Jessica Mauboy, star of 2013 Australian breakout hit “The Sapphires,” returns to a leading film role for the first time in over a decade in family feature “Windcatcher.”
Directed by Tanith Glynn-Maloney, from a screenplay by Boyd Quakawoot, the film is branded as a Stan Original and will play on the Australia-only streamer from March 28.
Set in a small country town, “Windcatcher” follows the unlikely friendship between Percy Boy, newcomer Keithy Cobb and the spirited Daisy Hawkins, as they band together to take the local school sports day title from a group of grade five bullies. But as Percy Boy trains with the help of his mates, he then discovers his supernatural ability to see lost souls – a gift passed down from his grandfather. Percy Boy must overcome his fears, prove his resilience and become a force to be reckoned with.
Mauboy, who is an iconic figure in Australian entertainment has...
Directed by Tanith Glynn-Maloney, from a screenplay by Boyd Quakawoot, the film is branded as a Stan Original and will play on the Australia-only streamer from March 28.
Set in a small country town, “Windcatcher” follows the unlikely friendship between Percy Boy, newcomer Keithy Cobb and the spirited Daisy Hawkins, as they band together to take the local school sports day title from a group of grade five bullies. But as Percy Boy trains with the help of his mates, he then discovers his supernatural ability to see lost souls – a gift passed down from his grandfather. Percy Boy must overcome his fears, prove his resilience and become a force to be reckoned with.
Mauboy, who is an iconic figure in Australian entertainment has...
- 2/5/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The Exchange has acquired the world sales rights for romantic comedy “The Islander,” starring Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning musician and actor Harry Connick Jr. The film features two original songs by Connick. The Exchange will introduce the title to buyers at next week’s American Film Market.
“The Islander” is about a down-on-his-luck rockstar, who moves to a remote cliffside house, sight unseen, on an island, only to discover his new home has an unfortunate notoriety. Through a series of charming mishaps, it turns out maybe love can be found right where he left it.
The film is written, directed and produced by Stelana Kliris under her Cyprus-based Meraki Films banner. It is also produced by Jupiter Peak Productions, Steven Shapiro, and Keith Arnold, with the support of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture, and the Cyprus Film Commission’s incentives scheme.
Alongside Connick, it stars Agni Scott, Ali Fumiko Whitney and Tony Demetriou.
“The Islander” is about a down-on-his-luck rockstar, who moves to a remote cliffside house, sight unseen, on an island, only to discover his new home has an unfortunate notoriety. Through a series of charming mishaps, it turns out maybe love can be found right where he left it.
The film is written, directed and produced by Stelana Kliris under her Cyprus-based Meraki Films banner. It is also produced by Jupiter Peak Productions, Steven Shapiro, and Keith Arnold, with the support of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture, and the Cyprus Film Commission’s incentives scheme.
Alongside Connick, it stars Agni Scott, Ali Fumiko Whitney and Tony Demetriou.
- 10/27/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Festival
Anurag Kashyap, Sunny Leone, Taapsee Pannu, Rahul Bhat, Ranjan Singh, Anup Singh, Don Palathara, and Sami Khan are among the guest list at the 12th edition of Bmo International Film Festival of South Asia (Iffsa), Toronto (Oct. 12-22).
With a lineup of some 120 films and more than 30 events, Iffsa is among the largest South Asian-themed festivals in the world. Selections include Cannes duo – Kashyap’s “Kennedy,” starring Leone and Bhat, and Kanu Behl’s “Agra,” Laetitia Colombani’s “The Braid” starring Kim Raver (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Berlin selections “Ghaath” by Chhatrapal Ninawe and “Aatmapamphlet” by Ashish Bende. From Rotterdam, Palathara’s “Family,” starring Vinay Forrt and Devashish Makhija’s “Joram,” headlined by Manoj Bajpayee, feature alongside Jagath Manuwarna’s Sri Lankan film “Whispering Mountains.”
Acclaimed Bangladesh series “Pett Kata Shaw” will feature as will Canadian Bengali-language production “Meghna Konnya” by Fuad Chowdhury, Atul Sabharwal’s Hindi-language “Berlin” and Osman...
Anurag Kashyap, Sunny Leone, Taapsee Pannu, Rahul Bhat, Ranjan Singh, Anup Singh, Don Palathara, and Sami Khan are among the guest list at the 12th edition of Bmo International Film Festival of South Asia (Iffsa), Toronto (Oct. 12-22).
With a lineup of some 120 films and more than 30 events, Iffsa is among the largest South Asian-themed festivals in the world. Selections include Cannes duo – Kashyap’s “Kennedy,” starring Leone and Bhat, and Kanu Behl’s “Agra,” Laetitia Colombani’s “The Braid” starring Kim Raver (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Berlin selections “Ghaath” by Chhatrapal Ninawe and “Aatmapamphlet” by Ashish Bende. From Rotterdam, Palathara’s “Family,” starring Vinay Forrt and Devashish Makhija’s “Joram,” headlined by Manoj Bajpayee, feature alongside Jagath Manuwarna’s Sri Lankan film “Whispering Mountains.”
Acclaimed Bangladesh series “Pett Kata Shaw” will feature as will Canadian Bengali-language production “Meghna Konnya” by Fuad Chowdhury, Atul Sabharwal’s Hindi-language “Berlin” and Osman...
- 8/30/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Logies Load Up On ‘The Twelve’, ‘Colin From Accounts’
Australia’s annual celebration of TV this weekend named Sam Neill as the country’s most popular actor for his role in courtroom drama series “The Twelve.” The Foxtel and Binge show was the numerical winner on the evening in a tie with Binge’s “Colin From Accounts.” Both shows picked up a trio of awards. Sonia Kruger was named Australia’s most popular TV personality for her roles on “The Voice,” “Dancing With the Stars” and “The Masked Singer.”
2023 Logies Winners List
Gold Logie for most popular personality on Australian TV: Sonia Kruger, “The Voice,” “Dancing with the Star” and “Big Brother,” Seven Network
Bert Newton Award for most popular presenter: Tony Armstrong, “A Dog’s World” with Tony Armstrong, ABC
Silver Logie: Most popular Australian actor: Sam Neill, “The Twelve,” Foxtel & Binge
Silver Logie: Most popular Australian actress: Kitty Flanagan,...
Australia’s annual celebration of TV this weekend named Sam Neill as the country’s most popular actor for his role in courtroom drama series “The Twelve.” The Foxtel and Binge show was the numerical winner on the evening in a tie with Binge’s “Colin From Accounts.” Both shows picked up a trio of awards. Sonia Kruger was named Australia’s most popular TV personality for her roles on “The Voice,” “Dancing With the Stars” and “The Masked Singer.”
2023 Logies Winners List
Gold Logie for most popular personality on Australian TV: Sonia Kruger, “The Voice,” “Dancing with the Star” and “Big Brother,” Seven Network
Bert Newton Award for most popular presenter: Tony Armstrong, “A Dog’s World” with Tony Armstrong, ABC
Silver Logie: Most popular Australian actor: Sam Neill, “The Twelve,” Foxtel & Binge
Silver Logie: Most popular Australian actress: Kitty Flanagan,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Meghan Trainor’s friend may be dating her brother.
On Sunday, TikToker Chris Olsen shared a post on Instagram from his trip to Australia, and a couple of the photos have sparked dating rumours.
Read More: Kris Jenner Stars As ‘Mother’ In Meghan Trainor’s New Music Video
In the first pic, Olsen is seen hugging and kissing Ryan Trainor, the “All About That Bass” singer’s brother, while strapped up to go bungee jumping off a bridge.
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In another photo, the pair are seen kissing while Olsen lies in the hand of a giant ape statue at an Australian zoo.
Meghan is also featuring in a couple of the photos, including one on the set of “Australian Idol”, on which she is serving as a judge this season, and another at a grocery store.
