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Neighbours / Hulu

Lauren McNaught is Deanna Finley in Neighbours / Hulu.

Paul learns Terese's true feelings about his Power Road plan, Leo feels sidelined by Krista supporting Seb, and Jane, Aaron and Nicolette all feel in limbo over relationships. Set in the sun-washed suburbs of Melbourne, iconic Australian series Neighbours explores the lives and loves, highs and lows of the residents of Ramsay Street, delivering slice-of-life drama with warm humour and heart.

The Yellow Tie / Vertical Entertainment

Ella Shenman is in The Yellow Tie / Vertical Entertainment

"The Yellow Tie" (2025), the highly anticipated biographical drama starring John Malkovich as legendary Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache. This epic biopic spans seven decades of Celibidache's extraordinary life, from his childhood in Romania to his exile in pursuit of a musical career, his survival in wartime Germany, and his rise to become one of the world's most celebrated conductors. Ben Schnetzer plays the younger Sergiu, while Sean Bean portrays his harsh father. Directed by Serge Ioan Celebidachi (Celibidache's own son) and featuring an all-star cast including Miranda Richardson, Kate Phillips, and Charlie Rowe, this film chronicles the incredible journey of the man who became the youngest conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The Yellow Tie explores themes of musical genius, family conflict, wartime survival, and artistic triumph. Shot in Romania with authentic period details, this conductor biopic joins the ranks of recent classical music films like "Tár" and "Maestro."

The Conjuring: Last Rites / Warner Bros

Molly Cartwright is the role of Shannon Smurl in The Conjuring: Last Rites / Warner Bros

he Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise. Farmiga and Wilson star alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy, who portray Ed and Lorraine’s daughter Judy Warren and her boyfriend, Tony Spera, as well as Steve Coulter returning as Father Gordon, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook.

The Family Next Door / ABC

Adam Willson is in The Family Next Door / ABC

Pleasant Court has secrets — and they’re about to come out.

It’s peak holiday season in the popular seaside town of Osprey Point when an enigmatic stranger, Isabelle (Teresa Palmer), rents a family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. As Isabelle charms her way into her neighbours’ homes and lives, she quickly discovers that everyone at Pleasant Court has something to hide. How far will her obsessive drive to solve a mystery push her to expose the truth? Based on New York Times bestselling Australian author Sally Hepworth’s novel of the same name.

Playing Gracie Darling / Paramount+

Sandy Sharma is in Playing Gracie Darling / Paramount+

When Joni was fourteen, her best friend Gracie Darling disappeared during a séance. Twenty-seven years later, local teens still get their kicks ‘Playing Gracie Darling,’ a spooky game named after the girl who vanished. A missing girl. A buried secret. Watch Playing Gracie Darling on Paramount+.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child / West End’s Palace Theatre

Martin De Los Santos is in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the West End, London’s Palace Theatre. Celebrates 9th Anniversary

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End is the only version available worldwide that is shown in two parts and the only one where you can see nine of the characters from the Harry Potter series - Hagrid, Bane, Bathilda Bagshot, Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon, Dudley Dursley, Young Harry and Lily Potter Jr - alongside Harry, Ron and Hermione and many more. Opening on 30 July 2016 in London, the ninth international production will open in the Netherlands in 2026. It's the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and has been seen by over 2 million people in the West End and over 11 million worldwide. Sonia Friedman and Colin Callendar, producers of the show, said, “We are delighted to be celebrating another milestone for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The journey over the last nine years since we opened at the Palace Theatre has been a magical one, and we are continually grateful to our wonderful audiences in London and around the world. Still thrilling and stunning audiences as much as it did almost a decade ago, London remains the only place in the world to experience the original two-part production — a truly unique theatrical experience”

The Chosen Vessel / The Street

Laila Thaker will be performing in The Chosen Vessel with The Street.

I thought about trickin’ him - about given’ him an idea of where I might be - usin’ my voice. A young Aboriginal woman, made a mother against her will lives in the bush, surrounded by Country she knows and respects, even if she’s not quite sure how she came to be there. One day a white Swagman arrives, asking for food and water, and her fears about the ‘white’ ghosts who occupy the land begin to take hold. From award-winning Palawa playwright Dylan Van Den Berg (Milk, Whitefella Yella Tree) fast building a career as one of Australia’s most significant playwrights, comes this bold new adaptation of Barbara Baynton’s The Chosen Vessel. In this alternate version of Baynton’s Australian classic story, we’re asked to reflect on what we chose to see – and what we wilfully ignore. Kalkadoon woman Abbie-lee Lewis directs this gothic horror featuring outstanding actors Meriam/Badulaig woman Laila Thaker and Craig Alexander.

