Needs a better title especially since Hacks is an American series currently in production.
Stan needs to use the Eminem song in general promotion.
With no firm plans on more of Human Error, Nine is yet to announce any Australian drama for 2025 (plans for Blood on the Tracks were derailed).
However its streaming platform Stan was hailed as the biggest commissioner of scripted content in 2024. Some titles such as Scrublands are joint Nine / Stan commissions and could have a second window on broadcast.
“We are kind of uniquely positioned in the market with an SVOD, BVOD and Free to Air platform – 10 is probably similar,” he continues.
“We’re just working through what our drama output might look like and what does that windowing strategy look like with Stan? How do we increase our drama output…. I think that will come through looking at different windowing strategies moving forward.”
It is interesting that The Hack was filmed in secret last year and only confirmed yesterday when the miniseries was in post production. Maybe related to the sensitive topic?
I’d say so, sounds like it might be somewhat related to the Prince Harry’s court case against against News Corp which only settled a week or so ago.
STAN AND ITV COMMISSION THE HACK , WRITTEN BY MULTI AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITER JACK THORNE, WITH DAVID TENNANT, ROBERT CARLYLE AND TOBY JONES IN LEADING ROLES.
Directed by Lewis Arnold and Executive Produced by Patrick Spence, the Stan Original Series The Hack is produced by the team behind the global success Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
L:R - David Tennant as Nick Davies and Toby Jones as Alan Risbridger
Stan and ITV today announced the brand new Stan Original Series The Hack, a seven-part limited series about the phone hacking scandal which resulted in the closure of the best-selling newspaper in the UK, written by BAFTA, Tony and Olivier award winning screenwriter, Jack Thorne.
Set between 2002 and 2012, the drama deftly interweaves two real life stories, the work of investigative journalist Nick Davies, played by David Tennant (Rivals, Good Omens), who uncovered evidence of phone hacking at the News of the World, and running parallel, the story of the investigation into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan, led by former Met Police Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Cook, played by Robert Carlyle (Cobra, The Full Monty). Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office) plays former Editor-in Chief of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger.
Robert Carlyle as Dave Cook
The series has been directed by BAFTA award winning director Lewis Arnold (Time, Sherwood, The Long Shadow) and is executive produced by BAFTA and RTS award winning Patrick Spence, (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, A Spy Among Friends, Adult Material), who is the Managing Director of AC Chapter One.
Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, Help, National Treasure, the films Enola Holmes) also executive produces alongside Joe Williams (Mr Bates vs The Post Office as Executive Producer, Lupin as Story Producer) for ITV Studios, Lewis Arnold and David Tennant. Abi Bach, producer of multi award-winning dramas (The Honourable Woman, Black Earth Rising, And Then There Were None) is the Series Producer. Annalisa Dinnella (Sex Education, Ralph & Katie) has written one of the episodes and is co-writing two of the episodes with Jack Thorne.
Alongside David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones, the cast also includes Rose Leslie (Vigil, The Time Traveller’s Wife), Dougray Scott (Vigil), Eve Myles (Hijack), Adrian Lester (Hustle), Katherine Kelly (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office), Kevin Doyle (Downton Abbey), Neil Maskell (Hijack), Lara Pulver (Maternal), Lee Ingleby (The Long Shadow), Pip Torrens (The Nevers), Lisa McGrillis (Rivals), Sean Pertwee (The Night Caller), Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet), Richard Pepple (Cobra), Nadia Albina (All of You), Phil Davis (Vera Drake), Ace Bhatti (Alex Rider), Charlie Brooks (Lie with Me), and Steve Pemberton (Missing You).
David Tennant as Nick Davies
Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said: “The Hack is a timely and impactful series that underscores Stan’s commitment to bringing high-quality and thought-provoking content to our audiences, together with our partners at ITV, alongside Jack, Lewis, Patrick, Jo and Abi. The importance of this series can be seen with the exceptional cast, led by David Tennant, Robert Carlyle, and Toby Jones.”
