The Tourist was one of Stan’s most popular Original Series in 2022 and now it’s been confirmed for a second season.
The six-part thriller, starring Irish heartthrob Jamie Dornan as Elliotand Australia’s very own Danielle McDonald Helen, will begin filming in April and this year, it will be set in Dublin.
What was season one of The Tourist about?
Season one of The Tourist saw Dornan (Belfast) star as Elliot, who finds himself in the glowing red heart of the Australian outback on an epic cat and mouse chase with a vast tank truck.
Elliot wakes in hospital, hurt, alive – and bewildered with no idea who he is. With merciless figures from his past pursuing him, Elliot’s search for answers propels him through the vast and unforgiving landscape of Australia.
What will season two of The Tourist be about?
A year on from their adventure in the outback, the new series, which is set in Dublin, follows Elliot (who also serves as executive producer) and Macdonald’s Elliot and Helen (Poker Face) travel to Ireland together.
Deciding that it’s finally time for Elliot to rediscover his roots following the car crash that left him with severe memory loss, the pair find themselves dragged into the dangerous whirlwind of his past life.
Whilst Elliot fights with his own demons, Helen is left to pick up the pieces of a larger mystery; forcing them both to confront foes, old and new.
Danielle McDonald and Jamie Dornan in The Tourist. Source: Stan.
What have the cast said about the new season?
Doran said he was “excited to continue the story”.
“Harry and Jack Williams are brilliant writers, and I can’t wait for audiences to see how well Ireland and its characters are utilised to keep them guessing as the tale progresses,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, McDonald said: “I’m so excited to team up with Jamie again and return for another wild adventure with an amazing cast and crew. Jack and Harry Williams are brilliant story tellers and it’s exciting to see what their minds will come up with next.”
The second season of the Stan Original SeriesThe Tourist will commence production in April.
The Australian Idol 2023 competition has shattered the dreams of Jasey Fox and Maya Weiss, who did not gain enough votes to continue in the competition.
And while the 26-year-old said that “setbacks” were a natural part of the course, he did agree with judge Kyle Sandilands that the show was a “popularity contest”.
“The first thing is that Maya and I are older and have less friends and family who are really keen,” Fox admitted in an interview with Chattr after his elimination.
“Everybody is supportive but we’ve been doing this for years. So this isn’t life or death, really. Whereas for the people who got through, I think that they have a lot of people behind them. That is exactly what happens.
“It’s true. It is a popularity contest and I’ve never won a popularity contest in my whole life,” he said. “And I was not expecting to win this one. But I’m very grateful that I got to the point that I got to.”
Australian Idol’s Jasey Fox. Source: Seven.
Jasey Fox was eleven years older than the youngest contestant
While 26 isn’t over the hill by any means, the seasoned performer was the oldest male in the competition, eleven years older than the youngest contestant.
“It wasn’t a representative of an even playing field on either side of things,” he said. “I really just don’t think that there’s such thing as being rejected or an actual setback. It’s just a redirection, and I have a lot of hope for the future for myself and especially for Maya. It’s just a TV show at the end of the day.
“It matters what you do after the show and how you handle difficulty as well as the successes.”
While he knows he has talent (doesn’t he ever), the “competition” wasn’t something he particularly enjoyed, especially because it took him back to his childhood as a competitve dancer.
Source: Seven.
“The competition was sort of a difficult thing for me,” he said. “I’m not competitive in any way. I’m only extremely competitive with myself, and I want to do very well. However, a competitive environment is not something I take well to. It doesn’t make me feel good, and it was bothering me, if I’m very honest.”
He added: “I’ve known I wasn’t going to win the whole time I was there,” he said. “The most important thing was sharing my artistry.”
Australian Idol airs 7.00 pm Sunday and 7.30 pm Monday and Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Emmy award winning series Ted Lasso is back for a third season in 2023 and finally we will find out the fall-out from Nate’s (Nick Mohammed) move over to the dark side.
On January 19, AppleTV+ announced the premiere date alongside a first-look image, depicting a showdown between the former coaching assistant and Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis).
Emmy award winning series Ted Lasso is back for a third season in 2023 and finally we will find out the fall-out from Nate’s (Nick Mohammed) move over to the dark side. Source: AppleTV+
We’ll also find out the fate of Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) and Keeley’s (Juno Temple) relationship, which fell at an impasse during the popular second season.
So, when does it air and what can we expect? Here’s everything you need to know about Ted Lasso season three.
When will season three of Ted Lasso air?
The third instalment of Ted Lasso will arrive on AppleTV+ from March 15 and honestly, it’s not a moment too soon!
But, if you need your Lasso fix before its continuation or want to re-watch what you’ve already seen, then you can catch the previous seasons on AppleTV+ now.
