Wasn’t this on Foxtel just recently?
There was a Curse of the Chippendales on Seven.
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The deal has been completed.
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Fanny: The Right to Rock
Wednesday 16 August 9:25 PM
Meet one of the most important rock bands that you’ve never heard of. They released five critically acclaimed albums with Top 40 charted songs, but never broke through. Oh, and they were women. Fanny: The Right to Rock reveals the fascinating, untold story of a phenomenal band that almost became the “female Beatles”. The film juxtaposes a backstory rich with rare archives about a self-founded garage band of Filipina-American teens from 1960s Sacramento that morphed into the ferocious rock group Fanny. They were the first “all-girl” band to release an album with a major record label (Warner/Reprise,1970), with both straight and (silently) gay band members. The latter had to hide their lesbian identity or leave the band. Fanny counted David Bowie as one of their most vocal fans. But factoring against their massive talent was a perfect storm of sexism, homophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiment.
Cowboy Kings of Crypto
From Thursday 17 August 10:25 PM
The Cowboy Kings of Crypto explores the intersections of crime, culture, and cryptocurrency. We meet the larger-than-life characters who populate the frontier of this new wild west and tell thrilling stories of crypto scandal along the way. Through these characters and their stories, we will demystify crypto itself. You cannot understand the 21st century without understanding cryptocurrency. And that’s why this series is so important, right now.
It will have its FTA premiere on SBS Viceland next Monday (August 7) at 9.25pm.
Question Team - Season 2
From Monday 28 August 8:30 PM
Richard Ayoade presents the comedy panel show that rewrites the rules of comedy panel shows, as each week the three contestants write the questions and create the rounds for Richard and the other contestants to play.
The Secret Genius of Modern Life
From Saturday 2 September 6:25 PM
We don’t often stop to think about it, but our homes and our pockets are full of technology that 20 years ago would have been the stuff of science fiction.
In this new series, Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets of these modern miracles and reveals the mind blowing stories behind their invention.
Show Me the Father
Wednesday 30 August 8:35 Pm
Featuring a variety of amazing true stories, this captivating documentary takes us on an inspiring and emotional cinematic journey. The film explores the stories of a handful of Christian men, and how their earthly fathers have pointed them to their heavenly father.
Show Me The Father will air on VICELAND as a tie in with Father’s Day.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Storm
Tuesday 5 September 8:30 PM
When one of the world’s richest men bought Twitter (now called X), almost everything there changed.
Thousands of staff were fired and users previously banned for breaking Twitter’s rules were reinstated. This program investigates how Elon Musk’s ownership is transforming one of the world’s most influential social media platforms. Reporter Marianna Spring speaks to current and former insiders in San Francisco and the UK and reveals how hate and misogyny are thriving under the new owner.
The Mormons Are Coming
Tuesday 5 September 9:05 PM
Every year 30,000 missionaries are called to serve the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe - the largest full time missionary force of any church. Most are aged 18-25 and away from home for up to two years.
This eye-opening documentary follows the journey of three young missionaries through the toughest first few months of training and work in the field which can make or break them.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has allowed unprecedented access to follow these young men and women from across the globe preparing to meet the Greater Manchester public to find new recruits. But in an increasingly secular Britain, how do you convince people that the Book of Mormon is true?
Is the Cloud Damaging the Planet?
Wednesday 6 September 10:20 PM
We all love the cloud.
It stores our pictures and emails, it powers our internet searches, and it helps us stream movies and box sets. But out of sight, the cloud depends on processing factories - vast data centres that use enormous amounts of power and water. Every time we go online, we increase its carbon footprint. Richard Bilton investigates the growing environmental problem we’re all responsible for.
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Transnational
Friday 25 August 11:00PM
Transnational is a groundbreaking docuseries about transgender rights and resilience across the globe, told by trans journalists and storytellers.
It has won a Peabody, a GLAAD award, an Online Journalism Award, an award from the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA), two National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) awards. It was also a finalist for the NAMIC Vision award.
United We Drive
Sunday 10 September 5:30 PM (double ep)
United We Drive explores the unique ways genuine friendships have been forged over a shared love of collector cars.