Mamma Mia! / Theatre Aspen

Josh Adamson is Bill Austin in Mamma Mia! at Theatre Aspen.

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a wedding you’ll never forget! Set on a sun-drenched Greek island, Mamma Mia! is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of love, friendship, and self-discovery, told through the iconic songs of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie dreams of a perfect day—one that includes her father walking her down the aisle. The only problem? She doesn’t know who he is. After secretly inviting three men from her mother’s past, Sophie sets off on a journey to uncover the truth, leading to unexpected surprises, laughter, and a celebration of love in all its forms. For nearly 25 years, audiences worldwide have been swept away by Mamma Mia!—the ultimate feel-good musical packed with unforgettable hits, dazzling dance numbers, and non-stop fun. With ABBA’s timeless songs driving the story, this enchanting show is a guaranteed smash hit that will have you dancing in your seat and singing along all the way home!

11th Annual National Film Awards UK

The National Film Academy is thrilled to announce Amanda Clapham as this year’s official host for the 11th Annual National Film Awards UK, taking place on 2nd July 2025! 🇬🇧

Best known for her iconic role as Holly Cunningham in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks, Amanda captivated millions with her standout performances, earning award nominations and becoming one of British film and television’s most recognisable faces. 🎥💫 Now based in Los Angeles, Amanda returns to the UK exclusively to host this year’s prestigious ceremony, having previously graced the #NFA stage as a presenter and proud member of our alumni. 🔥 Expect elegance, charisma, and unforgettable moments as Amanda leads us through a night celebrating the very best in British and international film & television! 🗳️ Voting has officially been extended to 30th June 2025, so make your voice heard: 👉 Vote now at: www.nationalfilmacademy.com

Ice Road: Vengeance / Veritcal

Seth Kannof is in Ice Road:Vengeance.

Big rig ice road driver Mike McCann travels to Nepal to scatter his late brother’s ashes on Mt. Everest. While on a packed tour bus traversing the deadly 12,000 ft. terrain of the infamous Road to the Sky, McCann and his mountain guide encounter a group of mercenaries and must fight to save themselves, the busload of innocent travelers, and the local villagers’ homeland. Starring: Liam Neeson, Fan Bingbing, Marcus Thomas Directed by: Jonathan Hensleigh

Countdown / Prime Video

Emily Bridges is Meredith Darden in Countdown by Amazon Prime

Countdown starts following a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions. When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. The hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined; kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning / Paramount Pictures

John Joyce-O'Keeffe Joins Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning. May 23, 2025. Ethan Hunt faces his most personal mission yet as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. With time running out and enemies closing in, the IMF team must confront ghosts from the past and a global threat unlike any they've faced before. This is the endgame.

Bay Of Fires S2 / ABC

Kim Ko returns as Bong Cha in the newest season of Bay of Fires

Season two of Bay of Fires opens with Stella, now the boss of Mystery Bay while also juggling solo parenting and keeping her criminal overlords at bay. #BayOfFiresTV Bay of Fires - Stream the new season from Sunday 15 June 8pm on ABC iview and ABC TV. Stella sees a glimmer of hope on the horizon. No one has tried to kill her for some months, she has Thursday date night with Jeremiah and Mystery Bay is prospering under her guidance - albeit in a somewhat chaotic fiscal manner. But such joys are short-lived when she and her kids find themselves sandwiched between an unhinged apiarist drug lord, a maniacal millenarian doomsday cult, the resurrection of her nemesis, Russia, and a growing civil war in the town. Slowly it dawns on Stella that she may be the cause of much of this nightmare. Perhaps the only way out is to go back to the source and blow it sky high.

Fear Below

Adam Willson is Officer Bentley and Maximillian Johnson is Shaun Cullen in Fear Below.

In 1940’s Australia, a group of ruthless gangsters hire a diving team in an attempt to retrieve gold lost in the river, only for the divers to find a vicious bull shark eagerly surrounding them.

The Righteous Gemstones / HBO

Voltaire Colin Council is Confederate Prisoner Jackson in The Righteous Gemstones, HBO.

They’re raising holy hell one last time. Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals) returns to HBO with The Righteous Gemstones, a new comedy series that tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work. John Goodman, Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, Adam Devine, Cassidy Freeman, Tony Calvero, Tim Baltz and Greg Alan Williams star.

The Beast Of Riverside Hollow

James Whitehurst is Bogie in The Beast of Riverside Hollow

Starring Johnny Vegas and Ross Noble, directed by John Williams. Residents of a sleepy English village investigate a werewolf threat lurking in the nearby moors. Led by a punk band and eccentric locals, they race to unravel the mystery and reclaim their village from this dark danger.

