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Spartacus: House of Ashur

NEW ERA IN THE ARENA IS HERE. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR NEW GLADIATOR SERIES SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR, PREMIERING THIS SUMMER, ONLY ON STAN.

Spartacus creator Steven S. DeKnight returns with a new chapter, starring Australia’s Jamaica Vaughan and New Zealand’s Jordi Webber.

Prepare for a cinematic, history-bending gladiator drama. Stan has debuted a ​fiery trailer for epic new series Spartacus: House of Ashur , premiering this Summer, only on Stan. The action-packed trailer primes fans for the much-anticipated next chapter in the Spartacus franchise, led by executive producer and showrunner Steven S. DeKnight (Daredevil).

Spartacus: House of Ashur is a thrilling, erotic, history-bending, roller-coaster experience that builds on everything that made the original series a colossal hit. What if he lived, and the Romans rewarded his treachery with the gladiator school where he once bled?

Welcome to the House of Ashur. No longer a slave, Ashur has clawed his way to power, owning the same ludus that once owned him. But ruling a band of merciless gladiators is child’s play compared to surviving the savage world of Roman politics — a cutthroat game in which betrayal isn’t a sin, it’s currency. He flips tradition on its head by unleashing Achillia, a fierce and powerful gladiatrix eager to prove herself worthy in a man’s world. Together, they ignite a new kind of spectacle that shocks, disrupts, and offends the elite with every drop of blood.

The Spartacus: House of Ashur cast includes Nick E. Tarabay (Spartacus), Tenika Davis (Jupiter’s Legacy), Graham McTavish (House of the Dragon), Australia’s Jamaica Vaughan (Home and Away), New Zealand’s Jordi Webber (Stan Original Prosper) and Jaime Slater (Jupiter’s Legacy).

Spartacus: Blood and Sand debuted in 2010 and was followed by the prequel series chapter Spartacus: Gods of the Arena in 2011, and two additional chapters, Spartacus: Vengeance in 2012 and Spartacus: War of the Damned in 2013. The original series, Spartacus, is available ​ on Stan.

Spartacus creator, writer, and executive producer Steven S. DeKnight (Daredevil) serves as showrunner and executive producer on Spartacus: House of Ashur. Rick Jacobson (Dark City: The Cleaner) and Aaron Helbing (The Flash) also serve as executive producers. Spartacus: House of Ashur is produced by Lionsgate Television for STARZ.

New series Spartacus: House of Ashur premieres this Summer, only on Stan.

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CRIME AND CORRUPTION AT THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION UNION, THE STAN ORIGINAL REVEALED: BUILDING BAD PREMIERES AUGUST 3, ONLY ON STAN

A powerful documentary showcasing the extraordinary impact of fearless investigative journalism, with acclaimed reporters Nick McKenzie, David Marin-Guzman and Ben Schneiders – 2025 Logies & Kennedy Award nominees and winners of the 2024 Gold Walkley.

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Produced and directed by Amelia Ballinger, the film follows acclaimed reporters Nick McKenzie, David Marin-Guzman, and Ben Schneiders as they uncover the crime, corruption, and sinister elements at the heart of Australia’s largest construction union – the CFMEU.

Over several years, their insistent investigations exposed for the first time how bikies, underworld figures, and organised crime syndicates infiltrated the building industry – ​ revelations that sent shockwaves through the sector.

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Across eighty minutes, Revealed: Building Bad takes audiences inside the meticulous and risky work of deep-dive journalism: from surveillance operations and covert audio recordings to confidential sources and courageous whistleblowers, all brought together to shine a light on dark and deeply embedded corruption.

In November 2024, the Building Bad team won Australian journalism’s highest award – the Gold Walkley – with judges unanimously declaring it ‘an incredible, courageous feat of investigative journalism with huge ramifications’. In March 2025, at the Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards, the team won the Gold Quill and the Grant Hattam Quill award and Nick McKenzie was named journalist of the year.

The original story, featured on 60 Minutes, is nominated for the Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report at the 2025 TV Week Logie Awards, with winners announced on Sunday August 3. It has also been nominated for Outstanding Investigative Reporting at the 2025 Kennedy Awards.

Revealed: Building Bad is the latest title in Stan’s landmark Revealed documentary slate. Produced and directed by Walkley award-winning journalist Amelia Ballinger, with journalists Nick McKenzie, David Marin-Guzman and Ben Schneiders. Stan Executive Producers are Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie.

UPDATED 29/7/2025

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PLOT TWIST for TWISTED METAL ACTIVATION

BONDI EVENT CHANGE

SWEET TOOTH WORKS HARD, BUT MOTHER NATURE WORKS HARDER ​ - STAN’S TWISTED METAL BONDI BEACH ACTIVATION NOW ARRIVING WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6. PADDY’S NIGHT MARKETS REMAINS THIS SATURDAY.

