrangements, working through windowing and how to manage on-demand."
Oliver-Taylor is excited about what the deal might mean for the local sector.
"We think that by bringing on Netflix to be a...
- 10/21/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
The Principal.
The Casting Guild of Australia (Cga) has announced the nominees for the second annual Cga awards, to be held November 18.
This year also sees a new award, Best Casting in a Short Film.
.It was a year to celebrate storytelling reflecting Australia.s cultural diversity, with projects such as The Principal (Casting: Anousha Zarkesh) and The Family Law (Casting: Tom McSweeney and David Newman). said Cga president Greg Apps.
Up for the most gongs is Anousha Zarkesh, with seven nominations across all drama categories.
.I.m totally honoured to be nominated for so many projects and in all categories.very chuffed and proud — I love what I do, so [it.s] nice to be honoured by my peers — thank you,. said Zarkesh. Cga Nominees 2016:
Nominees for Best Casting in a Feature Film The Daughter - Nikki Barrett The Dressmaker - Christine King Down Under - Stevie Ray & Kirsty McGregor...
The Casting Guild of Australia (Cga) has announced the nominees for the second annual Cga awards, to be held November 18.
This year also sees a new award, Best Casting in a Short Film.
.It was a year to celebrate storytelling reflecting Australia.s cultural diversity, with projects such as The Principal (Casting: Anousha Zarkesh) and The Family Law (Casting: Tom McSweeney and David Newman). said Cga president Greg Apps.
Up for the most gongs is Anousha Zarkesh, with seven nominations across all drama categories.
.I.m totally honoured to be nominated for so many projects and in all categories.very chuffed and proud — I love what I do, so [it.s] nice to be honoured by my peers — thank you,. said Zarkesh. Cga Nominees 2016:
Nominees for Best Casting in a Feature Film The Daughter - Nikki Barrett The Dressmaker - Christine King Down Under - Stevie Ray & Kirsty McGregor...
- 10/9/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Ian Collie on the Doctor Doctor set.
The second episode of Essential Media.s Doctor Doctor, broadcast on Wednesday night, avoided the second ep dip, growing the show.s week-on-week to an average audience of.821,000.viewers.and a peak of.1.024 million.across the 5 City Metro, according to Nine.
The show.s producer, Essential Media.s Ian Collie, initially thought the series would bow next year, closer to the start of the ratings season, but the scheduling move made perfect sense once Nine explained it, he told If.
"They love it, which is the main thing. They know their audience and their schedule. Programs like My Kitchen Rules, which is on four or five nights a week from February onwards, tend to dominate the schedule..
If spoke to Collie about the project.s inception, bringing Claudia Karvan on board, and what else is on Essential Media.s slate.
Was Doctor Doctor...
The second episode of Essential Media.s Doctor Doctor, broadcast on Wednesday night, avoided the second ep dip, growing the show.s week-on-week to an average audience of.821,000.viewers.and a peak of.1.024 million.across the 5 City Metro, according to Nine.
The show.s producer, Essential Media.s Ian Collie, initially thought the series would bow next year, closer to the start of the ratings season, but the scheduling move made perfect sense once Nine explained it, he told If.
"They love it, which is the main thing. They know their audience and their schedule. Programs like My Kitchen Rules, which is on four or five nights a week from February onwards, tend to dominate the schedule..
If spoke to Collie about the project.s inception, bringing Claudia Karvan on board, and what else is on Essential Media.s slate.
Was Doctor Doctor...
- 9/23/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Mad Max: Fury Road.
Deluxe Australia is set to wind down its local post-production services with the closure of Ddp Studios and StageOne Sound.
In a statement, the company said it was instead focusing on growing its Australian presence around cloud-based playout, media asset management and media delivery services for film, television and broadcast, as well as it visual effects services.
Ddp Studios recent film projects have included Hacksaw Ridge, Lion, The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, Spin Out and Gods of Egypt. It was also involved in Mad Max: Fury Road, The Water Diviner, Paper Planes and The Lego Movie.