Screenwriter Jack Thorne said: “This is a strange and deceptive piece of our recent history. One with so many layers to it. I thought, as someone who is interested in politics, I understood everything that happened. I did not. It’s a fight for the truth that really shocked me. That is why it matters to tell this story now in an age where the truth seems more in danger than ever. It is a true honour to be bringing this story to the screen alongside David, Robert, Toby, Lewis, Patrick, Joe and Abi. I hope we find a way to do justice to the complexity of what happened and of celebrating the incredible reporting that sits underneath it.”
ITV Director of Drama, Polly Hill said: “I am very proud to be making this important drama with Patrick Spence, Jack Thorne and Lewis Arnold. They are a brilliant team and the perfect people to bring this story to screen. And it’s testament to them that we have such an incredible cast led by David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones.”
Executive Producer Patrick Spence said: “It’s clear that several questions remain unanswered. This drama is our contribution to that conversation.”
Stan’s Executive Producers are Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie. ITV Studios is producer and co-financier of the drama and distributes the series internationally.
The Stan Original Series The Hack is coming soon, only on Stan.
A spin off British comedy series following on from the highly successful BAFTA award-winning series Motherland. Amanda, a divorced mother, relocates with her teenagers to South Harlesden. She faces modern parenting issues like teenage rebellion and environmental concerns, while her mother’s loneliness adds chaos. The brand new series Amandaland premieres February 6, only on Stan.
Stan’s 10th anniversary (launched 26 Feb 2015) seems to have gone largely unnoticed or celebrated by the company but this was on LinkedIn.
This week marks 10 years of Stan.
A decade ago we set out with a mission - to bring entertainment to Aussies in ways they had never seen before. And so, Stan, and streaming in Australia, was born.
Ten years on, we are still bringing you the best shows from around the globe, serving up every scrum, smash and strike, and commissioning more homegrown content than any other platform.
Thank you for taking the leap with us and letting us entertain you.
Here’s to 10 years of Entertainment… and many more.
#Stan10Years
THE 30TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS HOSTED BY CHELSEA HANDLER IS LIVE AND ON DEMAND FROM 11AM AEDT, FEBRUARY 8.
Held annually to honour the finest in cinematic and television achievement, the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards will broadcast live from 11:00AM AEDT. Hacks , has been nominated for Best Comedy Series, Best Actress in a Comedy Series (Jean Smart), Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Paul W. Downs) and Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Hannah Einbinder).
The 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards is live and on demand from 11AM AEDT, February 8 and only on Stan.
Just binged the whole season of Invisible Boys on Stan. One of the best Australian shows I’ve watched in a long time and certainly one of the best gay shows ever, especially those made in Australia. It is harrowing, gritty and heavy at times and some of the sex scenes are pretty explicit. The old KP (Kerry Packer) would have exploded if still around, probably turning in his grave. I’m not always a Nine or Stan fan but credit goes to them for making this! I see Holden Sheppard has written a follow up, hope it’s also made into a tv series.
FIRST LOOK AT KEELEY HAWES AND FREDDIE HIGHMORE IN UPCOMING STAN ORIGINAL SERIES THE ASSASSIN
L-R: Freddie Highmore and Keeley Hawes
From the writers and creators of the record-breaking Stan Original Series The Tourist comes a brand new thriller.
First look images have been released showing Keeley Hawes (Scoop, Miss Austen) and Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor, Bates Motel) in writing duo Harry and Jack Williams’ latest action-packed drama series, The Assassin, coming soon, only on Stan.
The series, produced by award-winning production company Two Brothers Pictures (The Tourist, The Missing, Fleabag), is set against the idyllic backdrop of a remote Greek island. The images see retired assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore) as they are forced to work together in a fight for survival. Amid questions around Edward’s paternity and Julie’s dangerous past catching up with her, the pair are forced to flee the island and go on the run together.
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Keeley Hawes
Alongside Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, who each serve as Executive Producers,The Assassin also stars Gina Gershon (Riverdale, New Amsterdam), Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Tourist, Baby Reindeer), Jack Davenport (The Morning Show, Pirates of the Caribbean), Alan Dale (Dynasty, Lost) Gerald Kyd (The Swarm, The Split), Devon Terrell (Stan Original Series Good Cop/Bad Cop and Totally Completely Fine), Richard Dormer (Blue Lights, Game of Thrones) and David Dencik (The Ipcress File, No Time To Die).
