The ABC orders from Hugh Marks' production company
The public broadcaster isn't alone in trying to come up with new formats as people migrate so much of their TV-watching to Netflix. But it was the production company of the new show which aroused some interest.
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Eric Bana leads picturesque murder mystery Untamed
Stunning lakes, breathtaking mountains and luscious forests are the star of the show in Netflix's mystery thriller Untamed. The six-episode limited series is set within the sprawling Yosemite National Park in northern California and follows the investigation into the death of a young woman. Leading the investigation is Eric Bana's Kyle Turner, a surly, grouchy veteran detective who is still struggling with a personal tragedy and the ensuing breakdown of his marriage. He prefers to work alone, but his buddy Paul Souter (Sam Neill), the chief Park Ranger at Yosemite, insists upon rookie ranger Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago) tagging along and helping out. Watching Turner and Vasquez's partnership develop is probably the strongest and most satisfying part of the series. The opening sequence of the series is the perfect way to draw in viewers - it's high-octane, tense and shocking. It's also reminiscent of 2000 adventure hit Vertical Limit. While the series is not exactly prestige TV - the writing is a little obvious and the characterisations are simple - Untamed's short episode count and beautiful location shots make for an enjoyable weekend binge. Bana is engaging in the lead, and Santiago in particular provides great support. Daredevil actor Wilson Bethel also delivers a strong performance, as does Rosemary DeWitt as Turner's ex-wife, Jill. After what feels like an eternity, we are finally back with YA TV's best love triangle - Belly, Jeremiah and Conrad. This third and final season kicks off shortly the summer following the events of season two, but quickly jumps forward three years. Belly is now in her final year of college, Jeremiah (who is still her boyfriend) is just about to finish up his college career, and Conrad is off being a med student. The series immediately brings you back to the bright, dramatic vibes it crafted so well in its first two seasons. Fans of the show either go hard for Bonrad (the coupling of Belly and Conrad) or Jelly (the coupling of Jeremiah and Belly), and whichever team you're on, you're going to be feeling upset by the first couple of episodes of the season. The Fisher boys are always making mistakes and failing to communicate properly, and it seems three more years of development have not cured these issues. While the central pairing might have fans divided, everyone can agree that Taylor and Steven make for a great couple to cheer on, and their journey this season is especially engaging. TSITP's trademark use of moody pop songs continues, with the show pulling out a devastating Taylor Swift number nice and early. Episodes drop weekly, so we'll all have to be patient to find out just how this one plays out - and the creators have warned that the show will not necessarily stay true to the original novels. If you're a fan of the BBC Sherlock series, then this new one from Mycroft himself, Mark Gatiss, is sure to be your cup of English breakfast. Set in post-war 1946, Bookish follows Gabriel Book, a bookshop owner and part-time consulting detective (with a letter from Churchill) who takes on a new apprentice of sorts in recently released prisoner Jack (Connor Finch). Despite some gruesome deaths and a general air of murder and misdeeds, this is a cosy and very British series that will be a massive hit with the right audience. It'll be too twee for some, but the clever writing and overall pleasant atmosphere will be a real winner for others. It features a raft of faces familiar to viewers of British telly, including Polly Walker (Bridgerton), Daniel Mays (White Lines), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen's Gambit), Joely Richardson (Renegade Nell) and more. There's six episodes all up, covering three two-part mysteries. Looking for some salacious and risque drama? Look no further than Hunting Wives. The series has a smashing cast including protagonist Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Dermot Mulroney, Katie Lowes and Jaime Ray Newman, and follows a Boston woman who moves to Texas for her husband's work and finds herself drawn into a new crowd of gun-toting, brash women with a complex interpersonal ecosystem. There's also lots of country music, sex and line dancing. Catch the full season on Stan. The salaciousness continues on Binge with a new season of The Couple Next Door: Deadly Attraction. It's all new characters this time. Trekkies can rejoice with the season three return of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+. There's also plenty of documentary action on offer