|
Ryan O'Kane
Ryan O'Kane is a New Zealand actor. His roles include Rhys Levitt in the Australian police drama ''City Homicide'', Prince Frederik in the telemovie '' Mary: The Making of a Princess'', and Riley Hawkins in ''Home and Away''. In 2018 and 2019, O'Kane portrayed Dylan Reinhart and his twin brother Daniel Reinhart in ''Shortland Street''. Early life O'Kane was born in Dunedin, New Zealand. In 2000, he began attending the University of Otago, where he studied a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology. O'Kane intended to study medicine, but upon realising he wanted to become an actor, he attended New Zealand Drama School, studying Performance Art. Career O'Kane's first role saw him play a criminal in ''The Insider's Guide To Love''. He won Best Actor in a TV Drama at the 2006 Qantas Television Awards for his performance. He went on to portray a police officer in a production of ''The Hothouse'', before joining the cast of Australian drama ''City Homicide'' as Detective Senior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunedin
Dunedin ( ; mi, Ōtepoti) is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from , the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The city has a rich Scottish, Chinese and Māori heritage. With an estimated population of as of , Dunedin is both New Zealand's seventh-most populous metro and urban area. For historic, cultural and geographic reasons the city has long been considered one of New Zealand's four main centres. The urban area of Dunedin lies on the central-eastern coast of Otago, surrounding the head of Otago Harbour, and the harbour and hills around Dunedin are the remnants of an extinct volcano. The city suburbs extend out into the surrounding valleys and hills, onto the isthmus of the Otago Peninsula, and along the shores of the Otago Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. Archaeological evidence points to lengthy occupation of the area by Māori prior to the ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hothouse
''The Hothouse'' (1958/1980) is a full-length tragicomedy written by Harold Pinter in the winter of 1958 between '' The Birthday Party'' (1957) and ''The Caretaker'' (1959). After writing ''The Hothouse'' in the winter of 1958 and following the initial commercial failure of ''The Birthday Party'', Pinter put the play aside; in 1979 he re-read it and directed its first production, at Hampstead Theatre, where it opened on 24 April 1980, transferring to the Ambassadors Theatre on 25 June 1980, and it was first published, also in 1980, by Eyre Methuen. Cf. "Death-Rattle", by Benedict Nightingale, as rpt. from the ''New Statesman'' (2001). The play received its American premiere at the Trinity Repertory Company in 1982. Cf. Pinter himself played Roote in a subsequent production staged at the Minerva Theatre, in Chichester, in 1995, later transferring to the Comedy Theatre, in London. For a review-article about this production, see Merritt. Setting The play is set in an institution ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex & Eve
''Alex & Eve'' is a 2016 Australian comedy-drama and romance film, directed by Peter Andrikidis and written by Alex Lykos, based on his play of the same name. The film is about dating in a multicultural landscape when Greek Orthodox school teacher Alex (Richard Brancatisano) falls in love with Muslim Lebanese lawyer Eve (Andrea Demetriades). The stage production of Alex & Eve premiered in 2006 and finished in 2008, with sequels running until 2016. The film adaptation was released in October 2015 by producer, Murray Fahey's distribution company, Magicbox Entertainment. The film explores multiculturalism in Australia, as well as the importance of family, in a light-hearted manner. The film was received with overall positive reviews and was nominated for three awards in 2016, including Best Feature Film. The film was set in Sydney, Australia and reached international audiences. Plot Alex is a quiet, unassuming schoolteacher whose students call him gay because he is unattached. His fr ... [...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] |
Brock (TV Series)
''Brock'' is a two-part Australian miniseries based on the life of motor racing driver Peter Brock which premiered on Network Ten on 9 October 2016 & concluding on 10 October 2016. Synopsis The series charts the highs of Peter Brock's motor racing career and the lows of his personal life. It covers his action packed career and his association with Holden for almost 40 years including a public split involving the controversial device the Energy Polariser. The controversy followed in his personal life with three marriages, many affairs and accusations of domestic violence. Cast * Matthew Le Nevez as Peter Brock * Ella Scott Lynch as Beverly Brock * Brendan Cowell as Allan Moffat * Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Julie Bamford * Steve Bisley as Harry Firth * Ryan Johnson as Tim "Plastic" Pemberton * Ben Hall as Phil Brock * Nadia Townsend as Pauline Moffat * Henry Nixon as Shane Barry * Kirsty Lee Allan as Michelle Downes * Martin Sacks as Geoff Brock * Axle Whitehead as Colin B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Secret Daughter
''The Secret Daughter'' is an Australian television drama series which premiered on the Seven Network on 3 October 2016. The series is written by Justin Monjo, Greg Haddrick, Louise Bowes and Keith Thompson and directed by Leah Purcell, Geoff Bennett and Paul Moloney. The drama centres on part-time country pub singer Billie Carter (Jessica Mauboy), who has a chance meeting with a wealthy city hotelier and discovers information about her family and history. The second season premiered on 8 November 2017. On 17 December 2017, it was announced that ''The Secret Daughter'' would not return for a third season in 2018. Production The series received a total of A$171,750 in funding from Screen NSW. Filming on the series took place in Sydney and regional New South Wales and wrapped in June 2016. The Seven Network announced in 2016 that the series had been renewed and a second season would screen in 2017. Production began in May 2017 with James Sweeny and Rachael Maza joining the cast. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuff
