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James Stewart (Australian Actor)
James Stewart (born 21 October 1975) is an Australian stage, television and film actor. He is known for his appearances in the television series '' Breakers'', as Alex Markham (1998–1999), ''Packed to the Rafters'', as Jake Barton (2009–2013), and ''Home and Away'' as Justin Morgan (2016–present). Early life Stewart was born on 21 October 1975 in Melbourne. He has an identical twin brother Nicholas and older half-sister Annie. While he was in primary school, Stewart's mother, Beverly, drove him and his brother around Australia for a year in a caravan. His sister stayed in Melbourne for school, while he and Nicholas were home-schooled. The family eventually settled on the Gold Coast. His mother raised him and his two siblings as a single parent, while studying to become a teacher. She eventually graduated with honours in English and literature at Monash University. His estranged father Arthur Koo is a former Australian soldier who served in the Vietnam War. Stewart has I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Marais
Jessica Dominique Marais is a South African-born Australian former actress. She is best known for her roles in Australian television. Her accolades include five Logie Awards and nine nominations, as well as two Equity Ensemble Awards nominations. Marais, a National Institute of Dramatic Art graduate, landed a breakout role as Rachel Rafter in the Seven Network comedy drama series, ''Packed to the Rafters'' (2008-2013). She also had a recurring role in Sam Raimi's American fantasy series, '' Legend of the Seeker'' (2008-2010). In 2012-2013, she co-starred in the American drama series, '' Magic City'' on Starz. She later appeared in the Nine Network drama series, '' Love Child'' (2013-2017) and the Network 10 drama series, '' The Wrong Girl'' (2016-2017). Early life Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Marais grew up in Benoni. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herald Sun
The ''Herald Sun'' is a Conservatism, conservative daily tabloid newspaper based in Melbourne, Australia, published by The Herald and Weekly Times, a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, itself a subsidiary of the American Rupert Murdoch, Murdoch owned News Corp. The ''Herald Sun'' primarily serves Melbourne and the state of Victoria (Australia), Victoria and shares many articles with other News Corporation daily newspapers, especially those from Australia. It is also available for purchase in Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and border regions of South Australia and southern New South Wales such as the Riverina and the South Coast (New South Wales), South Coast, and is available digitally through its website and apps. In 2017, the paper had a daily circulation of 350,000 from Monday to Friday. The ''Herald Sun'' newspaper is the product of a Mergers and acquisitions, merger in 1990 of two newspapers owned by The Herald and Weekly Times Limited: the morning tabloid ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia’s principal public service broadcaster. It is funded primarily by grants from the federal government and is administered by a government-appointed board of directors. The ABC is a publicly-owned statutory organisation that is politically independent and accountable; for example, through its production of annual reports, and is bound by provisions contained within the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, with its charter enshrined in legislation, the ''Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983''. ABC Commercial, a profit-making division of the corporation, also helps generate funding for content provision. The ABC was established as the Australian Broadcasting Commission on 1 July 1932 by an Act of Federal Parliament. It effectively replaced the Australian Broadcasting Company, a private company established in 1924 to provide programming for A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helpmann Award
The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001. The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. Over forty awards are given to productions, festivals and concerts, and for individuals for their work in performance, direction, choreography, lighting, sound, music, costume and scenic design. They are named in honour of ballet dancer, choreographer, director and actor Sir Robert Helpmann. The awards are the Australian equivalent of the United States' Tony Awards for Broadway theatre and the United Kingdom's Laurence Olivier Awards for West End theatre. The Helpmann Awards were last awarded in 2019. LPA cancelled the 2020 and 2021 awards due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No public statement has been made for subsequent years. History The Helpmann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matilda Award
The Matilda Awards recognise excellence in cabaret, dance, theatre, and performance in southeast Queensland. History Established in 1987 by Alison Cotes and Sue Gough, the awards are an annual event held in February or March. The awards are voted by a panel of industry personnel and critics and membership of the panel has changes over time. In 2012 Silver and Gold Matilda statuettes were introduced, awarded for either a single work or a body of work over time. There were five Gold Awards each year but in 2015 only one was awarded as a result of industry advice. In 2013 the Award for the Best Emerging Artist was changed to Bille Brown Award for Best Emerging Artist, named after the late actor. At the 2015 awards co-founder Alison Cotes was farewelled after 25 years on the committee. She later wrote: "In spite of many changes over its 29 year history, and the often bitter political rows about format and judges, the Matilda Awards are still going strong, and with the backing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Glass Menagerie
''The Glass Menagerie'' is a memory play by Tennessee Williams that premiered in 1944 and catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame. The play has strong autobiographical elements, featuring characters based on its author, his histrionic mother, and his mentally fragile sister. In writing the play, Williams drew on an earlier short story, as well as a screenplay he had written under the title of ''The Gentleman Caller''. The play premiered in Chicago on 26 December 1944. After a shaky start, it was championed by Chicago critics Ashton Stevens and Claudia Cassidy, whose enthusiasm helped build audiences so the producers could move the play to Broadway where it won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award in 1945. ''The Glass Menagerie'' was Williams' first successful play; he went on to become one of America's most highly regarded playwrights. Characters ; Amanda Wingfield:A faded Southern belle who grew up in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, abandoned by her husband, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland Theatre Company
