Rebecca Breeds seems to barely age.
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Now known as Windcatcher, it has begun production, with Jessica Mauboy and Pia Miranda in leading roles.
Apparently Stan has pulled the show as it is too sensitive to/too many similarities with the situation in Israel
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I believe it was just pulled from the MIPCOM slate.
Just checked the app and it’s still showing there for me.
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THEIR KINGDOM HAS COME
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT RICHARD ROXBURGH AND REBECCA GIBNEY IN THE STAN ORIGINAL SERIES PROSPER
Richard Roxburgh as Cal Quinn
The brand new drama series from Stan and Lionsgate also stars Ewen Leslie, Ming-Zhu Hii, Jacob Collins-Levy, Jacek Koman, Hayley McCarthy, Jordi Webber, Alex Fitzalan and rising stars Andrea Solonge and Alexander D’Souza
Stan, Australia’s unrivalled home of original productions, and global content leader Lionsgate today released first look images of the highly anticipated Stan Original Series Prosper, a family drama taking a provocative peek behind the curtain of power and privilege.
The images feature Richard Roxburgh (Rake, Elvis, Stan Original Series Bali 2002) as Cal Quinn, Founder and Global Pastor of one of the fastest growing megachurches in the world, U Star, alongside alongside Rebecca Gibney (Halifax: Retribution, Back to the Rafters, Wanted) as Abi Quinn, his wife and Worship Leader. A razor-sharp drama of faith, ambition and divided loyalties, Prosper is set in the inner sanctum of a family bound together by unfathomable wealth and unchecked power as they build an evangelical megachurch hell-bent on global domination.
Rebecca Gibney as Abi Quinn
The ensemble cast includes Ewen Leslie (Stan Original Series Bali 2002, The Stranger), Ming-Zhu Hii (La Brea, Peter Rabbit), Jacob Collins-Levy (Stan Original Film True History of the Kelly Gang, The Witcher: Blood Origin), Hayley McCarthy (Sylvie’s Love, The Originals), Jordi Webber (Nomad, Deadlands, Power Ranger) Jacek Koman (Moulin Rouge!, Children of Men, Rake), Andrea Solonge (Class of '07, Privileged), Brigid Zengeni (Stan Original Series Totally Completely Fine, The Secret She Keeps), Alex Fitzalan (The Wilds, Slender Man) and Alexander D’Souza in his acting debut.
The Stan Original Series Prosper follows the Quinns, the founding family behind U Star, based in Sydney, Australia. Poised on the precipice of a lucrative American expansion, the family is about to catapult into a whole new stratosphere of wealth and unchecked power. But behind closed doors, the Quinns are a family protecting shameful secrets – all while preaching a message of faith, love and acceptance to their many thousands of followers. At its heart, Prosper is a razor-sharp study of a damaged family inextricably bound together while tearing themselves apart.
L - R: Jacek Koman, Rebecca Gibney, Ming-Zhu Hii, Ewen Leslie, Alexander D’Souza and Hayley McCarthy
Created by Matt Cameron (Jack Irish, Secret City) and Jason Stephens (Lambs of God, Upright) and developed with the support of Stan, Lionsgate, Screen Australia and Screen NSW, Prosper is written by Matt Cameron, Liz Doran (Barons, Please Like Me), Louise Fox (Glitch, Broadchurch) and Belinda Chayko (Fires, Stateless). The series is directed by Jennifer Leacey (The Secret She Keeps, Stan Original Series The Commons) and Shaun Wilson (Romantic Getaway, Frayed), and produced by Jason Stephens and Andrew Walker (Deadloch, Rosehaven). Helen Bowden is executive producer for Lingo Pictures and Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie are the executive producers for Stan.
The Stan Original Series Prosper is produced by Lingo Pictures, part of ITV Studios, with major production investment from Screen Australia with the assistance of the NSW Government via Screen NSW and the Made in NSW Fund. Lionsgate will handle all sales outside of Australia.
The Stan Original Series Prosper premieres in 2024.
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Season 2 streams on Stan from Thursday, October 19 with all seven episodes available at once.
COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT IS COMING TO STAN. LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON NOVEMBER 9, STAN WILL BE THE EXCLUSIVE HOME TO “THE 57TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Stan will be the only place in Australia to watch “The 57th Annual CMA Awards,” co-hosted by country music icon Luke Bryan and former American footballer Peyton Manning.
Stan today announced that it has acquired the exclusive Australian rights to “The 57th Annual CMA Awards,” broadcasting live on November 9, same time as the U.S., only on Stan.
Following the exclusive live broadcast of the 2023 Golden Globe Awards in January, the 2023 CMA Awards marks Stan’s second live awards ceremony, and will be followed by Stan’s exclusive live broadcast of the 37th ARIA Awards on November 15 at 5pm.
Honouring the best of country music, the CMA Awards is the longest running, annual music awards program on network television history. The awards program is hosted in Nashville, the heart of American country music.The live broadcast will begin from 11am AEDT on Thursday November 9. A huge array of popular country music artists are nominated, including Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson.
Lainey Wilson leading the nominations this year with nine nominations
Leading the nominations this year is reigning Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson, as she makes CMA Awards history yet again by becoming the only artist to top the nominations list in her first two appearances on the Final Ballot. In 2022, Lainey Wilson topped the nominations list with six nods as a first-time nominee. She now ties Merle Haggard and Miranda Lambert with nine nominations in a single year (Alan Jackson holds the record with 10 nominations in 2002).
Also leading the nominations is Luke Combs, including a nomination for his chart-topping cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car”. Back-to-back reigning Entertainer of the Year, Luke Combs returns with his fourth consecutive nomination for the night’s highest honour. With this year’s nods, Combs has received 22 total nominations since 2017.
Luke Combs nominated for four awards including Entertainer of the Year
“The 57th Annual CMA Awards” will broadcast live from 11am AEDT Thursday November 9, same time as the U.S., only on Stan.
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Interesting for Stan to be picking up fairly niche rights to award shows, not sure the numbers watching would justify the investment.
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MANDY MOORE AND É DGAR RAMIREZ STAR IN THE BRAND NEW SEASON OF DR. DEATH
PREMIERING DECEMBER 22,
ONLY ON STAN.
Based on the hit Wondery podcast and breathtaking true story, Dr. Death Season 2 will premiere December 22, same day as the U.S. and only on Stan.
Stan, today released the breathtaking teaser and first look images for the brand new season of Dr. Death starring Édgar Ramírez (Stan Original Series Wolf Like Me) and American actress and singer-songwriter Mandy Moore (This Is Us, A Walk To Remember ). The brand new season of the true crime drama finds a new subject, a new doctor and a suffocating story, premiering December 22, same day as the U.S. and only on Stan.
To watch and share the teaser for Dr. Death Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRctC7nxdXU
The brand new season of Dr. Death is based on the Wondery podcast and follows “Miracle Man” Paolo Macchiarini (Édgar Ramírez) , a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations. When investigative journalist Benita Alexander (Mandy Moore) approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever. Seen through the eyes of the woman who loves him, Benita, and his medical peers, Paolo’s perfection unravels. As she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets, a group of doctors halfway across the world make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything about Paolo into question. A story of lies, manipulation, heartbreak, and betrayal, the whistleblowers peel back the layers of Paolo’s deception until they realise vulnerable patients put their faith in not a ‘Miracle Man’, but a ‘Dr. Death’. In the end, most patients perish by his hand, suffocating on the decaying plastic windpipes he placed inside them.
Dr. Death Season 2, stars Ramírez and Moore joined by Luke Kirby (No Man of God, Take This Waltz), Ashley Madekwe (The Strays), Gustaf Hammarsten (Bruno). Ashley Michel Hoban serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer, along side Patrick Macmanus, Todd Black (Escape Artists), Jason Blumenthal (Escape Artists), Steve Tisch (Escape Artists), Taylor Latham (Escape Artists), Aaron Hart (Wondery), Hernan Lopez (Wondery) and Marshall Lewy (Wondery) and Linda Gase as executive producers. Episodes 1-4 are directed by Jennifer Morrison and episodes 5-8 are directed by Laura Besley. Dr. Death season 2 is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The brand new season of Dr. Death premieres December 22, same day as the U.S., only on Stan.
