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,…
Tag Archive for Australian Television
Crime Drama Strange River headed to ABC
by themovieboards - Editor •
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 Announce Mystery Road Season 3
by themovieboards - Editor •
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 Announce Bad Behaviour
by themovieboards - Editor •
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…
A Look at Australian Television: Police Rescue Season 1 Episode 1: Mates
by themovieboards - Editor •
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…