Olsen has shared a...
On Sunday, TikToker Chris Olsen shared a post on Instagram from his trip to Australia, and a couple of the photos have sparked dating rumours.
Read More: Kris Jenner Stars As ‘Mother’ In Meghan Trainor’s New Music Video
In the first pic, Olsen is seen hugging and kissing Ryan Trainor, the “All About That Bass” singer’s brother, while strapped up to go bungee jumping off a bridge.
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A post shared by chris (@chrisolsen)
In another photo, the pair are seen kissing while Olsen lies in the hand of a giant ape statue at an Australian zoo.
Meghan is also featuring in a couple of the photos, including one on the set of “Australian Idol”, on which she is serving as a judge this season, and another at a grocery store.
Olsen has shared a...
- 3/13/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Meghan Trainor is sharing a pregnancy update.
The “Made You Look” singer, who is four months into her second pregnancy, appears to be soaking in every moment of it before the little one arrives.
Read More: Meghan Trainor Believes Getting Pregnant Helped Her Land Pringles Super Bowl Ad: ‘Babies Bring Good Luck’
On Thursday, Trainor, 29, posted a TikTok of herself doing the viral “Baby Mama” dance, featuring an adorable special guest.
As the musician dances to the upbeat track, her and husband Daryl Sabara’s two-year-old son Riley is seen completely unbothered by his mom’s dance moves and continues sip on his baby smoothie while playing with his toy car.
Read More: Watch Meghan Trainor’s Adorable Toddler Gets A Golden Ticket On ‘Australian Idol’: ‘Easiest Yes All Season’
“Never did this one when I was pregnant with Riley,” Trainor captioned the video, which also features her friend,...
The “Made You Look” singer, who is four months into her second pregnancy, appears to be soaking in every moment of it before the little one arrives.
Read More: Meghan Trainor Believes Getting Pregnant Helped Her Land Pringles Super Bowl Ad: ‘Babies Bring Good Luck’
On Thursday, Trainor, 29, posted a TikTok of herself doing the viral “Baby Mama” dance, featuring an adorable special guest.
As the musician dances to the upbeat track, her and husband Daryl Sabara’s two-year-old son Riley is seen completely unbothered by his mom’s dance moves and continues sip on his baby smoothie while playing with his toy car.
Read More: Watch Meghan Trainor’s Adorable Toddler Gets A Golden Ticket On ‘Australian Idol’: ‘Easiest Yes All Season’
“Never did this one when I was pregnant with Riley,” Trainor captioned the video, which also features her friend,...
- 2/10/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Meghan Trainor is having a baby and starring in a Big Game ad.
On Tuesday, Pringles unveiled their new Super Bowl commercial, featuring people getting their hands stuck in their signature chips container, and the “All About That Bass” singer makes an appearance.
Read More: Watch Meghan Trainor’s Adorable Toddler Gets A Golden Ticket On ‘Australian Idol’: ‘Easiest Yes All Season’
Speaking with People, Trainor shared how she thinks becoming pregnant with her second child led to her spot in the ad.
“I think babies bring good luck. I fully believe that because a couple weeks after I found out I was pregnant, we got a call. [Pringles] asked me to be in their big game commercial, and I was like, ‘Me? Are they sure?’ I was crying,” she said.
Trainor added, “I teared up and called my family. My brothers are big sports guys, so they were like,...
On Tuesday, Pringles unveiled their new Super Bowl commercial, featuring people getting their hands stuck in their signature chips container, and the “All About That Bass” singer makes an appearance.
Read More: Watch Meghan Trainor’s Adorable Toddler Gets A Golden Ticket On ‘Australian Idol’: ‘Easiest Yes All Season’
Speaking with People, Trainor shared how she thinks becoming pregnant with her second child led to her spot in the ad.
“I think babies bring good luck. I fully believe that because a couple weeks after I found out I was pregnant, we got a call. [Pringles] asked me to be in their big game commercial, and I was like, ‘Me? Are they sure?’ I was crying,” she said.
Trainor added, “I teared up and called my family. My brothers are big sports guys, so they were like,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Meghan Trainor’s son is stealing the show.
The “All About That Bass” singer is one of the judges on this season of “Australian Idol” and in a clip from the auditions, her 2-year-old son Riley makes a special appearance.
Read More: Meghan Trainor Is Pregnant With Her Second Child: ‘I’m Crushing It’
Trainor shared the clip on Instagram, writing, “The easiest “yes” all season .”
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In the clip, Trainor’s husband Daryl Sabara brings Riley out into the audition room.
“I’m gonna sing the ABCs,” Sabara says on his son’s behalf, helping him shake his arms over his head.
“If he’s gonna sing, I want to play with him,” fellow judge Harry Connick Jr. says, sitting down at a piano and playing a rendition of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” for him.
Read More: Meghan...
The “All About That Bass” singer is one of the judges on this season of “Australian Idol” and in a clip from the auditions, her 2-year-old son Riley makes a special appearance.
Read More: Meghan Trainor Is Pregnant With Her Second Child: ‘I’m Crushing It’
Trainor shared the clip on Instagram, writing, “The easiest “yes” all season .”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Meghan Trainor (@meghantrainor)
In the clip, Trainor’s husband Daryl Sabara brings Riley out into the audition room.
“I’m gonna sing the ABCs,” Sabara says on his son’s behalf, helping him shake his arms over his head.
“If he’s gonna sing, I want to play with him,” fellow judge Harry Connick Jr. says, sitting down at a piano and playing a rendition of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” for him.
Read More: Meghan...
- 2/7/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Dean Geyer and Jillian Murray are officially husband and wife!
The entertainers — who got engaged last December — exchanged custom vows in front of 75 of their closest family and friends at a boutique venue in Santa Ynez Valley on Thursday, People can exclusively reveal.
“She is the love of my life,” Geyer said before the wedding. “She is gorgeous, strong, hardworking and always the life of the party.”
“Having my husband write me the most beautiful vos to me and then sing to me later in the evening was the highlight of my entire event,”says Murray. Adds Geyer: “I thought...
The entertainers — who got engaged last December — exchanged custom vows in front of 75 of their closest family and friends at a boutique venue in Santa Ynez Valley on Thursday, People can exclusively reveal.
“She is the love of my life,” Geyer said before the wedding. “She is gorgeous, strong, hardworking and always the life of the party.”
“Having my husband write me the most beautiful vos to me and then sing to me later in the evening was the highlight of my entire event,”says Murray. Adds Geyer: “I thought...
- 9/15/2017
- by Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
Matt Okine.
Filming has begun around Sydney on Stan Original The Other Guy, starring and written by Matt Okine..
The 6 x half hour series joins Wolf Creek, No Activity and stand-up series One Night Stan in the Stan Originals stable.
Based on Okine's own experiences (previously explored in his stand-up show) The Other Guy is the story of a successful radio host who finds himself unexpectedly back in the dating pool for the first time in a decade after discovering his long-term girlfriend has been having an affair with his best friend..
Co-written by Becky Lucas (Please Like Me) and Greg Waters (Soul Mates), the series stars Harriet Dyer (No Activity), Valene Kane (Rogue One), Magda Szubanski (Babe), Christiaan van Vuuren (Bondi Hipsters) and Amali Golden (Australian Idol) in addition to Okine..
Kacie Anning (Fragments of Friday), described by Stan's Chief Content Officer Nick Forward as "undoubtedly one of...
Filming has begun around Sydney on Stan Original The Other Guy, starring and written by Matt Okine..
The 6 x half hour series joins Wolf Creek, No Activity and stand-up series One Night Stan in the Stan Originals stable.
Based on Okine's own experiences (previously explored in his stand-up show) The Other Guy is the story of a successful radio host who finds himself unexpectedly back in the dating pool for the first time in a decade after discovering his long-term girlfriend has been having an affair with his best friend..
