South Australian Anthony Frith’s close encounter with “Sharknado” prodco The Asylum in “Mockbuster” is among five handpicked titles to be showcased at the Adelaide Film Festival Goes to Cannes showcase, held at Cannes Marché du Film on May 17.
The five works in progress range from queer adult anime, comedic doc, and traditional non-fiction to family dramas, helmed mostly by newcomers, and reflect the dynamic filmmaking community of Southern Australia, set to tempt potential co-financiers in Cannes.
So far two titles have received international backing. “Mockbuster” has been pre-sold to Giant Pictures and Drafthouse Films for North America, on top of domestic distribution in Australia via Umbrella Entertainment; Kelly Schilling’s drama “With or Without You,” handled locally by Icon Film Distribution, has been picked up by global sales agent LevelK.
Aimed at bringing together selected South Australian creators and producers with global industry delegates and to promote South Australia as a filmmaking hub,...
The five works in progress range from queer adult anime, comedic doc, and traditional non-fiction to family dramas, helmed mostly by newcomers, and reflect the dynamic filmmaking community of Southern Australia, set to tempt potential co-financiers in Cannes.
So far two titles have received international backing. “Mockbuster” has been pre-sold to Giant Pictures and Drafthouse Films for North America, on top of domestic distribution in Australia via Umbrella Entertainment; Kelly Schilling’s drama “With or Without You,” handled locally by Icon Film Distribution, has been picked up by global sales agent LevelK.
Aimed at bringing together selected South Australian creators and producers with global industry delegates and to promote South Australia as a filmmaking hub,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
Marta Dusseldorp, Melinda Vidler, and Albert Mwangi will come together in Adelaide next week for the production Kelly Schilling's 'With or Without You', a real-life inspired mother-daughter story of finding love and safety from tough beginnings.
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- 10/29/2023
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Can Tom uncover the truth about his father's disappearance in the first season of the Tom Swift TV show on The CW? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Tom Swift is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Tom Swift here. *Status Update Below.
A CW mystery drama inspired by the adventure book series, the Tom Swift TV show stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton. As a wealthy and brilliant inventor, Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of...
A CW mystery drama inspired by the adventure book series, the Tom Swift TV show stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton. As a wealthy and brilliant inventor, Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of...
- 7/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tom Swift And His Two Men and a Baby Plot Synopsis, Director, and Air Date — The CW‘s Tom Swift: Season 1, Episode 9: And His Two Men and a Baby plot synopsis, director, and air date have been released. Cast Tom Swift stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones, Albert Mwangi, [...]
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- 7/10/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Network: The CW
Episodes: Tbd (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: May 31, 2022 -- present
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton (voice only).
TV show description:
A mystery drama series, the Tom Swift TV show was created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau, and Cameron Johnson. It was inspired by the adventure book series created by Edward Stratemeyer in 1910 and is a spin-off of the Nancy Drew TV series.
As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, charming Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom is...
Episodes: Tbd (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: May 31, 2022 -- present
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton (voice only).
TV show description:
A mystery drama series, the Tom Swift TV show was created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau, and Cameron Johnson. It was inspired by the adventure book series created by Edward Stratemeyer in 1910 and is a spin-off of the Nancy Drew TV series.
As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, charming Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom is...
- 7/8/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In the past, most scripted CW series (particularly ones based on existing properties) have been renewed year after year. However, with the network's future in flux, a TV series' ratings matter more than ever before. Will Tom Swift be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A mystery drama inspired by the adventure book series, the Tom Swift TV show stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton. As a wealthy and brilliant inventor, Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom is thrust into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. Fortunately, he's able to rely on his closest companions: best friend and business visionary Zenzi (Murray);...
A mystery drama inspired by the adventure book series, the Tom Swift TV show stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton. As a wealthy and brilliant inventor, Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom is thrust into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. Fortunately, he's able to rely on his closest companions: best friend and business visionary Zenzi (Murray);...
- 7/8/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sorry Tom, your television adventures are over on The CW. The network has cancelled Tom Swift so there likely won't be a second season for the Tuesday night drama. Six episodes have aired thus far.
A mystery drama inspired by the adventure book series, the Tom Swift TV show stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton. As a wealthy and brilliant inventor, Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom is thrust into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. Fortunately, he's able to rely on his closest companions: best friend and business visionary Zenzi (Murray); bodyguard Isaac (Vilsón), who has feelings for Tom;...
