So does this mean that when this does eventually launch over here it will basically have all Discovery Networks content and HBO? If thats true that will be another big loss for Foxtel.
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Correct.
Not sure all discovery content will be exclusive to max however. WBD have kept their linear networks in USA and many Latin and euro territories even with max existing
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PRODUCTION BEGINS ON NEW AUSTRALIAN ORIGINAL
THE LAST ANNIVERSARY
TERESA PALMER, MIRANDA RICHARDSON AND DANIELLE MACDONALD LEAD A STELLAR CAST AS CAMERAS START ROLLING IN SYDNEY
BASED ON THE BEST SELLING NOVEL BY LIANE MORIARTY
BINGE today announced production has begun in Sydney on THE LAST ANNIVERSARY, a new Australian series commissioned by the Foxtel Group from award-winning production companies Blossom Films and Made Up Stories and global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON.
As cameras start rolling, BINGE also announced the key cast set to star in the drama series, led by the highly regarded Teresa Palmer (The Clearing, The Fall Guy), Miranda Richardson (Good Omens, Spider) and Danielle Macdonald (The Tourist, Patti Cake$), with Helen Thomson (Elvis, Colin From Accounts), Susan Prior (Animal Kingdom, Puberty Blues), Claude Scott-Mitchell (The Dry, Hotel Portofino), Charlie Garber (Barons, The Outlaw Michael Howe), Uli Latukefu (Young Rock, Next Goal Wins) and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Force of Nature: The Dry 2, Puberty Blues).
Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel, THE LAST ANNIVERSARY is a wickedly funny, heartfelt dramedy wrapped in a gripping mystery about family, motherhood and the women who define the generations that come after them. Samantha Strauss serves as head writer, with John Polson directing all six episodes.
THE LAST ANNIVERSARY is set on Scribbly Gum Island, a place of many secrets. The one that made it famous – the disappearance of a young couple decades ago – might have made the island a destination for true crime tourists but when it comes to secrets, the three generations of women that call Scribbly Gum home hold far more.
When Sophie Honeywell (Palmer) inherits a house on the island, left only to her by her ex-boyfriend’s great-aunt Connie, it’s the fresh start she’s craving, despite the unwelcome reception she receives on arrival. Single and approaching 40, Sophie is intrigued by something else Connie left her – a promise that she might finally find the man of her dreams on Scribbly Gum Island. But perhaps what Sophie needs is an island full of women instead?
Bruna Papandrea, Jodi Matterson and Steve Hutensky are executive producing and Casey Haver co-executive producing for Made Up Stories with Per Saari and Nicole Kidman executive producing for Blossom Films alongside Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh for BINGE. Strauss, Polson and Liane Moriarty are executive producers. Sarah L. Walker serves as script producer.
Executive Director BINGE and Commissioning & Content Foxtel Group*,* Alison Hurbert-Burns*,* said: “We are delighted that production is underway on BINGE’s newest Australian Original series, THE LAST ANNIVERSARY, a collaboration with Made Up Stories and Blossom Films. This wonderfully crafted story takes us to the water, to the bush and brings new corners of Australia to the screen. We’re looking forward to our audience escaping with us to Scribbly Gum Island and getting lost in the family mystery that ensues.”
Made Up Stories and Blossom Films said: “We couldn’t be more excited to roll cameras on THE LAST ANNIVERSARY, which is the next chapter in the long-standing creative relationship between Made Up Stories, Blossom Films and Liane Moriarty. Samantha Strauss has brought Liane’s novel to life in such a heartwarming and cinematic way, with our long-time friend John Polson at the helm. We’re so pleased to be filming the series here in NSW, Australia with our brilliant cast and crew and backed by our incredible partners.”
Minister for the Arts, John Graham, said: “The series adaptation of the best-selling novel THE LAST ANNIVERSARY by our very own Liane Moriarty is an excellent example of supporting our home-grown talent. I am pleased to see Australian stories on our screens that have been made right here in NSW, supporting more than 260 jobs and injecting over $26 million into the local economy.”
THE LAST ANNIVERSARY is a co-production between Made Up Stories, Blossom Films and FIFTH SEASON. FIFTH SEASON handles worldwide rights to the series. The series is supported by the NSW Government through Screen NSW’s Made in NSW Fund.
THE LAST ANNIVERSARY is commissioned by the Foxtel Group for BINGE and will also be available on Foxtel.