Co-written by Becky Lucas (Please Like Me) and Greg Waters (Soul Mates), the series stars Harriet Dyer (No Activity), Valene Kane (Rogue One), Magda Szubanski (Babe), Christiaan van Vuuren (Bondi Hipsters) and Amali Golden (Australian Idol) in addition to Okine..
Kacie Anning (Fragments of Friday), described by Stan's Chief Content Officer Nick Forward as "undoubtedly one of...
- 4/24/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Nine Network Perth MD and network programming executive David Mott has been named CEO of ITV Studios (Itvs) Australia, succeeding Anita Jacoby, who departed in August after two years in the job.
Mott will start in November, reporting to Maria Kyriacou, MD of ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Ray Wardrop, a former Gm of the Seven. Network's Perth channel, will succeed Mott on November 2.
ITV.s slate includes I.m A Celebrity. Get Me Out of Here, which has been renewed for 2016, The Chase and Shaun Micallef.s Mad as Hell.
Augustus Dulgaro, who had been acting CEO, has been given the newly created role of COO, ITV Studios Australia. He will continue as executive vice president, distribution for Asia Pacific for ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
Mott was chief programming officer at Network Ten from 1997 until 2012 where he commissioned hits such as Big Brother, Australian Idol and MasterChef. He quit after...
Mott will start in November, reporting to Maria Kyriacou, MD of ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Ray Wardrop, a former Gm of the Seven. Network's Perth channel, will succeed Mott on November 2.
ITV.s slate includes I.m A Celebrity. Get Me Out of Here, which has been renewed for 2016, The Chase and Shaun Micallef.s Mad as Hell.
Augustus Dulgaro, who had been acting CEO, has been given the newly created role of COO, ITV Studios Australia. He will continue as executive vice president, distribution for Asia Pacific for ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
Mott was chief programming officer at Network Ten from 1997 until 2012 where he commissioned hits such as Big Brother, Australian Idol and MasterChef. He quit after...
- 9/16/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Guy Sebastian will make his acting debut in While It Lasts, a teen drama based on a best-selling novel by American author Abbi Glines.
The Australian Idol winner and former judge on The X-Factor who will represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest, Sebastian will play Krit Corbin, lead singer of a small town rock band who has numerous addictions, including women.
The novel is set in the steamy coastal Alabama town of Sea Breeze, where an interconnected group of older teens hook up and break up. The protagonist is Cage York, who looked set for a free ride to college for baseball until a DUI.
His coach orders him to spend the summer baling hay, where he meets uptight, snarky brunette Eva Brooks, whose long-time beau Josh has just been killed along with four other soldiers near Baghdad.
Red Rock Pictures. Gary O.Toole secured the film rights, is...
The Australian Idol winner and former judge on The X-Factor who will represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest, Sebastian will play Krit Corbin, lead singer of a small town rock band who has numerous addictions, including women.
The novel is set in the steamy coastal Alabama town of Sea Breeze, where an interconnected group of older teens hook up and break up. The protagonist is Cage York, who looked set for a free ride to college for baseball until a DUI.
His coach orders him to spend the summer baling hay, where he meets uptight, snarky brunette Eva Brooks, whose long-time beau Josh has just been killed along with four other soldiers near Baghdad.
Red Rock Pictures. Gary O.Toole secured the film rights, is...
- 3/12/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Leading sales agent Cinema Management Group (Cmg) has announced that "Born To Dance," a fresh take on the hip hop dance genre, began shooting on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand.
The feature is choreographed by eight-time World Hip Hop Championships winner Parris Goebel, a faculty member of Monsters of Hip Hop, and recent star in her own right of "Step Up All In."
U.S. bombshell Kherington Payne plays Sasha, the female lead in the multi-million dollar feature. Kherington was propelled to fame with her top ten placing in the hit Us reality show So You Think You Can Dance, which led to a principal role as Alice in the 2009 remake of feature film "Fame." She was also the lead in E! Networks docu-drama The Dance Scene, and was a principal dancer for Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream tour.
"Born To Dance" is a coming of age tale told through the eyes of ‘Tu’, an ambitious young man from Auckland who dreams of being a professional hip hop dancer. When he is invited to audition for the best crew in the country, and meets their leading lady Sasha, his dreams begin to turn to reality.
Australasian superstar Stan Walker will play the role of Benjy, Tu’s best friend. Walker shot to fame when he won the first season of Australian Idol and has since cemented his stardom with multiple platinum albums, appearing as a judge on The X Factor New Zealand, and a leading role in the 2013 feature film "Mt Zion."
Tammy Davis will direct, following from his award-winning shorts "Ebony Society" and "Sonny, My Older Brother." New discovery Tia Maipi, a member of world championship hip hop crew The Royal Family, will take on his first major acting role playing Tu.
Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post are the post-production partner, while Vendetta Films will distribute in Aus/Nz. Edward Noeltner’s Cinema Management Group begin world sales at the upcoming Afm. Noeltner says:
“We are very excited to be selling this high energy, exotic and incredibly choreographed film to the buyers at Afm. We are confident this will pick up where the Step Up franchise left off, and we see this as the next international music and dance sensation with terrific worldwide box office potential.”
About Cmg
Cmg, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has firmly established itself as one of the leading international sales companies. Recent successes include the 3D animated feature "Zambezia,"which saw its international box office climb to over Usd $37million. Other properties handled by Cmg which have had #1 openings internationally include "Khumba" and this holiday season’s 3D animated feature "Saving Santa." For more information, visit www.cinemamanagementgroup.com...
The feature is choreographed by eight-time World Hip Hop Championships winner Parris Goebel, a faculty member of Monsters of Hip Hop, and recent star in her own right of "Step Up All In."
U.S. bombshell Kherington Payne plays Sasha, the female lead in the multi-million dollar feature. Kherington was propelled to fame with her top ten placing in the hit Us reality show So You Think You Can Dance, which led to a principal role as Alice in the 2009 remake of feature film "Fame." She was also the lead in E! Networks docu-drama The Dance Scene, and was a principal dancer for Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream tour.
"Born To Dance" is a coming of age tale told through the eyes of ‘Tu’, an ambitious young man from Auckland who dreams of being a professional hip hop dancer. When he is invited to audition for the best crew in the country, and meets their leading lady Sasha, his dreams begin to turn to reality.
Australasian superstar Stan Walker will play the role of Benjy, Tu’s best friend. Walker shot to fame when he won the first season of Australian Idol and has since cemented his stardom with multiple platinum albums, appearing as a judge on The X Factor New Zealand, and a leading role in the 2013 feature film "Mt Zion."
Tammy Davis will direct, following from his award-winning shorts "Ebony Society" and "Sonny, My Older Brother." New discovery Tia Maipi, a member of world championship hip hop crew The Royal Family, will take on his first major acting role playing Tu.
Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post are the post-production partner, while Vendetta Films will distribute in Aus/Nz. Edward Noeltner’s Cinema Management Group begin world sales at the upcoming Afm. Noeltner says:
“We are very excited to be selling this high energy, exotic and incredibly choreographed film to the buyers at Afm. We are confident this will pick up where the Step Up franchise left off, and we see this as the next international music and dance sensation with terrific worldwide box office potential.”
About Cmg
Cmg, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has firmly established itself as one of the leading international sales companies. Recent successes include the 3D animated feature "Zambezia,"which saw its international box office climb to over Usd $37million. Other properties handled by Cmg which have had #1 openings internationally include "Khumba" and this holiday season’s 3D animated feature "Saving Santa." For more information, visit www.cinemamanagementgroup.com...
- 10/14/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Production has begun in Auckland on the dance feature that Beverly Hills-based Cinema Management Group (Cmg) will introduce to world buyers at the Afm.
Eight-time World Hip Hop Championships winner Parris Goebel serves as choreographer on the coming-of-age tale about an aspiring hip hop dancer who is invited to audition for the best crew in the country.