In television, it has been involved with The Beautiful Lie, The Katering Show, Jack Irish, Devil.s Playground, Molly and Miss Fisher.s Murder Mysteries.
.The globalisation and enormous changes in the entertainment and broadcast industries are driving demand for services like localisation, IP-based delivery, and world-class visual effects on a global scale.
Deluxe Australia is set to wind down its local post-production services with the closure of Ddp Studios and StageOne Sound.
In a statement, the company said it was instead focusing on growing its Australian presence around cloud-based playout, media asset management and media delivery services for film, television and broadcast, as well as it visual effects services.
Ddp Studios recent film projects have included Hacksaw Ridge, Lion, The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, Spin Out and Gods of Egypt. It was also involved in Mad Max: Fury Road, The Water Diviner, Paper Planes and The Lego Movie.
In television, it has been involved with The Beautiful Lie, The Katering Show, Jack Irish, Devil.s Playground, Molly and Miss Fisher.s Murder Mysteries.
.The globalisation and enormous changes in the entertainment and broadcast industries are driving demand for services like localisation, IP-based delivery, and world-class visual effects on a global scale.
- 9/12/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Mad Max: Fury Road.
Deluxe Australia is set to wind down its local post-production services with the closure of Ddp Studios and Stage One Sound.
In a statement, the company said it was instead focusing on growing its Australian presence around cloud-based playout, media asset management and media delivery services for film, television and broadcast, as well as it visual effects services.
Ddp Studios recent film projects have included Hacksaw Ridge, Lion, The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, Spin Out and Gods of Egypt. It was also involved in Mad Max: Fury Road, The Water Diviner, Paper Planes and The Lego Movie.
In television, it has been involved with The Beautiful Lie, The Katering Show, Jack Irish, Devil.s Playground, Molly and Miss Fisher.s Murder Mysteries.
.The globalisation and enormous changes in the entertainment and broadcast industries are driving demand for services like localisation, IP-based delivery, and world-class...
Deluxe Australia is set to wind down its local post-production services with the closure of Ddp Studios and Stage One Sound.
In a statement, the company said it was instead focusing on growing its Australian presence around cloud-based playout, media asset management and media delivery services for film, television and broadcast, as well as it visual effects services.
Ddp Studios recent film projects have included Hacksaw Ridge, Lion, The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, Spin Out and Gods of Egypt. It was also involved in Mad Max: Fury Road, The Water Diviner, Paper Planes and The Lego Movie.
In television, it has been involved with The Beautiful Lie, The Katering Show, Jack Irish, Devil.s Playground, Molly and Miss Fisher.s Murder Mysteries.
.The globalisation and enormous changes in the entertainment and broadcast industries are driving demand for services like localisation, IP-based delivery, and world-class...
- 9/12/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
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
Girl Asleep.
CinefestOZ kicks off on August 24, with The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, Girl Asleep, Jasper Jones and Spin Out battling it out for the festival's third annual Film Prize, worth $100,000.
The jury includes producer Sue Taylor (The Tree, Looking for Grace), cinematographer Garry Phillips (House of Hancock, The Railway Man, Candy), actor-director Damian Walshe-Howling (Janet King, Mystery Road, Underbelly), actress Emma Booth (Hounds of Love, Gods of Egypt, Jack Irish) and jury chair Gillian Armstrong.
.We are delighted to bring such diverse minds together to spark conversation,. said CinefestOZ Film Festival Chair Helen Shervington. .Our jurors are as unique and multi-faceted as the films they will judge.
The winning film will be announced at the Festival.s Gala Night on Saturday 27 August.
Each of the four finalists will screen during CinefestOZ, along with other new Australian and French features, short films, documentaries, industry workshops and related events,...
CinefestOZ kicks off on August 24, with The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, Girl Asleep, Jasper Jones and Spin Out battling it out for the festival's third annual Film Prize, worth $100,000.