Gotta say this looks really interesting and Foxtel is more committed to Australian content then our little free to air networks.
They have the benefit of monetizing this across Binge + Foxtel, so it’s probably more economical now. No different to P+10, and to a slightly lesser extend with some co-commissions between Stan/9 which both have commissioned a number of decent dramas.
Seven on the other hand, if it ain’t H&A or RFDS, they’ll keep wasting money on failed reality formats.
They had heaps of potential in being a producer with Seven Studios. They could have sold overseas and to streaming and monetise that way. Shame it all went down the toilet (mostly)
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FIRST LOOK AT NEW THRILLER
THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR
STARRING SAM HEUGHAN
PREMIERES 1 DECEMBER ON BINGE
First look at the new six-part thriller The Couple Next Door*,* starring Sam Heughan (Outlander), premieres 1 December on BINGE, with new episodes dropping weekly.
The Couple Next Door is a deliciously dark, psychological drama, exploring the stultifying claustrophobia of suburbia and the fallout of chasing your darkest desires.
In addition to Heughan, the series also stars Eleanor Tomlinson (The Outlaws, Poldark), Australian Actress Jessica De Gouw (Pennyworth, Our Man from Jersey) and Alfred Enoch (Harry Potter, How To Get Away with Murder).
When Evie (Tomlinson) and Pete (Enoch) move into an upscale neighbourhood, they find themselves in a world of curtain twitching and status anxiety. Soon, they find friendship in the shape of the couple next door, alpha traffic cop Danny (Heughan) and his wife, wellness hottie Becka (De Gouw). But before they know it, things get very out of control.
Loosely adapted from the Dutch series New Neighbours the series is written by David Allison (Marcella, Bedlam), directed by award winning director Dries Vos (Suspect, Professor T), Series Produced by Jen Burnet, and is Executive Produced by Jo McGrath, Walter Iuzzolino and Alison Kee. The series is produced by Eagle Eye Drama and distributed worldwide by its international partner Beta Film.
THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR premieres on Friday 1 December on BINGE and on Showcase at 830pm and is available On Demand.
Given the position of WBD right now I’m not convinced they will launch in 2025, WBD is also relicensing WB and older HBO content to Netflix in the US, or at least in discussion to do so.
I don’t think every studio having their own exclusive streaming service brings in the same $$ in the long term vs licensing output deals. I’d predict that we will see content aggregators pick up market share in the longer term as this realisation sets in.
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Rhys Nicholson and Joel Creasey will host their comedy show Rhys and Joel’s Family Christmas at Melbourne’s Thornbury Theatre on December 9. It will be recorded as a special to premiere on Binge on December 22.
Tickets are now on sale from Oztix.
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New The Last Year of Television 2023 special confirmed for December too.
DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
DECEMBER 6: STRIFE - BINGE ORIGINAL
SEASON 1 PREMIERE
When former magazine editor Evelyn Jones (Asher Keddie) takes an almighty leap of faith and launches Australia’s first women’s website, the stakes are high. Churning through her redundancy package and navigating a marriage breakdown, ‘Eve Life’ simply cannot fail. Set in the dynamic and ever-changing world of publishing, digital media and its origins, comedic drama series Strife – inspired by Mia Freedman’s memoir ‘Work, Strife, Balance’ – charts a modern, imperfect woman’s journey from lounge room blogger to vital force in women’s media.
DECEMBER 19: THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SYDNEY - BINGE ORIGINAL
REUNION
Reunion special will be hosted by much-loved media and NOVA radio personality, Joel Creasey as he is joined by the seven fabulous and formidable cast of The Real Housewives of Sydney, Caroline Gaultier, Dr Kate Adams, Krissy Marsh, Nicole O’Neil, Sally Obermeder, Terry Biviano and Victoria Montano. The one-hour special episode will unpack and navigate some of the biggest and most memorable moments of the 10-part BINGE original series, with the housewives sharing their thoughts and reflecting on their experience on the show.
COMING SOON: THE ROYAL HOTEL
FILM
Starring Julie Garner, Jessica Henwick and Hugo Weaving, the film follows US backpackers Hanna and Liv as they take a job in a remote Australian pub for some extra cash and are confronted with a bunch of unruly locals and a situation that grows rapidly out of their control.