this week. Netflix has true crime docuseries Amy Bradley is Missing, as well as feature film Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan, while HBO Max has two-parter Billy Joel: And So It Goes about the life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter. Stunning lakes, breathtaking mountains and luscious forests are the star of the show in Netflix's mystery thriller Untamed. The six-episode limited series is set within the sprawling Yosemite National Park in northern California and follows the investigation into the death of a young woman. Leading the investigation is Eric Bana's Kyle Turner, a surly, grouchy veteran detective who is still struggling with a personal tragedy and the ensuing breakdown of his marriage. He prefers to work alone, but his buddy Paul Souter (Sam Neill), the chief Park Ranger at Yosemite, insists upon rookie ranger Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago) tagging along and helping out. Watching Turner and Vasquez's partnership develop is probably the strongest and most satisfying part of the series. The opening sequence of the series is the perfect way to draw in viewers - it's high-octane, tense and shocking. It's also reminiscent of 2000 adventure hit Vertical Limit. While the series is not exactly prestige TV - the writing is a little obvious and the characterisations are simple - Untamed's short episode count and beautiful location shots make for an enjoyable weekend binge. Bana is engaging in the lead, and Santiago in particular provides great support. Daredevil actor Wilson Bethel also delivers a strong performance, as does Rosemary DeWitt as Turner's ex-wife, Jill. After what feels like an eternity, we are finally back with YA TV's best love triangle - Belly, Jeremiah and Conrad. This third and final season kicks off shortly the summer following the events of season two, but quickly jumps forward three years. Belly is now in her final year of college, Jeremiah (who is still her boyfriend) is just about to finish up his college career, and Conrad is off being a med student. The series immediately brings you back to the bright, dramatic vibes it crafted so well in its first two seasons. Fans of the show either go hard for Bonrad (the coupling of Belly and Conrad) or Jelly (the coupling of Jeremiah and Belly), and whichever team you're on, you're going to be feeling upset by the first couple of episodes of the season. The Fisher boys are always making mistakes and failing to communicate properly, and it seems three more years of development have not cured these issues. While the central pairing might have fans divided, everyone can agree that Taylor and Steven make for a great couple to cheer on, and their journey this season is especially engaging. TSITP's trademark use of moody pop songs continues, with the show pulling out a devastating Taylor Swift number nice and early. Episodes drop weekly, so we'll all have to be patient to find out just how this one plays out - and the creators have warned that the show will not necessarily stay true to the original novels. If you're a fan of the BBC Sherlock series, then this new one from Mycroft himself, Mark Gatiss, is sure to be your cup of English breakfast. Set in post-war 1946, Bookish follows Gabriel Book, a bookshop owner and part-time consulting detective (with a letter from Churchill) who takes on a new apprentice of sorts in recently released prisoner Jack (Connor Finch). Despite some gruesome deaths and a general air of murder and misdeeds, this is a cosy and very British series that will be a massive hit with the right audience. It'll be too twee for some, but the clever writing and overall pleasant atmosphere will be a real winner for others. It features a raft of faces familiar to viewers of British telly, including Polly Walker (Bridgerton), Daniel Mays (White Lines), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen's Gambit), Joely Richardson (Renegade Nell) and more. There's six episodes all up, covering three two-part mysteries. Looking for some salacious and risque drama? Look no further than Hunting Wives. The series has a smashing cast including protagonist Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Dermot Mulroney, Katie Lowes and Jaime Ray Newman, and follows a Boston woman who moves to Texas for her husband's work and finds herself drawn into a new crowd of gun-toting, brash women with a complex interpersonal ecosystem. There's also lots of country music, sex and line dancing. Catch the full season on Stan. The salaciousness continues on Binge with a new season of The Couple Next Door: Deadly Attraction. It's all new characters this time. Trekkies can rejoice with the season three return of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+. There's also plenty of documentary action on offer this week. Netflix has true crime docuseries Amy Bradley is Missing, as well as feature film Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan, while HBO Max has two-parter Billy Joel: And So It Goes about the life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter. Stunning lakes, breathtaking mountains and luscious forests are the star of the show in Netflix's mystery thriller Untamed. The six-episode limited series is set within the sprawling Yosemite National Park in northern California and follows the investigation into the death of a young woman. Leading the investigation is Eric Bana's Kyle Turner, a surly, grouchy veteran detective who is still struggling with a personal tragedy and the ensuing breakdown of his marriage. He prefers to work alone, but his buddy Paul Souter (Sam Neill), the chief Park Ranger at Yosemite, insists upon rookie ranger Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago) tagging along and helping out. Watching Turner and Vasquez's partnership develop is probably the strongest and most satisfying part of the series. The opening sequence of the series is the perfect way to draw in viewers - it's high-octane, tense and shocking. It's also reminiscent of 2000 adventure hit Vertical Limit. While the series is not exactly prestige TV - the writing is a little obvious and the characterisations are simple - Untamed's short episode count and beautiful location shots make for an enjoyable weekend binge. Bana is engaging in the lead, and Santiago in particular provides great support. Daredevil actor Wilson Bethel also delivers a strong performance, as does Rosemary DeWitt as Turner's ex-wife, Jill. After what feels like an eternity, we are finally back with YA TV's best love triangle - Belly, Jeremiah and Conrad. This third and final season kicks off shortly the summer following the events of season two, but quickly jumps forward three years. Belly is now in her final year of college, Jeremiah (who is still her boyfriend) is just about to finish up his college career, and Conrad is off being a med student. The series immediately brings you back to the bright, dramatic vibes it crafted so well in its first two seasons. Fans of the show either go hard for Bonrad (the coupling of Belly and Conrad) or Jelly (the coupling of Jeremiah and Belly), and whichever team you're on, you're going to be feeling upset by the first couple of episodes of the season. The Fisher boys are always making mistakes and failing to communicate properly, and it seems three more years of development have not cured these issues. While the central pairing might have fans divided, everyone can agree that Taylor and Steven make for a great couple to cheer on, and their journey this season is especially engaging. TSITP's trademark use of moody pop songs continues, with the show pulling out a devastating Taylor Swift number nice and early. Episodes drop weekly, so we'll all have to be patient to find out just how this one plays out - and the creators have warned that the show will not necessarily stay true to the original novels. If you're a fan of the BBC Sherlock series, then this new one from Mycroft himself, Mark Gatiss, is sure to be your cup of English breakfast. Set in post-war 1946, Bookish follows Gabriel Book, a bookshop owner and part-time consulting detective (with a letter from Churchill) who takes on a new apprentice of sorts in recently released prisoner Jack (Connor Finch). Despite some gruesome deaths and a general air of murder and misdeeds, this is a cosy and very British series that will be a massive hit with the right audience. It'll be too twee for some, but the clever writing and overall pleasant atmosphere will be a real winner for others. It features a raft of faces familiar to viewers of British telly, including Polly Walker (Bridgerton), Daniel Mays (White Lines), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen's Gambit), Joely Richardson (Renegade Nell) and more. There's six episodes all up, covering three two-part mysteries. Looking for some salacious and risque drama? Look no further than Hunting Wives. The series has a smashing cast including protagonist Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Dermot Mulroney, Katie Lowes and Jaime Ray Newman, and follows a Boston woman who moves to Texas for her husband's work and finds herself drawn into a new crowd of gun-toting, brash women with a complex interpersonal ecosystem. There's also lots of country music, sex and line dancing. Catch the full season on Stan. The salaciousness continues on Binge with a new season of The Couple Next Door: Deadly Attraction. It's all new characters this time. Trekkies can rejoice with the season three return of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+. There's also plenty of documentary action on offer this week. Netflix has true crime docuseries Amy Bradley is Missing, as well as feature film Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan, while HBO Max has two-parter Billy