We are so excited to see this reboot of 90s hit series ‘Heartbreak High’. Like the original, this new series was filmed in Sydney earlier this year. Also like the original, 114 MCTV members worked on the new series.
The new trailer has a great soundtrack and plenty of action. There is a content warning, but if appropriate you can check it out here.
‘Heartbreak High’ will premiere on Netflix on September 14.
One of the most anticipated shows of the year, ‘After the Verdict’ is set to premiere on Channel 9 and 9Now on August 10th at 8.45pm. The 6 episode series was filmed in Sydney earlier this year and includes over 30 MCTV members.
A twist on the traditional courtroom drama, ‘After The Verdict’ tells the story of what happens to 4 jurors, once a high-profile murder trial comes to an end. Back in the real world, they have second thoughts: have they let a killer go free? And if not, who really did kill the victim? They decide to take the law into their own hands and investigate the murder themselves, and so begins a high-stakes game of cat and mouse uncovering a web of secrets, betrayal, blackmail and murder.
‘After the Verdict’ features a brilliant Aussie cast including Lincoln Younes, Michelle Lim Davidson, Magda Szubanski, Tess Haubrich and Sullivan Stapleton.
Can’t wait to watch this one….well done everyone.
Congratulations to Tamara K who worked on this Christmas in July campaign for KFC. This year KFC released matching pet and owner jumpers. Tamara did a great job and the jumpers have now sold out, but you can check out the rest of the shoot here.
We are still busy submitting for all kinds of jobs every day, including some very exciting secret projects. If you’d like to try working in film & TV you can find out what’s involved here.
Congratulations to the 51 MCTV members who worked on Season 2 of ‘The Secrets She Keeps’, which premiered this week on Paramount+.
Season 2 opens with an ominous feeling – something has gone terribly wrong for Meghan (Jessica De Gouw). An incident has taken place that will have devastating repercussions for her family and her marriage. In maximum security prison, much-despised inmate Agatha (Laura Carmichael) has a secret of her own, one that makes her desperate to escape to safety…
Check out the intriguing trailer for the latest instalment of this female-led psychological drama. The show has been sold to the BBC in the UK and Sundance in the US.
Thanks to everyone who worked on this one – amazing!
Submissions have started for Series 2 of ‘The PM’s Daughter’, which follows the highs and lows of Cat Perez (Cassandra Helmot) as her Mum becomes Prime Minister.
If you want to get a good idea of what happens on set, check out this video of a typical day filming Series 1 of ‘The PM’s Daughter’. Series 1 of the show included 99 MCTV members – you might even spot yourself in the background on some of these scenes.
If you missed it, you can watch series 1 of ‘The PM’s Daughter’ here on ABC iView.
Good luck to everyone who has been submitted so far!!
We have been sending heaps of people to “Kings Cross” for the John Ibrahim bio ‘Last King of the Cross‘. As revealed by the Sydney Morning Herald, to avoid the challenges of filming in the real Kings Cross strip, the production team has made an amazing set which replicates Kings Cross, right down to the graffiti!
The article also mentions previous productions set in Kings Cross have had to use other suburban locations, such as Lane Cove to replicate the inner city precinct. Some MCTV members will remember for ‘Underbelly: The Golden Mile’, the Kings Cross sets were put up and down on Longueville Road each night to create the ‘Cross of the 1980s.
Congratulations to everyone who has been to set so far and good luck to those still being submitted. Looks like the show is going to be worth every bit of its $50m pricetag.
📷: ‘Kings Cross’ – the 1980s strip has been meticulously recreated – SMH/Media Mode
Sam Delich (‘Spiderhead’, ‘Home and Away’), has landed a major recurring role on Disney+’s comedy-drama series ‘Last Days of the Space Age‘.
Details of his role are being kept under wraps, but rumour has it he will play the villain of the piece. Delich will appear in the supporting role alongside ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘House’ star Jesse Spencer, Radha Mitchell (‘Man on Fire), Deborah Mailman (‘Total Control‘) and Linh-Dan Pham (‘Or De Lui’). More cast announcements are expected soon according to Deadline.
‘Last Days of the Space Age’ is an eight-part dramedy series which blends history with fiction, based on the unbelievable true story of the 1979 Miss Universe pageant held in Perth. As the pageant gets underway, a power strike threatens to plunge the region into darkness and the US space station Skylab crashes just beyond the city’s suburbs. Against this backdrop, three families in a tight-knit coastal community find their marriages, friendships and futures put to the test.
Submissions happening now for this one – best of luck everyone!
📷: Aussie actor Sam Delich
For the first time in its 35 year history, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals is expanding beyond Austin, Texas, bringing its famed celebration of the tech, film, and music industries to Sydney next year.
Hosting the festival will be a huge boost to our film industry, promising a range of film oriented talks, events, premieres and outdoor screenings. Hosting the festival will cement Sydney’s reputation as the leading place for film in the Asia Pacific region.
The festival will across seven days and nights from October 15-22, 2023. Speakers and performers will be announced in the coming months; the likes of Barack Obama, Kendrick Lamar, Jordan Peele, Dave Grohl, Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Taika Waititi and Prince have appeared at SXSW Austin over the years.
📷: Emily Blunt and John Krasinski on the red carpet at SXSW 2018
While we are continuing to submit for series currently shooting in Sydney, such as ‘Last King of the Cross‘, ‘The Messenger‘, ‘Ten Pound Poms‘ and ‘Last Days of the Space Age‘, we are also submitting for loads of advertising campaigns. Recently we have successfully submitted for McDonalds, Landcom, Woolies, Hammond Care and Budget Rental.
Well done to everyone who has been submitted or attended set. We rely on your commitment to keep our excellent reputation in the industry. We appreciate your effort, thank you!
Congratulations to the 18 MCTV members who worked on this latest campaign for Blackmores. The ad cleverly follows a wedding singer through many celebrations without missing a beat.
Great work everyone, hope you enjoyed your time on set.