DECEMBER 15: A SAVAGE CHRISTMAS
FILM
An Aussie family Christmas like no other. After years of estrangement, trans woman Davina Savage returns home for Christmas. Expecting her transition to be the focus, it’s overshadowed by family secrets and lies which threaten not only their lives - but another Christmas lunch. The film stars Darren Gilshenan, Helen Thomson, Ryan Morgan, David Roberts, Thea Raveneau, Max Jahufer, Rekha Ryan, and Gary Sweet. Directed by Madeleine Dyer.
DECEMBER 10: TIK TOK AWARDS
SPECIAL EVENT
TikTok’s night of nights will bring together the most-watched creators, the biggest viral trends, and the most talked-about moments on TikTok from 2023. Much loved Logie-award-winning host Tony Armstrong will return for a second year at the helm, alongside media personality, host of BINGE Original FBoy Island, Abbie Chatfield, and 2022 TikTok Creator of the Year Kat Clark. The evening will include special music performances, international guests and more.
DECEMBER 28: THE LAST YEAR OF TELEVISION 2023 - BINGE ORIGINAL
COMEDY SPECIAL
Television critic Mitch McTaggart returns for another hilarious, poignant and sobering look back at the year that was on our TV screens. From panned biopics, to baffling programming choices, all the way to the fallout of a joke on live TV, it was certainly a year we’ll never forget.
DECEMBER 14: SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS
FILM
The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!,” is transformed into his adult Superhero alter ego, Shazam.
DECEMBER 9: REALITY
FILM
Starring Sydney Sweeney, the film is about a former American intelligence specialist who was given the longest sentence for the unauthorised release of government information to the media about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections via an email operation.
DECEMBER 23: FAST X
FILM
The record-breaking Fast and Furious franchise accelerates to new heights with the last chapter in the record-breaking series, directed by blockbuster filmmaker Louis Leterrier (The Transporter). The newest action feature will throttle to destinations all over the globe, starring most of the returning principal cast such as Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kung, Charlize Theron, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Vigiplus the inclusion of Jason Momoa and Daniela Melchior.
DECEMBER 29: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOUR AMONG THIEVES
FILM
Starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez, the film follows a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
DECEMBER 11: VIGIL
SEASON 2 PREMIERE
In a brand-new investigation, Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) and Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie) look to the skies as they enter the secret world of drone warfare to catch a killer. Following multiple deaths at a Scottish weapons test, they are tasked with finding out the cause. Entering the closed ranks of the air force in Scotland and the Middle East, the pair face the deadly warfare of tomorrow as they fight for their own uncertain future.
DECEMBER 5: TIME
SEASON 2 PREMIERE
Starring Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), the second season moves to Carlingford Prison, where new inmates Kelsey, Orla and Abi arrive on the same day. The trio must all learn to navigate this unfamiliar world, with the ever-present threat of violence within its walls. However, they all discover a surprising shared bond.
DECEMBER 1: THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR
SEASON 1 PREMIERE
Starring Sam Heughan (Outlander), Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark), Jessica De Gouw (Pennyworth) and Alfred Enoch (How To Get Away with Murder), the series is a deliciously dark, psychological drama, exploring the claustrophobia of suburbia and the fallout of chasing your deepest desires. Directed by Dries Vos (Suspect, Professor T) and written by David Allison (Bedlam, Marcella) the six part series is an addictive, emotional roller coaster and looks at how we never know what goes on behind closed doors.
DECEMBER 7: SMOTHERED
SEASON 1 PREMIERE
Will they? Won’t they? Should they? Shouldn’t they? Sammy is a fiercely independent young woman who is done with dating apps, while Tom is a man with a warm heart who carries his fair share of baggage. On a night out, the two strangers meet, and sparks fly as they sing their drunken souls out in a karaoke booth. The strangers agree to have a no strings attached affair for three weeks. However, the simple plan of a few weeks of great sex, pasta in bed and first names only, is complicated by the growing feelings between them.
DECEMBER 11: FOUND
SEASON 1 PREMIERE
In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of colour that the country seems to forget about. A public relations specialist, who was once herself one of those forgotten ones, and her crisis management team now make sure there is always someone looking out for the forgotten missing people. But unbeknownst to anyone, this everyday hero is hiding a chilling secret of her own.
DECEMBER 19: ENTITLED
SEASON 1 PREMIERE
A brash New-Yorker learns he’s married into an English estate and is plunged into a Hitchcockian world of secrets, gothic intrigue and strange unease. Entitled is an atmospheric, darkly-comic drama starring Brett Gelman.