Joel: And So It Goes about the life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter. Stunning lakes, breathtaking mountains and luscious forests are the star of the show in Netflix's mystery thriller Untamed. The six-episode limited series is set within the sprawling Yosemite National Park in northern California and follows the investigation into the death of a young woman. Leading the investigation is Eric Bana's Kyle Turner, a surly, grouchy veteran detective who is still struggling with a personal tragedy and the ensuing breakdown of his marriage. He prefers to work alone, but his buddy Paul Souter (Sam Neill), the chief Park Ranger at Yosemite, insists upon rookie ranger Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago) tagging along and helping out. Watching Turner and Vasquez's partnership develop is probably the strongest and most satisfying part of the series. The opening sequence of the series is the perfect way to draw in viewers - it's high-octane, tense and shocking. It's also reminiscent of 2000 adventure hit Vertical Limit. While the series is not exactly prestige TV - the writing is a little obvious and the characterisations are simple - Untamed's short episode count and beautiful location shots make for an enjoyable weekend binge. Bana is engaging in the lead, and Santiago in particular provides great support. Daredevil actor Wilson Bethel also delivers a strong performance, as does Rosemary DeWitt as Turner's ex-wife, Jill. After what feels like an eternity, we are finally back with YA TV's best love triangle - Belly, Jeremiah and Conrad. This third and final season kicks off shortly the summer following the events of season two, but quickly jumps forward three years. Belly is now in her final year of college, Jeremiah (who is still her boyfriend) is just about to finish up his college career, and Conrad is off being a med student. The series immediately brings you back to the bright, dramatic vibes it crafted so well in its first two seasons. Fans of the show either go hard for Bonrad (the coupling of Belly and Conrad) or Jelly (the coupling of Jeremiah and Belly), and whichever team you're on, you're going to be feeling upset by the first couple of episodes of the season. The Fisher boys are always making mistakes and failing to communicate properly, and it seems three more years of development have not cured these issues. While the central pairing might have fans divided, everyone can agree that Taylor and Steven make for a great couple to cheer on, and their journey this season is especially engaging. TSITP's trademark use of moody pop songs continues, with the show pulling out a devastating Taylor Swift number nice and early. Episodes drop weekly, so we'll all have to be patient to find out just how this one plays out - and the creators have warned that the show will not necessarily stay true to the original novels. If you're a fan of the BBC Sherlock series, then this new one from Mycroft himself, Mark Gatiss, is sure to be your cup of English breakfast. Set in post-war 1946, Bookish follows Gabriel Book, a bookshop owner and part-time consulting detective (with a letter from Churchill) who takes on a new apprentice of sorts in recently released prisoner Jack (Connor Finch). Despite some gruesome deaths and a general air of murder and misdeeds, this is a cosy and very British series that will be a massive hit with the right audience. It'll be too twee for some, but the clever writing and overall pleasant atmosphere will be a real winner for others. It features a raft of faces familiar to viewers of British telly, including Polly Walker (Bridgerton), Daniel Mays (White Lines), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen's Gambit), Joely Richardson (Renegade Nell) and more. There's six episodes all up, covering three two-part mysteries. Looking for some salacious and risque drama? Look no further than Hunting Wives. The series has a smashing cast including protagonist Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Dermot Mulroney, Katie Lowes and Jaime Ray Newman, and follows a Boston woman who moves to Texas for her husband's work and finds herself drawn into a new crowd of gun-toting, brash women with a complex interpersonal ecosystem. There's also lots of country music, sex and line dancing. Catch the full season on Stan. The salaciousness continues on Binge with a new season of The Couple Next Door: Deadly Attraction. It's all new characters this time. Trekkies can rejoice with the season three return of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+. There's also plenty of documentary action on offer this week. Netflix has true crime docuseries Amy Bradley is Missing, as well as feature film Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan, while HBO Max has two-parter Billy Joel: And So It Goes about the life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter.
