The first streaming service dedicated exclusively to Australian films will launch in the first half of 2016. Ozflix will aim to offer 250-400 titles initially, with producers receiving 50 per cent of each pay-per-view transaction. The long-term goal is to make available every Australian film from the 1900s to latest releases. That timetable will depend on how long it takes to convert hundreds of films to digital. The company directors are veteran distributor/producer and AFI-Aacta chair Alan Finney and producer/director Ron V. Brown. Brown tells If he first had the idea for an all-Australian streaming service five years ago. He pitched the concept to Foxtel and got a tepid response. Earlier this year he floated the proposal with Finney, who said, .We have to do this and do this now.. They put their plan to distributors at the Australian International Movie Convention, which was warmly received. The site will...
- 10/27/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Home and Away co-stars Samara Weaving and Johnny Ruffo are rumoured to be dating. Australian media has reported that Weaving, who plays long-standing cast member Indigo Walker in the soap, is in the early stages of a relationship with X Factor Australia star Ruffo, who has joined the series as Chris. X Factor host Luke Jacobz fuelled speculation by tweeting: "Hearing Rumours that @JohnnyRuffo is with @Sweaving - fact or fiction?" However, Ruffo has downplayed the relationship, writing: "Not true until I say it's true, got nothing to hide from my fans." (more)...
- 11/5/2012
- by By Beth Curtis
- Digital Spy
Rise Media Group has closed its literary/production division after an internal review found its performance was not up to scratch.
The company, which originally launched as Woodburn Sweitzer Management (Wsm) in late-2009, will now focus on growing its talent, packaging (film and TV) and brand building divisions.
Rise managing director and founder Rob Woodburn said: "We have given the literary/production department ample time to show positive results but it unfortunately has not met our expectations. We will be focusing our energies on our core strengths [Talent, Packaging and Brand Building] moving forward."
Literary manager and producer Keith Sweitzer has now left the company and is set to return to the United States.
The company's first feature film, John Doe, is in post-production, while documentary feature Morning Glass begins production next month in Mexico, USA, Australia and Hawaii.
One North Entertainment, formerly known as Rgm Media, also attempted to turn its talent agency into...
The company, which originally launched as Woodburn Sweitzer Management (Wsm) in late-2009, will now focus on growing its talent, packaging (film and TV) and brand building divisions.
Rise managing director and founder Rob Woodburn said: "We have given the literary/production department ample time to show positive results but it unfortunately has not met our expectations. We will be focusing our energies on our core strengths [Talent, Packaging and Brand Building] moving forward."
Literary manager and producer Keith Sweitzer has now left the company and is set to return to the United States.
The company's first feature film, John Doe, is in post-production, while documentary feature Morning Glass begins production next month in Mexico, USA, Australia and Hawaii.
One North Entertainment, formerly known as Rgm Media, also attempted to turn its talent agency into...
- 10/22/2012
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
Australian actor/TV presenter Luke Jacobz has been treated in hospital after suffering a serious electric shock at his apartment in Sydney.
The former Home and Away star, who now presents Australia's The X Factor, was thrown across his home by the force of the massive charge, and doctors at the local hospital told him he had been "really lucky".
He tells Australia's TV Week, "I was at the stove and touched one too many electrical things at the one time and (the current) went through me. I had quite a few thousand volts go through me, which threw me across the kitchen... I'm not really sure what caused it yet, but now I'm petrified every time I plug something in."...
The former Home and Away star, who now presents Australia's The X Factor, was thrown across his home by the force of the massive charge, and doctors at the local hospital told him he had been "really lucky".
He tells Australia's TV Week, "I was at the stove and touched one too many electrical things at the one time and (the current) went through me. I had quite a few thousand volts go through me, which threw me across the kitchen... I'm not really sure what caused it yet, but now I'm petrified every time I plug something in."...