The third instalment of Ted Lasso will arrive in the US during their Spring, which means around mid-March. Source: AppleTV+.
What will season three of Ted Lasso be about?
While no official synopsis has been revealed as yet the focus will lie largely on the unresolved tensions between Ted and Nate.
At the end of season two, Nate left AFC Richmond ended up at West Ham United, the Premier League team owned by Rupert Mannion (Anthony Head) — Rebecca’s (Hannah Waddingham) ex.
The pic a meeting between the now arch rivals in the West Ham facilities, with Rupert looming in the background. Juicy!
FIRST LOOK: Emmy award winning series Ted Lasso is back for a third season in 2023. Source: AppleTV+.
Who is in the cast of Ted Lasso season 3?
The aforementioned leads will be joined by series regulars Phil Dunster, Jeremy Swift, Brendan Hunt, Toheeb Jimoh, Kola Bokinni and Cristo Fernandez, among others.
No newcomers have been announced as yet.
Is there a Season 3 Ted Lasso trailer?
There sure is!
On February 28, AppleTV released a brand new-trailer for the next seasn.
The clip teased a YUGE showdown between the titular character and Nate “Nate the Great” Shelley.
The two-minute clip is mainly a montage of scenes from the upcoming season; however, it’s clear that the rivalry is going strong.
Will there be a season four of Ted Lasso?
There’s been a long-standing rumour that the series will end at the end of the next season, however, writer, producer and actor Brendan — who plays Coach Beard — recently told The Hollywood Reporter that it could be picked up “in some other way”.
“We are writing an ending for this three-chunk portion that we’ve always seen, but it’s not like Thanos is in it and half of us die.
There could be a season four of Ted Lasso at AppleTV+. Source: AppleTV+
“Most of us, anyway, will probably still be alive, so I don’t think leaving an out is anything to worry about. It’s just a matter of whether or not we pick this up in some other way, and when.”
Given it’s the most successful TV show to come out of AppleTV+, the cast also signed contracts that saw a significant pay rise.
It has also won the past two Emmys for best comedy series — and is the only Apple series to break into the ratings service’s weekly top 10 streaming charts.
Stream Season Three of Ted Lasso from March 15 on Apple TV+.
Trent Dalton’s coming-of-age novel Boy Swallows Universe has made its way to the small screen in a truly moving TV adaption.
The popular book with themes of love, crime, magic and fate has now been brought to life by streaming giant Netflix after first being unveiled in March 2022.
Dalton has played a large part in the eight-part series, as has actor and producer Joel Edgerton, who most recently appeared in Master Gardener and Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Here’s everything we know about the adaptation.
Travis Fimmel in Boy Swallows Universe. Source: Netflix.
What is Boy Swallows Universe about?
Boy Swallows Universe is a story of brotherhood, true love and the most unlikely of friendships.
The official Netflix synopsis reads: “Eli Bell’s life is complicated. His father is lost, his mother is in jail, and his stepdad is a heroin dealer. The most steadfast adult in Eli’s life is Slim — a notorious felon and national record-holder for successful prison escapes—who watches over Eli and August, his silent genius of an older brother.
“Exiled far from the rest of the world in Darra, a neglected suburb populated by Polish and Vietnamese refugees, this twelve-year-old boy with an old soul and an adult mind is just trying to follow his heart, learn what it takes to be a good man, and train for a glamorous career in journalism.
“Life, however, insists on throwing obstacles in Eli’s path—most notably Tytus Broz, Brisbane’s legendary drug dealer, but the real trouble lies ahead.
“Eli is about to fall in love, face off against truly bad guys, and fight to save his mother from a certain doom—all before starting high school.”
Who is in the cast of Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe?
Young Eli and Gus Bell is played by Felix Cameron (Penguin Bloom) appearing as Eli Bell, and Lee Tiger Halley (The Heights) as Gus Bell.
Travis Fimmel (Vikings) stars as Lyle Orlik — Eli’s heroin dealer step-dad while Simon Baker (The Mentalist) as Robert Bell and Phoebe Tonkin (Babylon) will play the role of Frances Bell.
Phoebe Tonkin and Travis Fimmel in Boy Swallows Universe. Source: Netflix.
Other characters central to the lives of Eli and Gus are played by Bryan Brown (Cocktail) as Slim Halliday, Anthony La Paglia (Nitram) as Tytus Broz, and Sophie Wilde (You Don’t Know Me) in the role of Caitlyn Spies.
Christopher James Baker (True Detective) as Ivan Kroll, HaiHa Le (Hungry Ghost) as Bich Dang, Deborah Mailman (The Sapphires) as Poppy Birkbeck, Ben O’Toole (Hacksaw Ridge) as Teddy, Zachary Wan (Never Too Late) as Darren Dang and Millie Donaldson and Eloise Rothfield will play the roles of 17 and 13-year-old Shelley Huffman, respectively.