A mystery drama inspired by the adventure book series, the Tom Swift TV show stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton. As a wealthy and brilliant inventor, Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom is thrust into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. Fortunately, he's able to rely on his closest companions: best friend and business visionary Zenzi (Murray); bodyguard Isaac (Vilsón), who has feelings for Tom;...
- 7/1/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Tom Swift” has been canceled by The CW after one season, Variety has confirmed.
The news comes less than a month after the series, a spinoff of “Nancy Drew,” premiered on May 31. Sources close to the project tell Variety the decision came down to ratings, as the show failed to find an audience via linear TV or streaming. The five episodes of the series that have aired so far drew 0.1 ratings in the 18-49 demographic.
The news also comes a little over a month after The CW canceled a sizable amount of their originals, including “Charmed,” “Dynasty,” “Rosewell, New Mexico,” “4400,” “Legacies,” “Naomi” and “Batwoman.” In January, it was announced that Nexstar Media Group is in negotiations with the channel to acquire a sizable stake in it, after years of being predominantly owned by WarnerMedia.
Produced by CBS Studios and Fake Empire, “Tom Swift” stars Tian Richards as the title character,...
The news comes less than a month after the series, a spinoff of “Nancy Drew,” premiered on May 31. Sources close to the project tell Variety the decision came down to ratings, as the show failed to find an audience via linear TV or streaming. The five episodes of the series that have aired so far drew 0.1 ratings in the 18-49 demographic.
The news also comes a little over a month after The CW canceled a sizable amount of their originals, including “Charmed,” “Dynasty,” “Rosewell, New Mexico,” “4400,” “Legacies,” “Naomi” and “Batwoman.” In January, it was announced that Nexstar Media Group is in negotiations with the channel to acquire a sizable stake in it, after years of being predominantly owned by WarnerMedia.
Produced by CBS Studios and Fake Empire, “Tom Swift” stars Tian Richards as the title character,...
- 7/1/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
The CW is ending Tom Swift‘s mission early, canceling the Nancy Drew spinoff after one season, TVLine has confirmed.
Through its first five episodes, Tom Swift has averaged 360,000 total viewers and barely a 0.1 demo rating (in Live+Same Day numbers), Among the original dramas that The CW has aired this season and into summer, it outperforms only Dynasty and In the Dark, both of which were also cancelled and are in the midst of their final seasons.
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Through its first five episodes, Tom Swift has averaged 360,000 total viewers and barely a 0.1 demo rating (in Live+Same Day numbers), Among the original dramas that The CW has aired this season and into summer, it outperforms only Dynasty and In the Dark, both of which were also cancelled and are in the midst of their final seasons.
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- 6/30/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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The CW’s wave of series cancellations is continuing into the summer.
The network has pulled the plug on its Nancy Drew spinoff Tom Swift after a single season. The CBS Studios series, which premiered on May 31, will play out the remainder of its order but won’t return to the broadcast network.
Tom Swift is the 11th series The CW has canceled in the 2021-22 season, the most it has cut in a decade. The surge in cancellations comes as the network’s owners, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, are looking to sell the Mark Pedowitz-led broadcaster; local TV giant Nexstar, which owns a number of CW affiliates, is the leading candidate and, per a Wall Street Journal report this week, will take a 75 percent stake in the network, with Wbd and Paramount retaining 12.5 percent each.
As for Tom Swift,...
The CW’s wave of series cancellations is continuing into the summer.
The network has pulled the plug on its Nancy Drew spinoff Tom Swift after a single season. The CBS Studios series, which premiered on May 31, will play out the remainder of its order but won’t return to the broadcast network.
Tom Swift is the 11th series The CW has canceled in the 2021-22 season, the most it has cut in a decade. The surge in cancellations comes as the network’s owners, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, are looking to sell the Mark Pedowitz-led broadcaster; local TV giant Nexstar, which owns a number of CW affiliates, is the leading candidate and, per a Wall Street Journal report this week, will take a 75 percent stake in the network, with Wbd and Paramount retaining 12.5 percent each.
As for Tom Swift,...
- 6/30/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Albert Mwangi’s journey to becoming a professional actor has been full of twists and turns. However, even with all of the obstacles, he’s faced he always found ways to keep moving forward. All of the hard work he put in has really started to pay off for him, and his on-screen career has been growing consistently over the last few years. He got his first big break when he was cast in the TV series Bump. Now, he is getting ready to make his feature film debut with a movie called Blueback which is set to be released in 2022.
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10 Things You Didn’t Know about Albert Mwangi...