The jury includes producer Sue Taylor (The Tree, Looking for Grace), cinematographer Garry Phillips (House of Hancock, The Railway Man, Candy), actor-director Damian Walshe-Howling (Janet King, Mystery Road, Underbelly), actress Emma Booth (Hounds of Love, Gods of Egypt, Jack Irish) and jury chair Gillian Armstrong.
.We are delighted to bring such diverse minds together to spark conversation,. said CinefestOZ Film Festival Chair Helen Shervington. .Our jurors are as unique and multi-faceted as the films they will judge.
The winning film will be announced at the Festival.s Gala Night on Saturday 27 August.
Each of the four finalists will screen during CinefestOZ, along with other new Australian and French features, short films, documentaries, industry workshops and related events,...
- 8/18/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Animated sketch comedy web-series Suspect Moustache is having a one-off TV debut on May 30, screening on Sbs 2.
The five-part web series began life as a Victorian finalist in Sbs's Comedy Runway initiative, where it was one of 12 finalists each awarded $20,000 to create a web pilot.
The show combines "social satire, fantasy, and sci-fi with comedy that addresses matters from trivial to the extraordinary", according to a statement. Featured are dinosaurs, bamboo monsters, soap actors, goblins, and "a roving foetus and her proud mother".
"Obviously a cartoon lets us execute some weirder and wilder ideas that are too impractical or expensive to film live action", Lapham said.
The voice cast includes Tamiah Bantum (Please Like Me), Aaron Pedersen (Goldstone, Jack Irish), Mahalia Brown (The Wizards of Aus, Utopia) and Peter Kent (The Straits).
Suspect Moustache.was created by Fabian Lapham and funded by Film Victoria, Screen Australia and Sbs, and will...
The five-part web series began life as a Victorian finalist in Sbs's Comedy Runway initiative, where it was one of 12 finalists each awarded $20,000 to create a web pilot.
The show combines "social satire, fantasy, and sci-fi with comedy that addresses matters from trivial to the extraordinary", according to a statement. Featured are dinosaurs, bamboo monsters, soap actors, goblins, and "a roving foetus and her proud mother".
"Obviously a cartoon lets us execute some weirder and wilder ideas that are too impractical or expensive to film live action", Lapham said.
The voice cast includes Tamiah Bantum (Please Like Me), Aaron Pedersen (Goldstone, Jack Irish), Mahalia Brown (The Wizards of Aus, Utopia) and Peter Kent (The Straits).
Suspect Moustache.was created by Fabian Lapham and funded by Film Victoria, Screen Australia and Sbs, and will...
- 5/30/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Animated sketch comedy web-series Suspect Moustache is having a one-off TV debut on May 30, screening on Sbs 2.
The five-part web series began life as a Victorian finalist in Sbs's Comedy Runway initiative, where it was one of 12 finalists each awarded $20,000 to create a web pilot.
The show combines "social satire, fantasy, and sci-fi with comedy that addresses matters from trivial to the extraordinary", according to a statement. Featured are dinosaurs, bamboo monsters, soap actors, goblins, and "a roving foetus and her proud mother".
"Obviously a cartoon lets us execute some weirder and wilder ideas that are too impractical or expensive to film live action", Lapham said.
The voice cast includes Tamiah Bantum (Please Like Me), Aaron Pedersen (Goldstone, Jack Irish), Mahalia Brown (The Wizards of Aus, Utopia) and Peter Kent (The Straits).
Suspect Moustache.was created by Fabian Lapham and funded by Film Victoria, Screen Australia and Sbs, and will...
The five-part web series began life as a Victorian finalist in Sbs's Comedy Runway initiative, where it was one of 12 finalists each awarded $20,000 to create a web pilot.
The show combines "social satire, fantasy, and sci-fi with comedy that addresses matters from trivial to the extraordinary", according to a statement. Featured are dinosaurs, bamboo monsters, soap actors, goblins, and "a roving foetus and her proud mother".
"Obviously a cartoon lets us execute some weirder and wilder ideas that are too impractical or expensive to film live action", Lapham said.