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To celebrate today’s launch of the new season of Twisted Metal , based on the legendary PlayStation® game, Stan is bringing Sweet Tooth’s ice cream truck to Paddy’s Night Markets on Saturday, and Bondi Beach on August 6 - dishing out free treats and massive prizes including PlayStation®5 consoles, Sony BRAVIA TVs, headphones and more.

It wouldn’t be Sweet Tooth without a little chaos! Stan has teamed up with Sony Pictures Television to celebrate today’s launch of the new season of Twisted Metal, the live-action TV series based on the PlayStation cult classic video game, streaming now, only on Stan.

Meet Sweet Tooth, if you dare, as he arrives in Sydney this Saturday and next Wednesday. With a truck full of ice cream, hundreds of prizes to giveaway, and a propensity to create chaos, he’s ready for a killer time.

From 6pm - 9pm on Saturday, Sweet Tooth and his ice cream truck will be parked at Paddy’s Night Food Markets & Show N Shine auto show at Paddy’s Flemington Undercover Carpark. Enjoy a delicious, metallic dessert and, if you’re feeling lucky, spin for the chance to win a wheelie addictive prize, such as a Sony BRAVIA TV, Sony wireless headphones, PlayStation®5 console or a PlayStation®Plus Deluxe 12-month membership*****. With something to win every minute, other prizes include Twisted Metal merchandise and Paddy’s Shopping vouchers.

Then, from 1pm - 4pm next Wednesday August 6, Sweet Tooth will make his way to North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club. Spin the wheel to test your luck.

Last week, Sweet Tooth crashed O Week at the University of Technology Sydney, unleashing a chaotic preview of the pandemonium heading to North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club and Paddy’s Night Food Markets & Show N Shine auto show.

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Streaming now, only on Stan, and starring Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Brave New World) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Twisted Metal is a high-octane action comedy written by Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai). The series is based on an original take by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland).

In the new season of Twisted Metal, get ready for some car-nage. Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.

Don’t forget to show us your Twisted Metal experience! Tag @stanaustralia and #TwistedMetal

Stream the new season of Twisted Metal now, only on Stan. New episodes weekly.

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Deadline has exclusively published first look photos from upcoming miniseries The Hack, which was co-produced by ITV Studios and Stan.

ITV and Stan spent a year quietly filming, editing and laying the groundwork for The Hack, which had working titles including Broken News and Mandrake. Premiere date is yet to be set.

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Broken News would have been a better title.

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The Age Green Guide feature on Outlander: Blood of My Blood

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SWEET TOOTH BRINGS CHAOS AND CAR-NAGE TO BONDI BEACH TO CELEBRATE THE NEW SEASON OF TWISTED METAL , STREAMING NOW, ONLY ON STAN.

Based on the legendary PlayStation® game, Stan brought Sweet Tooth’s ice cream truck to Bondi Beach this afternoon. Hundreds of fans lined up to meet Sweet Tooth, who dished out free treats and massive prizes, including PlayStation®5 consoles, a Sony BRAVIA TV, headphones, and much more.

August 6, 2025 – Something twisted arrived in Bondi Beach today.

To celebrate the new season of Twisted Metal, based on the PlayStation cult classic video game, Stan teamed up with Sony Pictures Television to recreate Sweet Tooth’s iconic ice cream truck and give away tens of thousands of dollars worth of prizes.

Arriving at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club today from 1pm - 4pm, Sweet Tooth was ready for a killer time. With something to win every minute, fans lined up to try their luck at winning a wheelie addictive prize, including a Sony BRAVIA TV, Sony wireless headphones, merchandise, PlayStation®5 console or a PlayStation®Plus Deluxe 12-month membership*****.

Sweet Tooth at Bondi

Eloni Vunakece joined in the fun with Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth has brought chaos and mayhem all over Sydney to celebrate the season premiere of Twisted Metal, with pit-stops at the University of Technology Sydney during O-Week on July 23 and Paddy’s Night Food Markets & Show N Shine auto show last Saturday evening.

Crowds flocked to Bondi today to join Sweet Tooth and take their shot at the wheel of prizes, with a constant stream of fans lining up throughout the day. Stan ambassador Matty J and former NRL player and gamer Eloni Vunakece, alongside pop culture and video games presenter Steph Bendixsen (Hex), also joined the fun, helping celebrate the new season of Twisted Metal.

Streaming now, only on Stan, and starring Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Brave New World) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Twisted Metal is a high-octane action comedy written by Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai). The series is based on an original take by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland).

Twisted Metal hits Bondi

In the new season of Twisted Metal, get ready for some car-nage. Following the revelations in the season

one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.