When will Boy Swallows Universe premiere?
Boy Swallows Universe is available to stream on Netflix.
The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) celebrates the best in film and television, and on February 27, the winners were announced!
Actor Sam Elliott won a SAG for 1883, the first in his 55-year career, while Ke Huy Quan (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom) continued his success with a gong for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Everything Everywhere All at Once — becoming the first Asian actor to ever win the award.
“For everyone at home waiting to be seen, please keep going because the spotlight will one day find you,” he said.
Ke Huy Quan. Source: Netflix.
Presented by Andrew Garfield, Sally Field, 76, won the lifetime achievement award, leaving the room in tears with her grace and eloquence.
“[Acting] has never been about a need to hide myself behind other people’s characters.. it is those few precious moments where I feel dangerously alive.”
“I’ve been Mrs Doubtfire’s employer, Forrest Gump’s mother, Lincoln’s wife and a superheroes’ aunt,” she said. “I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of projects… that my hands shook when I read them.”
“In all of these almost sixty years, there’s not a day that I don’t feel quietly thrilled to call myself an actor.”
Sally Field. Source: Netflix.
Jennifer Coolidge continued her winning streak with a SAG Award
Jennifer Coolidge — who IS the moment — has continued living her best lyfe by winning a SAG award for her turn in the White Lotus.
“I want you all to know that I am just so grateful,” she said through tears. “The best thing you can give is to change someone’s perspective for the better, and that’s what Mike White [creator of White Lotus] did for me.”
Jennifer Coolidge. Source: Netflix.
Shortly after, the cast of The White Lotus won for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
The In Memoriam showcased the stars who left us in 2022, including Olivia Newton-John, Raquel Welch, Richard Belzer, Kirstie Alley, Leslie Jordan, Angela Lansbury and Irene Cara — whose song, Out Here On My Own from Fame provided the backing track.
Everything Everywhere All at Once won big
Michelle Yeoh — who was arguably the most popular woman in the room — won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Everything Everywhere All At Once. She is also the first Asian to receive the award.
“This is not for me,” she said. “This is for every little girl who looks like me.”
Michelle Yeoh. Source: Netflix.
Brendan Fraser — who has been a member of SAG since 1991 — beat out favourite Austin Butler to take home the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for The Whale.
“We’re actors. We all want to belong in a tribe, and I felt like I belong,” he said of being part of the union.
Sweeping the awards, Everything Everywhere All at Once took home the final nod of the evening for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
The entire cast accepted the award, with ICON 94-year-old James Hong — who received his SAG card 70 years ago.
“The Asians were not good enough and not box office enough, but look at us now!” he said.
The complete list of SAG Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement Award — Sally Field
TV Nominees
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Better Call Saul The Crown Ozark Severance The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Jennifer Coolidge Elizabeth Debicki Julia Garner Laura Linney Zendaya
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Jonathan Banks Jason Bateman Jeff Bridges Bob Odenkirk Adam Scott
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary Barry The Bear Hacks Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Christina Applegate Rachel Brosnahan Quinta Brunson Jenna Ortega Jean Smart
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Anthony Carrigan Bill Hader Steve Martin Martin Short Jeremy Allen White
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series Steve Carell Taron Edgerton Sam Elliott Paul Walter Houser Evan Peters
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series Emily Blunt Jessica Chastain Julia Garner Niecy Nash-Betts Amanda Seyfried
FILM
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Austin Butler, Elvis Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin Brendan Fraser, The Whale Bill Nighy, Living Adam Sandler, Hustle
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Cate Blanchett, Tár Viola Davis, The Woman King Ana de Armas, Blonde Danielle Deadwyler, Till Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Paul Dano – The Fabelmans Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All at Once Eddie Redmayne – The Good Nurse
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Hong Chau – The Whale Kerry Condon – The Banshees of Inisherin Jamie Lee Curtis – Everything Everywhere All at Once Stephanie Hsu – Everything Everywhere All at Once
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Babylon The Banshees of Inisherin Everything Everywhere All at Once The Fabelmans Women Talking
It’s a worldwide cult survival hit, and now fans down under are getting their own series — Alone Australia.
Ten Australian survivalists will be dropped in the remote wilds of Western Tasmania (lutruwita), completely isolated from the world and each other.
They will be stripped of modern possessions, contact and comforts to self-document their experience – with the last one standing winning $250,000.
When will Alone Australia premiere?
The ground-breaking documentary will premiere with a double episode on Wednesday, 29 March at 7.30pm and continue weekly from 8.30pm, exclusively on SBS and SBS On Demand.