Stuff, stuffed, and stuffing may refer to: *Physical matter *General, unspecific things, or entities Arts, media, and entertainment Books *''Stuff'' (1997), a novel by Joseph Connolly (author), Joseph Connolly *''Stuff'' (2005), a book by Jeremy Strong (author), Jeremy Strong Fictional character *A flying creature in the video game ''Kya: Dark Lineage'' Film *''The Stuff'', a 1985 horror/comedy film by Larry Cohen *Stuff (film), ''Stuff'' (film), a 1993 documentary about John Frusciante's life Illustration *Henry Wright (artist), Henry Wright (1849–1937), worked for ''Vanity Fair'' under the pseudonym "Stuff" Music *Stuff (Holly McNarland album), ''Stuff'' (Holly McNarland album), 1997 *Stuff (band), a 1970s-1980s fusion/rhythm and blues music group **Stuff (Stuff album), ''Stuff'' (Stuff album) *''Stuff'', a 1992 album by Bill Wyman *Stuff (song), "Stuff" (song), a 2000 single by Diamond Rio from the album ''One More Day'' *Stuff (Eleanor McEvoy album), ''Stuff'' (Eleanor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fat Tony & Co
''Fat Tony & Co.'' is a nine-episode Australian television series focusing on Tony Mokbel and covers the manhunt which lasted 18 months and dismantled a drug empire. It premiered on 23 February 2014 and concluded on 6 April 2014 on the Nine Network. It is technically a part of the '' Underbelly franchise'', with various actors reprising their role from previous series. Production Conception ''Fat Tony & Co.'' has been marketed as a sequel to the first series of ''Underbelly'', however due to changes in funding with Screen Australia it was not branded as an ''Underbelly'' series. ''Fat Tony and Co'' actually runs chronologically alongside of ''Underbelly'', with the storyline being told from the point of view of Mokbel. The first few episodes chronicle his rise while the " Melbourne gangland war" is taking place but the later episodes focus on his disappearance and arrest in Greece, and other events that unfolded after the original series of Underbelly concluded. After a ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A Date (TV Series)
''It's a Date'' is an Australian ensemble comedy series which began screening on ABC1 on 15 August 2013. The eight-part series was written by comedian Peter Helliar and directed by Helliar and Jonathan Brough. The first series was produced by Laura Waters. Each episode poses a question about dating—such as 'should you date a friend's ex?'—and follows two sets of people as they grapple with the question. Season 1 Cast Episode 1 * Peter Helliar as Greg * Lisa McCune as Em * Dave Lawson as Patrick * Poh Ling Yeow as Jasmine Episode 2 * John Wood as Rex * Denise Scott as Gwen * Sibylla Budd as Imogen * Luke McGregor as Kevin * Ed Kavalee as Brent Episode 3 * Asher Keddie as Verity * Stephen Curry as Jason * Eva Lazzaro as Lucy * Louis Corbett as Richard Episode 4 * Kate Ritchie as Zara * Nadine Garner as Eve * Kate McLennan as Jessica * Nazeem Hussain as Ashraf Episode 5 * Shane Jacobson as Hugo * Pia Miranda as Shrek * Ronny Chieng as Winston * Emily Taheny as Manda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr & Mrs Murder
''Mr & Mrs Murder'' is a 13-part Australian crime comedy television series produced by FremantleMedia Australia in association with Bravado Productions. It originally ran on Network Ten on from 20 February to 15 May 2013. The murder mystery series follows the adventures of married couple Nicola and Charlie Buchanan, who run an industrial cleaning business specialising in crime scenes. They use this experience to become amateur sleuths. In the United Kingdom, the show was shown on satellite channel Sky Living, and picked up for broadcast by Channel 5 from Network Ten along with the shows ''Wentworth'' and '' Secrets and Lies''. Cast *Shaun Micallef as Charlie Buchanan *Kat Stewart as Nicola Buchanan *Jonny Pasvolsky Jonathan Marc Pasvolsky (born 26 July 1972), also known as Jonny Pasvolsky, is a South African-born Australian actor. Early life and education Pasvolsky was born on July 26, 1972, in Cape Town, South Africa, to a Jewish family. He was raised ... as Detective Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doctor Blake Mysteries
''The Doctor Blake Mysteries'' (also ''The Blake Mysteries'') is an Australian television series that premiered on ABC TV on 1 February 2013 at 8:30 pm. The series stars Craig McLachlan in the lead role of Dr. Lucien Blake, who returns home to Ballarat, northwest of Melbourne, in the late 1950s to take over his late father's general medical practice and role as police surgeon after an absence of 30 years. Five series aired as of 2017, with a telemovie to close the program at the completion of the fifth season. In October 2017, the Seven Network announced they acquired production rights for 2018. Producers later announced production would be suspended pending outcome of the police investigation of the sexual assault allegations directed at McLachlan. In April 2018, Seven Network announced a series of sequel telemovies including much of the ''Blake'' series cast except McLachlan. The sequel series was still to be called ''The Blake Mysteries'' despite the absence of the title c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conspiracy 365
''Conspiracy 365'' is a 12-part Australian television miniseries based on the novels written by Gabrielle Lord. Produced by Circa Media for Family Movie Channel, the series screened from January 2012. It also began screening on ABC3 in January 2014. The series is based on a series of books written by Gabrielle Lord. It follows the adventures of Callum Ormond, an Australian 15-year-old who is forced to become a fugitive as he searches for the truth behind the death of a family member. The book series is in 17 installments, telling the story from January to December, and then Boges's story (Revenge) following the twelfth installment and Winter's story (Malice) following Callum's and then Callum's story again in a 3 book mini-series (Black Ops). The television series screens in 12 forty minute to one-hour episodes throughout the year, one episode each month. It is supported by an interactive website with games, puzzles, photographs, behind the scene photographs and information, me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