DECEMBER 2: FINDING MAGIC MIKE
SEASON 1 PREMIERE
From the producers behind the hit Magic Mike franchise and live shows, this exhilaratingly sexy reality competition series follows 10 men through a rigorous dance bootcamp meant to jolt their inner spark. Fearing they’ve lost their mojo, the guys strip their clothes and emotional baggage in weekly dance challenges that test their skills, attitude, and sexiness for a shot at a $100,000 prize and an opportunity to perform on the Magic Mike Live stage in Las Vegas.
DECEMBER 18: ARCHER: INTO THE COLD
SEASON 14 PREMIERE
Animated half-hour comedy that follows Sterling Archer as he navigates the changing landscape of the spy world. In season 14, Archer and The Agency are finding their own way with Lana at the helm. Her goal is to make money while also making the world a better place, but she quickly finds out running a spy agency isn’t so cut and dry.
DECEMBER 22: RHYS AND JOEL’S FAMILY CHRISTMAS - BINGE ORIGINAL
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Self-proclaimed “frenemies”, Rhys Nicholson & Joel Creaseyy join forces to tour a live and deliciously cheeky “anything goes” Christmas show. Converting Melbourne’s iconic Thornbury Theatre into a traditional family lounge room for the evening, a dazzling array of special guests will drop by for a chat, to sing songs, reflect on the year that was and celebrate with all the accoutrements of the season. Family Christmas is a fabulous cocktail of comedy, music, audience participation, themed parlour games & celebrity guests…all set around the fireplace and piano, lovingly styled with a taste of yesteryear.
DECEMBER 15: CHRISTMESS
FILM
Written and directed by Heath Davis, the film marks the big screen debut of acclaimed alternative rock band Middle Kids’ Hannah Joy, while the film also stars Steve Le Marquand and Darren Gilshenan. Le Marquand plays the role of a once famous actor who has been reduced by alcohol addiction to performing as Santa Claus in a mall. After accidentally meeting his estranged daughter (Nicole Pastor), he seeks help from his sponsor (Gilshenan) and a sharp-tongued musician in recovery (Joy) in order to win his daughter’s forgiveness in time for the festive season.
DECEMBER 12: THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF
SEASON 13 CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas celebrate Christmas in the famous white tent.
DECEMBER 21: CELEBRITY POTTERY THROW DOWN
SEASON 1 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Siobhán McSweeney hosts a fabulously festive dollop of Christmas clay, as four celebs roll up their sleeves and take on two yuletide challenges set by judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller.
LISTINGS
DECEMBER 1
The Couple Next Door, Season 1 PREMIERE, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Rap Sh!t, Season 2, Episode 5, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Pamela’s Garden Of Eden, Season 2, Episode 3, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Shetland, Season 8, Episode 4, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Southern Charm, Season 9, Episode 11, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
The Curse Of Oak Island, Season 10, Episode 24, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Celebrity Gogglebox UK, Season 5, Episode 3, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Bottom Line Season 2023, Episode 48, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Bradley & Barney: Breaking Dad At Christmas, SPECIAL
Home Videos, SPECIAL
Location, Location, Location, Season 19, Episodes 1 - 8, 17 & 18
Escape To The Country, Season 30, Episodes 23 - 44
The Bay, Seasons 1 & 2, COMPLETE SEASON DROPS
Flip Or Flop, Season 6, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
The Secret Life Of 4, 5 And 6 Year Olds, Season 4, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Brother Vs Brother, Seasons 1 - 4, COMPLETE SEASON DROPS
Love It Or List It Toronto, Season 10, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Where The Wild Men Are, Season 11, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
One Born Every Minute UK, Season 5, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Moloch, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Dopamine, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Customer Wars, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Location, Location, Location, Season 26, Episodes 1 - 7, PARTIAL SEASON
Cops Reloaded, Season 2, Episodes 1 - 25, PARTIAL SEASON
Days of Our Lives, Season 59, Episode 141, DAILY EPISODES
The Young & The Restless, Season 52, Episode 109, DAILY EPISODES
Coronation Street, Episode 11104, DAILY EPISODES
Emmerdale, Episode 9803, DAILY EPISODES
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
Little Dixie
The Meddler
Death Race
DECEMBER 2
Finding Magic Mike, Season 1 PREMIERE, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Shining Vale, Season 2 FINALE
Don’t Forget The Lyrics USA, Season 6, Episode 7, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Real Time With Bill Maher, Season 21, Episode 22, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Life Below Zero, Season 10, Episode 15, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Alex English Special, DOCUMENTARY
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
12 Days Of Christmas Eve
Prancer: A Christmas Tale