HEATHER MITCHELL KICKS OFF THE FESTIVE SEASON IN THE STAN ORIGINAL FILM
JONES FAMILY CHRISTMAS
PREMIERING NOVEMBER 23, ONLY ON STAN
Following the success of A Sunburnt Christmas, Christmas on the Farm and Christmas Ransom , the Stan Original Film Jones Family Christmas continues Stan’s tradition as the home of Australian Original Christmas features. With Ella Scott Lynch, Max McKenna, Neil Melville and Nicholas Denton joining Heather Mitchell, the warm-hearted Stan Original Film Jones Family Christmas will premiere November 23, only on Stan.
Stan, Australia’s unrivalled home of original productions, today announced that Christmas will come early this year with the Stan Original Film Jones Family Christmas to premiere November 23, only on Stan. In the festive trailer released today, acclaimed Australian actress Heather Mitchell (Love Me) stars alongside Ella Scott Lynch (Love Child), Max McKenna (While The Men Are Away), Neil Melville (Brilliant Lies) and Nicholas Denton (Dangerous Liaisons) in the multi-generational comedy told through the lens of an Australian family whose holiday gathering is cut short by bushfires.
Watch and share the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpp57jm6C8
Eccentric grandmother Heather Jones (Heather Mitchell) has finally managed to get her family under her roof for Christmas. But all is not merry and bright in this rural home. From heartbreak and depression, to meddling mothers and forced frivolity – every member of Heather’s extended clan is fighting an internal battle. And outside things aren’t much better. Before Heather has a chance to interrogate her kids, the family receives a fire evacuation order. Suddenly, the Joneses are on the run. As the mercury rises and danger closes in, Heather and her family must band together as they rediscover what matters most – each other.
(From L to R: Tahlee Fereday, Nicholas Denton, Max McKenna, Heather Mitchell, Ella Scott Lynch, Neil Melville and Dushan Philips).
The ensemble cast also includes Dushan Philips (Stan Original Series The Gloaming), Tahlee Fereday (Fisk), Jimmy Rees (Giggle and Hoot), Genevieve Morris (Stan Original Series No Activity), Marg Downey (The Newsreader), Tegan Higginbotham (Oddball), Michael Logo (Colin From Accounts), Akhilesh Jain (Deendayal Ek Yug Purush), Fiona Choi (The Family Law), Bev Killick (Savage River) and Australian comedian Tanya Hennessy .
(Tanya Hennessy and Jimmy Rees)
Jones Family Christmas is inspired by true events and the life of Tegan Higginbotham, and is directed by Stef Smith (It’s Fine, I’m Fine), written by Tegan Higginbotham (This Is Littleton) and produced by Richard Kelly and John Molloy at 2 Jons Productions (The Stan Original Series The Gloaming), in association with VicScreen. Cailah Scobie, Rachel Okine, and Donna Chang Executive Produce for Stan. Production Investment from VicScreen and Stan. Mind Blowing Films will handle worldwide distribution.
THE WORLDWIDE SMASH-HIT TV SERIES YELLOWSTONE MOVES TO NOVEMBER 2024 FOR THE EPIC FINAL INSTALMENT, SAME DAY AS THE U.S. AND ONLY ON STAN.
Stan, today announced that Yellowstone – TV’s #1 show – will move to November 2024 for its epic final instalment, and will premiere the same day as the U.S., only on Stan.
Led by Oscar®-winner Kevin Costner, Yellowstone is the #1 drama on U.S. cable television. Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and vicious business rivalries.
Starring alongside Kevin Costner, the impressive ensemble cast includes Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, Forrie Smith, Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Ryan Bingham, Gil Birmingham, and Australia’s own Finn Little and Jacki Weaver.
Originally slated to premiere later this year,Yellowstone production schedules shifted due to the dual strikes.
Yellowstone is co-created by Oscar®-nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan (Wind River, Hell or High Water and Sicario) and John Linson. Executive producers include John Linson, Art Linson, Taylor Sheridan, Kevin Costner, David C. Glasser, Bob Yari, Stephen Kay and Christina Voros.