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STAN HOSTS EXCLUSIVE FAN SCREENING OF SONY PICTURES TELEVISION’S OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD

AHEAD OF ITS PREMIERE THIS SATURDAY

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Bagpipes, immersive experiences, and a surprise appearance by Outlander star David Berry created an unforgettable evening for fans.

To celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated prequel, Outlander: Blood of my Blood, Stan hosted an exclusive screening in Sydney tonight - the first in a nationwide sold-out series of fan events rolling out across four states, ahead of the premiere August 9, only on Stan in Australia.

The evening’s journey kicked off in spectacular fashion with an epic bagpipe procession. Over twenty-five musicians, all dressed in traditional Scottish attire, marched from Taylor Square to the Historic Cell Block Theatre, their powerful music filling the streets of Darlinghurst. The procession served as a captivating welcome, perfectly setting the stage ahead of the exclusive screening.

Inside, the experience continued as attendees were able to interact with a stunning recreation of the iconic Craigh na Dun standing stones, which provided a memorable photo opportunity. Adding to the sensory journey, guests had the chance to personally craft their own bespoke perfume and take home a unique scent inspired by the Scottish Highlands.

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The excitement reached a fever pitch with the arrival of beloved Outlander star David Berry (Lord John Grey). He was joined by a number of other familiar faces, including Jayne Azzopardi, Safia Arain (Stan Original Bump), content creators Starr McGowan, Justin Hill, Suzan Mutesi and Stan ambassadors Matty J, Tanya Hennessy, and Mitch Churi.

Guests were treated to an exclusive Q&A with host Mitch Churi and fan-favourite David Berry, discussing the beloved saga which has captivated audiences worldwide and what is to come for the new stars of the prequel. Following this, a special message from two of the Outlander: Blood of my Blood lead cast members, Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy, kicked off the screening of episode one, with an exclusive sneak peek of episode two.

David Berry said: “I’m excited for all the cast of Blood of my Blood to be joining the Outlander clan. The fans here tonight, the fans of this show, now the Outlander universe, is a very special clan and I feel privileged to be a part of it. The fandom is integral to the success of this show and now I’m a fan, too, because I will be watching this.”

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The celebration of the premiere of Outlander: Blood of my Blood is a national event, with Stan bringing the immersive experience to sold-out screenings across Australia. Stan hosted a Melbourne screening on the same night as Sydney, and the magic will continue with sold-out events in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth on Friday, August 8th. At each of these locations, fans get the chance to experience breathtaking bagpipe performances and unique photo opportunities, truly uniting the Outlander fandom ahead of the highly anticipated premiere.

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Outlander: Blood of my Blood stars Hermoine Corfield as Julia Moriston, Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Harriet Slator as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie, Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, and Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan. ​

The stand-alone prequel series features a new cast, characters, and stories welcoming viewers unfamiliar with the Outlander universe, while also providing origin stories of fan-favourite characters from early seasons of Outlander, and offering new perspectives that will change what viewers of the original series think they know.

Matthew B. Roberts serves as showrunner and executive producer on Outlander: Blood of my Blood with Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, Jim Kohlberg also serving as executive producers. Outlander: Blood of my Blood is produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television.

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The Stan Exclusive Series Outlander: Blood of my Blood premieres August 9, followed by new episodes every Saturday, only on Stan in Australia.

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STAN WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

  • The highly anticipated prequel, Outlander: Blood of my Blood is now streaming. New episodes weekly.
  • Starring John Slattery and Milo Callaghan, legal drama series The Rainmaker premieres tomorrow, August 16.
  • New docuseries Serial Killer Wives premieres this Sunday, August 17.
  • Watch the carnage unfold, new episodes of Twisted Metal are now streaming.
  • The wait is over as the Premier League kicks off tomorrow morning, August 16 from 4:00AM AEST on the new home of football, Stan Sport.

BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING JOHN GRISHAM NOVEL, LEGAL DRAMA SERIES THE RAINMAKER PREMIERES TOMORROW, AUGUST 16.

Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan), who is fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah. Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser, and her disheveled paralegal, Deck, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.

New series The Rainmaker premieres August 16, only on Stan. New episodes weekly.

THE STORIES FROM PARTNERS OF SERIAL MURDERERS. NEW DOCUSERIES SERIAL KILLER WIVES PREMIERES THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 17.

Meet the partners of some of the world’s most sadistic murderers, with extraordinary first-hand testimony from those that loved these vicious monsters, providing a unique and fascinating insight into the twisted minds of these terrifying criminals.

New docuseries Serial Killer Wives premieres August 17, only on Stan. All episodes at once.

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So excited about Stan’s EPL coverage.

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3AW yesterday launched a week-long competition, with the major prize being a 12-month subscription to Stan Premium and Stan Sport. It is open to Victorian residents only.