“Alone Australia is raw, authentic, and truly unique,” SBS Head of Unscripted Joseph Maxwell said.
“At its core, it’s about people – what it is that challenges us, drives us, and motivates us as human beings. The relentless effects of nature, hunger, and solitude result in a very real examination of who we are as people.”
Who is in the Alone Australia cast?
Challenged by the merciless forces of nature, hunger, and perhaps the toughest challenge of all: loneliness, who will survive the longest?
Meet the cast of survivalists competing in Alone Australia 2023.
Beck, 42
School Teacher, VIC
Chris, 39
Army Vet, TAS
Duane, 35
Wildlife and Environmental Officer, NSW
Gina, 52
Rewilding Facilitator, NSW
Jimmy, 22
Farmhand & Engineering Student, SA
Kate, 41
Wildlife Biologist, ACT
Michael, 43
Vet & Bush Regenerator, NSW
Mike, 45
Solo Adventurist, NSW
Peter, 31
Hunting Guide, NSW
Rob, 41
Planning & Environmental Manager, VIC
Alone Australia premieres with a double episode on Wednesday, 29 March at 7.30pm and continues weekly from 8.30pm, exclusively on SBS and SBS On Demand.
The American version of Alone S1-8 and Alone: Beast, plus Alone Denmark, Alone Norway and Alone Sweden are now streaming on SBS On Demand.
Disney+ has just released the lively and fun-loving trailer for Rye Lane, and for fans of the British rom-com, you’re going to want to set your reminders now.
Launching in Australia on March 31, the film follows Dom David Jonsson and Yas and (Vivian Oparah), two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, who connect over the course of an eventful day in South London.
They help each other deal with their nightmare exes, which potentially (we’re going to say very likely) will restore their faith in romance.
Rye Lane. Source: Disney+.
What do we learn from the Rye Lane trailer?
Dom and Yas’ paths cross when Dom is ugly-crying in a toilet stall after stealing a moment for himself while out for an awkward meal with his ex, who cheated on him with his best friend.
“We had Hamilton tickets!” a sad Dom exclaims. LOL!
Yas, who is nursing her own breakup wounds, decides to jump headfirst into the fray to lessen the sting as Dom’s date.
What follows is a day of impulsive and joyous mayhem as these two 20-something Londoners roam Peckham through karaoke bars and playgrounds while inching toward the possibility of opening their hearts again.
Who is in the cast of Rye Lane?
Alongside Jonsson (Industry) and Oparah (Class) as Dom and Yas, respectively, is Poppy Allen-Quarmby as Cass, Simon Manyonda as Nathan, Karene Peter as Gia and Levi Roots as Uncle.
The film premiered at Sundance 2023 with resounding success and also won Best Feature Narrative Jury Award at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival.
New Stan Original Scrublands has begun filming in regional Victoria and it promises to be a powerful and compulsive crime thriller.
The series — which stars Luke Arnold(Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS) and Bella Heathcote (The Stan Original Series C*A*U*G*H*T) — is based on the award-winning Australian novel written by Chris Hammer.
Top of the Lake star Jay Ryan also stars as a charismatic and dedicated young priest who calmly opens fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners.
What is Scrublands about?
According to the official synopsis, Scrublands follows the investigation of the shooting one year later, where investigative journalist Martin Scarsden (Luke Arnold) arrives in Riversend to write what should be a simple feature story on the anniversary of the tragedy.
But when Martin’s instincts kick in, and he digs beneath the surface, the previously accepted narrative begins to fall apart, and he finds himself in a life-and-death race to uncover the truth.
Scrublands. Source: Stan.
Who else is in the cast of Scrublands?
The stellar Aussie cast also includes Zane Ciarma (Neighbours), Adam Zwar (Squinters),Victoria Thaine(Nowhere Boys), Robert Taylor (The Newsreader),Stacy Clausen(True Spirit), Genevieve Morris(No Activity) and newcomer Ella Ferris.
The new series is directed by Greg McLean (Wolf Creek) and written by Felicity Packard, Kelsey Munro and Jock Serong.
The Stan Original Series Scrublands is now in production.
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) celebrates the best in film and television and the nominees for the 29th annual awards ceremony is filled with some heavy hitters.
For excellence in film, The Banshees of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All at Once (both won big at the Golden Globes awards ceremony on January 11) — have again been nominated.
Babylonand Women Talking also scored nominations, while Globes Best Picture The Fabelmans, also scooped up a bevvy of accolades.
Babylon was among the films nominated for a 2023 SAG award. Source: Paramount
Australia’s own Cate Blanchett, who won a statue for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama on Wednesday for her turn in Tár, has also been nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG awards.