Keeley Hawes said: “I feel so lucky to have spent the summer in Athens with the wonderful Freddie Highmore, and surrounded by a cast and crew of such high calibre. Bringing Jack and Harry’s spectacular scripts to life was an absolute joy - going to work has never been so much fun. I hope everyone enjoys The Assassin as much as we did.”
Freddie Highmore said: “It doesn’t get better than a Greek adventure alongside the lovely and incomparable Keeley Hawes! I’m really excited for people to glimpse some of what we’ve been up to. It was a joy to collaborate with such a brilliant cast and crew, and I feel very lucky that Harry and Jack Williams entrusted us with their characteristically thrilling writing… Other than that, all I can say is that it’s going to be quite some six episodes!”
Freddie Highmore
The Assassin is a Two Brothers Pictures (an All3Media company) production for Prime Video, in association with All3Media International, ZDF and Stan. The 6x60 drama has been written and created by Harry and Jack Williams (The Tourist, Boat Story, The Missing) with Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve, Sweetpea), Hamish Wright (Significant Other) - who serve as executive producers - and Selina Lim (Sex Education) also writing. Sarah Hammond (TheTourist, Boat Story), Daisy Mount (Wilderness, The Rig) and Alex Mercer (The Tourist, Inside Man) serve as executive producers for Two Brothers Pictures. Nige Watson (One Day) is producer with Lisa Mulcahy (The Tourist) directing episodes 1-3 and Daniel Nettheim (The Tourist) directing episodes 4-6. Kelly Valentine Hendry (Bridgerton) and Jessica Mescall (Mary & George) serve as casting directors. Faliro House Productions are the Greek service company. Stan Executive Producers are Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie.
The Stan Original Series The Assassin is coming soon, only on Stan.
FORMER UFC SUPERSTAR TYSON PEDRO TAKES ON UNDEFEATED BOXING PRODIGY FOR WBC TITLE ON STAN SPORT FIGHT NIGHT
NOWHERE TO RUN: TYSON PEDRO v TAIMOOR KHAN
WBC INTERNATIONAL BRIDGERWEIGHT TITLE
Former UFC superstar Tyson Pedro, one of Australia’s premier combat athletes, today announced that he will be making his long-awaited boxing debut at Nowhere to Run - a must-see fight night packed with top-tier boxing talent will be available ad-free, live and on demand for all Stan Sport subscribers from 7:00pm AEDT on Wednesday, February 26. Highlights and the main event title fight will also be shown on 9Go! on delay from 9:30pm AEDT.
After his previous opponent Kris Terzievski sensationally fled on the day of the fight, a hungry Pedro has locked in a new target - undefeated Pakistani sensation Taimoor Khan who has stepped up to the challenge of taking on the dangerous former MMA star. At 15-0 with 13 KO’s, the 28-year-old dubbed ‘Diamond Boy’ offers a serious threat to Pedro’s boxing debut and world title aspirations.
This time, there will be Nowhere to Run.
Tyson Pedro has been one of Australia’s hottest combat sports athletes of the past decade, following a successful seven-year run in the UFC light heavyweight division which included stoppage victories over recent UFC title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr and tough Scotsman Paul Craig.
The two will battle over the WBC International Bridgerweight Title on Wednesday, February 26 at Panthers Leagues Club in Pedro’s beloved Penrith, Western Sydney.
Tyson Pedro ready for battle
Nathan Cleary, a four-time NRL Premiership winner with the Penrith Panthers and close friend of Tyson Pedro, has been following his combat journey over the years.
"Tyson asked me to come down to give him a few tips for this fight, and while I don’t know much about fighting, I wanted to show my support and get behind him.
“I love how Tyson has been testing himself, not only crossing codes from the MMA world to boxing, but also only going up against dangerous, top 10 opponents instead of taking the easy way out.”
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Jackson Jon England (L) throws a heavy right hand
Also on the card, longtime Aussie superstar Jackson Jon England [17-3] will put on a guaranteed show, after wowing audiences for years with his hard fought contests and iron jaw.
So too will the prodigious Alex Leapai Jr, with the hulking 19-year-old heavyweight a perfect 4-0 as he lives up to his famous father’s boxing legacy, having turned down a promising NRL career with the Gold Coast Titans.