- 6/3/2022
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
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How deep will the mysteries go? Has the Tom Swift TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Tom Swift, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
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Airing on The CW television network, the Tom Swift TV show stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton. As a wealthy and brilliant inventor, Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom is thrust...
How deep will the mysteries go? Has the Tom Swift TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Tom Swift, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, the Tom Swift TV show stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones Albert Mwangi, and LeVar Burton. As a wealthy and brilliant inventor, Tom Swift (Richards) is a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom is thrust...
- 6/3/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
More than a year after introducing Tom Swift via Nancy Drew, The CW on Tuesday finally invited viewers into the billionaire inventor’s world — a fashionable, futuristic fantasy where few things (and people) are as they seem.
The premiere of Tom Swift picks up in 2022 (vs. Nancy‘s 2019), meaning Tom is “a couple years older, more into his twenties and more of a grown man,” as star Tian Richards explains to TVLine. Tom’s appearance on Nancy was merely an appetizer, “and now you’re getting the full meal.”
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The premiere of Tom Swift picks up in 2022 (vs. Nancy‘s 2019), meaning Tom is “a couple years older, more into his twenties and more of a grown man,” as star Tian Richards explains to TVLine. Tom’s appearance on Nancy was merely an appetizer, “and now you’re getting the full meal.”
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- 6/1/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Tom Swift is coming to Tuesday nights. The CW has announced that the new Tom Swift TV series will debut on Tuesday, May 31st, and will be paired with the remaining second-season episodes of Superman & Lois. The Tom Swift premiere will come a little over a year after the airing of the show's backdoor pilot episode of Nancy Drew.
Loosely based on the juvenile sci-fi and adventure novels first published in 1910, the Tom Swift TV show revolves around a young wealthy inventor (Tian Richards) whose father goes missing. This sends Tom on a quest to uncover the truth amidst mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. The CW show also stars Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones, and Albert Mwangi. LeVar Burton provides the voice of Tom's AI, Barclay.
Here are some more...
Loosely based on the juvenile sci-fi and adventure novels first published in 1910, the Tom Swift TV show revolves around a young wealthy inventor (Tian Richards) whose father goes missing. This sends Tom on a quest to uncover the truth amidst mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. The CW show also stars Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones, and Albert Mwangi. LeVar Burton provides the voice of Tom's AI, Barclay.
Here are some more...
- 3/26/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Tom Swift,” a spinoff of the mystery series “Nancy Drew,” will premiere its first episode May 31 on The CW, the network announced Friday.
The series, which was first announced in 2020, stars Tian Richards as the title character, who was first created in the 1910 book “Tom Swift and His Motor Cycle.” Originally portrayed as a teen inventor, the series reimagines Swift as a Black, gay billionaire who is thrust into conflict with a mysterious global cabal following the sudden disappearance of his father. Richards first appeared as the character in Season 2 of “Nancy Drew.”
Ashleigh Murray co-stars in the series as Swift’s best friend Zenzi. Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones and Albert Mwangi also star, while LeVar Burton voices Swift’s AI companion Barclay. The series is created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau and Cameron Johnson, who executive produce with Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.
The first episode of...
The series, which was first announced in 2020, stars Tian Richards as the title character, who was first created in the 1910 book “Tom Swift and His Motor Cycle.” Originally portrayed as a teen inventor, the series reimagines Swift as a Black, gay billionaire who is thrust into conflict with a mysterious global cabal following the sudden disappearance of his father. Richards first appeared as the character in Season 2 of “Nancy Drew.”
Ashleigh Murray co-stars in the series as Swift’s best friend Zenzi. Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones and Albert Mwangi also star, while LeVar Burton voices Swift’s AI companion Barclay. The series is created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau and Cameron Johnson, who executive produce with Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.
The first episode of...
- 3/25/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Swift has an early-summer date with the CW. The Nancy Drew spinoff series starring Tian Richards will premiere at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, following a new episode of Superman & Lois.
The series follows the serialized adventures of its titular character (Richards), an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth who is thrust into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom takes to the road on a quest to unravel the truth, leaving behind the comforts of his usual moneyed lifestyle while fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale group that’s hellbent on stopping him.
Ashleigh Murray plays Zenzi, Tom’s best friend, whose unabashed and unvarnished candor keeps him grounded while she forges a path for herself as a business visionary. Marquise Vilsón is his bodyguard Isaac, whose fierce commitment to his chosen...