The voice cast includes Tamiah Bantum (Please Like Me), Aaron Pedersen (Goldstone, Jack Irish), Mahalia Brown (The Wizards of Aus, Utopia) and Peter Kent (The Straits).
Suspect Moustache.was created by Fabian Lapham and funded by Film Victoria, Screen Australia and Sbs, and will...
- 5/30/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's new on Netflix and TV, we've got you covered.
TV Worth Watching
"Castle" (Monday on ABC at 10 p.m.)
This is another gigantic week for TV finales, including the "Mike & Molly" and "Castle" series finales, plus season finales for "Bates Motel," "NCIS," "Chicago Med," "NCIS: New Orleans," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Chicago Fire," "The Middle," "The Goldbergs," Empire," "Modern Family," "Black-ish," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "The 100," "Grey's Anatomy," "Mom," "The Blacklist," "The Catch," "Grimm," "The Originals," "Shark Tanks," Banshee," "Saturday Night Live," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," "Bob's Burgers" and "Mr. Selfridge." Whew! And that's not even counting the two shows below.
On May 16, "Castle" is saying goodbye not just to Stana Katic's Detective Kate Beckett and Tamala Jones's Lanie Parish, who were already announced as leaving, but to the entire show,...
TV Worth Watching
"Castle" (Monday on ABC at 10 p.m.)
This is another gigantic week for TV finales, including the "Mike & Molly" and "Castle" series finales, plus season finales for "Bates Motel," "NCIS," "Chicago Med," "NCIS: New Orleans," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Chicago Fire," "The Middle," "The Goldbergs," Empire," "Modern Family," "Black-ish," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "The 100," "Grey's Anatomy," "Mom," "The Blacklist," "The Catch," "Grimm," "The Originals," "Shark Tanks," Banshee," "Saturday Night Live," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," "Bob's Burgers" and "Mr. Selfridge." Whew! And that's not even counting the two shows below.
On May 16, "Castle" is saying goodbye not just to Stana Katic's Detective Kate Beckett and Tamala Jones's Lanie Parish, who were already announced as leaving, but to the entire show,...
- 5/16/2016
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Exclusive: La Confidental star will also star in the stage play adaptation.
Guy Pearce is to make his directorial debut with Australian paranormal drama Poor Boy, based on the stage play in which he starred.
The Australian actor, known for roles in La Confidental, Memento and Cannes 2014 title The Rover, will also play the lead in the feature. The cast also includes Frances O’Connor (Mansfield Park, The Missing), Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge!), Callan Mulvey (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) and Sarah Peirse (The Hobbit).
The story centres on a dead man, a young boy and two families mysteriously linked by synchronous events seven years earlier. Production is planned for Melbourne in 2017.
The screenplay is by Matt Cameron, adapted from his stage play created with Crowded House singer-songwriter Tim Finn and performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company in 2009.
Producer Al Clark, whose credits include The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert and who...
Guy Pearce is to make his directorial debut with Australian paranormal drama Poor Boy, based on the stage play in which he starred.
The Australian actor, known for roles in La Confidental, Memento and Cannes 2014 title The Rover, will also play the lead in the feature. The cast also includes Frances O’Connor (Mansfield Park, The Missing), Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge!), Callan Mulvey (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) and Sarah Peirse (The Hobbit).
The story centres on a dead man, a young boy and two families mysteriously linked by synchronous events seven years earlier. Production is planned for Melbourne in 2017.
The screenplay is by Matt Cameron, adapted from his stage play created with Crowded House singer-songwriter Tim Finn and performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company in 2009.
Producer Al Clark, whose credits include The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert and who...
- 5/13/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Jacki Weaver returns to Australian television in Secret City.
New Australian political drama Secret City - starring Jacki Weaver, Anna Torv and Dan Wyllie - is set to premiere on June 5.
Filmed in Parliament House and locations across Canberra and Sydney, Secret City is inspired by the best-selling novels The Marmalade Files and The Mandarin Code, written by Canberra political journalists Chris Uhlmann and Steve Lewis.
