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Angus McLaren
Angus McLaren (born 3 November 1988) is an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in the television series ''Packed to the Rafters'' as Nathan Rafter and '' H2O: Just Add Water'' as Lewis McCartney. Personal life McLaren was born the youngest of three boys, growing up with brothers Rhett and Aidan in Wonthaggi, Victoria, and grew up on a dairy farm near Loch. He attended Mary Mackillop College Leongatha. He was the drummer of the band Rapids (Ballet Imperial) and also played bass guitar in the band Bogey Lowensteins. Career 2000–2013 He appeared in a number of school and amateur productions for the Leongatha Lyric Theatre. He made his professional debut when he was 12 years old with a recurring role on the ABC series ''Something in the Air''. Further TV credits followed, including the children's series ''Worst Best Friends'', ''The Saddle Club'' and ''Fergus McPhail'', along with guest roles on ''Blue Heelers'', ''Comedy Inc'' and a recurring role on ''Neighbours ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonthaggi, Victoria
Wonthaggi is a seaside town located south east of Melbourne via the South Gippsland and Bass Highways, in the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Known originally for its coal mining, it is now the largest town in South Gippsland, a regional area with extensive tourism, beef and dairy industries. The name "Wonthaggi" is an Australian Aboriginal name meaning "home" from the Boonwurrung (south-central Kulin). It was used in the area some time before 1 August 1910 when the town was founded. History The Boonwurrung aboriginal people were custodians of this stretch of coast for thousands of years prior to white settlement. The Boakoolawal clan lived in the Kilcunda area south of the Bass River, and the Yowenjerre were west of the Tarwin River along what is now the Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park. Middens containing charcoal and shellfish mark the location of their campsites along the coast. Coal was discovered by explorer William Hovell at Cape Paterson in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tender Napalm
''Tender Napalm'' is a 2011 play by Philip Ridley. Ridley's eighth stageplay for adults, it premiered at The Southwark Playhouse, London on 19 April 2011. The original production was directed by David Mercatali, who previously directed the professional revival of Ridley's 2004 play '' Moonfleece'' in 2010. Since then Mercatali has collaborated with Ridley a number of times in directing the premiere productions for the majority of Ridley's new stageplays. The production starred Vinette Robinson as Woman and Jack Gordon as Man, who had previously played a minor role in the 2009 horror film '' Heartless'' which was written and directed by Ridley. Story The play shows the interplay between a Man and Woman. Through their dialogue they speak with poetic intensity and describe being involved in highly imaginative and improbable situations, such as leading armies of monkeys, fighting a sea serpent and being abducted by aliens. They both speak romantically to each other - describin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloom (TV Series)
''Bloom'' is an Australian streaming television series which was released on Stan. A six-part mystery was released on 1 January 2019, and stars Bryan Brown, Jacki Weaver, Phoebe Tonkin, and Ryan Corr. A second season was released on 9 April 2020. Premise A year after a devastating country flood kills five people, a new plant is discovered with the power to restore youth. This is a miracle for locals but some are prepared to kill for it. Cast * Bryan Brown as Ray Reed, Gwen's husband and care taker. * Jacki Weaver as Gwendolyn "Gwen" Reed. Gwen is a retired actor who moved back to her childhood town with her husband, Ray. * Phoebe Tonkin as Young Gwen * Ryan Corr as Young Tommy/Sam (season 1) * Daniel Henshall as Dave "Griffo" Griffiths (season 1) * John Stanton as Max McKinnon * Sam Reid as Young Max (season 1) * Thomas Fisher as Isaac Langlan (season 1) * Genevieve Morris as Rhonda Stokes * Anne Charleston as Loris Webb * Terry Norris as Herb Webb * Jacob Collins-Levy as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Doctor (Australian TV Series)
''Doctor Doctor'' (also known outside of Australasia as ''The Heart Guy'') is an Australian television drama created by Tony McNamara, Ian Collie and Alan Harris, which premiered on the Nine Network on 14 September 2016, lasting five seasons, concluding on 23 June 2021. The cast includes Rodger Corser, Nicole da Silva, Ryan Johnson, Tina Bursill, Hayley McElhinney and Steve Bisley, and follows the story of Hugh Knight, a rising heart surgeon who is gifted, charming and infallible. He is a hedonist who, due to his sheer talent, believes he can live outside the rules. His "work hard, play harder" philosophy eventually comes to 'bite' him. The series was originally produced by Essential Media & Entertainment and Easy Tiger Productions in association with Screen NSW. Andy Ryan and Jo Rooney served as executive producers. ''Doctor Doctor'' has been positively received throughout its run and has also achieved success outside of Australia in countries such as New Zealand, United S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Saints (TV Series)
''All Saints'' is an Australian medical drama television series that first screened on the Seven Network on 24 February 1998. Set in the fictional All Saints Western General Hospital, it focused on the staff of Ward 17 until its closure in 2004, which is when the focus changed and began following the staff of the Emergency Department. It was produced by John Holmes alongside Jo Porter, MaryAnne Carroll and Di Drew. The final episode aired on 27 October 2009, completing its record-breaking 12-year run. Plot ''All Saints'' follows the lives of the staff at All Saints Western General Hospital. Until its closure in 2004, the show primarily focused on the staff in Ward 17. Known as the "garbage ward" as it took all the overflow from the other wards, Ward 17 was run by compassionate nun, Sister Terri Sullivan (Georgie Parker). Her staff included her nurses Connor Costello (Jeremy Cumpston), Von Ryan (Judith McGrath), Bronwyn Craig (Libby Tanner), Jared Levine (Ben Tari) and Stephani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CrashBurn