- 3/12/2012
- WENN
Home and Away star Luke Jacobz has been seriously electrocuted. The Australian actor and TV presenter, who played Angelo Rossetta in the Aussie soap from 2007 until last year and also fronts The X Factor, was rushed to hospital after receiving a shock in his Sydney apartment. Jacobz told TV Week that he was standing at his stove and "touching too many electrical things at the one time" when he was suddenly thrown across the kitchen. He added: "I had quite a few thousand volts go through me." Jacobz was reportedly told at hospital that he was "really lucky" not to have been more (more)...
- 3/12/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Home and Away actor Dan Ewing recently had a chat with Digital Spy about life on the Summer Bay soap and what's to come for his character Heath Braxton. If you haven't done so already, head over to our main interview with Dan for his thoughts on his on-screen brothers, what it was like to join the long-running show and why we're about to see more from Heath. Here, though, Soap Scoop presents some bonus snippets from our chat with Dan... You mentioned how great the Home and Away cast were when you joined - is there anyone in particular who really made you feel welcome?
"Luke Jacobz, who played Angelo, was great - he was always taking us out for drinks and making us feel welcome, and it was great to have someone like that on set. We're very fortunate to have such a friendly cast. Everyone was so welcoming,...
"Luke Jacobz, who played Angelo, was great - he was always taking us out for drinks and making us feel welcome, and it was great to have someone like that on set. We're very fortunate to have such a friendly cast. Everyone was so welcoming,...
- 7/27/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Luke Jacobz has revealed that he is going to attempt a Us acting career. The Australian television personality, who is best known as Angelo Rosetta in Home and Away and as presenter of the Aussie version of The X Factor, said that he hopes to "crash" with former co-star and Thor actor Chris Hemsworth while auditioning in Los Angeles. Jacobz told The Daily Telegraph: "I'm going over just to try my luck over there. I've never had the chance to go over because I've been busy working, so this year I'm making sure I just do it. I might ring Mr Hemsworth and crash on his couch for a while." He revealed that he is poised to fly out to La only six days after The (more)...
- 6/6/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Luke Jacobz has revealed that Ronan Keating is fighting with his fellow X Factor judges to be the "meanest" on the panel. Home and Away actor Jacobz, who is also the presenter of the Australian version of the reality show, said that Keating and fellow judges Guy Sebastian and Mel B all want to fill the shoes of former 'Mr Nasty' judge Kyle Sandilands. Jacobz told the Herald Sun: "Because we don't have the mean guy Kyle, the guys have turned a bit mean. They are not relying on Kyle to say the mean stuff and are not scared to tell contestants what they really think. There have been plenty of tears." He also revealed that Mel B has proved the "hardest to impress" of the judges, but (more)...
- 6/1/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Dan Ewing has revealed that he thinks his partner on Dancing With The Stars is "seriously hot". The Australian actor, who is best known for playing Heath Braxton in Home and Away, said that despite being single, he will not make a move on professional dancer Luda Kroiter because she used to date his friend and co-star Luke Jacobz. Ewing told The Daily Telegraph: "She is very impressive. I like her, she is full-on. She's out there [but] I don't think I could do that to a mate." Jacobz, who plays Angelo Rosetta (more)...
- 4/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has reportedly become a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor. The former Neighbours actress, who used to be the lead singer of Rogue Traders and has hosted So You Think You Can Dance, has allegedly been brought in by the Seven Network to replace Natalie Imbruglia on the second series of the reality TV show. X Factor host Luke Jacobz told The Daily Telegraph: "I've definitely heard Nat Bass's name mentioned. I know a decision has definitely been made because I walked past our producer this morning and said, 'Do you know who it is?' And he said, 'Yup' and smiled and walked away." The Home and Away (more)...
- 3/31/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Luke Jacobz has revealed that it was not his decision to leave the cast of Home and Away. Last month, the actor announced that he had filmed his final scenes as Angelo Rosetta after nearly three years in Summer Bay. In an interview with TV Week, Jacobz explained that show bosses made the decision to write out Angelo because they felt the character had nowhere else to go. Jacobz commented: "When they said the character was leaving I was upset, because I love working on the show. "It was really that the character had reached all the (more)...