No confirmation if Kevin Costner will actually be involved in this Season 5 Part 2.
STAN CELEBRATES BEING THE LEADING COMMERCIAL COMMISSIONER OF AUSTRALIAN DRAMA TITLES IN FY23
Screen Australia’s 33rd Annual Drama Report reveals that Stan has the largest single share of drama titles (38%) first releasing on subscription TV or an SVOD platform for the third year in a row1, having premiered more Australian drama titles than any commercial broadcaster in Australia and more than doubling the amount of drama content than its subscription competitors in FY23.
L to R, clockwise: The Stan Original Series Totally Completely Fine, CAUGHT, Wolf Like Me S2, Year Of
Australia’s unrivalled home of original productions, celebrates being the leading commercial commissioner of Australian drama titles in FY23.
Screen Australia’s 33rd Annual Drama Report positions Stan as the leading streaming commissioner in the Australian General Subscription TV and SVOD category, for the third consecutive year1. Stan held the largest single share of total titles and total hours in this category, with eight titles – including the Stan Original Film Christmas Ransom, and the Stan Original Series Totally Completely Fine, Year Of, CAUGHT, Wolf Like Me S2 and Prosper, created in collaboration with production partners Every Cloud Productions, Fremantle Australia, Roadshow Rough Diamond, Deeper Water Films, Made Up Stories and Lingo Pictures.
Three of these titles are in partnership with global content leaders, with Totally Completely Fine in partnership with AMC Networks’ Sundance Now and Fremantle, Wolf Like Me S2 with Fifth Season and Peacock, and Prosper with Hollywood studio Lionsgate.
The Annual Drama Report further reveals that Stan has commissioned more drama titles than any commercial broadcaster, making Stan the leading commercial commissioner in Australia. These eight drama titles contributed to a total of 21 Stan Originals across FY23.
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The Stan Original Series Prosper
Stan Chief Executive Officer Martin Kugeler said: “The latest annual report from Screen Australia highlights Stan’s commitment to investing in premium local content that champions Australian screen stories. We thank Screen Australia, the state screen agencies, and our production partners in Australia and acknowledge the extraordinary breadth of talent from the creatives who bring these stories to life on Stan.
We continue to invest in Australian drama despite increasing challenges - regulatory pressures, significant increases in production costs, shortage of skilled workers and facilities.
As we collaborate with award-winning and emerging creatives to capture and entertain Australian audiences, we also acknowledge our global partners Lionsgate, Fremantle, Fifth Season, AMC Networks’ Sundance Now and Peacock, who work alongside us to bring our content to international audiences. We are excited about the content Stan will be premiering in 2024 and beyond.”
The Stan Original Film Christmas Ransom
Outside of these eight titles, Stan continues to build its scripted slate with a suite of productions premiering soon. The Stan Original Series Scrublands , based on the best-selling novel by Australian writer Chris Hammer, premieres November 16, all episodes at once, followed by the Stan Original Film Jones Family Christmas on November 23. The Stan Original Series Bump S4 is coming soon, with the brand new season of the Stan Original Series The Tourist starring Jamie Dornan and Danielle MacDonald premiering in 2024.
Stan previously announced that it has commissioned three brand new diverse drama series, including Thou Shalt Not Steal, a road series travelling through Central and South Australia, Exposure, a mystery-thriller set in coastal New South Wales, and Invisible Boys , based on the LGBTQIA+ novel set in the regional town of Geraldton, Western Australia.
Screen Australia’s Drama Report complements the results of the FY23 Australian content expenditure report issued by ACMA on Wednesday2, which highlights a very robust and thriving local production sector underwritten by Stan and the major streaming platforms in Australia. Stan continues its significant investment and focus on original productions, delivering premium film and television content to Australians through their continued partnerships with some of the world’s most sought-after producers and creators.
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You have to applaud Stan’s investment in original content, but every time I open the app I never find anything worth watching.
So many irreverent and niche commissions, and they all look the same from what I can see.
Only original series I think I watched was Bump which I quite enjoyed the first few season, but the latest I couldn’t quite get into.
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I’ve watched a lot Stan originals over the years. Bump is the only thing I haven’t seen.