Help, I’ve Gone Viral!
Sunday 10 September 6:30 PM
A feel-good documentary about Audun Kvitland, who made a viral love song celebrating an Indonesian food dish called Nasi Padang after having been on vacation in the country.
The song reached millions after being posted to Youtube, and Kvitland is invited back to Indonesia not knowing what to expect.
After being greeted by a crowd at the airport, he undertakes a funny and unexpected journey that brings people together over their love of food and music.
Viking Quest America
From Tuesday 12 September 8:30 PM
Viking Quest: America will take viewers on an unforgettable journey - following the story of the recreated Viking ship, “Draken” and her modern crew. The series will explore the latest ideas and discoveries in Viking research, shedding new light on their history, culture, and voyages.
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Conversations With Friends
From Saturday 23 September 9:20 pm double episodes
An adaptation of Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel.
Frances (Alison Oliver) is in her early 20s and lives in Dublin, where she attends Trinity College with her best friend, Bobbi (Sasha Lane). Despite having previously dated during school, the pair have remained close, and perform poetry together occasionally.
Cracks begin to appear in their relationship when they befriend successful writer Melissa (Jemima Kirke), and her actor husband Nick (Joe Alwyn), and start spending more time with the older couple. As Frances finds herself in an intense affair with Nick, her friendship with Bobbi– and sense of self – are challenged.
International Day of the Deaf Collection
Sunday 24 September 9:20 PM
SBS Viceland celebrates International Day of the Deaf with a two-part documentary collection.
John and Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf
John Bishop’s eldest son, Joe, has an autoimmune condition causing progressive deafness. After a decade of trying to “fix” Joe’s hearing, the family come to the realisation that it is now time to reconsider and find out more about the Deaf Community. John has set himself the target of delivering an entire signed stand-up comedy gig to a deaf audience. That means mastering an entirely new language and an entirely new way of performing. Needless to say, he has a mountain to climb.
Life After Deaf Stand Up Show
After learning British Sign Language (BSL) along with his deaf son, comedian and actor John Bishop headlines a night of signed comedy alongside some of his fellow comedians.
New SBS Digital Original Series Night Bloomers Premieres Saturday 28 October on SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand
Dark tales from the Korean diaspora that bloom in the night and quietly move you
New horror anthology Night Bloomers sees stories from the Australian Korean diaspora come to life in a haunting five-part series premiering just in time for Halloween on Saturday 28 October at 9:30pm on SBS VICELAND and all episodes available shortly after to stream free on SBS On Demand.
Shot in the Western Suburbs of Sydney**, Night Bloomers** is part of the SBS/NITV and Screen Australia’s Digital Originals initiative and headlines with an ensemble cast including Ra Chapman (Wentworth), Deborah An (Harrow), Helen Kim (Doctor Doctor), Joshua Park (The Messenger), Rayden Casano, Jaewoo Kim, Clara Kim (Troppo), Jeno Kim (Appetite), Charles An (Last King of the Cross) and Cooper Mortlock.
Night Bloomers has been invited to feature at SXSW Sydney as part of their prestigious TV Premieres section.
The series is created, written, directed, and produced by Andrew Undi Lee (Melon Grab, Troppo, Born to Spy), and produced by Ashlea Ritchie (Melon Grab) for Turn About Entertainment.
The creative team also includes executive producers Michael McMahon (Clickbait, Nowhere Boys) and Barry Gamba (Carla & Lisa’s Countdown), and writers Ra Chapman (White Fever), Jacob Holmes-Brown and Suzanne Soo Hyun Kim, who also directed an episode.
Night Bloomers is a horror anthology series exploring multigenerational stories from the unspoken immigration experiences of the Korean Australia diaspora. It adapts a modern twist on ancient Korean folklore stories, mixed with the supernatural beliefs and story traditions from Korean Shamanism. In it, is a creepy and off-kilter world with interconnected heroes, all struggling with fractured identities that were impacted by war and immigration. Each hero faces mortality in a unique way, coupled with a deep yearning that manifests in malevolent forms of evilness that the ensemble of characters must overcome collectively. If not, the goblins, ghosts and creatures that live in and around them will continue to devour the community.