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
DECEMBER 3
Fear The Walking Dead, Seasons 1-8 EVERY EPISODE
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
Christmas Serenade
DECEMBER 4
Saturday Night Live, Season 49, Episode 6, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Krapopolis, Season 1, Episode 11, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Married To Medicine Atlanta, Season 10, Episode 5, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
The Real Housewives of Potomac, Season 8, Episode 5, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Season 10, Episode 19, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Celebrity Family Feud, Season 9, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Hell’s Kitchen USA, Season 22, Episode 4, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Survival of the Fittest, Season 1 FINALE
Jeopardy!, Season 39, Episode 91, DAILY EPISODES
Jaws Vs The Meg, SPECIAL
Masterchef UK Christmas Celebrity Special 2022 Event, SPECIAL
Judge Judy, Season 25, Episodes 11 - 21, PARTIAL SEASON
Inside The Ambulance, Season 12, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Rescue: River Deep Mountain High, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
Saving Christmas Spirit
Writing Around The Christmas Tree
Christmas With Felicity
DECEMBER 5
Time, Season 2 PREMIERE, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
The Real Housewives of Sydney, Season 2, Episode 9, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Below Deck Mediterranean, Season 8, Episode 11, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Christmas Cruising: Real Housewives, Season 1 PREMIERE, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, Season 14, Episode 4, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
The Great British Bake Off, Season 14, Episode 4, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
B&B By The Sea, Season 1 FINALE
The Great Kiwi Bake Off, Season 4, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Gold Coast Cops, Season 2, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
One Born Every Minute UK, Season 6, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
Christmas Lovers Anonymous
DECEMBER 6
Strife, Season 1 PREMIERE, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Boat Story, Season 1, Episode 3, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Afterburn, Season 23, Episode 49, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Project Runway, Season 20, Episode 12, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Kennedy, Season 1, Episode 3, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Forged In Fire, Season 9, Episode 16, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Superfan: The Story Of Vladimir, SPECIAL
Great Photo Lovely Life, DOCUMENTARY
The Great Canadian Bake Off, Season 3, Episode 9, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
Charlie’s Christmas Wish
Saving Christmas
DECEMBER 7
Smothered, Season 1 PREMIERE, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Gino’s Italian Christmas Feast, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
The Great British Sewing Bee, Season 9 FINALE
Selling The Hamptons, Season 1 FINALE
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 13, Episode 7, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Bookie, Season 1, Episodes 3 & 4, TWO NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Julia, Season 2, Episode 6, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Magnum P.I, Season 5, Episode 19, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Grand Designs New Zealand, Season 8, Episode 5, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Dragons’ Den, Season 20, Episode 10, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Cocaine Sharks, SPECIAL
Court Cam, Season 5, REST OF THE SEASON
Jeremy Pang’s Asian Kitchen, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
The Supervet, Season 4, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
You, Me and the Apocalypse, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
DECEMBER 8
Swamp People, Season 14, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Jamie’s Christmas Cookbook, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
DECEMBER 9
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
Reality
Book Club: The Next Chapter
DECEMBER 10
Tik Tok Awards, SPECIAL EVENT
WWE NXT Deadline 2023, PREMIUM LIVE EVENT
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Simulant
DECEMBER 11
Vigil, Season 2 PREMIERE, THREE NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Found, Season 1 PREMIERE, Episodes 1 - 10, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY FROM JANUARY 3
American Pickers: Best Of, Season 5, Episodes 16 - 21, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Judge Judy, Season 25, Episodes 22-32, PARTIAL SEASON
Bugs Bunny Builders, Season 1, Episodes 23, 33, 32, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
My Name is Alfred Hitchcock
DECEMBER 12
The Real Housewives of Sydney, Season 1 FINALE
The Great British Bake Off, Season 13 CHRISTMAS SPECIALS, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Road Wars, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Serengeti, Season 2, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
24 Hours in Emergency, Seasons 3 & 4, COMPLETE SEASON DROPS
