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THE STAN ORIGINAL FILM ​​ THE SURFER ​ ​STARRING ACADEMY AWARD WINNER NICOLAS CAGE AND JULIAN McMAHON

In cinemas on May 15 before streaming exclusively on Stan from June 15.

Stan today released the trailer for the psychological thriller The Surfer starring Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario, Leaving Las Vegas) and is set to open with a theatrical release in Australian cinemas on May 15, before streaming exclusively on Stan from June 15.

Shot in Western Australia and directed by Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium), The Surfer made waves at its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival with a six-minute standing ovation and was described as a ‘cult movie in the making ’ and one of ‘Nicolas Cage’s best performances’. The Surfer will soon represent Australia at the prestigious SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas in March.

Nicolas Cage in The Surfer

Nicolas Cage in The Surfer

When a man returns to Australia to buy back his family home after many years in the U.S., he is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a group of local surfers who claim ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. Wounded, he defies them and remains at the beach, demanding acceptance. As the conflict escalates, he is brought right to the edge of his sanity and his entire identity is thrown into question.

Written by Thomas Martin, The Surfer is an intensely unnerving feature film shot in a single location in Yallingup in Western Australia. Alongside Cage, the film stars an impressive Australian ensemble cast including Julian McMahon (Nip/Tuck), Nic Cassim (Mr Inbetween), Miranda Tapsell (The Dry), Alexander Bertrand (Australian Gangster), Justin Rosniak (Last King of the Cross), Rahel Romahn (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Finn Little (Stan Exclusive Series Yellowstone) and Charlotte Maggi (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child on Fire).

Nicolas Cage in The Surfer

The Surfer, an Australian-Irish Co-Production, is produced by Robert Connolly’s Arenamedia, Lovely Productions, Tea Shop Productions and Gramercy Park Media with support from Screenwest through the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive. Stan Executive Producers Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie.

The Surfer will be released nationally in the US on May 2 via Roadside Attractions.

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THE BRAND NEW DOCUMENTARY MATTHEW PERRY: A HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY IS NOW STREAMING.

On October 28th, 2023, the news that actor Matthew Perry was found dead at home in Los Angeles shocked the world. In his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing, he had told his story of battling addiction, and when ketamine was found in his system, it was thought by many that he had died from an overdose. Nearly a year later, a bombshell announcement from prosecutors: five people, including Perry’s live-in personal assistant, two medical doctors, and an alleged Hollywood drug dealer known as “the Ketamine Queen” were charged with conspiracy to illegally provide Perry with ketamine. The special explores Matthew Perry’s rise to fame, his addictions, and the case against two of the defendants, who have pleaded not guilty and are currently awaiting trial. ​

The brand new documentary Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy is now streaming, only on Stan.

THE BRAND NEW SEASON OF POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN PREMIERES TONIGHT, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY.

From the executive producers of Power and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. In the riveting fourth season, slates have seemingly been wiped clean for Kanan (Mekai Curtis), Raq (Patina Miller), and the rest of the Thomas family in pursuit of a fresh start. However in the eye of the storm, one very dangerous obstacle looms large, Unique (Joey Bada$$) is alive. Unique makes a volatile and violent return, as he hunts to upend the lives of the Thomas family. Amidst the chaos, the Thomas family faces a truth that can no longer be denied: You are who you are.

The brand new season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan premieres tonight, new episodes weekly. Watch seasons 1-3 now, only on Stan.

THE BRAND NEW MYSTERY THRILLER SERIES NINE BODIES IN A MEXICAN MORGUE, STARRING ERIC MCCORMACK, IS NOW STREAMING, NEW EPISODES WEEKLY.

Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue follows the tale of nine strangers who find themselves lost in a remote Mexican jungle after their small plane travelling from Guatemala to the U.S. crashes. One by one, the survivors are murdered, leaving the remaining passengers to solve the terrifying mystery before they too fall victim to the killer.

The brand new series Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue is now streaming, new episodes weekly and only on Stan.

Season 4 of Hacks premieres on Stan on April 11.

IT’S A DATE! ​

MEET THE SINGLES OF THE NEW SEASON OF LOVE TRIANGLE

​PREMIERING APRIL 6 ON STAN
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​WITH CHRISHELL STAUSE AS HOST OF THE FIRST EVER REUNION SPECIAL

Stan has dropped the official trailer for the new season of the Stan Original Series Love Triangle - and it’s serving drama, romance, and a serious shake-up. Along with introducing five fresh singles ready to risk it all for love, the trailer also gives a glimpse at the show’s first-ever Reunion Special, hosted by Emmy®-nominated actress, reality star, and best-selling author Chrishell Stause. The new season kicks off with a double-episode premiere on Sunday April 6 on Stan.

From Endemol Shine Australia Director of Content Tara McWilliams (Married At First Sight), Stan’s Head of Originals Amanda Duthie, and 9Network Executive Producer Andy Ryan, Love Triangle challenges a group of singles to relinquish their visual perception of the perfect partner and choose someone based on a deeper connection. In a ‘swipe left’/ ‘swipe right’ culture, often based on pictures alone, the bold dating show returns to test and push the boundaries of preconceived notions of modern dating like never before.