News.com.au
2 hours ago
- News.com.au
Wednesday actress Jenna Ortega reveals ‘horrific' pitfall of fame
At just 22, Jenna Ortega has achieved an immense level of fame thanks to her starring role in Netflix's most-watched show of all time. But the Wednesday star, who is promoting the upcoming second season of the Tim Burton-directed thriller series, has revealed her struggle with the extreme attention that comes with the job. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter alongside Burton, Ortega was speaking about the much-discussed 'death of the movie star' era, crediting this ideal to overexposure. 'We know too much,' Ortega said. 'And the people feel entitled to those bits and pieces of your life where if they were put under the same microscope, they wouldn't feel nearly as comfortable. 'Sometimes you go out, and it's a mess,' Ortega continued, adding she's 'always scared' when she gets recognised in the street. 'Somebody shouting your name in public is insane,' the star said. 'Sometimes I feel uncomfortable when it's grown men approaching me. [And] sometimes people shout vile things.' 'Like, you don't stop for somebody because you're going to be late for something and they're calling you a 'c***, w****' in front of your mother. 'It's horrific.' Elsewhere in the interview, Ortega also said she feels 'incredibly misunderstood' by the public. 'I think that's part of my struggle with that side of this job. It's almost to a point where it feels like your name doesn't belong to you,' she said. 'I almost don't even resonate with it anymore. I hate assumptions, and a big part of this job is that people are going to make assumptions about you.' Her remarks came after the interviewer asked Ortega about her controversial comments on an episode of Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast in 2023, in which she copped backlash for saying she 'had to put my foot down' with 'changing lines', leading many to dub it disrespectful towards the show's writers. Responding to the furore, Ortega told THR, 'I mean, I felt terrible.' She continued, 'In no way did I mean to come across that way. I spend a lot of time in my head and I have all these different trains of thought, and all I needed to say was, 'I improvise.' 'Also, nobody, before, ever cared what I said. It was a good lesson.' Wednesday season 2 will be released on Netflix in two parts, first on August 6 and then on September 3. It's already been renewed for a third season.
Sky News AU
4 hours ago
- Sky News AU
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle held 'peace talks' with King Charles aide for 'handouts' after dead Netflix deal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held "peace talks" with King Charles' aide because the couple are seeking "handouts', a source has claimed. Harry's chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, and UK-based PR representative Liam Maguire were photographed earlier this month with the King's top aide, Communications Secretary Tobyn Andreae, at the Royal Over-Seas League, just around the corner from Clarence House. The Duke of Sussex, 40, gave his "blessing" for the summit between aides, marking a major development in the royal family estrangement. Journalist and author Robert Jobson spoke to The Sun's latest Royal Exclusive show on Wednesday after Netflix scrapped the Sussexes' $100 million deal, saying the cancelled contract spurred the meeting to occur. 'Well, the deal was always set about $100 million, wasn't it?" he said. 'And the talk of that figure sort of blew a lot of people's minds, but I think that was for productions and things that they're supposed to have done. 'Where does it leave them? Probably with a bit of a bowl out, looking for some handouts.' Mr Jobson said he thought "maybe that's why" Harry and Meghan's aides were over in the UK having discussions with the King's representatives. He said in reality, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex received support from the King and the late Queen Elizabeth II before leaving the firm in 2020. However, going their own way ultimately led to them losing their multi-million-dollar Spotify contract in 2023, and now their income with Netflix. 'They can't rely on the Spare money forever, can they?' Mr Jobson said in apparent reference to proceeds from Harry's 2023 memoir. Netflix decided not to renew the Sussexes' lucrative deal when it expires in September following a series of flops, The Sun reported on Tuesday. According to the publication, the streamer's executives quietly agreed to part ways with the renegade royals. An official announcement from Netflix and the Sussexes about the details of the partnership demise was reportedly canned. It comes after new figures released by Netflix found the Duchess's new cooking show With Love Meghan failed to break into the top 300 shows. Meanwhile, just 500,000 people watched Harry's Polo project, which one reviewer described as an "unintentionally hilarious profile of the world's stupidest sport". It's understood Netflix bosses were meanwhile irritated Meghan prioritised her As Ever brand, which she launched in February. Then the streaming giant last month signed the dotted line with King Charles and English actor Idris Elba for a documentary exploring the impact of the King's Trust, in celebration of the charity's 50th anniversary. Retaining any deal with the Sussex could have reportedly hindered the currently untitled project, set to launch on Netflix in Autumn 2026. Nevertheless, a source told The Sun rival streamer Paramount+ was open to working with the couple, who could be on board for the right project.