Stan is having a showcase event tomorrow afternoon I believe, so expect a few new announcements.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN SCREEN STORYTELLING, STAN UNVEILS A MONUMENTAL LINEUP OF ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT FOR 2025**
L to R: Natalie Erika James, Matt Burke, Brooke Satchwell, Ben Kimber, Madeleine Madden, Cailah Scobie, Claudia Karvan, Dan Taylor, Amanda Duthie, Michael Atkinson, Tyson Pedro, Renee Gartner, Morgan Turinui.
KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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10 years of entertaining, Stan marks a decade of bringing world-renowned content to Australian viewers
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14 new Originals commissioned – three drama series, six features, five groundbreaking documentaries – alongside 12 Originals still to premiere
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Brand new acquisitions including Long Bright River with Amanda Seyfried, the highly anticipated Half Man, from Emmy-winning creator and actor Richard Gadd and The Rainmaker based on the John Grisham novel, to name a few
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Oscar-nominated films premiering as an SVOD exclusive – The Apprentice with Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, Australian film Memoir of a Snail with Sarah Snook, Jacki Weaver and Eric Bana, and epic Western Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 with Kevin Costner
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A monumental year of Rugby in Australia - the British & Irish Lions will return to Australia in 2025
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Major partnership announced for Stan Sport - PFL is coming to Australia
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Former UFC superstar Tyson Pedro makes his boxing debut at Nowhere to Run
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To celebrate Stan’s 10th birthday, Stan subscribers can enter to win over $150,000 worth of prizes including a walk-on role in a Stan Original Series and several ultimate home entertainment setups gifted by LG
As we celebrate ten years of bringing premium global and homegrown content to Australians, Stan has revealed its content lineup in an exclusive Showcase event held at Linseed House, The Grounds. The star-studded event was attended by Brooke Satchwell, Claudia Karvan, Natalie Erika James, Madeleine Madden, Michael Atkinson, Morgan Turinui, Matt Burke, Andrew Johns, Jeff Fenech and Tyson Pedro, with acting managing director Dan Taylor leading the presentation.
From working with some of the biggest names in entertainment and the most recognisable faces in sport, to fostering the next generation of creatives, this year marks a decade of Aussie storytelling for Stan – a decade of exceptional content, incredible filmmakers, an unwavering commitment to the local film industry, and our ongoing investment in bringing the best Sport offering to Australians. And today’s slate announcement again demonstrates that Stan continues to be a global leader in sport and entertainment.
After dominating Australian drama in FY24, and exceeding the total output from global streamers combined1, Stan continues to champion the Australian film industry and its creatives. To date, Stan has delivered more than 120 Originals – 80 scripted and 40 unscripted.
Stan acting Managing Director Dan Taylor said: “Within a rapidly evolving and competitive landscape, Stan has reinforced itself as one of the most successful single territory SVODs in the world. From premium Stan Originals such as Black Snow and Thou Shalt Not Steal, which delighted critics and audiences alike, to acquired global hits like Yellowstone, Hacks and Twisted Metal, and a world-class sport offering including Rugby, Grand Slam Tennis and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we continue to provide our subscribers with outstanding local and international content.
Over the past ten years, we’ve brought Australian stories to global audiences and solidified our position as the largest commissioner of Australian drama1. We look forward to the next decade of screen storytelling on Stan.”
ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrating 26 projects – 14 new Originals, alongside
12 previously announced titles still to premiere
Stan’s Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie and Head of Originals Amanda Duthie announced 14 fresh commissions, with three dramas, six features and five documentaries.
Announcements include television series He Had It Coming with Lydia West, Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Liv Hewson, comedy-horror Gnomes, and Love Divided by Eleven led by Brooke Satchwell, alongside feature films Whale Shark Jack with Abbie Cornish, Alyla Browne and Rachel Ward, psychological horror Saccharine from writer and director Natalie Erika James*,* One More Shot with Emily Browning*,* The Entertainment System is Down with Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl and Keanu Reeves and The Beast In Me with Russell Crowe, Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, and singer-songwriter Amy Shark in her first acting role. The slate also sees the return of Australia’s favourite family, with Bump: A Christmas Film premiering ahead of the 2025 summer season.