SBS Scripted Commissioning Editor, Loani Arman, said: “We can’t wait for audiences to be delighted, surprised, and on the edge of their seats as they experience the spooky tales of Night Bloomers. Proudly, the series is another distinct offering from Digital Originals initiative, which once again delivers on its ambition to initiative creates more pathways for creatives from underrepresented backgrounds and showcase the next generation of storytelling talent in this country."
Andrew Undi Lee said**:** “I wanted to highlight various Korean-Australian experiences that dated back to the 1970’s, while not shying away from the truths of our dark history and experiences as Asians in Australia. What motivated me to create Night Bloomers was mainly to preserve the dying Korean-Australian narratives from first-generation Korean immigrants, while also honouring our culture of folklore and shamanistic storytelling, which are all under threat of becoming just memories for the next generation. We can’t wait to share our stories not only with our diaspora, but with horror enthusiasts across Australia.”
Head of Screen NSW, Kyas Hepworth said**:** “Screen NSW is pleased to support new stories that reflect our communities and add to an inclusive screen industry. Filmed in Western Sydney, Night Bloomers is led by a strong cast and crew, and brings the haunting stories of underrepresented voices to our screens.”
Screen Australia Head of Online and Games, Lee Naimo said: “It is fantastic to see another Digital Originals project making its way onto SBS Viceland and On Demand. With Andrew Undi Lee behind this chilling horror, audiences are guaranteed a dark and thrilling journey into Korean diaspora. Lee’s authentic and bold creative vision has the potential to be something incredibly special in the Australian screen landscape – and we’re delighted we’ve been able to support him to bring Night Bloomers to life.”
In partnership between SBS, NITV and Screen Australia, Digital Originals aims to develop exciting and innovative short-form drama projects from screen creatives who are historically under-represented in the sector. This includes people who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse, First Nations Australians, people with disability, female and gender diverse, LGBTQIA+, and those who are located in regional and remote areas.
Night Bloomers follows the success of acclaimed Digital Originals such as A Beginner’s Guide to Grief and Latecomers which you can stream free on SBS On Demand.
Night Bloomers received principal production funding from Screen Australia in association with SBS, with the support of Screen NSW. Developed with assistance from Screen Australia and SBS.
Night Bloomers will be available with audio description and subtitled on SBS On Demand in five different languages including: Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese and Korean.
Night Bloomers will premiere on Saturday 28 Octoberat 9.30pm on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.
Kars and Stars
Sunday 24 September 6.10 PM
Created by Doug Stebleton, Tim Lowry and Jay Hoffman, Kars & Stars is a half hour television show that is packed with exciting interviews, untold stories and facts about your favorite movie cars and celebrities.
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Who is D.B. Cooper?
Thursday 5 October 9:35 PM
It is the only unsolved air piracy case in history. In 1971, a man hijacks a Northwest Orient Airlines flight, demanding four parachutes and $200,000. He jumps out of the plane with the money and is never seen again.
Can new evidence finally reveal the identity of the anonymous hijacker known as D.B. Cooper?
Everything’s Gonna Be All White
From Sunday 8 October 9:30 PM
Everything’s Gonna Be All White explores the history of race in the USA from the perspective of people of colour, delving deeply into the root causes of racial inequities.
Notable names include: Margaret Cho, Amanda Seales, and Bun B.
Dreaming Whilst Black
Tuesday 10 October 10:10 PM
Dreaming Whilst Black is a comedy series exploring the day-to-day struggles of being an independent creative trying to survive in London. The series highlights the nuances of how one’s race impacts this struggle.
Created by and starring Adjani Salmon.
Dreaming Whilst Black will air during UK Black History Month.
Off the Rails
Wednesday 11 October 9:30 PM
This award-winning documentary follows the lives of ‘failing’ working-class teenagers, Rikke Brewer and best mate Aiden Knox, who hope that millions of ‘likes’ for their parkour stunts will be their ticket out of boring Guildford.