In TV, The White Lotus, The Crown, Better Call Saul, Ozark and Abbott Elementary all scored nominations, with an honourable mention to ICON Jennifer Coolidge, who has been given the nod for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series.
The SAG Award winners will be announced Monday, February 27, AEDT at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
TV Nominees
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Better Call Saul The Crown Ozark Severance The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Jennifer Coolidge Elizabeth Debicki Julia Garner Laura Linney Zendaya
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Jonathan Banks Jason Bateman Jeff Bridges Bob Odenkirk Adam Scott
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary Barry The Bear Hacks Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Christina Applegate Rachel Brosnahan Quinta Brunson Jenna Ortega Jean Smart
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Anthony Carrigan Bill Hader Steve Martin Martin Short Jeremy Allen White
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series Steve Carell Taron Edgerton Sam Elliott Paul Walter Houser Evan Peters
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series Emily Blunt Jessica Chastain Julia Garner Niecy Nash-Betts Amanda Seyfried
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series Andor The Boys House of the Dragon The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Stranger Things
FILM
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Austin Butler, Elvis Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin Brendan Fraser, The Whale Bill Nighy, Living Adam Sandler, Hustle
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Cate Blanchett, Tár Viola Davis, The Woman King Ana de Armas, Blonde Danielle Deadwyler, Till Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Paul Dano – The Fabelmans Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All at Once Eddie Redmayne – The Good Nurse
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Hong Chau – The Whale Kerry Condon – The Banshees of Inisherin Jamie Lee Curtis – Everything Everywhere All at Once Stephanie Hsu – Everything Everywhere All at Once
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Babylon The Banshees of Inisherin Everything Everywhere All at Once The Fabelmans Women Talking
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture Avatar: The Way of Water TheBatman Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Top Gun: Maverick The Woman King
From trophy to a tyrant from outcast to an outlaw. From Loner to a leader and a mayor to mutineer… how will The Power transform you?
Prime Video has debuted the “electrifying” official trailer for the global thriller The Power — an emotionally driven series based on British author Naomi Alderman’s award-winning novel.
Premiering on Prime on March 31 with the first three episodes and then dropping weekly each Friday, the series features a cast of remarkable characters from London to Seattle, Nigeria to Eastern Europe, as the Power evolves from a tingle in teenagers’ collarbones to a complete reversal of the power balance of the world.
Who is in the cast of The Power?
Alongside Collette as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez, the series stars John Leguizamo (Romeo + Juliet) as Rob Lopez, Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as Jos Cleary-Lopez, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) as Tunde Ojo, Josh Charles (The Good Wife) as Daniel Dandon, Eddie Marsan (Happy Go-Lucky) as Bernie Monke, Ria Zmitrowicz (Three Girls) as Roxy Monke, Zrinka Cvitešić (Na Putu) as Tatiana Moskalev and Halle Bush (The Power) as Allie Montgomery.
What was The Power by Naomi Alderman about?
The series is based on British writer Alderman’s 2016 science fiction novel and poses the question: What would the world look like if men were afraid of women rather than women being afraid of men?
It centres around women developing the ability to release electrical jolts from their fingers, thus leading them to become the dominant sex.
The book was inspired by a mentorship with The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood and focuses on several main characters, none of whom fit into the traditional role of the protagonist.
Scandal’sKerry Washington has got range, girl! The actor and executive producer will now star in Unprisoned, a series about a single mother who welcomes her formerly incarcerated father into her home after 17 years.
Inspired by series creator Tracy McMillan’s life, the half-hour comedy follows the messy but perfectionist relationship therapist whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad, Elroy (Delroy Lindo) gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).
Premiering on March 10 on the streaming service Disney+, the half-hour comedy will follow Edwin’s exit — to the tune of Grammy Award winner, Lizzo, Classic — as he re-builds his relationship with his family.
Kerry Washington in Unprisoned. Source: Disney+.
“You can stay with us as long as you need,” Washington’s Paige tells her father. “But, the same rules still apply.”
“Don’t get into any business, don’t put the knife back into the jelly after I’ve licked it…,” Edwin says. LOL!
It’s a light-hearted look into a serious topic, including Paige’s admission: “I don’t know what to do!”
“Let’s start with more wine, obviously!” her friend Esti (Jee Young Han) says.
Jee Young Han as Esti in Disney+’ Unprisoned. Source: Disney+
Who is in the cast of Unprisoned?
Alongside Washington, Lindo and Rakotohavana, the series stars the aforementioned Han as Esti, Marque Richardson (Dear White People) as Mal, the caseworker at the group home from which Eddie has been released and Jordyn McIntosh (The First Lady) who plays a younger version of Paige.