DECEMBER 13
The Great Stink, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Murder in Badlands, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
NCIS: Hawaii, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
Christmas Mural
The Christmas of Yes
DECEMBER 14
Magnum P.I, Season 5 FINALE
Celebrity Sewing Bee, Season 3, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Bondi Rescue, Season 16, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Borderforce USA: The Bridges, Season 3, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
The Bay, Season 3, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
80 For Brady
Amber: The Girl Behind the Alert
DECEMBER 15
NCIS, Season 19 PREMIERE, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Shetland, Season 8, Episode 6 FINALE
The Curse Of Oak Island, Season 10 FINALE
My Lottery Dream Home, Season 14, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Castle Secrets, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Bah Humduck! A Looney Christmas, SPECIAL
Christmas Breaks with Greg Wallace , Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
A Savage Christmas
Christmess
Monolith
Cats In The Museum
The Midwife
Tweety’s High Flying Adventures
DECEMBER 16
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
The Machine
DECEMBER 17
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
Christmas Detective
DECEMBER 18
Archer: Into the Cold, Season 14 PREMIERE, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Krapopolis, Season 1 FINALE
Escape To The Country, Season 30 FINALE
Food Unwrapped, Season 10 FINALE
Masterchef UK Christmas Celebrity Special 2023, Part 1
Teen Titans Go!, Season 8, Episode 1371
Judge Judy, Season 25, Episodes 33-43, PARTIAL SEASON
Chateau DIY, Season 3, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
999: On the Front Line Seasons 8, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?, DOCUMENTARY
DECEMBER 19
Entitled, Season 1 PREMIERE, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Time, Season 2 FINALE
The Great British Bake Off: Festive Specials, Season 13 FINALE
Christmas Cruising: Real Housewives, Season 1 FINALE
Long Lost Family, Season 12, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Forbidden History, Season 7, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Camping (UK), Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
DECEMBER 20
Vigil, Season 2 FINALE
Boat Story, Season 1 DOUBLE EPISODE FINALE
Project Runway, Season 20 FINALE
The Chocolate Queen, Season 4, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Mecha Builders, Season 1, Episodes 101 - 113
Love You To Death, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Christmas At Stately Home, Season 2, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
DECEMBER 21
Julia, Season 2 FINALE
Bookie, Season 1 DOUBLE EPISODE FINALE
Celebrity Pottery Throw Down, Season 1, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Daniel, DOCUMENTARY
The Great Pottery Throw Down: Christmas 2022, SPECIAL
Cops, Season 35, Episodes 1 - 14, PARTIAL SEASON
Escape To The Chateau, Season 9, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Celebrity Family Feud, Season 9, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
House Hunters International, Season 184, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Batwheels, Season 1, Episodes 22, 31, 34, 35, 36
DECEMBER 22
Rhys and Joel’s Family Christmas 2023, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Rap Sh!t, Season 2 FINALE
Celebrity Gogglebox UK, Season 5 FINALE
Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas Special, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Hospital, Season 3, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
DECEMBER 23
The World’s Most Expensive Cruise, Season 2, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
Fast X
About Last Night (2014)
DECEMBER 24
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
Christmas Revisited
DECEMBER 25
Masterchef UK Christmas Celebrity Special 2023, Part 2
Teen Titans Go!, Season 8, Episode 1402
Judge Judy, Season 25, Episodes 44 - 54
DECEMBER 27
Pawn Stars: Best Of, Season 3, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Travel Man, Season 2, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
DECEMBER 28
The Last Year of Television 2023, SPECIAL
Grand Designs New Zealand, Season 8 FINALE
We Baby Bears, Season 2, Episodes 48 - 54
Lego Ninjago Dragons Rising, Season 1, Episodes 114 - 117
World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
The Black Demon
DECEMBER 29
Mittens & Pants, Season 1, Episodes 121 - 136, PARTIAL SEASON
Cross Country Cake Off, Season 1, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
Killer In My Family, Season 2, COMPLETE SEASON DROP
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
DECEMBER 30
Life Below Zero, Season 10 FINALE
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
Renfield
DECEMBER 31
MOVIES NEW TO BINGE:
Escape from Alcatraz
Chinatown
Roman Holiday
COMING SOON
MOVIE NEW TO BINGE:
The Royal Hotel
FIRST LOOK AT NEW COMEDY SERIES
SMOTHERED
PREMIERES 7 DECEMBER ON BINGE
FROM ROUGHCUT TV AND CREATED BY MONICA HEISEY
First look trailer for the new comedy series Smothered, created by Monica Heisey (Workin’ Moms, Schitt’s Creek), has been released ahead of its 7 December premiere on BINGE, with all six-episodes dropping at once.