Film newcomer Tia Maipi, a member of world championship hip hop crew The Royal Family, will play the lead.
Kherington Payne from the Us plays female lead Sasha and herself starred in the reality show So You Think You Can Dance and was a principal dancer for Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream tour.
Australian Idol winner Stan Walker will play the role of the lead’s best friend.
Tammy Davis will direct and Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post serves as post-production partner. Vendetta Films will distribute in Australia and New Zealand.
“We are very excited to be selling this high-energy...
Eight-time World Hip Hop Championships winner Parris Goebel serves as choreographer on the coming-of-age tale about an aspiring hip hop dancer who is invited to audition for the best crew in the country.
Film newcomer Tia Maipi, a member of world championship hip hop crew The Royal Family, will play the lead.
Kherington Payne from the Us plays female lead Sasha and herself starred in the reality show So You Think You Can Dance and was a principal dancer for Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream tour.
Australian Idol winner Stan Walker will play the role of the lead’s best friend.
Tammy Davis will direct and Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post serves as post-production partner. Vendetta Films will distribute in Australia and New Zealand.
“We are very excited to be selling this high-energy...
- 10/13/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
We're not going to lie - when we found out that Zoe Birkett was entering the Big Brother house earlier this week, the Digital Spy office got very excited indeed. What a blast from the past - and how much the "little podgy kid from Pop Idol with the dreadlocks" (her words, not ours) has grown up in the last 13 years. But it got us thinking - what happened to the other contestants? We put on our deerstalker, pulled out our magnifying glass and started digging...
Series One
Korben
Korben, whose real name is Chris Niblett, now seems to be going by the hybrid Korben Niblett. He previously worked at Jemma Kidd Make Up School, but according to his LinkedIn page (oh yes), earlier this year he launched his own company, Evolve Beauty. Not so much of the singing anymore, then...
Rik Waller
Well, for one thing, he's not Rik anymore - it's Richard now!
Series One
Korben
Korben, whose real name is Chris Niblett, now seems to be going by the hybrid Korben Niblett. He previously worked at Jemma Kidd Make Up School, but according to his LinkedIn page (oh yes), earlier this year he launched his own company, Evolve Beauty. Not so much of the singing anymore, then...
Rik Waller
Well, for one thing, he's not Rik anymore - it's Richard now!
- 7/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Western Australian actor Cody Fern was named the Australians In Film Heath Ledger Scholarship winner for 2014 at a celebratory dinner in Los Angeles on Thursday that was hosted by musician, actor and director, Tim Minchin. The 25-year old, best known for his role as Albert in the Australian version of the National Theatre of Great Britain production of War Horse, has secured the $20,000 prize against stiff competition from another 19 young Australian actors, with Australian Idol alum and Home and Away star Axle Whitehead and Charlotte Best named as runners-up. Photos Actors Who Died During Filming Fern
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- 6/13/2014
- by Pip Bulbeck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Chainsmokers are best known as the duo behind viral sensation “#Selfie,” but with their remix of Guy Sebastian’s infectious “Like A Drum,” Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall show off their considerable remixing prowess. HitFix is excited to exclusively debut the remix below. While not as well known in the U.S. yet, Sebastian is the best-selling solo artist of all time in Australia with seven multi-platinum albums. Sebastian, who appeared on Lupe Fiasco’s “Battle Scars,” will release his first album in the U.S. later this year. He was the first winner of “Australian Idol” in 2003 and then went onto be a judge on Australia’s edition of “The X Factor” from 2010 to 2012. He is the only male artist in Australia to land six No. 1 singles. The Chainsmokers’ remix showcases Sebastian’s soulful voice by keeping the opening of the song close to the original before the...
- 4/28/2014
- Hitfix
Siri Garber is expanding her Platform Public Relations with new branch offices in New York City and Sydney, Australia. The Sydney office will be headed up by Platform's VP of talent Jane Negline, who joined the company after spearheading PR for “Australian Idol” and working on many Australian awards shows. Also read: CW's ‘Arrow’ Casts ‘The Pact's’ Caity Lotz as Black Canary (Exclusive) Negline's clients include: Grant Bowler (Syfy's “Defiance”), Kym Johnson (“Dancing With the Stars”), Samantha Harris (“The Insider”), Thea Andrews (“The Insider”), Harry Cook (“Accidents Happen”) and Stephanie Ellis (“The Sleepwalker”). The New York office is being headed up by Barbara Saint-Aime,...
- 4/17/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
At last October’s Mipcom, Israeli interactive talent show Rising Star, was the hot property, selling local versions around the globe. At the Mip-tv market next month, The Big Picture, a new interactive entrant from Israel, is aiming to be the next big thing. The game show hails from Israeli format company A Cappella, which recently made U.S. and UK deals with eOne for religion-themed drama Reaching For Heaven. Big Picture is created by TV host and mentalist Nimrod Harel, whose first scripted series, The Believer, has been sold to Fox International Channels. A budget of $1M went toward developing and producing an English-language Big Picture pilot hosted by Andrew Günsberg (Australian Idol, Live To Dance), which A Cappella will shop at Mip-tv (see promo below). The trivia-based show asks a contestant to identify photographs projected on a 20-meter-high screen in the studio; the pictures can be of celebrities,...
- 3/10/2014
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
We didn’t get a chance to look at the first part of the Season Six premiere (you can see it here if you want to catch up), but this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race is looking too good to ignore.
Ru decided to shake things up this year by dividing the premiere into two parts, with seven queens introduced last week (Kelly Mantle was eliminated), and seven more this week. Also of note – No more immunity!
Let’s take a closer look at this week’s Dolls.
Bianca Del Rio
Strengths: Smart, sharp, biting
Weaknesses: Self-Proclaimed Clown. Can she glam it up enough?
Winning Potential: Definitely could be in final three, but can come off as cold and aloof.
Trinity K. Bonet
Strengths: “I’m as close as you’re gonna get to Beyonce”
Weaknesses: “I’m as close as you’re gonna get to Beyonce”
Winning Potential: Looks unseasoned,...
Ru decided to shake things up this year by dividing the premiere into two parts, with seven queens introduced last week (Kelly Mantle was eliminated), and seven more this week. Also of note – No more immunity!
Let’s take a closer look at this week’s Dolls.
Bianca Del Rio
Strengths: Smart, sharp, biting
Weaknesses: Self-Proclaimed Clown. Can she glam it up enough?
Winning Potential: Definitely could be in final three, but can come off as cold and aloof.
Trinity K. Bonet
Strengths: “I’m as close as you’re gonna get to Beyonce”
Weaknesses: “I’m as close as you’re gonna get to Beyonce”
Winning Potential: Looks unseasoned,...
- 3/4/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
“This program will be broadcast in Hds: High Definition Shade.”
So said hostess with the mostess RuPaul, introducing the seven queens competing on Monday’s season 6 premiere, part one. Yep. You heard that right: Seven queens, part one. In an effort to shake it up like a stiff (no longer Absolut) cocktail, Ru changed the game for this edition of Drag Race. For starters, the premiere will take place over two weeks, with one batch of queens arriving the first week and facing elimination. The process will repeat next week because, as Ru put it, “The only thing better than...
So said hostess with the mostess RuPaul, introducing the seven queens competing on Monday’s season 6 premiere, part one. Yep. You heard that right: Seven queens, part one. In an effort to shake it up like a stiff (no longer Absolut) cocktail, Ru changed the game for this edition of Drag Race. For starters, the premiere will take place over two weeks, with one batch of queens arriving the first week and facing elimination. The process will repeat next week because, as Ru put it, “The only thing better than...
- 2/25/2014
- by Lanford Beard
- EW.com - PopWatch
Birthday shoutouts go to Brian Litrell (above), who is 39, Gloria Vanderbilt is 90, Rihanna is 26, Anthony Head is 60, Cindy Crawford is 48, and Sandy Duncan is 68.