Hayu has launched its first locally produced original content series – Loud + Proud with entertainment reporter and all-around fabulous human Justin Hill.
The short-form series (which consists of six, seven-minute episodes) will launch in conjunction with Sydney WorldPride.
Premiering on the streaming platform from February 23, the series shines a light on the Australian LGBTQIA+ community.
“Ever since I was little, my family has encouraged me to live my life LOUD and PROUD and I feel incredibly lucky to be working with the Hayu team who has brought the care and attention needed to create a truly inspiring series,” Hill said in a statement.
“I hope our show can help the emerging LGBTQIA+ community to feel empowered, unashamed and unafraid to be their true selves. This series will bring WorldPride back to where it started: celebrating who we are… with some glitter thrown in for good measure!”
According to the official synopsis, Loud + Proud covers everything from the impact of coming out and exploring the gender spectrum to owning your identity and parenthood and creating wider allyship in Australia and across the world.
There will be meaningful conversations, as well as inspirational content that aims to educate viewers and each ep will delve into topics related to the LGBTQIA+ community at large, with guests sharing their personal experiences.
When is Loud + Proud streaming and who will be featured?
Loud + Proud will bring together the ultimate line-up of Australian LGBTQIA+ icons and allies, including Samantha Jade, Jack Vidgen, Alfie Arcuri, Mitch & Mark, Carla from Bankstown, Deni Todorovic, Etcetera Etcetera, Dominique Topp and James Devlin.
Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen) and Lisa Vanderpump (Vanderpump Rules) will also make a special appearance from the ‘Hayu Hotseat’, sharing their own Pride memories, thoughts and advice for the community and its allies.
HayU’s Loud + Pour. Source: HayU.
With never-before-heard Pride stories, advice on being your most authentic self, and, of course, a good dose of reality TV discussion, it will truly be unmissable.
Stream Loud + Proud With Justin Hill from February 23 exclusively on Hayu.
Australian streaming service Stan continues it’s original documentary slate withRevealed: Trafficked.
Premiering on March 12, the original film is a raw, gritty observational documentary exposing what is one of Australia’s largest human trafficking operations, and challenges the government to take action on a largely under-reported crime that is rife in Australia.
Directed by documentary filmmaker Sascha Ettinger-Epstein (The Pink House), the narrative will draw upon the incredible 60 Minutes story first reported by journalist Nick McKenzie (pictured).
From Melbourne and Queensland to South Korea and London, Nick alongside South Korean journalist Jiyoon Kim from Investigative Agency Newstapa, uncovers how vulnerable women are targeted, meeting with a young survivor who was brainwashed and coerced into enduring shocking conditions as a sex worker.
Last year, Mckenzie alongside The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, revealed how international criminals were circumventing laws and trafficking vulnerable Asian women to work in the sex industry in Australia.
Stan Original Revealed: Trafficked will premiere on March 12, only on Stan.
Say it isn’t so! Two major Sex Education actors are exiting stage left and won’t be returning for the series after its fourth season.
On February 21, Emma Mackey announced that she will be saying goodbye to Maeve, one of the most central characters on the show.
Speaking to Radio Times at the BAFTA Film Awards, when asked about her role continuing after the upcoming season, she said: “Season 5? I’ve just finished the fourth one last week! No, I don’t think I’ll be in season five. I’ve said goodbye to Maeve.”
The announcement doesn’t really come as a surprise to viewers, as at the end of season three, Maeve moved to the US to study. This means, that she will appear in very few scenes, which will likely include a farewell. Sad face!
Emma Mackey as Maeve in Netflix’ Sex Education. Source: Netflix.
“It’s a blessing because it is a launchpad and it is something that has given us opportunities in different ways, but it’s something that I want to gracefully exit from and be happy that it exists and protect it and enjoy it in the time that it has existed in. But yeah, it needs to be left alone now, I think.”
She continued: “We can all move on and take what we learned from Sex Ed as well because it has been a school, quite literally, for all of us.
“It’s just wonderful to have had that education and to have that baptism of fire and to have just been flung into that whole world. I think it’s made us stronger.”
Ncuti Gatwa is also not reprising his role on Sex Education
Possibly the most iconic character on the Netflix series, Ncuti Gatwa also revealed he won’t be returning to the popular series.
On February 10, it was revealed that he and the beloved, Eric Effiong, would not be heading back to Moordale Secondary School after season four.
“Last day. Last time. Bye bubs, thank you for all the lessons and for all the strength,” he captioned a post on Instagram, sharing a pic of his trailer door.
Ncuti Gatwa and his trailer door. Source: Netflix/Instagram.
Thankfully, Gatwa has some awesome projects coming up!