Amidst rising tension between China and America, Canberra press gallery journalist Harriet Dunkley (played by Anna Torv) forces her way closer to the truth, uncovering a secret city of interlocked conspiracies which will threaten her career, her life and endangers the freedom of every Australian. .
Weaver makes her return to Australian television in the role of Labor powerbroker Senator Catriona Bailey, while Dan Wyllie plays Minister of Defence Mal Paxton.
Weaver said she loved the story and the character.
.It.s very authentic because...
New Australian political drama Secret City - starring Jacki Weaver, Anna Torv and Dan Wyllie - is set to premiere on June 5.
Filmed in Parliament House and locations across Canberra and Sydney, Secret City is inspired by the best-selling novels The Marmalade Files and The Mandarin Code, written by Canberra political journalists Chris Uhlmann and Steve Lewis.
Amidst rising tension between China and America, Canberra press gallery journalist Harriet Dunkley (played by Anna Torv) forces her way closer to the truth, uncovering a secret city of interlocked conspiracies which will threaten her career, her life and endangers the freedom of every Australian. .
Weaver makes her return to Australian television in the role of Labor powerbroker Senator Catriona Bailey, while Dan Wyllie plays Minister of Defence Mal Paxton.
Weaver said she loved the story and the character.
.It.s very authentic because...
- 4/26/2016
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
Congrats to Carice van Houten and Guy Pearce! The 39-year-old Game of Thrones actress and the 48-year-old Memento star, who appears in the new Australian series Jack Irish, are expecting their first child, her rep confirmed to E! News Saturday. On Game of Thrones, van Houten plays the priestess Melisandre, aka The Red Woman, who was pregnant in season two in 2012 and had a rather memorable and bizarre childbirth scene. "Ok. I'm ready for your shadowbaby jokes," the actress tweeted Saturday. Van Houten had last month appeared as Melisandre in a baby shower sketch on Late Night With Seth Meyers. She also talked about filming her famous...
- 3/19/2016
- E! Online
Carice van Houten is going to be a mom! The Game of Thrones star and Aussie actor Guy Pearce are expecting their first child together, their reps confirmed exclusively to People. While it's unclear when these two officially started dating, they have been spotted out together several times over the last few months. Carice, who is best known as Melisandre from Game of Thrones, is currently featured in the film Race, while Guy stars in Australian TV series Jack Irish. Check out even more celebrities who are expecting babies this year.
- 3/19/2016
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Guy Pearce and Roy Billing in Jack Irish.
Asked how he's doing after a whirlwind year, screenwriter Andrew Knight is characteristically understated:.
"I'm alive and trying to construct a breakfast at the moment".
In between film work last year, Knight wrote new seasons of Rake and Jack Irish simultaneously, a process he calls "a blur"..
The new Jack.begins this Thursday - a six-part series instead of the earlier telemovies.
Knight calls the change "liberating"..
"We had more time to tell a story. The hard part was working out where everything would fall. We had an overall story, but assigning things episodically was a constant trade-off and shifting game"..
"I worked closely with the other two writers, Matt Cameron and Andrew Anastasios. The three of us would go away and write our bits, then we'd come back and say - that needs to move, this needs to shift"..
"If you're just writing a tele-movie,...
Asked how he's doing after a whirlwind year, screenwriter Andrew Knight is characteristically understated:.
"I'm alive and trying to construct a breakfast at the moment".
In between film work last year, Knight wrote new seasons of Rake and Jack Irish simultaneously, a process he calls "a blur"..
The new Jack.begins this Thursday - a six-part series instead of the earlier telemovies.
Knight calls the change "liberating"..
"We had more time to tell a story. The hard part was working out where everything would fall. We had an overall story, but assigning things episodically was a constant trade-off and shifting game"..
"I worked closely with the other two writers, Matt Cameron and Andrew Anastasios. The three of us would go away and write our bits, then we'd come back and say - that needs to move, this needs to shift"..
