Fans of the reimagined Australian comedy Mother and Son are in for a treat as the ABC, Screen Australia and Screen NSW confirm a second six-part season will commence filming in Sydney later this year.The incomparable and hilarious Denise Scott (Maggie) returns to our screens alongside co-star Matt Okine (Arthur), who shines both in front…
SBS and Screen Australia have announced the commissioning of a new eight-part Australian drama series Swift Street, in partnership with Fifth Season. Screen Australia’s Head of Content, Grainne Brunsdon said that Swift Street is a fast, funny, and gritty family crime drama, set in bustling inner-city Melbourne, where the rich and poor collide. This high-paced…
Season 2 of much-loved ABC Factual series Old People’s Home For 4-Year-Olds was the ABC’s big winner when it was named the only Australian Grand Award winner at the prestigious New York Festivals’ TV and Film Awards. The awards recognise the most innovative and entertaining screen content from more than 50 countries around the world.…
Production now underway in Sydney on the Netflix reboot of the much-loved Australian young adult series, Heartbreak High. An eight-episode series inspired by the original ‘90s series, but totally reimagined for a new generation, Heartbreak High will make its global debut on Netflix in 2022. Chris Oliver Taylor (Glitch) and Carly Heaton (The End) will…
ABC, Screen Australia and The Australian Children’s Television Foundation are thrilled to announce ambitious new ABC ME horror comedy series Crazy Fun Park. Produced by Werner Film Productions this 10-episode x 30-minute series is also funded by Film Victoria. Crazy Fun Park is a hair-raising coming of age tale following best friends Chester and Mapplethorpe,…
New crime drama Savage River was announced recently, developed and commissioned by the ABC with worldwide distribution rights acquired by Dynamic Television. Produced by Aquarius Films, Jocelyn Moorhouse (Wakefield, Stateless, The Dressmaker) is directing the 6 x 57 series with Golden Globe-nominated actress Katherine Langford (Thirteen Reasons Why, Cursed, Knives Out) attached in the leading…
ABC and Screen Australia in association with Screenwest have announced that a third series of the hugely popular, multi-award-winning outback crime drama Mystery Road has been commissioned. Mystery Road: Origin delves into the early years of fan favourite Detective Jay Swan with proud Nyikina man Mark Coles Smith cast as Young Jay. It’s 1999, and…
Stan and Screen Australia have announced the brand-new Stan Original Series Bad Behaviour. Based on the acclaimed book of the same name by Australian writer Rebecca Starford, Bad Behaviour is a four-part Stan Original Series offering a visceral and poignant ride into the epicentre of the teenage years – where the most crucial decision of…
Director Michael Carson Written by Peter Schreck Starring Gary Sweet, Sonia Todd, Steve Bastoni, John Clayton, Tammy Macintosh Rated PG Score 4.5/6 ‘Mickey” struggles with now being a weekend dad, tries to help a potential suicide, and has an altercation with his Inspector. For those of you who haven’t heard of Police Rescue, it’s an…