Queensland Theatre, formerly the Queensland Theatre Company and Royal Queensland Theatre Company, is a professional theatre company based in Brisbane, Australia. It regularly performs in its own Bille Brown Theatre and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Playhouse. The company was founded in 1970 by British actor and director Alan Edwards with a full company of performers. It was granted the prefix "Royal" in 1984. It is currently headed by executive director Criena Gehrke. History The company has a strong history of development programs and has always aimed to encourage artistic growth across the state. There is an emerging artists program, writing program, including the Queensland Premier's Drama Award, and regional partnerships program. Emphasis is also placed on developing and inspiring young people through the company's education and youth program, with programs including The Scene Project, Youth Ensemble, Theatre Residency Week, Young Playwrights and other master c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Condemned
''The Condemned'' is a 2007 action film written and directed by Scott Wiper. The film stars Steve Austin, Vinnie Jones, Robert Mammone, Tory Mussett, Madeleine West and Rick Hoffman. The film centers on ten convicts who are forced to fight each other to the death as part of an illegal game which is being broadcast to the public. ''The Condemned'' was filmed in Queensland, Australia. Fight choreography was coordinated by Richard Norton, who also stunt doubles for Jones on some scenes. A sequel titled '' The Condemned 2'' starring Randy Orton was released in 2015. The film was produced by WWE Films and distributed by Lionsgate on April 27, 2007. Plot Jack Conrad awaits execution in a corrupt Salvadoran prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and transported to a deserted island in the South Pacific along with nine other condemned criminals from prisons around the world. They are "offered" the opportunity to avoid capital punishment and win back their free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mortified
''Mortified'' is an Australian children's television series, co-produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation and Enjoy Entertainment for the Nine Network Australia. The series premiered on 30 June 2006 and ended on 11 April 2007 with two seasons and a total of 26 episodes. Premise ''Mortified'' follows the imaginative life of Taylor Fry, an eleven-year-old girl living in a beachside town in Australia called Sunburn Beach, as she struggles to make it through her pre-teen years with her flawed and embarrassing family. She is embarrassed by her parents; jealous of her neighbour Brittany; her best friend, Hector, has a crush on her; and she has a crush on popular Leon. Taylor frequently breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience. Her imagination causes inanimate objects to seemingly come to life. Cast Main * Marny Kennedy as Taylor Fry – Taylor is the main character and protagonist. She is embarrassed by her parents Don and Glenda, is annoyed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monarch Cove
''Monarch Cove'' is a prime time telenovela that premiered on Lifetime on November 4, 2006. It ran for 14 episodes, ending on December 16, 2006. Premise After serving six years in jail for the murder of her father, wrongfully accused Bianca Foster (Virginia Williams) returns to her hometown, Monarch Cove. The series is based on the German serial ''Bianca – Wege zum Glück'' (''Bianca: Paths to Happiness''). It was produced by FremantleMedia North America, a sister company of UFA, which produced the original. Cast Main / regular *Virginia Williams as Bianca Foster * Samantha Shelton as Kathy Foster *Shirley Jones as Grace Foster * Matt Funke as Ben Foster *Kieren Hutchison as Jake Preston *Robert Coleby as Alexander Preston *Rachel Ward as Arianna Preston * Vanessa Lengies as Sophia Preston *Simon Rex as Eddie Lucas * Samantha Healy as Elizabeth DeBrett *Stephen Martines as Parker Elian *Craig Horner as Caleb Demanser Guests * Jerome Ehlers as Sam Lee * Maeve Dermody as Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lifetime (TV Channel)
Lifetime is an American basic cable channel that is part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, a subsidiary of A&E Networks, which is jointly owned by Hearst Communications and The Walt Disney Company. It features programming that is geared toward women or features women in lead roles. , Lifetime is available to approximately 63,000,000 pay television households in the United States, down from its 2011 peak of 100,000,000 households. As of November 2023, Lifetime has garnered nominations for 63 Emmy Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards and 20 Critics' Choice Movie Awards. History Predecessors There were two television channels that preceded Lifetime in its current incarnation. Daytime, originally called BETA, was launched in March 1982 by Hearst-ABC Video Services.(June 15, 1983Hearst-ABC, Viacom in Pact. New York Times. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Add Water
Just Add Water may refer to: Music * ''Just Add Water'' (Suga Free album), 2006 * ''Just Add Water'' (Virgil Donati album), 1997 * ''Just Add Water'', an album by Bobby Previte, 2002 * ''Leaving the End Open'' (working title: ''Just Add Water''), an album by Hardline, 2009 * "Just Add Water", a single by Dave Dobbyn, 2000. * "Just Add Water", a single by Cavetown, 2018 * "Just Add Water", a single by Bass Extremes, 2001 Other uses * Just Add Water (company), a video game developer based in England * ''Just Add Water'' (film), a 2008 comedy * Just Add Water (improv troupe), a Yale University student organization * JAW: A Playwrights Festival, previously Just Add Water/West, an annual event produced by Portland Center Stage See also * ''H2O: Just Add Water'', an Australian children's TV series * Expandable water toy Expandable water toys (also grow-in-water toys or grow monsters) are novelty items made from a superabsorbent polymer. They are toys that expand after pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