Premiering in July, Gatwa will appear on the silver screen in the Barbie movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Following this, he will appear as the 15th Doctor in the 60th anniversary season of BBC’s iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who, becoming the first Black actor to lead the show. Amazing!
Season four of Sex Education is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.
Love entertainment and celebrity? Well, we have just the podcast for you! We are so excited to announce the launch of Chattr and Mediaweek’s brand-new podcast, The Entertainment Hotline!
Hosted by the company’s head of entertainment, Anita Anabel, the series will feature celebrity interviews from all facets of the industry.
Each week, stars will drop in (or dial in) to discuss their latest projects, share behind-the-scenes stories, and share a glimpse into who they are as people.
What is The Entertainment Hotline?
The Entertainment Hotline has been created for YOU, fans of TV, streaming, film, and content creation, with a video series on Instagram and TikTok.
Anita Anabel, Head of Entertainment and host of The Entertainment Hotline, said: “I’m so excited to bring this new podcast to life. It incorporates my passion for all things entertainment and the stories behind the talent we all know and love.
“In 2023, people are thirsty for more than what they’re just seeing on the screen. They want to be able to consume content and then find out as much information as they possibly can, so I’m thrilled to be giving them more of what they’re craving.”
Anita Anabel. Source: Supplied.
Episode One — Lincoln Younes and Claude Jabbour from Last King of the Cross
The first episode features Paramount+The Last King of the Cross stars Lincoln Younes and Claude Jabbour who gave Anabel insight into life on set, discussed the importance of physical exercise and mental health, and revealed what made them most nostalgic about the iconic Sydney suburb.
The Entertainment Hotline with Anita Anabel has been produced by ProPodcast and will drop weekly on Wednesdays at 5 am.
Listen to the very first episode below or use your favourite podcast app here.
Perth’s fearless, genre-bending band Voyager will represent Australia at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest.
On February 22, SBS announced that bandmates — Danny Estrin, Simone Dow, Alex Canion, Scott Kay and Ashley Doodkorte — would be headed to Liverpool, UK from May 9 – May 13 to compete.
The band has been throwing their hat in the ring for the comp since Australia (confusingly) announced its participation in 2015.
“As a long-time Eurovision fan, this is the pinnacle – Voyager gets to play the greatest show on earth!” Estrin said in a statement.
“Our song Promise is made for the Eurovision stage, and collectively we feel it’s one of our best yet. We filmed the music video in both the city of Perth and beautiful parts of Western Australia to showcase the majestic beauty of our home state. Eurovisionation, we are coming!!!”
Voyager. Source: Supplied.
Who are Voyager?
Blending New Romantic, ‘80s infused vocals with technical, melodic framework, groovy basslines, bombastic drums, and what is fast becoming the band’s signature instrument, the keytar, the band have toured the world many times over, with an influx of fans on their latest European tour won over by their electric live performances.
Forming in 1999 at the University of Western Australia (with founding members Estrin, Baker and Lovkis), the musicians have since released seven studio albums, with one more to come after their Eurovision turn.
In 2020, they won Best Hard Rock Album at the Independent Music Awards for Colours in the Sun, which also made a debut at number one in the AIR charts.
What song will Voyager perform at the Euro Vision Song Contest?
Voyager will perform Promise, a song that begins with the lyrics: “Have you ever done anything like this before?”, fitting for a band, which has in fact, never done this before.
“Promise is a song that delivers in spades from a band that never fails to impress. From the very first listen, I knew it was something special – an epic, cinematic track that will take listeners on an anthemic rock voyage all the way to the Eurovision stage,” director of Blink TV, Paul Clarke said.
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, with their song Stefania.
This year, the United Kingdom will host the competition on Ukraine’s behalf with the theme United by Music.
The Australian Idol competition has been heating up as singers vyed for a spot in the Top 12!
After three massive nights — and in front of the show’s largest-ever studio audience — twelve contestants sang their hearts out to get to the next round.
The judging panel — Amy Shark, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Harry Connick Jr — deliberated over the top 24 performances, with artists singing songs like You’ve Got The Love, Take Me To Church, Hallelujah and Bleeding Love.
And as the coveted “Touchdowns” were handed out, guaranteeing singers a place in the last round, the final group took shape.
Here’s who made it to the Top 12 of Australian Idol 2023.
Australian Idol 2023 Top 12
The full line-up includes the below contestants (with their Instas in the hyperlink!):
It’s been a long time since the break-out series Outer Banks appeared on Netflix.
In fact, not only has it not been on our screens for what feels like yonks but Season 3 was originally announced on December 8, 2021! Yup, just over a year ago!
Now, with the third instalment finally premiering on February 23, here’s everything you need to know, including who is in the cast, what happened in Season Two and what we can expect next.
The cast of Outer Banks. Source: Netflix.