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Stand brand refresh

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I have been wondering how Drag Race was going to fair under the Skydance regime.

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‘Iconic full stop’ :rofl:

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STAN WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

  • You got a text! Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen host the explosive Love Island US Season 7 Reunion Special, August 27.
  • BAFTA Award-winning actor Sean Bean pictured in the first look image for new series Robin Hood , coming soon to Stan.
  • The love story continues with a new episode of Outlander: Blood of my Blood premiering tomorrow, August 23.
  • New drama series The Boy that Never Was premieres today, August 22.
  • Strap in for the final episodes of Twisted Metal Season 2, premiering August 28.
  • Who will claim victory? The Alone season finale premieres today, August 22.
  • Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, the chilling season finale of The Institute premieres this Sunday, August 24.

Over on Stan Sport…

  • SPECIAL FAN EVENT: Football fever takes over Melbourne’s Fed Square for official Premier League live site, kicking off from 6:00pm on Saturday August 23.

GET READY FOR FIREWORKS! THE LOVE ISLAND US REUNION SPECIAL WILL PREMIERE AUGUST 27, ONLY ON STAN.

The Season 7 Islanders are reuniting to air out the drama that unfolded in the villa, and it’s going to be spicier than ever! Hosted by Vanderpump Rules sensation Ariana Madix and the undisputed king of reality TV reunions, Andy Cohen, this is the reunion you absolutely cannot miss. With controversies galore and tensions ready to ignite, expect shocking revelations, heated confrontations, and unforgettable moments as the Islanders sit down to face the music.

The Love Island US Reunion Special will premiere August 27, only on Stan.

A REIMAGINING OF A LEGENDARY TALE. NEW SERIES ROBIN HOOD IS COMING SOON, ONLY ON STAN.

A first look image of upcoming Robin Hood series has been released, featuring Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) in character as the Sheriff of Nottingham alongside Connie Nielsen (Gladiator) as Eleanor of Aquitaine. Following the Norman invasion of England, the series centres around Rob (Jack Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian (Lauren McQueen), the daughter of a Norman lord – who fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom. As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.

The new series Robin Hood is coming soon, only on Stan.

A ROMANTIC TALE THAT UNFOLDS ACROSS TIME. A NEW EPISODE OF OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD PREMIERES TOMORROW, AUGUST 23.

A prequel to Outlander, the series explores the lives and relationships of two couples as they fight against all odds to be together: the parents of Outlander’s Claire Randall - Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine); and those of Outlander’s Jamie Fraser -Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy). From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.

In this week’s episode Henry’s knowledge of the future helps him as he puts his own spin on a difficult task. Julia helps Brian and Ellen reunite and shares some important news with Lord Lovat, and Ellen learns some concerning information about the family into which she’s expected to marry.

New series Outlander: Blood of my Blood is now streaming, only on Stan. New episodes weekly.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY KAREN PERRY, NEW SERIES THE BOY THAT NEVER WAS PREMIERES TODAY, AUGUST 22.

When a couple’s son is presumed dead in a North African earthquake, their world turns upside down. However, when they spot a boy in Dublin resembling him, they embark on a frantic quest for the truth.

New series The Boy That Never Was premieres August 22, only on Stan. All episodes at once.

STARRING ANTHONY MACKIE AND STEPHANIE BEATRIZ, THE NEW SEASON OFTWISTED METAL COMES TO AN EXPLOSIVE END ON AUGUST 28.

Twisted Metal is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese (Deadpool) and Paul Wernick (Zombieland) about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

The final episodes of Twisted Metal Season 2 premiere August 28, only on Stan.

THREE SURVIVALISTS REMAIN BUT ONLY ONE WILL CLAIM VICTORY. THE ALONE SEASON 12 FINALE PREMIERES TODAY, AUGUST 22.

Season 12 marks one of the most visually stunning and intense seasons of Alone. Ten survivalists have navigated South Africa’s Great Karoo region and faced off searing heat, foul water, unpredictable storms and exotic, dangerous animals. Three survivalists remain, including Australian Katie Rydge, but who will be the last person standing?

The season finale of Alone Season 12 premieres today, August 22, only on Stan.

BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING NOVEL BY STEPHEN KING, THE SEASON FINALE OFTHE INSTITUTE PREMIERES AUGUST 24.

The Institute, based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King and from the director of Lost & From tells the gripping story of teen prodigy Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman), who is abducted and wakes up at a mysterious facility filled with children who arrived under similarly sinister circumstances and all of whom possess strange supernatural abilities. Meanwhile, in a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson (Ben Barnes) is trying to outrun his past. But peace won’t come easily, as Tim’s path is set to collide with Luke’s in a battle far bigger than either could imagine.

The season finale of The Institute premieres August 24, only on Stan.

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