Five brave singles must choose from two potential suitors, sight unseen. Once they date their first pick, they move in together and build on the connection they’ve formed… until their second choice comes knocking… and the drama dials up as they embark on a highly unpredictable and explosive relationship journey filled with love, let-downs, betrayal and heartbreak.

In a Love Triangle first, the singles and suitors will return to take a look back on their dating experiences at the Reunion Special hosted by the one and only, Chrishell Stause - best known for her starring role in global hit reality real estate series Selling Sunset. There will be nowhere to hide as they are confronted with shocking truths, massive revelations and an opportunity to ask the hard questions.

(L to R: Mike, Ariana, Chloe, Payton, Bernie)

(L to R: Mike, Ariana, Chloe, Payton, Bernie)

MEET THE SINGLES

Ariana – 29, Executive Assistant / Wedding Pet Chauffer, VIC

Ariana isn’t here to waste time – she is keen to get married and have children and will even ask a man on the first date if they are on the same page! Loud and proud, you’ll know when Ariana is in a room by her voice alone. Often told by guys that she is ‘too much’, Ariana knows if they can’t handle her, they don’t deserve her. While she struggles to trust and can be jealous, she is fiercely loyal. Not one to shy away from the drama, Ariana is feisty and will call anyone out if she feels the need. She’s sick of dating walking red flags and is here to change up her usual type of the gym junkie, tattoo guy, to a dad bod – in the hope they will treat her better!

Bernie – 27, Business Analyst, VIC

Bernie first moved from Portugal to Australia to follow love. While the relationship has since ended, Bernie fell in love with the country – and the women! He gets along with women both romantically and platonically, boasting to have the gift of the gab when it comes to meaningful conversation. Bernie is charming and claims to have emotional maturity that many Aussie men don’t possess. He is looking for a girl who is equally as vibrant, can keep him on his toes, and isn’t averse to living life against the norm. Bernie admits that the endless options that come with modern online dating make it difficult for him to put his energy into one person. Love Triangle poses a new experience for him where he has no choice but to stay and work at a connection with someone – he hopes he might even find love during the process.

Chloe – 25, Nurse Manager, NSW

Chloe is an absolute ray of sunshine and a high achiever – currently studying two Master’s Degrees on top of a full-time job as a nurse manager. Chloe is bisexual and her last relationship left her heart broken after her fiancé abruptly ended their engagement. Since then, she is down the middle with dating a guy or girl; she’s just trying to find that elusive spark. Despite her bubbly nature, Chloe is oblivious to her own charm, often not realising when people are flirting with her. Never wanting to regret not taking a chance, Chloe is jumping into this experience and the opportunity to find her person – she just wants to feel fulfilled and loved.

Mike – 50, Videographer, QLD

Mike has been on a rocky road when it comes to finding love since he first graced our screens on Season 6 of Married at First Sight. As a 50-year-old single man, he knows he looks better than a lot of younger guys but still struggles on the dating scene. When given the chance, women discover him to be a kind soul, and while he finds himself a little lonely at times, Mike is a very happy dog dad. He’s keen to have a family of his own, even if that means becoming a stepdad. He believes he has grown since his MAFS days and become more self-aware – the concept of Love Triangle works for Mike, as he can focus on making a connection with someone before they judge him on his MAFS past.

Payton – 25, Concreter / Business Owner, NSW

Payton is funny, quick-witted and backs herself – loud and proud, she knows if someone doesn’t like her looks, they’ll love her personality. Having recently started her own business, Payton decided to move back home to her parents in Coffs Harbour to save money. Payton has received lots of attention on the dating apps – just not from the kind of guys she’s after. The hardest part about living in a small town is the lack of boys so she’s hoping to find love elsewhere. A typical Gen Z, Payton is always up for some texting banter; she’ll read into all the emojis and isn’t afraid to roast her match for a laugh.

The Stan Original Series Love Triangle is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) in conjunction with the 9Network.

The first two episodes of the Stan Original Series Love Triangle Season 3 will premiere April 6, followed by a brand new episode every Sunday, only on Stan. Every episode of seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming.

THE BRAND-NEW SEASON OF THE THE EMMY AWARD-WINNING SERIES HACKS,

STARRING JEAN SMART AND HANNAH EINBINDER PREMIERES APRIL 11, ONLY ON STAN

Watch the trailer for the brand-new season.

Stan** today released the trailer for the brand-new season of the Emmy®, Golden Globe®, and Critics Choice Award-winning series Hacks, starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, premiering April 11, only on Stan.

In the brand-new season, tensions rise as Deborah and Ava endeavor to get their late night show off the ground and make history doing it.

Returning cast includes six-time Emmy® winner and Tony Award® nominee Jean Smart, three-time Emmy® nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Hannah Einbinder, three-time Emmy® winner Paul W. Downs, SAG Award® nominee Megan Stalter, Emmy® nominee Carl Clemons-Hopkins, SAG Award® nominee Mark Indelicato, and SAG Award® nominee Rose Abdoo.