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Jamie Clarke (Neighbours)
Jamie Clarke is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours''. The character was originally played by S.J. Dey from the character's birth and introduction on 30 July 1987. Ryder Susman briefly took over the role in 1989, as it was becoming more obvious that Dey was a girl. Dey returned to the role, but later in 1989, brothers Nicholas and James Mason took over the role of Jamie until the character departed in 1990. In 2003, the character returned, this time played by Angus McLaren. Development In November 1986, Stephen Cook of ''TV Week'' previewed upcoming changes to the ''Neighbours'' cast and confirmed that popular couple Des Clarke (Paul Keane) and Daphne Clarke's ( Elaine Smith) "long-awaited" first child would be born during 1987. He reported that producers had not yet decided whether the baby would be a girl or a boy, but it would be born healthy in the middle of the year. Smith later said that Daphne's pregnancy lasted over the usual nine months a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Neighbours Characters (2002)
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' in 2002, by order of first appearance. They were all introduced by the show's executive producer Stanley Walsh. The 18th season of ''Neighbours'' began airing on 21 January 2002. David Karakai began appearing as Marc Lambert from February and his mother Chloe Lambert arrived in April. The first member of the Hoyland family, Rosie, was introduced in March. Irish actor, Patrick Harvey began appearing as Connor O'Neil from April and Andrea McEwan joined the cast as Penny Watts in May. That same month also saw the introductions of Valda Sheergold and Rosie's granddaughter, Summer. Summer's brother, Boyd, arrived in June along with Nina Tucker, played by singer Delta Goodrem. July saw the introductions of Tahnee Coppin, Carmel Tyler and Penny's sister, Sindi. The fourth member of the Hoyland family, Max, made his debut in August. Maureen Edwards began portraying Ruby Dwyer from e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Vision (2002 Film)
''Double Vision'' () is a 2002 action horror film directed by Chen Kuo-fu. The plot is about an FBI agent working with a troubled Taiwanese cop to hunt for a serial killer who is embedding a mysterious black fungus in the brains of the victims. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Police detective Huang Huo-tu, a ''Waisheng ren'' (Mainland Chinese) in Taiwan, has relegated himself to a mundane job as a Foreign Affairs Officer as self-punishment for blowing the whistle on corruption in the force, and his colleagues have turned their backs on him. His young daughter is left traumatized after being taken hostage in a gun battle, and his wife Ching-fang is filing for divorce. Huang is on the verge of a severe nervous breakdown. A series of bizarre deaths in Taipei baffle local investigators, including a Christian preacher of foreign nationality found disemboweled. The priest is involved in the Taiwan-US military trade, so FBI agent Kev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotel Mumbai
''Hotel Mumbai'' is a 2018 action thriller film directed by Anthony Maras and co-written by Maras and John Collee. An Indian-Australian-American co-production, it is inspired by the 2009 documentary ''Surviving Mumbai'' about the 2008 Mumbai attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in India. The film stars Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi, Anupam Kher, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Jason Isaacs, Suhail Nayyar, Nagesh Bhosle, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2018, and had its Australian premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival on 10 October 2018. The film was released in Australia and the United States on 14 and 22 March 2019, respectively, and in India on 29 November 2019. Plot On 26 November 2008, waiter Arjun reports for work at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India, under head chef Hemant Oberoi. The day's guests include British-Iranian heiress Zahra Kashani and her American husband David, with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Week
''TV Week'' is a weekly Australian magazine that provides television program listings information and highlights, as well as television-related news. Content ranges from previews for upcoming storylines of popular television programs, particularly dramas, comedies, soap operas and reality shows airing in Australia, celebrity interviews, gossip and news reports about television, movies and music. A full weekly program guide with highlights is featured, as well listings for streaming services and crossword puzzles. It was first published as a Melbourne-only publication in December 1957 (as ''TV-Radio Week''), bearing a strong affiliation to television station Channel Nine, GTV9. The publication is also well known for its association with the annual ''TV Week Logie Awards''. History Early days The first issue of ''TV-Radio Week'' published in Melbourne covered the week 5–11 December 1957, with popular GTV9 performers Geoff Corke and Val Ruff featured on the cover. In 1958, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance Salisbury
''Home and Away'' is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that appeared in 2018, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Lucy Addario. The 31st season of ''Home and Away'' began airing from 29 January 2018. Dean Thompson and Colby Thorne were introduced during February. April saw the first appearances of Lance Salisbury and Ebony Harding, while Ty Anderson made his debut in May. September saw the arrival of Chelsea Campbell. Dean's mother Karen Thompson was introduced in October. Simone Bedford and Bella Nixon began appearing from November. Dean Thompson Dean Thompson, played by Patrick O'Connor, made his first appearance on 1 February 2018. O'Connor began filming five months prior to his casting announcement on 13 January 2018. He had previously auditioned for other ''Home and Away'' characters, and came close to securi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