- 3/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Luke Jacobz has agreed to reprise his role as the host of The X Factor, it has been reported. The Australian actor, who is best known for playing policeman-turned-restaurateur Angelo Rossetti in Home and Away, has signed another contract with Channel Seven to present the reality TV show for the second year running, according to The Daily Telegraph. Jacobz was brought in to host the 2010 series of the show at the last minute when confirmed presenter Matthew Newton checked into (more)...
- 3/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Luke Jacobz has announced his departure from Home and Away after nearly three years in the role of Angelo Rosetta. TV Week reports that the actor has already filmed his final scenes for the Summer Bay soap, though he is expected to remain on screen for a few more months. Speaking to the magazine, Jacobz commented: "I've thoroughly enjoyed playing Angelo. I've worked with some amazing people - and, as they say, when one door closes, another door opens. "So I'm looking forward to what's (more)...
- 2/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
George Houvardas has revealed that he supports Luke Jacobz as the new host of the Australian version of The X Factor. Jacobz, who is best known for playing Angelo Rossetti in Home and Away, was brought in at the last minute to replace presenter Matthew Newton, who dropped out due to his recent domestic violence scandal. Packed To The Rafters actor Houvardas told The Daily Telegraph: "Before (more)...
- 8/25/2010
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Luke Jacobz has signed up to host the Australian version of The X Factor. TV Tonight reports that Jacobz will replace original presenter Matthew Newton, who pulled out of the show after deciding to return to rehab. Jacobz has now revealed that he landed the job after getting a telephone call from executives at Channel Seven late last night. He said: "I wish [Newton] all the best and hope I am going to do as good a job as he (more)...
- 8/23/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
When a star supports a good cause everybody wins.
For a minute there you could be forgiven for thinking Home and Away's Luke Jacobz had signed up to Sea Patrol.
But he isn't straying from Summer Bay just yet. Instead, the actor was aboard the Royal Australian Navy's Hmas Gascoyne for a good cause this week, to help launch a national campaign targeted at 13- to 30-year olds.
The Call to Greatness campaign is looking to raise money for Father Chris Riley's More >>...
For a minute there you could be forgiven for thinking Home and Away's Luke Jacobz had signed up to Sea Patrol.
But he isn't straying from Summer Bay just yet. Instead, the actor was aboard the Royal Australian Navy's Hmas Gascoyne for a good cause this week, to help launch a national campaign targeted at 13- to 30-year olds.
The Call to Greatness campaign is looking to raise money for Father Chris Riley's More >>...
- 5/7/2010
- by David Knox
- TV.com
Gold Logie
Ray Meagher (Home and Away) - Winner!
Esther Anderson (Home and Away)
Wil Anderson (The Gruen Transfer)
Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters)
Adam Hills (Spicks And Specks)
Paul McDermott (Good News Week)
Rove McManus (Rove)
Shaun Micallef (Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation) Most Popular Actor
Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters) - Winner!
Luke Jacobz (Home and Away)
Todd Lasance (Home and Away)
Ray Meagher (Home and Away)
Erik Thomson (Packed To The Rafters) Most Popular Actress
Rebecca Gibney - (Packed To The Rafters) - Winner!
Esther Anderson (Home and Away)
Rebecca Breeds (Home and Away)
Jessica Marais (Packed To The Rafters)
Jessica Tovey (Home and Away) Most Popular Presenter
Shaun Micallef (Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation) - Winner!
Natalie (more)...
Ray Meagher (Home and Away) - Winner!
Esther Anderson (Home and Away)
Wil Anderson (The Gruen Transfer)
Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters)
Adam Hills (Spicks And Specks)
Paul McDermott (Good News Week)
Rove McManus (Rove)
Shaun Micallef (Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation) Most Popular Actor
Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters) - Winner!
Luke Jacobz (Home and Away)
Todd Lasance (Home and Away)
Ray Meagher (Home and Away)
Erik Thomson (Packed To The Rafters) Most Popular Actress
Rebecca Gibney - (Packed To The Rafters) - Winner!