The series follows the serialized adventures of its titular character (Richards), an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth who is thrust into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom takes to the road on a quest to unravel the truth, leaving behind the comforts of his usual moneyed lifestyle while fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale group that’s hellbent on stopping him.
Ashleigh Murray plays Zenzi, Tom’s best friend, whose unabashed and unvarnished candor keeps him grounded while she forges a path for herself as a business visionary. Marquise Vilsón is his bodyguard Isaac, whose fierce commitment to his chosen...
- 3/25/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Following his too-brief visit to Horseshoe Bay last year, Nancy Drew’s billionaire buddy Tom Swift is returning to The CW full-time this May.
Starring Tian Richards in the title role, Tom Swift will premiere on Tuesday, May 31 at 9/8c, following a new episode of Superman & Lois, TVLine has learned.
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The CW also revealed the Nancy Drew spinoff’s official logline, giving us a taste of what to...
Starring Tian Richards in the title role, Tom Swift will premiere on Tuesday, May 31 at 9/8c, following a new episode of Superman & Lois, TVLine has learned.
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- 3/25/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
There are about to be new mysteries afoot at The CW. The network has set a release date for its upcoming series “Tom Swift.”
The action-adventure series will premiere on May 31.
“Tom Swift” stars Ashleigh Murray of “Riverdale” and Tian Richards, who made his debut as Swift last year in Season 2 of The CW series “Nancy Drew.”
As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, the devilishly charming Tom Swift is a man who many men would kill to be, or be with – a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. On his whirlwind quest to unravel the truth, Tom finds himself fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale cabal hellbent on stopping him.
The action-adventure series will premiere on May 31.
“Tom Swift” stars Ashleigh Murray of “Riverdale” and Tian Richards, who made his debut as Swift last year in Season 2 of The CW series “Nancy Drew.”
As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, the devilishly charming Tom Swift is a man who many men would kill to be, or be with – a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. On his whirlwind quest to unravel the truth, Tom finds himself fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale cabal hellbent on stopping him.
- 3/25/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Another classic sitcom is getting the reunion treatment: BET+ will host a Martin 30th anniversary special with stars Martin Lawrence (aka Martin), Tisha Campbell (Gina), Tichina Arnold (Pamela) and Carl Anthony Payne II (Cole), plus surprise guest appearances. (Thomas Mikal Ford, who played Tommy, passed away in 2016.)
The program, hosted by comedian and actor Affion Crockett, will feature “interviews with the cast, original directors, special musical performances, and behind the scenes commentary on the importance and impact of the show that shaped a generation.” The special is slated to debut later this year.
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The program, hosted by comedian and actor Affion Crockett, will feature “interviews with the cast, original directors, special musical performances, and behind the scenes commentary on the importance and impact of the show that shaped a generation.” The special is slated to debut later this year.
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- 2/18/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The CW‘s upcoming Nancy Drew spinoff Tom Swift has added Marquise Vilsón (Blindspot), April Parker Jones (Supergirl), and Albert Mwangi (Bump) to round out the series-regular cast. Tom Swift was co-created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau, and Cameron Johnson and follows the serialized adventures of its titular gay billionaire inventor, played by Tian Richards. After his father’s disappearance, Swift is dragged into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena, where he must stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale group that’s determined to stop him. According to Deadline, Vilsón, who has guest-starred in series such as Blindspot and Tales of the City, will play Tom’s bodyguard, Isaac Vega. The character is described as “trans, pansexual, and a consummate badass” who has simmering feelings for Tom but never lets them get in the way of his duties. Meanwhile, Jones, who currently recurs on Peacock’s new drama Bel-Air,...
- 2/18/2022
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Marquise Vilsón (Blindspot), April Parker Jones (Supergirl) and Albert Mwangi (Bump) round out the series-regular cast for the CW’s Nancy Drew spinoff Tom Swift. They join previously announced leads Tian Richards and Ashleigh Murray in the series from Nancy Drew co-creators/executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, their Fake Empire banner and CBS Studios.
Co-created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau and Cameron Johnson, Tom Swift follows the serialized adventures of its titular gay billionaire inventor (Richards), who is thrust into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom takes to the road on a quest to unravel the truth, leaving behind the comforts of his usual moneyed lifestyle, all while fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale group that’s hellbent on stopping him. Tom’s missions will require his genius and flair for innovation guided by love,...
Co-created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau and Cameron Johnson, Tom Swift follows the serialized adventures of its titular gay billionaire inventor (Richards), who is thrust into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom takes to the road on a quest to unravel the truth, leaving behind the comforts of his usual moneyed lifestyle, all while fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale group that’s hellbent on stopping him. Tom’s missions will require his genius and flair for innovation guided by love,...
