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Congratulations to Jane Larking for writing, producing and directing The Edge. Jane Larking is also starring as Annie Murphy, Layton Le Petit as Edward Proxy, Mary-Anne Halpin as Robin, Curtis Clarke as Cody

Immersed in the realm of competitive sports, three young women offer an illuminating exploration of the life of a female athlete amid the world of intense rivalry - both within and beyond the arenas of track, pool, and gym. Yui, a Japanese Paralympic swimmer, grapples not only with the usual highs and lows of sportsmanship but also contends with cultural nuances and biases stemming from her disability. While fellow athletes recognize her prowess, societal attitudes often fall short. Annie, a sprinter driven primarily by her athletic passion, finds herself facing an unexpected challenge when her boyfriend proposes an open relationship. Finally, Sylvia, a First Nations powerlifter, navigates the intricate balance between her physical prowess and her exceptional intellect, struggling with emotional detachment and romantic commitment along the way. Metaphorically, we're all competitors in a game of life, it's just that sport writes down the rules. Because if you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

Daniel Widdowson is in Plum

Football hero Peter "The Plum" Lum is living the dream until he’s diagnosed with a brain disorder. The emotionally charged six-part drama series Plum, starring Brendan Cowell and Asher Keddie, premieres this October on ABC.

Peter ‘The Plum’ Lum (Brendan Cowell) is a living legend in Australian sporting terms. Now retired and reeling towards 50 with all the back pain and ailments a footy player can expect, he lives a humble life in Cronulla. The simplicity of this life is exactly what he wants - kicking the ball with his teenage son Gavin (Vincent Miller), dinner on the deck with girlfriend Charmayne (María Dupláa), followed by a few too many beers at the local pub with his mates Brick (John Tui), Squeaky (Josh McConville) and Magic Matt (Wayne McDaniel).

It looks like Plum is living the dream until an accident at work reveals he has a brain disorder as a result of the hundreds of head injuries and concussions he’s suffered on the field. The new diagnosis doesn’t have its intended effect, as Plum would sooner hide, run and head to the pub for drinks with the boys and pretend everything is peachy than confront things.

But hiding from the truth isn’t easy when your ex-wife (Asher Keddie) cares too much and your son comes to realise the father he worships is falling off his mantle and the game they love might be to blame.

Jeff Zarinelli is in S12E4 of Chicago P.D

Chicago P.D. is all in for an epic new season as part of NBC's Chicago Wednesday. From Emmy® Award-winning mega-producer Dick Wolf, Sergeant Hank Voight is back to lead the Intelligence Unit as they fight every day to keep their city safe - while having each other’s backs.

Catch Audrey Salinas starring as Billy in Season 2 of Spooky FIles

Returning from Season One, are International Emmy award-winning creators and writers Guy Edmonds and Matt Zeremes (Hardball), working alongside producer Paul Watters and Executive Producers Andrea Denholm and Tony Ayres for Tony Ayres Productions. Guy and Matt are joined on the writing team by Marisa Nanakhorn Brown, Emma Gordon, Clem Bastow, Tim Williams, Alexander Andreotti and Andrea Denholm. Sarah Hickey (Crazy Fun Park), joins returning directors Letitia Cáceres, Matt Zeremes and Guy Edmonds.

The original Spooky Crew cast are all back for Season Two; Thomas Saddler as Bert, Alberta Brudan as Xena, Audrey Salinas as Billie, and Lennox Lee as Derek. Mila Hourmouzis joins the lead cast as the newest member of the Spooky Crew, Backpack Jess, after making her screen acting debut in season one.

In the new season, the Spooky Crew is back in business when the original Spooky - Chaos - suddenly turns up and a bunch of new Spookies start appearing. As well as defending Sunny Valley from Spooky mayhem, the crew has to work out where Chaos has been for the last six months, how the portal reopened, and why all the Spookies are refusing to go home. It’s a lot - especially when the end of the school year is looming, a new baby is on the way, and the Johns have taken over Spooky HQ! With more Spookies, a new crew member and bigger mysteries to solve, there are surprises, fun and frights ahead. The Spooky Crew use all their wits and courage to keep the Spookies hidden, find out more about the Fear Dimension, and face the biggest, baddest Spooky of them all. Will the Crew triumph before some of them stop seeing Spookies forever?

Kasia Stelmach is in The Correspondent

While covering the news desk in Cairo for a colleague over the Christmas holidays, Australian journalist Peter Greste is arrested and accused of terrorism. He has become a pawn in the middle of a deadly game full of corrupt officials and ancient rivalries. Now the subject of his own worldwide news story, with only his wits and unlikely allies keeping him alive, Greste’s very survival means staring down a brutal regime. THE CORRESPONDENT is a gripping thriller and a compelling true story about the relentless defence of the truth and triumph of the human spirit. Starring Richard Roxburgh as Peter Greste and directed by Kriv Stenders (Red Dog).

THE CORRESPONDENT - in cinemas Boxing Day.

Vince Poletto is Tex in Territory

When the world’s largest cattle station is left without a clear successor, generational clashes threaten to tear the Lawson family apart. Sensing this once great dynasty is in decline, the outback’s most powerful factions – rival cattle barons, desert gangsters, Indigenous elders and billionaire miners – move in for the kill. Coming to Netflix, October 24.

Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81591575

Produced and Directed by Ché Baker, and starring Shalane Connors

Students Ali and Vanessa arrive at the Mansion On The Hill Retreat for a psychic tournament with a hefty prize for the winner. They’re met by the eccentric Professor Manchester and an assortment of colourful competitors, each willing to do whatever it takes to win. When one guest falls ill; Ali learns of a plan to treat him with an exorcism, but when a storm takes out the power interrupting the ritual, something evil is unleashed and suddenly much more than prize money is at stake. In a race against time, Ali and Vanessa must find a way to escape, all the while battling fellow competitors and supernatural powers alike.

Lukas Whiting is Lord Horatio Parmoor in Nautilus.

Nautilus tells Jules Verne’s epic story Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea from Captain Nemo’s point of view: an Indian Prince robbed of his birthright and family, a prisoner of the East India Mercantile Company and a man bent on revenge against the forces that have taken everything from him. The brand new series Nautius is coming soon, only on Stan.

Exclusive: Peter Andre lands lead role in primetime TV drama

He's recently signed up to act in a new Channel 5 drama, saying: "I've got a part in a new Channel 5 drama as one of the lead characters, which I’m excited about. I can’t reveal the name of it just yet or give much away, but I start filming next month and can’t wait to get stuck in. Watch this space!" And dad-of-five Pete will jet off next month to shoot scenes for a new Channel 5 drama, The Sun can exclusively reveal. An insider said: "Pete will fly out to Cyprus in June to start filming his latest role. "It's a gritty Channel 5 thriller and he's really excited to get to work on it. "Pete's been working hard on his acting career and he's got a lot more projects coming up."

Elyse Phelan is Rosalind in ‘As You Like it’ by William Shakespeare, A TheatreiNQ production

Elyse Phelan plays Rosalind and she positively glows and sparkles in one of the most engaging performances I have seen in many years. With perfect comic timing, she lends nuance and delight to arguably one of the best female comic roles from the Bard’s pen. This is a charming and magnetic performance that is no doubt assisted by a compelling natural stage presence.

https://www.artshub.com.au/news/reviews/theatre-review-as-you-like-it-queens-gardens-townsville-2747500/

Emily Bridges is Marie Cassano and Jasmine De La Fuente is Nurse in Matlock.

Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates stars as Madeline Matlock, a brilliant attorney who rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her cleverness tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), an attorney with a thirst for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her skills. Matty works alongside the firm’s younger associates – Billy (David Del Rio) and Sarah (Leah Lewis).

Ricky Wang is Jonovan in Angel.

When everyone you know, brings you pain. Hurt becomes vengeance. And even an angel, can become a beast. Angel, A Manny Halley Production, is now streaming. Only on BET+

Josh Adamson is Sergeant Collins in The Civility of Albert Cashier

A new musical from Reel Red Entertainment, The Civility of Albert Cashier begins previews this weekend at The Colony Theatre. Preview performances begin Saturday, August 31st with the official open on September 7th, running through September 22nd. See The Colony Theatre website for details. In August of 1862, Private Albert Cashier enlisted in the Union Army and fought valiantly during the Civil War, until being honorably discharged on August 17, 1865, at which point he received a military pension in recognition of his service. But there was more to Albert than most people knew … he had a secret …. this heroic American soldier was born Jennifer Hodgers. The cast features: Josh Adamson, Cameron J. Armstrong, Tanner Berry, Evan Borboa, John Bucy, Cid Bullens, Brett Calo, Gabrielle Dahlen, Andrea Daveline, Lisa Dyson, Fatima El-Bashir, Michael Guarasci, Blake Jenner (Netflix’s What/If), Phillip J. Lewis, Jonah Robinson, and Dani Shay (America’s Got Talent).

Martin de los Santos has joined the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End.

Welcome to Hogwarts! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced new cast members joining the production at the West End's Palace Theatre from 15 October. Ethan Webster alternate two children’s roles. Putting audiences under its spell in the West End since 2018, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child follows a new generation on their adventures through the Wizarding World. When Harry's son Albus and Draco's son Scorpius become fast friends at Hogwarts, they go on a time-traveling adventure that messes with Wizarding history — and Harry and his friends must help make things right. The play, a stage sequel to J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series, is written by Jack Thorne, based on an original story by Rowling, Thorne, and John Tiffany, who also directs. Book Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets on London Theatre

15 seconds: Grace Naoum and If Magazine

A quickfire round with Grace Naoum, known for her roles in ‘Total Control’ and ‘Deadloch’. She will next be seen in Taron Lexton’s science fiction feature ‘Nomad’.

Jenna Hudson on The Voice

Jenna Hudson sings Complicated by Avril Lavigne for their Blind audition for The Voice Australia.

Clay Cureton is in Johnson S4.

Four Black men, Omar, Greg, Keith and Jarvis met in grade school and have been best friends ever since, and they all just so happened to have the same last name, Johnson...no relation. After 25 years of friendship, they are finding themselves in vastly different places in their lives, threatening the unity that has always been so strong. They confront and find humor in the most current controversial social issues from the Black Man's perspective, ranging from love, marriage, business, politics and religion. Season 4 = More drama, more laughs, and more real talk. We're going up! ✈️ Don't miss the season premiere this Saturday at 8/7c on Bounce!