We were thrilled when Nick Zano was cast as the male lead on NBC’s One Big Happy, and there’s more cause for celebration as his Happy Endings co-star Elisha Cuthbert has snagged the female lead. The show “centers on two platonic friends since childhood — a lesbian, Lizzy (Cuthbert), and her straight male best friend, Luke (Zano) — who have been living together and trying to have a baby via artificial insemination for some time. They finally get pregnant — just as Luke meets and impulsively marries the love of his life.”
Anderson Cooper Decides To Keep Recent Gay Conversion Therapy Private. It’ll never last, “Marie.”
Marriage Equality Is Destroying Traditional Marriage, and Why That’s a Good Thing (An Open Letter)
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We were thrilled when Nick Zano was cast as the male lead on NBC’s One Big Happy, and there’s more cause for celebration as his Happy Endings co-star Elisha Cuthbert has snagged the female lead. The show “centers on two platonic friends since childhood — a lesbian, Lizzy (Cuthbert), and her straight male best friend, Luke (Zano) — who have been living together and trying to have a baby via artificial insemination for some time. They finally get pregnant — just as Luke meets and impulsively marries the love of his life.”
Anderson Cooper Decides To Keep Recent Gay Conversion Therapy Private. It’ll never last, “Marie.”
Marriage Equality Is Destroying Traditional Marriage, and Why That’s a Good Thing (An Open Letter)
Tptb at Looking talk...
- 2/20/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Squashing recent rumors Down Under, local Network Ten has confirmed that it won’t be bringing back Australian Idol. Once as popular in Australia as the U.S. version, Australian Idol launched the careers of several of the country’s current strong-selling pop artists, such as Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Damien Leith and Jessica Mauboy. And in February, Ten's program chief Beverley McGarvey said in public statements that a reboot of Australian Idol might still be in the cards. Photos: A Day in the Life of 'American Idol' Musical Director Ray Chew But that possibility was ruled out this week by
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- 8/2/2013
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chicago – In other countries and cultures, there are parallel moments going on that are interesting mirrors to U.S. history. In “The Sapphires,” a girl group from Australia entertains the troops in Viet Nam, with many of the same U.S. issues of war, peace and social discord. The film is directed by Wayne Blair and features Jessica Mauboy.
Based on a true story, the film reflects on the practice in Australia of the “stolen generation,” when lighter skinned native Aborigines were stolen from their darker skinned families and assimilated into the white society. This is a thread in “The Sapphires,” as a stolen cousin rejoins the singing group before they go into Viet Nam. The film co-stars Chris O’Dowd (the cop in “Bridesmaids”), who is the manager of the group, and falls in love with one of the singers.
Jessica Mauboy as Julie in ‘The Sapphires’
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Based on a true story, the film reflects on the practice in Australia of the “stolen generation,” when lighter skinned native Aborigines were stolen from their darker skinned families and assimilated into the white society. This is a thread in “The Sapphires,” as a stolen cousin rejoins the singing group before they go into Viet Nam. The film co-stars Chris O’Dowd (the cop in “Bridesmaids”), who is the manager of the group, and falls in love with one of the singers.
Jessica Mauboy as Julie in ‘The Sapphires’
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- 3/25/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Jessica Mauboy was launched to fame by Australian Idol, but this weekend, she'll make a splash on the big screen in The Sapphires. The movie, which she costars in alongside Bridesmaids and Girls alum Chris O'Dowd, tells the inspiring and harrowing true tale of an Aboriginal girl group in the 1960s who headed overseas to entertain the troops in Vietnam. The movie follows the civil rights movements in both America and Australia with a soundtrack of soul music, and it received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival last Summer. Jessica told us being a part of the movie inspired her to research her own Aboriginal background - with life-changing results. Check out our interview, and catch The Sapphires in theaters starting today.
- 3/22/2013
- by Michelle Manning
- Popsugar.com
They say that anything too stupid to be said should be sung, and we here at NextMovie take maxims like that very seriously. So when it came time to interview Chris O'Dowd and Jessica Mauboy about their upcoming flick "The Sapphires," in which they, respectively, play a band manager and a member of an Aboriginal girl group desperate to make it big in any way possible, we knew that a simple spoken interview was out of the question.
Enter the NextMovie Soundtrack Challenge. Mauboy, a winner of Australian Idol, and O'Dowd, who is willing to bust out in song at any moment despite not winning any singing contests, were more than game to share with us — and sing a few lines from — important songs from their lives.
Be sure to check out the video above to discover the unique, self-composed gem that O'Dowd likes to sing in the shower, as...
Enter the NextMovie Soundtrack Challenge. Mauboy, a winner of Australian Idol, and O'Dowd, who is willing to bust out in song at any moment despite not winning any singing contests, were more than game to share with us — and sing a few lines from — important songs from their lives.
Be sure to check out the video above to discover the unique, self-composed gem that O'Dowd likes to sing in the shower, as...
- 3/20/2013
- by Kase Wickman
- NextMovie
After a challenging 2012, the lines have been drawn and the troops are in position for the 2013 radio year. Colin Delaney looks across the country at the old and new faces and the biggest fights on the cards in the battle for the ratings win.
2012 was a tumultuous year for Australia’s radio industry. Marred by several well-publicised incidents, the reputations and standing of talent, management and key brands in the space took a beating, as did the image of the medium as a whole.
But the stage is now set for the battle of 2013 after the ratings season begins on January 20 and those in the industry Encore spoke to are hopeful the coming 12 months will see a turnaround with a number of new additions to the talent lineup and the return of many industry veterans. Um CEO Mat Baxter believes one show in particular will be a major game changer...
2012 was a tumultuous year for Australia’s radio industry. Marred by several well-publicised incidents, the reputations and standing of talent, management and key brands in the space took a beating, as did the image of the medium as a whole.
But the stage is now set for the battle of 2013 after the ratings season begins on January 20 and those in the industry Encore spoke to are hopeful the coming 12 months will see a turnaround with a number of new additions to the talent lineup and the return of many industry veterans. Um CEO Mat Baxter believes one show in particular will be a major game changer...
- 2/6/2013
- by mumbrellahouse
- Encore Magazine
All Saints singer Melanie Blatt has been announced as a judge on The X Factor New Zealand.
The 'TwentyFourSeven' star joins fellow UK singer Daniel Bedingfield and will relocate to New Zealand with her daughter for the duration of the competition.
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Australian Idol winner Stan Walker and Kiwi singer-songwriter Ruby Frost complete the judging panel for the first season of the TV3 show.
Blatt said: "I can't wait to see what kind of artists and voices we are going to find in New Zealand. I'm sure there is a wealth of untapped talent waiting to be found and nurtured.
"I also cannot wait to discover New Zealand properly. My daughter is a huge Lord of the Rings fan. We are beyond excited about living there for a bit."
Co-executive producer Andrew Szusterman added: "Between them Mel and Daniel have sold over 14 million albums worldwide.
The 'TwentyFourSeven' star joins fellow UK singer Daniel Bedingfield and will relocate to New Zealand with her daughter for the duration of the competition.
© Matt Crossick/Empics Entertainment
© Pa Images / Marta Ovod/AP
Australian Idol winner Stan Walker and Kiwi singer-songwriter Ruby Frost complete the judging panel for the first season of the TV3 show.
Blatt said: "I can't wait to see what kind of artists and voices we are going to find in New Zealand. I'm sure there is a wealth of untapped talent waiting to be found and nurtured.
"I also cannot wait to discover New Zealand properly. My daughter is a huge Lord of the Rings fan. We are beyond excited about living there for a bit."
Co-executive producer Andrew Szusterman added: "Between them Mel and Daniel have sold over 14 million albums worldwide.