- 2/17/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Anousha Zarkesh and Nathan Lloyd have once again led the charge at the annual Casting Guild of Australia (Cga) Awards, scooping the major prizes across television and film at Saturday’s virtual ceremony.
Lloyd followed up his two awards from last year with Best Casting in a TV Drama, TV Miniseries and Telemovie for The Newsreader, and a second consecutive Achievement in Casting gong for web series All My Friends Are Racist.
Zarkesh – also a multiple winner in 2020 – took out Best Casting in A Feature Film for her work on High Ground.
‘High Ground’
Of the other television and film categories, Kirsty McGregor won Best Casting in a TV Comedy for Fisk, while Daisy Hicks received ‘Best Casting in a Short Film’ for Tough.
The Cga also highlighted its annual list of Rising Stars as part of the ceremony, with the 2021 group made up of Albert Mwangi (Bump), BeBe Bettencourt...
Lloyd followed up his two awards from last year with Best Casting in a TV Drama, TV Miniseries and Telemovie for The Newsreader, and a second consecutive Achievement in Casting gong for web series All My Friends Are Racist.
Zarkesh – also a multiple winner in 2020 – took out Best Casting in A Feature Film for her work on High Ground.
‘High Ground’
Of the other television and film categories, Kirsty McGregor won Best Casting in a TV Comedy for Fisk, while Daisy Hicks received ‘Best Casting in a Short Film’ for Tough.
The Cga also highlighted its annual list of Rising Stars as part of the ceremony, with the 2021 group made up of Albert Mwangi (Bump), BeBe Bettencourt...
- 11/20/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
A cross-section of the country’s emerging screen talent has received the endorsement of the Casting Guild of Australia (Cga) with the announcement of the guild’s annual Rising Stars.
The 2021 list comprises Albert Mwangi (Bump), BeBe Bettencourt (The Dry), Clarence Ryan (Stateless), Claude Jabbour (Eden), Elizabeth Cullen (Elvis), Georgie Stone (Neighbours), Jacob Junior Nayinggul (High Ground), Marlo Kelly (Joe Exotic), Ngali Shaw (Rfds) and Yerin Ha (Halo).
Now in its seventh year, the program is designed to identify Australian actors that have the potential to shine on the world stage, with previous recipients including Eliza Scanlan (Babyteeth), Katherine Langford (13 Reasons Why), Zoe Terakes (Nine Perfect Strangers), Tilda Cobham-Harvey (Hotel Mumbai) and Alexander England (Little Monsters).
Cga president David Newman said the guild was particularly proud of the “talent, tenacity, drive, and passion” of the 2021 Cga Rising Stars.
“In a time when an actor has had to adapt like never before,...
The 2021 list comprises Albert Mwangi (Bump), BeBe Bettencourt (The Dry), Clarence Ryan (Stateless), Claude Jabbour (Eden), Elizabeth Cullen (Elvis), Georgie Stone (Neighbours), Jacob Junior Nayinggul (High Ground), Marlo Kelly (Joe Exotic), Ngali Shaw (Rfds) and Yerin Ha (Halo).
Now in its seventh year, the program is designed to identify Australian actors that have the potential to shine on the world stage, with previous recipients including Eliza Scanlan (Babyteeth), Katherine Langford (13 Reasons Why), Zoe Terakes (Nine Perfect Strangers), Tilda Cobham-Harvey (Hotel Mumbai) and Alexander England (Little Monsters).
Cga president David Newman said the guild was particularly proud of the “talent, tenacity, drive, and passion” of the 2021 Cga Rising Stars.
“In a time when an actor has had to adapt like never before,...
- 11/9/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
‘Dirty John’ actor Eric Bana and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ star Mia Wasikowska have joined the production ‘Blueback’ as principal photography begins in Australia.
Adapted for the screen by writer-director Robert Connolly from Booker Prize nominee Tim Winton’s critically acclaimed novella of the same name. The film centres on Abby, a child who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving. When Abby realises that the fish is under threat, she takes inspiration from her activist Mum, Dora, and takes on poachers to save her friend. There starts her life-long journey to save the world’s coral reefs.
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Wasikowska will take on the role of Abby while Bana will play Macka. Also on the cast are Radha Mitchell as Dora. Ariel Donoghue and Ilsa Fogg will make their feature film debuts playing...