Will they? Won’t they? Should they? Shouldn’t they? Starring Danielle Vitalis (I May Destroy You, Black Mirror) and Jon Pointing (Big Boys), Smothered is a tale of two worlds colliding, where romance blossoms but the pressures of modern dating linger.
Sammy (Vitalis) is a fiercely independent young woman who is done with dating apps, sick of immature men, and here for a good time. Tom (Pointing) has never been inclined to swipe left or right; he’s a settled man with a warm heart but carries his fair share of baggage. On a night out, the two strangers meet, and end up singing out their drunken souls in a karaoke booth. Then the inevitable happens. (They hook up).
What seems like a great idea at the time, the strangers agree to have a no strings attached affair for three weeks – but on the condition that they never speak again. What was supposed to be a few weeks of great sex, pasta in bed and first names only, the sparks flying around them cannot be ignored. But Sammy soon makes a shocking discovery that there is another woman in Tom’s life… his six-year-old daughter Ellie.
The series also stars Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Mercury Prize nominee Rebecca Lucy Taylor, also known as Self Esteem, Blair Underwood (Sex and the City, LA Law), Rizzlekick’s Jordan Stephens, TikTok stars Harry Trevaldwyn and Coco Sarel, and Lisa Hammond (Eastenders). Smothered is produced by the multi award-winning Roughcut TV.
SMOTHERED premieres Thursday December 7 on BINGE and on FOX8 on Friday December 8 at 730pm and available On Demand.
OFFICIAL TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR NEW EVENT SERIES
TED
FROM AWARD-WINNING CREATOR SETH MACFARLANE
PREMIERES 11 JANUARY ON BINGE
The official trailer and key art for the new event series Ted, from award-winning creator Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), has been released ahead of its 11 January premiere on BINGE, with all seven-episodes dropping at once.
In addition to MacFarlane, the series also stars Max Burkholder (Parenthood), Alanna Ubach (Euphoria), Scott Grimes (American Dad!) and Giorgia Whigham (The Punisher).
In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s (MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Grimes and Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Whigham). Ted may be a lousy influence on John, but at the end of the day, he’s a loyal pal who’s always willing to go out on a limb for friendship.
From 1 January, fans of the franchise can also enjoy the original film Ted and the sequel Ted 2 on BINGE.
Seth MacFarlane serves as executive producer, writer, director, co-showrunner and “Ted.” Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh serve as executive producers, writers and co-showrunners The event series is also executive produced by Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Jason Clark and Aimee Carlson (Fuzzy Door Productions). Ted is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, Fuzzy Door and MRC.
TED premieres Thursday January 11 on BINGE and at 8.30pm on FOX8 and available On Demand.
Do they have to turn every movie into a series now?
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Apparently yes 
TRAILER RELEASED FOR NEW AUSTRALIAN FEATURE FILM
THE ROYAL HOTEL
STARRING JULIA GARNER, JESSICA HENWICK AND HUGO WEAVING
PREMIERES 15 DECEMBER ON BINGE
The official trailer for the new Australian feature film The Royal Hotel, directed by Kitty Green (The Assistant, Casting JonBenet), co-written by Green and Oscar Redding (Van Diemen’s Land) and starring Julia Garner (Ozark), Jessica Henwick (Game of Thrones) and Hugo Weaving (Love Me), has been released ahead of its 15 December debut on BINGE.
Americans Hanna (Garner) and Liv (Henwick) are best friends backpacking in Australia. After they run out of money, Liv, looking for an adventure, convinces Hanna to take a temporary live-in job behind the bar of a pub called ’The Royal Hotel’ in a remote Outback mining town.
Bar owner Billy (Weaving) and a host of locals give the girls a riotous introduction to Down Under drinking culture but soon Hanna and Liv find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control.
The Royal Hotel is produced by Emile Sherman and Iain Canning of See-Saw Films, the Academy and BAFTA Award winning team behind The Power of the Dog, Lion and The King’s Speech, together with Animal Kingdom and The King producer and See-Saw Films’ Head of Film and Television (Aus) Liz Watts, and Scarlett Pictures’ Kath Shelper.
THE ROYAL HOTEL premieres on Friday 15 December on BINGE and on Movies Premiere at 830pm on Saturday January 13 and is available On Demand.