- 1/30/2013
- Digital Spy
All Saints singer Melanie Blatt has been announced as a judge on The X Factor New Zealand. The 'TwentyFourSeven' star joins fellow UK singer Daniel Bedingfield and will relocate to New Zealand with her daughter for the duration of the competition. Australian Idol winner Stan Walker and Kiwi singer-songwriter Ruby Frost complete the judging panel for the first season of the TV3 show. Blatt said: "I can't wait to see what kind of artists and voices we are going to find in New Zealand. I'm sure there is a wealth of untapped talent waiting to be found and nurtured. "I also cannot wait to discover (more)...
- 1/30/2013
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
The Ten Network took out full page newspaper ads for its heavily pumped debut of American Idol but the program delivered an average result in the ratings.
It ran 15th for the night with average five city metro audience of 539,000, according to preliminary overnight ratings from OzTAM.
The show ran fourth between 7.30pm and 8.30pm – behind Seven’s tennis, Nine’s The Big Bang Theory and 7.30 on the ABC – but lifted to second in from 8.30pm to 9.30pm to beat Nine’s Person Of Interest and the ABC’s Nigellisima.
But Ten claimed it was happy with the result and has moved it to a 7.30pm and not the scheduled 8.30pm start tonight.
A Ten spokesman said the talent show – featuring Keith Urban as one judge – lifted its target 18-49 audience by 33 per cent compared to the same time last year, and ran fifth for the night in that demographic.
It ran 15th for the night with average five city metro audience of 539,000, according to preliminary overnight ratings from OzTAM.
The show ran fourth between 7.30pm and 8.30pm – behind Seven’s tennis, Nine’s The Big Bang Theory and 7.30 on the ABC – but lifted to second in from 8.30pm to 9.30pm to beat Nine’s Person Of Interest and the ABC’s Nigellisima.
But Ten claimed it was happy with the result and has moved it to a 7.30pm and not the scheduled 8.30pm start tonight.
A Ten spokesman said the talent show – featuring Keith Urban as one judge – lifted its target 18-49 audience by 33 per cent compared to the same time last year, and ran fifth for the night in that demographic.
- 1/17/2013
- by Marcus Casey
- Encore Magazine
Home and Away's Dan Ewing has wed fiancée Marni Little. As expected, the couple married on Saturday, with the ceremony being held at St Kieran's Catholic Church in Manly Vale. Guests were only informed of the location on the morning of Ewing and Little's wedding day to protect an exclusive magazine deal, reports the Manly Daily. Celebrity attendees included Australian Idol (more)...
- 12/17/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
“Winners are grinners, Shannon.”
Harness Racing Nsw has launched its first campaign since the outbreak of equine influenza in 2007.
The campaign features former Australian Idol runner-up Shannon Noll, and the line ‘Everything’s better in harness’.
The campaign targets families as well as ‘young party goers’.
The 30 second ad:
Targeting families:
Targeting the party goer:
“The challenge was to develop a creative that had cut through, that was different to any other horse racing ad in market and could appeal to both target markets, especially in regional New South Wales, and I think with Shannon’s huge appeal, we will definitely achieve this” said Harness Racing Nsw marketing director, Dale Walker.
The agency behind the campaign was Hyperbole.
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Harness Racing Nsw has launched its first campaign since the outbreak of equine influenza in 2007.
The campaign features former Australian Idol runner-up Shannon Noll, and the line ‘Everything’s better in harness’.
The campaign targets families as well as ‘young party goers’.
The 30 second ad:
Targeting families:
Targeting the party goer:
“The challenge was to develop a creative that had cut through, that was different to any other horse racing ad in market and could appeal to both target markets, especially in regional New South Wales, and I think with Shannon’s huge appeal, we will definitely achieve this” said Harness Racing Nsw marketing director, Dale Walker.
The agency behind the campaign was Hyperbole.
The post Shannon Noll, horses, sexy blonde and whips in ad for Harness Racing Nsw appeared first on mUmBRELLA.
- 11/14/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
★★★☆☆ Reputedly based on a true story and adapted from the 2005 hit stage play, Wayne Blair's comic drama The Sapphires (2012) sees popular Irish comedian Chris O'Dowd and Australian Idol runner-up Jessica Mauboy combine in this feelgood, yet flawed period effort. Set at the start of 1968, three young, talented aboriginal sisters (plus cousin) are desperately seeking stardom, despite being stuck in the Outback. After a chance encounter with alcoholic piano player Dave (O'Dowd), the girls form 'The Sapphires' and enter a local competition which leads the to them playing for the American armed forces out in Vietnam.
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- 11/7/2012
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
To take on a role in The Sapphires as one of the performers of the said band, you need to have a steady mix of being able to both act and sing – and director Wayne Blair hit the nail on the head by casting Australian actresses Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens and Miranda Tapsell – and we had the pleasure of speaking to the four ahead of the film’s release this week.
The girls take on the roles of four Aboriginal relatives who form the soul and Motown group The Sapphires, who succeed in the face of adversity, taking part in a life-threatening tour of Vietnam to entertain the troops, alongside their scout turned manager Dave (Chris O’Dowd).
The girls discuss their joy at working alongside O’Dowd, and how much this project means to them all. Mauboy – a star of Australian Idol – tells us of her move into an acting career,...
The girls take on the roles of four Aboriginal relatives who form the soul and Motown group The Sapphires, who succeed in the face of adversity, taking part in a life-threatening tour of Vietnam to entertain the troops, alongside their scout turned manager Dave (Chris O’Dowd).
The girls discuss their joy at working alongside O’Dowd, and how much this project means to them all. Mauboy – a star of Australian Idol – tells us of her move into an acting career,...
- 11/6/2012
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Sapphires has debuted a new video clip exclusively through Digital Spy. Chris O'Dowd leads the cast of the Australian comedy-drama, which centres on four young Aboriginal girls who leave home to tour Vietnam during the '60s. In the clip above, O'Dowd's band manager Dave Lovelace invites Gail (Deborah Mailman) to dance the "Lovelace lanky-leg shuffle". Australian Idol's Jessica Mauboy (more)...
- 11/2/2012
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Nine Network has announced that it has picked up Australia’s Got Talent after the talent show franchise was dropped by Seven.
Although the show was included in Seven’s highlights reel for 2013, the network has now indicated it does not have a place for it in its schedule. Seven also airs The X Factor, which has been rating far more strongly than the last series of Agt.
Agt, produced by Fremantle Media, was hurt by running in the same period of Nine’s The Voice, which is produced by Shine.
Yesterday’s news that Seven was dropping Agt briefly increased the likelihood that Ten would bring Australian Idol back. Ten has already said it will air American Idol next year, increasing speculation that it was considering a return for Australian Idol if audiences take to the Us version which features Keith Urban among the judges. Urban was previously on The Voice.
Although the show was included in Seven’s highlights reel for 2013, the network has now indicated it does not have a place for it in its schedule. Seven also airs The X Factor, which has been rating far more strongly than the last series of Agt.
Agt, produced by Fremantle Media, was hurt by running in the same period of Nine’s The Voice, which is produced by Shine.
Yesterday’s news that Seven was dropping Agt briefly increased the likelihood that Ten would bring Australian Idol back. Ten has already said it will air American Idol next year, increasing speculation that it was considering a return for Australian Idol if audiences take to the Us version which features Keith Urban among the judges. Urban was previously on The Voice.
- 10/31/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
It’s a tricky one launching a new TV season. You’ve got to look confident even if you’re in strife. But you shouldn’t sing too loudly if you’re winning.
Last week, what little commentary around Seven’s upfronts that didn’t focus on Celebrity Splash was on their somewhat triumphalist approach.
Fair to say, that wasn’t a criticism that could be levelled at Ten this morning.
The first word I had back from one media buyer who was at the Sydney presentation was “humble”.
As well they might be after the year they’ve just had.
But in terms of 2013, I suspect that the 500 or so people in the room will have left more confident in the network then they were at the start of the day.