Adapted for the screen by writer-director Robert Connolly from Booker Prize nominee Tim Winton’s critically acclaimed novella of the same name. The film centres on Abby, a child who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving. When Abby realises that the fish is under threat, she takes inspiration from her activist Mum, Dora, and takes on poachers to save her friend. There starts her life-long journey to save the world’s coral reefs.
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Wasikowska will take on the role of Abby while Bana will play Macka. Also on the cast are Radha Mitchell as Dora. Ariel Donoghue and Ilsa Fogg will make their feature film debuts playing...
- 2/16/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Director Robert Connolly (“Balibo”) and star Eric Bana, both currently riding high at the Australian box office with “The Dry,” will reunite on “Blueback,” a film billed as a family-friendly, ecologically activist celebration of the natural world.
Connolly has been developing the project for more than two decades. At one stage it was envisaged that actor-director Rowan Woods (“The Boys”) would direct the adaptation.
The film is now moving into production with filming set in two of the remotest places on the continent: Bremer Bay and Ningaloo Reef, in West Australia. Roadshow Films will release the picture in Australia and New Zealand, and the U.K.’s HanWay Films will handle rights sales in all other territories.
The film is adapted by Connolly from Booker Prize nominee Tim Winton’s critically acclaimed novella of the same name. The story focuses on a girl who befriends a wild blue groper while diving.
Connolly has been developing the project for more than two decades. At one stage it was envisaged that actor-director Rowan Woods (“The Boys”) would direct the adaptation.
The film is now moving into production with filming set in two of the remotest places on the continent: Bremer Bay and Ningaloo Reef, in West Australia. Roadshow Films will release the picture in Australia and New Zealand, and the U.K.’s HanWay Films will handle rights sales in all other territories.
The film is adapted by Connolly from Booker Prize nominee Tim Winton’s critically acclaimed novella of the same name. The story focuses on a girl who befriends a wild blue groper while diving.
- 2/16/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Filming has begun in Australia with Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell and Eric Bana.
HanWay Films has acquired world sales rights to Robert Connolly’s upcoming family ecological drama Blueback, starring Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell and Eric Bana.
The London-based sales company will begin discussing the project with buyers during the virtual European Film Market (EFM), set to run March 1-5.
Filming has begun in Australia on Blueback, which Connolly has adapted from Tim Winton’s novella of the same name. Shooting will take place in two of the most remote parts of Australia: Bremer Bay and Ningaloo Reef.
The production...
HanWay Films has acquired world sales rights to Robert Connolly’s upcoming family ecological drama Blueback, starring Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell and Eric Bana.
The London-based sales company will begin discussing the project with buyers during the virtual European Film Market (EFM), set to run March 1-5.
Filming has begun in Australia on Blueback, which Connolly has adapted from Tim Winton’s novella of the same name. Shooting will take place in two of the most remote parts of Australia: Bremer Bay and Ningaloo Reef.
The production...
- 2/15/2021
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell and Eric Bana are starring in Australian family drama Blueback alongside newcomers Ariel Donoghue and Ilsa Fogg.
Pic focuses on Abby (played by both Donoghue and Fogg at different ages), a child who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving. When Abby realizes that the fish is under threat, she takes inspiration from her activist Mum, Dora, and takes on poachers to save her friend. There starts her life-long journey to save the world’s coral reefs.
Robert Connolly is directing, reuniting with Bana after The Dry. Robert Connolly has adapted the screenplay from Booker Prize nominee Tim Winton’s novella of the same name. Filming will take place in two of the most remote parts of Australia: Bremer Bay and Ningaloo Reef.
Supporting cast includes Liz Alexander as older Dora, Kenyan-Australian newcomer Albert Mwangi as Gitundu and Clarence Ryan as Briggs.
Roadshow Films will...
Pic focuses on Abby (played by both Donoghue and Fogg at different ages), a child who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving. When Abby realizes that the fish is under threat, she takes inspiration from her activist Mum, Dora, and takes on poachers to save her friend. There starts her life-long journey to save the world’s coral reefs.
Robert Connolly is directing, reuniting with Bana after The Dry. Robert Connolly has adapted the screenplay from Booker Prize nominee Tim Winton’s novella of the same name. Filming will take place in two of the most remote parts of Australia: Bremer Bay and Ningaloo Reef.
Supporting cast includes Liz Alexander as older Dora, Kenyan-Australian newcomer Albert Mwangi as Gitundu and Clarence Ryan as Briggs.
Roadshow Films will...
- 2/15/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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