NCIS:Sydney Season 2 / CBS

Liam Walker is Corporal Setterfield and Jack Mitsch is Corporal Carson Buckley in NCIS:Sydney, Season 2, Ep 9

The team battles searing temperatures to investigate the death of a U.S. Marine corporal killed during a joint training exercise between U.S. and Australian troops.

The series follows a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and Australian Federal Police (AFP) who have been grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet. Catch up on the first season now on Paramount+.

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

Jafaican

Peter Andre stars as Gary Buckle in his newest comedy, Jafaican.

A small-time crook, seeks £35,000 for his gran’s care. He overhears a tip, devising a scheme. In 21 days, he must master Jamaican culture to execute a fraud in London and Jamaica, facing life-threatening risks. Gazza (Peter Andre), a small-time crook from London, needs £35,000 in just 21 days to cover his grandmother’s overdue care fees. When he overhears a tip about a lucrative heist, he seizes the opportunity and heads to Jamaica to pull off the fraud. What starts as a simple plan quickly spirals out of control as Gazza finds himself dodging danger, hiding from criminals, and deceiving everyone in his path to secure the money. As the situation escalates, the entire island is soon looking for him, exposing his fraudulent scheme. In a high-octane blend of crime, comedy, and action, Gazza must outwit everyone chasing him while racing against the clock—and his own conscience—to survive and escape the chaos he’s unleashed. He has 21 days to become a Jamaican…. OR DIE TRYIN!

NCIS:Sydney Season 2 / CBS

Daniel Widdowson is Petty Officer Sully 'Scalpel' Dunbar in NCIS:Sydney, Season 2, Ep 6

The suspected suicide of a former U.S. Navy SEAL leads NCIS: Sydney to a wellness retreat to investigate a group of his fellow former SEAL buddies.

The series follows a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and Australian Federal Police (AFP) who have been grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet. Catch up on the first season now on Paramount+.

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

Ten Pound Poms S2 / Stan

Jeremy Burtenshaw is Mickey and Shalane Connors is Elaine in Ten Pound Poms S2.

The highly anticipated second season of Ten Pound Poms is here! Experience the next chapter of the compelling drama that follows British families who embark on a life-changing journey to Australia under the assisted migration scheme of the 1950s. As they settle into their new lives, they face unexpected challenges, deep-seated struggles, and the pursuit of the Australian dream. With new arrivals, shifting relationships, and the ongoing quest for a better future, Season 2 promises even more drama, emotion, and heartwarming moments.

Things I know to be True / OSO Arts

Claudia Watanabe will play Pip, and Nick Barraclough takes on the role of Ben in Things I Know to be True at OSO Arts Centre

Parents Bob and Fran have worked their fingers to the bone and with their four children grown and ready to fly the nest it might be time to relax and enjoy the roses. But the changing seasons bring home some shattering truths, leaving us asking whether it’s possible to love too much. As beautifully touching as it is funny and bold, Things I Know To Be True tells the story of a family through the eyes of four grown siblings. Each struggle to define themselves beyond their parents’ love and expectations. It is a complex and intense study of the mechanics of a family that is both poetic and brutally frank. Things I Know To Be True first premiered in Adelaide, Australia, as a co-production between Frantic Assembly and the State Theatre Company of South Australia. OSO Artistic Director Lydia Sax (The Revlon Girl, Once Upon a Bridge, Sabbath) returns to direct the London revival of Andrew Bovell’s ‘gently magical’ (The Times) play. ★★★★★ ‘A thing of beauty. Exquisitely observed. An absolute gem.’ Daily Telegraph

Don’t Mess With Grandma / Tubi

Miles Faber is Carl in Don't Mess With Grandma / Tubi.

A drunk Army ranger must fight off the vicious robbers who plan to loot the cabin belonging to his sweet, oblivious grandmother.

Starring: Michael Jai White, Jackie Richardson, Billy Zane, Miles Faber, Ess Hödlmoser Directed by: Jason Krawczyk

The Inheritance / Sydney Theatre Awards 2024

2024 Sydney Theatre Awards

Congratulations to Jack Mitsch and the ensemble of The Inheritance for winning 2024 Sydney Theatre Award for BEST ENSEMBLE.

The production sold out an extended season and claimed Best Ensemble, Best Director for an Independent Production and Best Independent Production at the Sydney Theatre Awards | @sydneytheatreawards

Matthew López's epic play, The Inheritance, reimagines E.M. Forster’s Howards End as a contemporary portrait of New York’s gay community.

A story of survival, legacy and love, The Inheritance investigates a circle of friends attempting to forge a future for themselves amid a turbulent and changing America.