Stability is the strategy. Gone are the risks of I will Survive, Everybody Dance Now and being Lara Bingle.
Last week, what little commentary around Seven’s upfronts that didn’t focus on Celebrity Splash was on their somewhat triumphalist approach.
Fair to say, that wasn’t a criticism that could be levelled at Ten this morning.
The first word I had back from one media buyer who was at the Sydney presentation was “humble”.
As well they might be after the year they’ve just had.
But in terms of 2013, I suspect that the 500 or so people in the room will have left more confident in the network then they were at the start of the day.
Stability is the strategy. Gone are the risks of I will Survive, Everybody Dance Now and being Lara Bingle.
- 10/23/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
American Idol judge Randy Jackson stopped by HuffPost Live Monday to talk about living with diabetes and to judge the vocal talents of some HuffPost Live hosts.
Randy spoke to Marc Lamont Hill about being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes nine years ago and described the life changes he was forced to make to cope with the disease.
"You gotta make your doctor your homey," Jackson said about the need for diabetics to make regular visits to their doctors for tests and to set goals to manage the disease. He also stressed the need to exercise regularly and reject the fatty foods that he grew up with in the South, namely "cakes and pecan candy."
Jackson writes on the Taking Diabetes to Heart website: "I learned that having type 2 diabetes increases my risk for heart disease, among other long-term complications. This was the push I needed to take my diabetes to heart.
Randy spoke to Marc Lamont Hill about being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes nine years ago and described the life changes he was forced to make to cope with the disease.
"You gotta make your doctor your homey," Jackson said about the need for diabetics to make regular visits to their doctors for tests and to set goals to manage the disease. He also stressed the need to exercise regularly and reject the fatty foods that he grew up with in the South, namely "cakes and pecan candy."
Jackson writes on the Taking Diabetes to Heart website: "I learned that having type 2 diabetes increases my risk for heart disease, among other long-term complications. This was the push I needed to take my diabetes to heart.
- 9/10/2012
- by HuffPost Live
- Huffington Post
The programme for the 56th BFI London Film Festival launched yesterday under the new creative leadership of BFI’s Head of Exhibition and Festival Director, Clare Stewart, bringing a rich and diverse programme of international films and events from both established and upcoming talent over a 12 day celebration of cinema. The Festival will screen a total of 225 fiction and documentary features, including 14 World Premieres, 15 International Premieres and 34 European Premieres. There will also be screenings of 111 live action and animated shorts. A stellar line-up of directors, cast and crew are expected to take part in career interviews, master classes, and other special events. The 56th BFI London Film Festival will run from 10-21 October 2012. This year sees the introduction of several changes to the Festival’s format. Now taking place over 12 days, the Festival expands further from its traditional Leicester Square cinemas – Odeon West End, Vue West End, Odeon Leicester Square...
- 9/7/2012
- by John
- SoundOnSight
Announced yesterday, the programme for the 56th BFI London Film Festival brings a rich and diverse programme of international films and events from both established and upcoming talent over a 12 day celebration of cinema. The Festival will screen a total of 225 fiction and documentary features, including 14 World Premieres, 15 International Premieres and 34 European Premieres. There will also be screenings of 111 live action and animated shorts. A stellar line-up of directors, cast and crew are expected to take part in career interviews, master classes, and other special events.
This year sees the introduction of several changes to the Festival’s format. Now taking place over 12 days, the Festival expands further from its traditional Leicester Square cinemas – Odeon West End, Vue West End, Odeon Leicester Square and Empire – and the BFI Southbank to include four additional new venues – Hackney Picturehouse, Renoir, Everyman Screen on the Green and Rich Mix, which join existing London venues the Ica,...
This year sees the introduction of several changes to the Festival’s format. Now taking place over 12 days, the Festival expands further from its traditional Leicester Square cinemas – Odeon West End, Vue West End, Odeon Leicester Square and Empire – and the BFI Southbank to include four additional new venues – Hackney Picturehouse, Renoir, Everyman Screen on the Green and Rich Mix, which join existing London venues the Ica,...
- 9/6/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
One of the clear victors emerging out of Telluride was Ben Affleck‘s The Town follow-up, the political hostage thriller Argo. Featuring a great ensemble including Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin and John Goodman, the film received top-notch reviews for its mix of thrillers and comedy and now we’ve got word it’ll be showing at another prestigious festival.
BFI London Film Festival announced their promising line-up today, which includes Argo, as well as Michael Haneke‘s Amour, Martin McDonagh’s Seven Psychopaths, Michael Winterbottom’s Everyday, Sally Potter’s Ginger and Rosa, Jacques Audiard’s Rust and Bone and much more. Check out the complete line-up below, as well as WB’s first TV spot for Argo.
London, Wednesday 5 September: The programme for the 56th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express launched today under the new creative leadership of BFI’s Head of Exhibition and Festival Director,...
BFI London Film Festival announced their promising line-up today, which includes Argo, as well as Michael Haneke‘s Amour, Martin McDonagh’s Seven Psychopaths, Michael Winterbottom’s Everyday, Sally Potter’s Ginger and Rosa, Jacques Audiard’s Rust and Bone and much more. Check out the complete line-up below, as well as WB’s first TV spot for Argo.
London, Wednesday 5 September: The programme for the 56th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express launched today under the new creative leadership of BFI’s Head of Exhibition and Festival Director,...
- 9/5/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
The line-up to the 56th London Film Festival has just been announced and you can see the list of movies coming to the greatest city in the world below. We already knew that Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie and Mike Newell’s Great Expectations would open and close the festival respectively but now we have the rest of the movies coming to London Town.
Let us know your thoughts on the line-up below in our comments section.
The Festival itself runs from October 10th to October 21st and we’ll be doing our best to bring you reviews from as many films as we possibly can!
London, Wednesday 5 September: The programme for the 56th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express launched today under the new creative leadership of BFI’s Head of Exhibition and Festival Director, Clare Stewart, bringing a rich and diverse programme of international films and...
Let us know your thoughts on the line-up below in our comments section.
The Festival itself runs from October 10th to October 21st and we’ll be doing our best to bring you reviews from as many films as we possibly can!
London, Wednesday 5 September: The programme for the 56th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express launched today under the new creative leadership of BFI’s Head of Exhibition and Festival Director, Clare Stewart, bringing a rich and diverse programme of international films and...
- 9/5/2012
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A new promo video came out yesterday that gave us our most comprehensive sneak peek yet of what Glee’s fourth season will look like when it premieres on September 13 — and it gave us a really good look at the show’s newest stars, Kate Hudson, Melissa Benoist, Jacob Artist, Becca Tobin and Dean Geyer. We’ll get around to talking about the others soon enough, but today we wanted to learn a little more about Dean, the Nyada student who appears to be a big threat to Rachel and Finn’s long-distance relationship. Before Finchel fans start throwing things at the guy, let’s learn a little more about this easy-on-the-eyes actor.
The 26-year-old actor/musician was born in Johannesburg and moved to Australia when he was 15. He didn’t start playing music until he was 18, but by the time he was 20, he blew away the judges with his...
The 26-year-old actor/musician was born in Johannesburg and moved to Australia when he was 15. He didn’t start playing music until he was 18, but by the time he was 20, he blew away the judges with his...
- 8/30/2012
- by Sabrina Rojas Weiss
- TheFabLife - Movies
Australia’s Network Ten Top Programmer Quits Network Ten’s chief programming officer David Mott today fell on his sword after a steep slide in ratings and the failures of a slew of local series including Everybody Dance Now, The Shire, I Will Survive and Being Lara Bingle. A 16-year company veteran, the respected and well liked Mott said “it’s a sad day when you say goodbye to friends and colleagues. In a job where you live and die by the numbers, perhaps I’ve been luckier than most. It’s been a great ride, and I’ve loved every second of it.” The company said network head of programming Beverley McGarvey would take over Mott’s responsibilities for the time being. Successful shows Mott commissioned include MasterChef, Australian Idol, The Biggest Loser, Thank God You’re Here, Big Brother, Offspring and Puberty Blues. In the first half of...