"If you're just writing a tele-movie,...
- 2/8/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge.
If there was an Aacta award for Australia's busiest screenwriter, Andrew Knight would take the prize in a cakewalk..
Last year the veteran of Seachange and Full Frontal worked on three films and two television series.
In between trips to La and London (where he's developing a film with Jonathan Teplitzky, Shakespeare in Love's David Parfitt and Essential's Ian Collie), Knight managed to churn out a new season of Rake and another Jack Irish, the latter of which premieres this Thursday on the ABC.
"It was just insanity", Knight said..
"I'm taking a huge break at the moment. I don't know how long, but I'm taking a long time off. I'm off to India shortly with my wife".
"I was writing Rake scripts on planes, and producing Jack Irish with [Ian] Collie. The year's a blur for me. I think the public's going to be...
If there was an Aacta award for Australia's busiest screenwriter, Andrew Knight would take the prize in a cakewalk..
Last year the veteran of Seachange and Full Frontal worked on three films and two television series.
In between trips to La and London (where he's developing a film with Jonathan Teplitzky, Shakespeare in Love's David Parfitt and Essential's Ian Collie), Knight managed to churn out a new season of Rake and another Jack Irish, the latter of which premieres this Thursday on the ABC.
"It was just insanity", Knight said..
"I'm taking a huge break at the moment. I don't know how long, but I'm taking a long time off. I'm off to India shortly with my wife".
"I was writing Rake scripts on planes, and producing Jack Irish with [Ian] Collie. The year's a blur for me. I think the public's going to be...
- 2/8/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Tomorrow When The War Began has finished filming at Dockland Studios and is scheduled for ABC viewing next year.
John Marsden.s popular stories of teenagers, who return from a camping trip to learn that their country has been invaded by a foreign power, will star Molly Daniels (You.re Skitting Me, The Librarians) as Ellie and Jon Prasida (Hiding) as Lee..
They will be joined by Deborah Mailman, Sibylla Budd, James Stewart and Alison Bell.
Also shot at Docklands Studios, Aquarius Film.s The Berlin Syndrome, is now in post-production..
The film, directed by Cate Shortland and based on the novel of the same name by Australian writer Melanie Joosten, was shot at the Studios following a period on location in Berlin..
A psychological thriller, The Berlin Syndrome examines the themes of obsession, captivity and truth as a young Australian photojournalist, Clare (Teresa Palmer) meets a charismatic stranger, Andi...
John Marsden.s popular stories of teenagers, who return from a camping trip to learn that their country has been invaded by a foreign power, will star Molly Daniels (You.re Skitting Me, The Librarians) as Ellie and Jon Prasida (Hiding) as Lee..
They will be joined by Deborah Mailman, Sibylla Budd, James Stewart and Alison Bell.
Also shot at Docklands Studios, Aquarius Film.s The Berlin Syndrome, is now in post-production..
The film, directed by Cate Shortland and based on the novel of the same name by Australian writer Melanie Joosten, was shot at the Studios following a period on location in Berlin..
A psychological thriller, The Berlin Syndrome examines the themes of obsession, captivity and truth as a young Australian photojournalist, Clare (Teresa Palmer) meets a charismatic stranger, Andi...
- 12/1/2015
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Newcomers Elias Anton and Ben Kindon are playing the leads in Barracuda, the 4-part Matchbox Pictures drama for ABC directed by Rob Connolly.
The ABC revealed the casts and storylines of its 2016 adult dramas, all previously commissioned and announced, at its upfronts presentation on Tuesday night.
The broadcaster confirmed a third season of Matchbox Pictures. Nowhere Boys and announced two animated series. Planet 55 Studios. sci-fi/adventure Prisoner Zero follows teen heroes Tag and Gem and their mysterious friend Prisoner Zero.
Stark Production.s The Deep is the saga of the Nekton family who encounter leviathans swimming through sunken cities, modern day pirates lurking amidst floating black markets and mysterious guardians who conceal long lost secrets.