At the centre of the play stand Eric Glass and Toby Darling, around whom characters swirl in and out of love, apartments, and arguments. When two strangers enter their lives - an older man and a younger one - their futures suddenly become uncertain as they begin to chart divergent paths. Chance meetings lead to surprising choices as the lives of three generations interlink and collide, with explosive results.

Following hit seasons on the West End and Broadway, four Tony and four Olivier Awards including Best Play, this two-part epic makes its Sydney premiere at the Seymour Centre. Directed by Shane Anthony (Anatomy of a Suicide, Ulster American, The Whale) and starring a massive cast of thirteen brilliant performers, this sexy, funny and sharply political play will be spoken about long after the final curtain. Originally from Albury, Jack Mitsch makes his Seymour Center debut after recently graduating from Actors Centre Australia. Jack has just returned from touring with the cabaret show Daddy by Brent Thorpe, directed by Adam Cook, performing at the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival and King's Head Theatre in London.

Jack is thrilled to be a part of telling these stories with such an amazing cast and is honoured to be a part of this production. It’s these stories like The Inheritance that mean the world to Jack and need to be told.

NCIS:Sydney Season 2 / CBS

Aaron Scully is in NCIS:Sydney, Season 2, coming soon on CBS.

NCIS: SYDNEY returns with a new season CBS Friday January 31 at 8|7c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

The series follows a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and Australian Federal Police (AFP) who have been grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet. Catch up on the first season now on Paramount+.

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

Apple Cider Vinegar / Netflix

Alicia Banit is Mel in the new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.

You're not ready for this trainwreck of a story. Apple Cider Vinegar premieres February 6. Watch on Netflix.

Two young women advocate for wellness remedies to cure deadly illnesses, unraveling their lives as they unknowingly — and knowingly — mislead the world.

NCIS:Sydney Season 2 / CBS

Yinka Olorunnife is Nurse Julie in NCIS:Sydney, Season 2 on CBS.

NCIS: SYDNEY returns with a new season CBS Friday January 31 at 8|7c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

The series follows a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and Australian Federal Police (AFP) who have been grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet. Catch up on the first season now on Paramount+.

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

Deadline: Kylo Freeman

'Night Agent's Kylo Freeman Signs With Ignite Elite Artists

EXCLUSIVE: Night Agent, New Amsterdam and The Blacklist actor Kylo Freeman has signed with talent management company Ignite Elite Artists. The British-born New York-based Freeman is known for performances in films such as Under My Skin along with series regular roles in U.S. network TV shows and work in theater at The Stella Adler Acting Studio. They founded LGBTQ consumer and media brand For Them and production company Boycott Entertainment, which focuses on underrepresented behind-the-camera talent. Kylo Freeman is also represented by Stefanie Talent and Entertainment and the Daniel Hoff Agency.

The Night Agent Season 2 / Netflix

The Night Agent Season 2 / Netflix

Kylo Freeman is Dani in THE NIGHT AGENT, Season 2 now on Netflix.

Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2. But working in the secretive organization of Night Action will propel Peter into a world where danger is everywhere and trust is in short supply.

From The Executive Producer of The Shield & S.W.A.T., Shawn Ryan.
#TheNightAgent

AACTA Awards

Jenna With The Pink / AACTA Awards 2025

enna with the Pink has been nominated for the AACTA Awards Audience Choice as Digital Creator of the Year! 🏆

This award is decided by public vote, and we’d love your support in helping her win. If you could take a moment to vote and share this on your socials, it would mean so much! 💕 https://linktr.ee/igniteeliteartists.com

Alice in Wonderland / Australian Shakespeare Company

Alice in Wonderland / Australian Shakespeare Company

Isabelle Duggan is Alice & The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland / Australian Shakespeare Company, directed by Glenn Elston.

This school holiday, tumble down the rabbit hole as the Australian Shakespeare Company presents Lewis Carroll’s absurd & wickedly clever classic - Alice in Wonderland. ‍

Brought to life beautifully in Glenn Elston’s highly acclaimed production, this familiar tale is stunningly lifted right from the pages. ‍

Your favourite assortment of curious characters are all waiting for you... meet the skittish, constantly late White Rabbit, sing along with the Dodo and other birds in the Caucus race and meet the pepper-obsessed Duchess and her extremely crazy cook. The Cheshire Cat will leave you with a grin and you can’t fail to miss Humpty Dumpty on his way to meet Tweedledum and Tweedledee. And what might seem slightly silly, becomes downright absurd as the Mad Hatter arrives with the March Hare and Dormouse to have a grand old time with Alice at the tea party. ‍

This enchanting world of song & dance will have the whole family dizzy & giddy with nonsense!‍‍