Five new Original Documentaries were announced as part of Stan’s investigatory Revealed slate – Craig Bellamy: Inside the Storm, about one of Australia’s greatest coaches and leaders, Zyzz & Chestbrah: The Poster Boys , following the meteoric rise of two legendary bodybuilders and internet sensations, Joh: Last King of Queensland , a documentary about one of Australia’s most controversial leaders, conservative icon and former Queensland Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Into the Night, an epic investigation into one of Australia’s most baffling crimes, and Death Cap, which gives exclusive access into one of the highest profile criminal cases in recent memory.
The Revealed slate is a collaboration with Australia’s leading documentary filmmakers, as well as Nine’s award-winning journalists from 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
First look at upcoming Originals
Aisha Dee, Josh Helman, Chai Hansen, Laura Gordon, Luke Cook and Olivia Vásquez announced as the lead cast of the Stan Original Series Watching You, the psychological thriller based on J.P Pomare’s The Last Guests. Stan also released the trailer for the brand new season of Scrublands, based on the best-selling novel Silver and starring Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote, and Revealed – Craig Bellamy: Inside the Storm, a brand new documentary following one of Australia’s greatest coaches as he aims to lead the Melbourne Storm to ultimate success in 2024.
Stan also released first look images for the eight-part Stan Original Series Sunny Nights, the darkly comedic crime drama starring Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden, and the Stan Original Series The Assassin, with cast Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.
Partnering with studios across the globe, Stan remains the exclusive home to the biggest shows on television
Stan continues to partner with Hollywood studios and the world’s biggest international distributors including All3Media, AMC, Banijay, BBC, Fremantle, ITV, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros Discovery to bring exclusive premium content from around the world to Australian audiences.
Alongside the brand new Originals announced today, Stan will be the exclusive home of a slate of brand new acquired series, including crime drama Long Bright River with Amanda Seyfried, gripping courtroom drama The Rainmaker based on John Grisham’s best-selling novel*,* science fiction mystery The Institute based on the Stephen King novel, enlightening documentary Kevin Costner’s The West, and British espionage thriller Secret Service. Also coming exclusively to Stan will be the highly anticipated Half Man, from Emmy-winning creator and actor Richard Gadd, who will star in the series alongside Jamie Bell.
Premiering soon as SVOD exclusives will be Oscar-nominated films The Apprentice with Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, Australian award-winning animated film Memoir of a Snail with Sarah Snook and Eric Bana, and epic Western Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 with Kevin Costner.
Stan continues to be the exclusive home of critically acclaimed global series, including the multi award-winning Hacks with Jean Smart, two continuing spin-offs in The Walking Dead Universe - Dead City and Daryl Dixon - and Raising Kanan in the Power Book Universe. Other highlights in Stan’s exclusive slate include brand new seasons of From, Twisted Metal, Sullivan’s Crossing, Trigger Point, Billy the Kid, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Alone .
Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said: “Following ten years of championing exceptional storytelling for Australian audiences, Stan continues to commission premium Original productions and acquire the best in international entertainment. From drama and comedies to features, documentaries and reality television, we remain committed to fostering emerging and established creatives and partnering with the world’s biggest studios and distributors to bring the most anticipated content to our subscribers. As we look to the next ten years, and beyond, we will continue to connect with our audiences and showcase Australian storytelling at its very best.”
Sport:
A decade of entertaining Australia
To celebrate our 10th birthday, Stan subscribers can enter to win over $150,000 worth of prizes including local and international holidays, once-in-a-lifetime Sport experiences, a walk-on role in a Stan Original Series and several ultimate home entertainment setups gifted by LG. Full details found HERE.
Stan continues to bring you the best in television
Today’s announcements complement an existing suite of titles on Stan, with recently launched Originals Invisible Boys, Black Snow S2 and The Tattooist’s Son: Journey to Auschwitz now streaming, alongside Exclusives Amandaland, Protection and Earth Abides. Stan Originals still to premiere include Lord of the Flies, Ten Pound Poms S2, Poker Face S2, Love Triangle S3 and Revealed: Malka Leifer.