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OFFICIAL TRAILER AND KEY ART RELEASED FOR
LEO REICH: LITERALLY WHO CARES?!
PREMIERES 18 DECEMBER ON BINGE
The official trailer and key art for the new comedy special Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!, has been released ahead of its 18 December debut on BINGE. Following rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and an Off-Broadway run, the special from A24 taped at EartH in London this fall.
Hot. Young. Cool. Fresh. Ripped. Hilarious. Groundbreaking. Avant-garde. These are just some of the words that comedian and writer Leo Reich uses to describe himself. In his first comedy special, this self-diagnosed important young mind faces the swirling uncertainty of our collective future, asking the big questions, such as: “Is this helping?", “Am I hot?”, and “No offence guys but literally what is going on?”
Treading the line between hilarious stand-up and humourless performance art, Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?! blends songs, anecdotes, and anxious non-sequiturs in a valiant attempt to raise awareness about important social and political causes… or something.
Reich is a comedian and writer. His smash debut show “Literally Who Cares?!” was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2022 Dave Comedy Awards, Most Outstanding Show at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and culminated in an Off-Broadway run in New York and sold-out show at EartH.
A24 production; written and performed by Leo Reich; directed by Thomas Hardiman; producers, Bríd Kirby and Chris Quaile; executive producers, A24 and Leo Reich; songs composed by Toby Marlow.
LEO REICH: LITERALLY WHO CARES?! premieres Monday December 18 on BINGE and Saturday 30 December on FOX8 at 10pm and is available On Demand.
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STARS HELP LAUNCH NEW BINGE AUSTRALIAN ORIGINAL
STRIFE
AT THE WORLD PREMIERE TONIGHT
ASHER KEDDIE LEADS STAR-STUDDED RED CARPET
To celebrate the launch of new BINGE Australian original, STRIFE, acclaimed Australian actress Asher Keddie, was joined by cast and crew along with a mix of celebrities, personalities and members of industry at the World Premiere tonight (Tuesday 5 December).
In addition to Asher Keddie, the new Australian comedic drama stars a line-up of up-and-coming talent including Matt Day, Jonathan LaPaglia, Tina Bursill, Emma Lung, Alex Dimitriades, Maria Angelico, Rhys Mitchell, Olivia Junkeer, BeBe Bettencourt, Bryony Skillington, Lucy Ansell, Darcy Tadich, Lincoln Younes and Willow Speers.
Produced by award winning production company Made Up Stories (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers) in conjunction with FIFTH SEASON the series tells the story of a modern, imperfect woman and publisher named Evelyn Jones (Keddie) and her journey from lounge room blogger to becoming a force in women’s media.
Set in the dynamic and ever-changing world of publishing, digital media and its origins, the series is inspired by Mia Freedman’s memoir, ‘Work, Strife, Balance*’*, and written and adapted for screen by Australian screenwriter Sarah Scheller.
STRIFE premieres Wednesday 6 December, with all eight-episodes dropping at once.
PREMIERE DATE AND KEY ART FOR NEW SEASON OF
RYAN MURPHY’S AWARD-WINNING LIMITED SERIES
FEUD: CAPOTE VS THE SWANS
PREMIERES 1 FEBRUARY ON BINGE
The premiere date of 1 February along with the official key art for the eight-episode second season of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning anthology Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans, has been released ahead of its highly anticipated debut on BINGE.
The series, based on the bestselling book ‘Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era’ by Laurence Leamer, stars an ensemble cast including Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Treat Williams, Joe Mantello and Russell Tovey.
Acclaimed writer Truman Capote (Hollander) surrounded himself with a coterie of society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society New York – whom he nicknamed “the swans.” Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame Barbara “Babe” Paley (Watts), Slim Keith (Lane), C.Z. Guest (Sevigny) and Lee Radziwill (Flockhart). Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalisation of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.
When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers,’ Capote’s planned magnum opus, was published in Esquire, it effectively destroyed his relationship with his swans, banished him from the high society he so loved and sent him into a spiral of self-destruction from which he would ultimately never recover.
Written for television by Jon Robin Baitz, Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans was directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch. The show is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall, Baitz, Van Sant, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Naomi Watts, Eric Kovtun and Scott Robertson. It is produced by 20th Television.
FEUD: CAPOTE VS THE SWANS premieres on Thursday 1 February on BINGE and on Showcase at 930pm and is available On Demand.