What happened in Season Two of Outer Banks?
At the end of Outer Banks‘ second season, fans were thrilled to find that a lot of their lingering questions had been answered. Most notably that Sarah(Madelyn Cline)and John B (Chase Stokes) survived their stormy journey.
The couple reunites with the Pogues to continue their treasure hunt, clear John B’s name, and find the Cross of Santo Domingo.
The season ended with a thrilling boat heist, with Sarah being kidnapped by her own family. The Pogues then hid out in a shipping container in hopes of saving her and a fight ensued.
After escaping onto a smaller boat, they were forced to leave the Cross in the hands of murderous father-son duo Rafe (DrewStarkey) and Ward (Charles Esten) and ended up on a small island they named ‘Poguelandia’.
Carla (Elizabeth Mitchell), who is in Barbados, meets a mysterious man who turned out to be John B’s long-lost father (Charles Halford)…and he’s not dead!
John B says that he can help her get what she wants, in exchange for helping his son.
What’s Season Three of Outer Banks about?
The official synopsis for Season Three reads: After losing the gold and fleeing the Outer Banks, Season Three finds the Pogues washed ashore on a desert island that, for a brief moment, seems like an idyllic home.
Officially deemed “Poguelandia,” the island’s newest residents spend their days fishing, swimming, and reveling in the carefree lifestyle of their temporary dwelling.
But things quickly go south for John B, Sarah, Kiara (Madison Bailey), Pope (Jonathan Daviss), JJ (RudyPankow), and Cleo (Carlacia Grant) when they find themselves once again caught up in a race for the treasure, quite literally running for their lives. T
hey’re broke and far from home, they can’t trust anyone, Ward and Rafe are hungry for revenge, and there’s a ruthless Caribbean Don who will stop at nothing to find the bounty.
Was the treasure ever within their reach? Or was it all a trap to stop them once and for all? Either way, it’s the Pogues against the world – and the only way out is together.
Watch the first 8 minutes and 51 seconds of Outer Banks Season Three below:
Who is in the Outer Banks Season Three cast?
Alongside the core cast, the other cast members returning to Outer Banks is Starkey, Austin North as Topper, Elizabeth Mitchell as Carla Limbrey, Julia Antonelli as Wheezie Cameron, Caroline Arapoglou as Rose, CC Castillo as Lana Grubbs, Cullen Moss as Deputy Shoupe, Chelle Ramos as Deputy Plumb, E. Roger Mitchell as Heyward, Brian Stapfe as Cruz, and Samantha Soule as Anna Carrera.
Lou Ferrigno Jr, Andy McQueen, and Fiona Palomo will also be joining Season Three.
Will there be a Season Four of Outer Banks?
You betcha!
On February 20, the show’s creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke announced that a fourth season was on the way.
“The Pogues are enjoying an adventure of a lifetime, and we now get to map out more twists and turns as the joyride continues into Season 4 of Outer Banks.
Thank you to Netflix, our cast, and the amazing fans who helped to make this happen.”
According to her 9Now bio, Evelyn was “devastated” by an ex who also applied for a dating show… while they were together is this revenge?!
Since that fateful relationship, she has been guarded ever since and believes her Chinese-Australian upbringing and being a child of divorce is the reason she struggles to show affection.
In fact, Evelyn struggles to say “I love you”, because she rarely saw the words — or sentiment — used when growing up.
Even though she’s diving headfirst into the experiment, she’s cautious about starting a new relationship. She also wants marriage and kids; however, she’s never been the stay-at-home type.
Married at First Sight’s Evelyn Ellis was on Big Brother UK
In 2016, the stunning MAFS Bride was on Big Brother in the UK. At the time, she worked in London as a hostess and described herself as “the most indecisive person you would have ever met.”
She was only ever nominated twice and ultimately placed fifth on the show. She was also the highest-ranking female during the season.
Evelyn Ellis on Big Brother UK 2016. Source: Channel 5.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’sHugo Armstrong has high standards when it comes to women.
The 32-year-old has a list of what he’s looking for in a woman, right down to her dress size…
According to his 9Now bio, he’s a “goofball” who has been in love exactly four times.
The IT Account executive hails from New South Wales and admits he falls hard and quickly, describing himself as a “hopeless romantic who can’t see red flags in a relationship”.
Hugo Armstrong. Source: Instagram.
Even though he’s very confident with the ladies, he reveals he can get the “ick” pretty easily, which is confusing since he doesn’t see red flags….
Hugo is also “oblivious” when it comes to hookups because he’s known to prioritise himself, and his main challenge is putting the work in when it comes to women.
Despite his flaws, he does wear his heart on his sleeve and is looking for a person who can be his best friend. Cute!