Esther Anderson (Home and Away)
Rebecca Breeds (Home and Away)
Jessica Marais (Packed To The Rafters)
Jessica Tovey (Home and Away) Most Popular Presenter
Shaun Micallef (Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation) - Winner!
Natalie (more)...
- 5/3/2010
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Ray Meagher has insisted that he does not expect to win this year's Gold Logie award. The actor, who plays Summer Bay stalwart Alf Stewart, has been nominated for the prestigious prize alongside co-star Esther Anderson (Charlie Buckton), Packed To The Rafters actress Rebecca Gibney and five other faces from Australian television. Meagher has been backed for victory by a number of his show colleagues in recent weeks, including Luke Jacobz (Angelo Rosetta) and Ada Nicodemou (more)...
- 4/21/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Packed To The Rafters actor Hugh Sheridan has tipped Home and Away's Todd Lasance to beat him at the Logie Awards. The pair are both in the running for this year's 'Most Popular Actor' prize alongside Rafters regular Erik Thomson (Dave Rafter) and Summer Bay's Luke Jacobz (Angelo Rosetta) and Ray Meagher (Alf Stewart). Speaking to The Daily Telegraph about the battle, Sheridan commented: (more)...
- 4/12/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Luke Jacobz has expressed surprise over his Logie Award nomination. Last month, it was announced that Jacobz had landed a nod in the 'Most Popular Actor' category, pitting him against co-stars Todd Lasance (Aden Jefferies) and Ray Meagher (Alf Stewart). The 29-year-old, who plays Summer Bay's Angelo Rosetta, also faces competition from Packed To The Rafters actors Hugh Sheridan and Erik Thomson. Speaking to TV Week about the recognition, Jacobz admitted: "My character isn't well liked, so I don't know how I got nominated!" (more)...
- 4/8/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Long-running Australian show Home And Away is set to dominate the 2010 Logie Awards after receiving 11 nominations Down Under.
The soap opera, the most successful show in the ceremony's history, is the hot favourite to take home a new clutch of trophies at the annual event, which honours the best in Australian TV.
Male castmembers Luke Jacobz, Todd Lasance and Ray Meagher are to battle it out for the Most Popular Actor, while Esther Anderson, Rebecca Breeds and Jessica Tovey will go head-to-head for the Most Popular Actress honour.
Home And Away has also been named in the Most Popular Drama category, facing competition from hit series Packed to the Rafters, which has eight total nominations, and Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, which scored five.
The TV Week Logie Awards will be held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne on 2 May.
The soap opera, the most successful show in the ceremony's history, is the hot favourite to take home a new clutch of trophies at the annual event, which honours the best in Australian TV.
Male castmembers Luke Jacobz, Todd Lasance and Ray Meagher are to battle it out for the Most Popular Actor, while Esther Anderson, Rebecca Breeds and Jessica Tovey will go head-to-head for the Most Popular Actress honour.
Home And Away has also been named in the Most Popular Drama category, facing competition from hit series Packed to the Rafters, which has eight total nominations, and Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, which scored five.
The TV Week Logie Awards will be held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne on 2 May.
- 3/29/2010
- WENN
Home and Away series producer Cameron Welsh has revealed new details about the soap's current mystery plot. The storyline, which has promised to deliver the show's "best ever" finale, will take a dramatic turn in a couple of weeks when 12 dead bodies are discovered in a shipwreck. Speaking to TV Week about the gruesome discovery, Welsh said: "It's a huge clue for the mystery - the biggest we've seen yet. We can tell by how doggedly Angelo (Luke Jacobz) investigates this discovery that it's hugely important to him. Exactly why (more)...
- 10/13/2009
- by By Darren Rowe
- Digital Spy
Former Home and Away star Luke Jacobz is returning to Summer Bay as police officer Angelo Rosetta, reports The Daily Telegraph. The 28-year-old said that he is relishing the opportunity to return to his role as the most hated character in the soap's history. "For many years I've played the likeable characters that never do anything wrong, so it's been great to walk into a room and have daggers thrown at you," Jacobz said. "It's good (more)...
- 4/14/2009
- by By Darren Rowe
- Digital Spy
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