The fourth season includes a star-studded lineup of guest stars including Dan Bucatinsky, Helen Hunt, Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, Jane Adams, Lauren Weedman, Christopher McDonald, Poppy Liu, Lorenza Izzo, Johnny Sibilly, Paul Felder, Polly Draper, Luenell, and Aristotle Athari.

Previously announced new cast members include Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, Eric Balfour, Danny Jolles, Gavin Matts, Grover Whitmore, III, Holmes, Jasmine Ashanti, Katy Sullivan, Matt Oberg, and Sandy Honig.

Hacks is created and showrun by Emmy® winners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky. The series is executive produced by Downs and Aniello via their Paulilu banner, Statsky via First Thought Productions, as well as Emmy® winners Michael Schur via Fremulon, David Miner for 3 Arts Entertainment, and Morgan Sackett. The studio is Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.


The brand-new season of Hacks premieres April 11, only on Stan. Every episode of seasons 1-3 is now streaming, only on Stan.

THE BRAND NEW SEASON OF SULLIVAN’S CROSSING STARRING CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY AND MORGAN KOHAN PREMIERES APRIL 28.

From the creators of Virgin River, Sullivan’s Crossing follows neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan as she reconnects with her small-town past after a scandal causes her to leave her professional and personal life behind in the city.

The brand new season of Sullivan’s Crossing premieres April 28. Seasons 1-2 are now streaming, only on Stan.


WATCH THE TRAILER FOR THE BRAND NEW SEASON OF GODFATHER OF HARLEM, PREMIERING APRIL 13.

The award-winning series Godfather of Harlem returns, starring Academy Award® Winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, Black Panther). Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn). After Malcolm X’s (Jason Alan Carvell) tragic assassination, Bumpy must also grapple with his daughter Elise’s (Antionette Crowe-Legacy) involvement with the Black Panthers.

The brand new season of Godfather of Harlem premieres April 13. Watch seasons 1-3 now, only on Stan.

A MURDER MYSTERY TO DEVOUR THIS EASTER, THE STAN ORIGINAL SERIES ​

SCRUBLANDS: SILVER ​
PREMIERES APRIL 17, ONLY ON STAN ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Based on Chris Hammer’s best-selling novel Silver , Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote return to star in the second gripping mystery in Hammer’s Scrublands trilogy. The cast also includes Luke Carroll, Debra Lawrance, David Roberts and Tasma Walton.

Stan and the 9Network today announced that the brand new season of the Stan Original Series Scrublands: Silver will premiere April 17, all episodes at once and only on Stan. Filmed in Augusta, Western Australia, Scrublands: Silver sees Luke Arnold (Black Sails, Last King of the Cross) and Bella Heathcote (Stan Original Series CAUGHT, The Family Next Door, Pieces of Her*) reprise their roles after a critically acclaimed, smash-hit first season.

In the brand new season, it’s been a year since the life changing events of Scrublands and award-winning investigative journalist Martin Scarsden (Arnold) has returned to his coastal hometown, Port Silver, to set up a new life with partner Mandy Bond (Heathcote). When he arrives to find his childhood friend Jasper brutally murdered and Mandy the prime suspect, Martin struggles with doubts – about Mandy and about his own ability to recognise the truth. As he pushes forward to find the real murderer and absolve Mandy, Martin confronts secrets about Port Silver and his long-buried past.

Luke Arnold

Luke Arnold

Based on the best-selling novel Silver by Chris Hammer, the sequel to Scrublands, the second season will also star Luke Carroll (The Artful Dodger), Debra Lawrance (Please Like Me), David Roberts (Please Like Me), Tasma Walton (The Twelve), Luke Pegler (Hacksaw Ridge), Caroline Brazier (Stan Original Series Year Of), Joel Jackson (Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door), Toby Truslove (La Brea), Sarah Roberts (Home and Away), Hamish Michael (The Twelve), Radek Jonak (Stan Original Film The Surfer) and Damian De Montemas (Hounds of Love).

Bella Heathcote, Sarah Roberts

Bella Heathcote, Sarah Roberts

Luke Carroll

Luke Carroll

The Stan Original Series Scrublands: Silver is an Easy Tiger production in association with Third Act Stories co-commissioned by Stan and the 9Network. Produced by Ian Collie, Rob Gibson, Martha Coleman and Felicity Packard. Directed by Ben Young, written by Felicity Packard, Fiona Kelly and Jock Serong, with Executive Producers Michael Healy and Andy Ryan from the 9Network and Cailah Scobie and Alicia Brown for Stan. Major production investment from Screenwest, Lotterywest and the WA Regional Screen Fund. Developed with the assistance of Screenwest and Lotterywest. International sales are handled by Sphere Abacus.

The brand new season of the Stan Original Series Scrublands: Silver premieres April 17, all episodes at once and only on Stan. Every episode of season one is now streaming.