Rikke and Aiden hone their spectacular UrbEx stunts and gravity-defying parkour skills in a bid to find fame and even fortune from YouTube. However, the trauma of a close friend’s death triggers darker stories of broken families and fragile mental health, that threaten to send them both off the rails.
Off the Rails will air in alignment with World Mental Health Week.
Alone: Frozen
From Tuesday 10 October 8:30 PM
In an attempt to last fifty days in the harsh North Atlantic winter, Alone: Frozen will see six survivors fall in Labrador, Canada.
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Race For the Planet
From Sunday 15 October 8:30 PM
Race For The Planet is about an ambitious and innovative brand new worldwide off-road competition. Drivers aren’t just battling for first place, but for the future of our planet.
Vice - Season 10
From Monday 16 October 10:35 pm
The Emmy® winning documentary series returns for a new season of visceral reporting on culturally relevant issues from around the world. From the biggest headlines to daring topics not often covered by other mainstream media outlets, VICE balances investigative journalism with a relentless pursuit of great stories at any cost.
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The Future with Hannah Fry
From Saturday 21 October 6:40 PM (6 parts)
From the overgrown Fukushima exclusion zone, to the majestic redwood forests of California, Hannah Fry embarks on a journey into the wilderness to discover how championing nature could help to heal the environmental wounds we have inflicted on our planet.
American Dilemma: Mental Illness on Death Row
Thursday 2 November 10:10 PM
The number of people executed in America has been dwindling for the last two decades. While more than half the country supports capital punishment, it’s carried out less and less. But states like Texas, Ohio, Florida and Oklahoma are still aggressively pursuing death row cases.
Through deep dives into three key cases woven between interviews with legal and medical experts, VICE investigates how we got to this point and what death row in America looks like at this moment in history.
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Upfronts for SBS Viceland.
" Jeopardy! S40
1 January 2024
230 x 30 mins
New year, new season, new hosts for one of the world’s most iconic games shows. Latest season coming direct from the U.S
Good news - Jeopardy US is finally returning, after a year (or so) away from new episodes. It will begin from Season 40. And will air on Viceland, instead of new eps on SBS and later repeated on Viceland a few hours later.
What season did we last have (as new eps)?
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The Invisible Extinction
Wednesday 8 November 9:30 PM
Two globetrotting microbiologists, Gloria Dominguez-Bello and Marty Blaser, race to save our vanishing microbes before it’s too late. The Invisible Extinction joins them on this urgent quest from the USA to Venezuela, China, Israel, and Switzerland, revealing how the overuse of antibiotics, elective C-sections, and processed foods are driving the destruction of our inner ecology, which is happening even faster than climate change.
The Invisible Extinction will air as a tie in with World Science Development Day (10/11).
The Swiping Game (S 4)
10 November 9:20 PM (Series compilation)
From the intimacy of their bedrooms, Australians talk all things dating with startling honesty and humour. With a smorgasbord of apps there is now the promise of love and sex – as well as heartbreak - with a casual swipe.
Women Beyond Bollywood
Sunday 12 November 9:40 PM
India’s cinema industry is the largest in the world, and Bollywood is its flagship, featuring stars, music, drama, humour – and unfortunately, sexism. Now a crop of bold films, made by women, is shaking Bollywood’s foundations. A new generation of filmmakers is finally showing women as more than eye candy or appendages to larger than life male heroes.
Women Beyond Bollywood is about bold female directors and the new mindset that nurtures their vision.
Subject
Wednesday 15 November 9:30 PM
Subject explores the life-altering experience of sharing one’s life on screen through key participants of acclaimed documentaries The Staircase, Hoop Dreams, The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans, and The Square. These erstwhile documentary “stars” reveal the highs and lows of their experiences as well as the everyday realities of having their lives put under a microscope.
Also featuring commentary from such influential names in the doc world as Kirsten Johnson, Sam Pollard, Thom Powers and Sonya Childress, the film unpacks vital issues around the ethics and responsibility inherent in documentary filmmaking. As tens of millions of people consume documentaries in an unprecedented “golden era,” Subject urges audiences to consider the often profound impact on their participants.