- 8/24/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Ten’s programming chief David Mott is leaving the company, the network has announced.
Speculation is likely to focus on Adam Boland, now at Seven, as a replacement for Mott. Boland is understood to be under contract at Seven until October. Another rumoured candidate is the programming director of Seven Melbourne, Graeme Hill.
However, Ten spokesman Neil Shoebridge told Mumbrella: “Both theories are totally wrong.”
Beverley McGarvey is to fill Mott’s role on an acting basis until a replacement is found.
In an interview at the beginning of the year, Mumbrella editor put to Mott the rumour that he might be replaced by Boland:
The announcement from Ten this morning:
Network Ten today announced the resignation of Chief Programming Officer David Mott.
“David has had an extraordinary career at Ten over the past 16 years,” Network Ten Chief Executive, James Warburton, said.
“He has been a fantastic asset for the...
Speculation is likely to focus on Adam Boland, now at Seven, as a replacement for Mott. Boland is understood to be under contract at Seven until October. Another rumoured candidate is the programming director of Seven Melbourne, Graeme Hill.
However, Ten spokesman Neil Shoebridge told Mumbrella: “Both theories are totally wrong.”
Beverley McGarvey is to fill Mott’s role on an acting basis until a replacement is found.
In an interview at the beginning of the year, Mumbrella editor put to Mott the rumour that he might be replaced by Boland:
The announcement from Ten this morning:
Network Ten today announced the resignation of Chief Programming Officer David Mott.
“David has had an extraordinary career at Ten over the past 16 years,” Network Ten Chief Executive, James Warburton, said.
“He has been a fantastic asset for the...
- 8/23/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
At this point, the instant-stardom that comes from snagging a role on Glee can only be compared to making it into American Idol's Top 12. Your talent is not only given a national stage, but everyone suddenly knows (and in many cases, screams) your name. Needless to say, Dean Geyer has been overwhelmed by the reaction to his casting as Brody Weston -- and his first episode hasn't even aired yet!
Moments after the press release went out on July 25, his Twitter account was uncovered, videos from his time on Australian Idol were emailed around and fans were desperate for details about his character (described as a handsome upperclassman at Nyada, who shows an interest in Rachel Berry).
To help Gleeks learn more about Dean, and Brody, I caught up with the South African actor to talk about his journey to Glee, have him shed some light on season four and tease the musical moments fans can...
Moments after the press release went out on July 25, his Twitter account was uncovered, videos from his time on Australian Idol were emailed around and fans were desperate for details about his character (described as a handsome upperclassman at Nyada, who shows an interest in Rachel Berry).
To help Gleeks learn more about Dean, and Brody, I caught up with the South African actor to talk about his journey to Glee, have him shed some light on season four and tease the musical moments fans can...
- 8/8/2012
- TheInsider.com
Hillsong is a multi-million dollar global brand with a massive following, particularly among the young. What can marketers learn from this fast-growing faith factory as it turns 30, asks Robin Hicks.
Say what you like about Hillsong. The happy-clappy megachurch does not enjoy a Godly reputation in all quarters, and gets a kicking in the comment thread on Mumbrella whenever we write a story about Gloria Jean’s, the coffee chain it supposedly has ties with (which Hillsong denies – see below).
It’s also been on the receiving end of some bad press for a lack of transparency over its finances, sordid goings-on that led founder Brian Houston’s father to depart, a book by a former Hillsonger that called it ‘toxic Christianity’, and allegations of vote stacking in Australian Idol.
But Hillsong is one of Australia’s few global brands. It is one of the most powerful Australian youth brands.
Say what you like about Hillsong. The happy-clappy megachurch does not enjoy a Godly reputation in all quarters, and gets a kicking in the comment thread on Mumbrella whenever we write a story about Gloria Jean’s, the coffee chain it supposedly has ties with (which Hillsong denies – see below).
It’s also been on the receiving end of some bad press for a lack of transparency over its finances, sordid goings-on that led founder Brian Houston’s father to depart, a book by a former Hillsonger that called it ‘toxic Christianity’, and allegations of vote stacking in Australian Idol.
But Hillsong is one of Australia’s few global brands. It is one of the most powerful Australian youth brands.
- 7/26/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Look out, McKinley High! Notorious troublemaker Puck may be gone ... but there's a new mini-Puckerman to fill in his shoes!Fox announced today at the Television Critics Association summer press tour that "Glee" is set to welcome two new hotties when it returns for Season 4 on September 13.Jacob Artist (above, left) will play Jake Puckerman, the half-brother of bad boy Puck (Mark Salling), who graduated at the end of last season. The character, who shares his bro's penchant for trouble, will audition for New Directions, but his attitude may stop him from getting very far. Sounds like a true Puckerman to us!Dean Geyer will also come on board as Brody Weston, an upperclassman at Nyada who has his eye on Rachel (Lea Michele). Geyer finished as second runner-up on "Australian Idol" in 2006 and is famous Down Under for his role on the long-running soap opera "Neighbours." He also appeared...
- 7/23/2012
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Dean Geyer and Jacob Artist have been cast on Glee Season 4.
Geyer, best known for his work on the Australian series Neighbours and a former contestant on Australian Idol, will debut on the September 13 premiere as a Nyada student named Brody Weston. Look for him to take an immediate interest in Rachel.
Glee Season 4 Trailer
Artist, meanwhile, appeared on the television movie Blue Lagoon: the Awakening. He will come on board as Jake Puckerman, Puck's younger brother and a potential new member of New Directions.
But a Fox press release warns that his attitude may derail his audition.
The fourth season of Glee will mark a move for the show to Thursday nights. It will also kick off with a three-month time jump and feature a tribute to Britney Spears, as teased on our exclusive interviews with the cast.
Geyer, best known for his work on the Australian series Neighbours and a former contestant on Australian Idol, will debut on the September 13 premiere as a Nyada student named Brody Weston. Look for him to take an immediate interest in Rachel.
Glee Season 4 Trailer
Artist, meanwhile, appeared on the television movie Blue Lagoon: the Awakening. He will come on board as Jake Puckerman, Puck's younger brother and a potential new member of New Directions.
But a Fox press release warns that his attitude may derail his audition.
The fourth season of Glee will mark a move for the show to Thursday nights. It will also kick off with a three-month time jump and feature a tribute to Britney Spears, as teased on our exclusive interviews with the cast.
- 7/23/2012
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
In addition to A-list stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson, two new actors have been hired for the fourth season of Glee, and it sounds like they might be sticking around -- and driving a wedge even further between the currently split Finchel!
Related - Glee Cast Talks Season Four
Dean Geyer has been cast as Brody Weston, a handsome upperclassman who shows an interest in new NY-er Rachel, while the role of Puck's bad boy younger brother, named Jake, has gone to Jacob Artist.
Both Geyer, an Australian who starred on Neighbours, and Artist, recently seen in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, were found after a nationwide search.
Related - 7 Glee Songs That Improve on The Originals
Thanks to MJsBigBlog, you can now see Geyer in action on Australian Idol!
Glee premieres September 13 at 8 p.m. on Fox...
Related - Glee Cast Talks Season Four
Dean Geyer has been cast as Brody Weston, a handsome upperclassman who shows an interest in new NY-er Rachel, while the role of Puck's bad boy younger brother, named Jake, has gone to Jacob Artist.
Both Geyer, an Australian who starred on Neighbours, and Artist, recently seen in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, were found after a nationwide search.
Related - 7 Glee Songs That Improve on The Originals
Thanks to MJsBigBlog, you can now see Geyer in action on Australian Idol!
Glee premieres September 13 at 8 p.m. on Fox...
- 7/23/2012
- TheInsider.com
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