The teen-targeted slate also includes Ambience Entertainment.s Tomorrow, When the War Began, based on the novels by John Marsden. In Barracuda, Anton plays Danny Kelly, a Melbourne teenager who yearns for a gold medal...
The ABC revealed the casts and storylines of its 2016 adult dramas, all previously commissioned and announced, at its upfronts presentation on Tuesday night.
The broadcaster confirmed a third season of Matchbox Pictures. Nowhere Boys and announced two animated series. Planet 55 Studios. sci-fi/adventure Prisoner Zero follows teen heroes Tag and Gem and their mysterious friend Prisoner Zero.
Stark Production.s The Deep is the saga of the Nekton family who encounter leviathans swimming through sunken cities, modern day pirates lurking amidst floating black markets and mysterious guardians who conceal long lost secrets.
The teen-targeted slate also includes Ambience Entertainment.s Tomorrow, When the War Began, based on the novels by John Marsden. In Barracuda, Anton plays Danny Kelly, a Melbourne teenager who yearns for a gold medal...
- 11/24/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Based in the Us for the past three years, Kieran Darcy-Smith had not seen the Jack Irish telepics when he was offered the gig as set-up director of the spin-off series starring Guy Pearce as a former criminal lawyer turned private investigator and debt collector.
After watching the telepics and reading the scripts for the 6-part ABC series by Andrew Knight, Matt Cameron and Andrew Anastasios, Darcy-Smith readily agreed.
In his first TV drama assignment, the director whose breakthrough was Wish You Were Here is directing two episodes and Mark Joffe and Daniel Nettheim are each helming two. Essential Media and Entertainment.s Ian Collie is the series producer.
.The scripts are sensational; this is as good as TV drama gets,. Kieran tells If as shooting is underway in Melbourne to be followed by a week in the Philippines. .I am working with the A-team..
The plot is under wraps so Darcy-Smith is circumspect,...
After watching the telepics and reading the scripts for the 6-part ABC series by Andrew Knight, Matt Cameron and Andrew Anastasios, Darcy-Smith readily agreed.
In his first TV drama assignment, the director whose breakthrough was Wish You Were Here is directing two episodes and Mark Joffe and Daniel Nettheim are each helming two. Essential Media and Entertainment.s Ian Collie is the series producer.
.The scripts are sensational; this is as good as TV drama gets,. Kieran tells If as shooting is underway in Melbourne to be followed by a week in the Philippines. .I am working with the A-team..
The plot is under wraps so Darcy-Smith is circumspect,...
- 8/9/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia has provided $170,000 funding for eight filmmakers to work as .attachments. on a range of screen projects..
The investment will help develop the skills, contacts and expertise of some of Australia.s gifted screen practitioners, and connect them into the local and international film industry.
Screen Australia senior development executive, Nerida Moore, said talent development was one of the most important aspects Screen Australia's work.
"It.s wonderful to be able to support it in a tangible and meaningful way," she said..
"This funding is very specific . it will enable particular people to work on projects that suit their unique talents and pathways..
"Film is a global industry and it.s important that we help Australian filmmakers find opportunities here and internationally. We look forward to seeing where these opportunities take them!.
Producer Michael Cody (Ruin, Hail) will work across the development, financing, production and distribution slate of Plan B Entertainment (The Departed,...
The investment will help develop the skills, contacts and expertise of some of Australia.s gifted screen practitioners, and connect them into the local and international film industry.
Screen Australia senior development executive, Nerida Moore, said talent development was one of the most important aspects Screen Australia's work.
"It.s wonderful to be able to support it in a tangible and meaningful way," she said..
"This funding is very specific . it will enable particular people to work on projects that suit their unique talents and pathways..
"Film is a global industry and it.s important that we help Australian filmmakers find opportunities here and internationally. We look forward to seeing where these opportunities take them!.
Producer Michael Cody (Ruin, Hail) will work across the development, financing, production and distribution slate of Plan B Entertainment (The Departed,...
- 7/30/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
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