‘Monolith’ Review: Gloomy Australian Podcast Thriller Muffles Its Message

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The gig economy, and the food delivery industry in particular, are set for scrutiny in “Appetite,” an Australian short-form series that will debut next month at Canneseries, the TV festival that runs alongside the MIP-TV rights market (April 14-19). “Appetite” is a mystery-comedy in which three penniless food delivery riders are brought together after their housemate mysteriously vanishes on the same night as a rider has a fatal roadside accident. They set out to discover the truth behind the accident and expose multinational food behemoth, Appetite. “Appetite” was created by Mohini Herse (“Hair”) who wrote, directed and produced the series under her Fell Swoop Pictures banner. She worked with fellow writers Neilesh Verma (“Letters Home”) and Grace Tan (“Lucky Peach”), director Neil Sharma (“Heartbreak High”), and producer Karen Radzyner (“Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo”).

Helen Flanagan was the image of a proud mum as she enjoyed a special moment with her children while suggesting no one understands 'what being a mother takes'. The former Coronation Street star had a busy weekend as not only did she celebrate her son's second birthday, she also appeared live on Saturday Night Takeaway.

Royston stunned the judges at his preliminary audition in the Gold Coast where he sung I'm Not The Only One by Sam Smith. Since, he has remained a consistent contender, capturing the hearts of the audience along the way.

With the final so close, and votes already open, fans think they've guessed their winner.

EXCLUSIVE: Sons of Anarchy alum Tommy Flanagan has signed on to star alongside Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Marton Csokas and more in the crime thriller Sleeping Dogs from Nickel City Pictures.

Tame Impala t-shirt to an interview in Canberra’s Parliament House.Earlier this week (March 21), Pocok turned up to the Parliament House in Canberra for an impromptu interview while sporting a Tame Impala t-shirt.

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So we’re going to do the hard work for you.

Australian actor Peter Hardy, known for such TV series as McLeod’s Daughters, as well as films and stage musicals, died from drowning during a snorkeling excursion at West Australia’s South Beach in Fremantle on Thursday March 16. He was 66.

Katherine Tulich The Australian International Documentary Conference celebrated a record-breaking edition after holding its first expanded in-person event after two previous hybrid and virtual outings. Held at Melbourne’s Australia Centre for the Moving Image on March 5- 8, the lively four-day conference of industry panels, screenings and networking events was followed by a three-day online international marketplace (March 9 – 11) that drew 820 documentary and factual industry delegates. The numbers were the highest in 20 years and the most attendees since the event relocated to Melbourne in 2016. The third annual awards were also announced on March 8 with the top prize for best documentary feature going to “Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow,” director Philippa Bateman’s portrait of musician and activists Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.

Australia. The actor, who had appeared in Australian soap Neighbours, was found dead at a beach in Fremantle near Perth on Thursday. According to reports in the country, Peter had flown from London to Perth just before his death to visit his mother.

Neighbours actor Peter Hardy has been found dead in Australia at the age of 66. Peter was sadly found dead on an Australian beach after drowning in Fremantle, near Perth, Western Australia, on Thursday. The actor had travelled to Perth from London in order to visit his mother, according to local reports, and is believed to have been snorkelling at South Beach in Fremantle when he found himself in danger.

Brian Walsh, the popular Australian TV and film executive credited with a key role in Neighbours‘ global success, has died unexpectedly aged 68.

Vivienne Kelly Brian Walsh died in Sydney yesterday Thursday. Pay-TV group Foxtel, where he had been a co-founder, said Walsh’ death was sudden and that he had been one of the most admired creative leaders in Australian television. Walsh began his career at the ABC, and subsequently worked at Palm Beach Pictures, radio station 2SM and Network 10. Then in 1995, he was a key member of the management team which established Australian subscription television with the launch of Foxtel. He’s been remembered for his multi-faceted media career, including as a gifted media, entertainment and sports publicist, and his important role in many iconic Australian television moments.

Larrimah, the small Australian town that gives Thomas Tancred’s documentary its title, has a population of 11. Or, at least, it had 11 people until one, Paddy Moriarty, went missing along with his dog in 2017.

Olivia Wilde who?

WATCH: Lizzo's Emmy acceptance speechLizzo has been announced as the first headliner for this year's Splendour in the Grass. The musician will add Byron Bay to a list of yet-to-be-confirmed tour spots.Who would want to miss an opportunity to see Lizzo AND this outfit?Lizzo first hinted at an Australian tour back in 2022, when she said she'd love to return to Australia."I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, even though I know you guys were going through a lot as a country [with the 2019-2020 bushfires]," she said of her last trip down under.On March 15, Triple J announced the singer/songwriter/flautist would headline the Splendour in the Grass festival at Byron Bay.Lizzo on the Grammys red carpet, just before she won Record of the Year.Splendour in the Grass:Date: July 21-23 Ticket sale date: 9am (AEDT), March 23Get tickets (sign up for pre-sale)Other concert details:Dates and locations for a national tour are yet to be confirmed but you can sign up to receive information at Ticketek and Ticketmaster.Stay tuned!WATCH: Harry Styles covers Lizzo's Juice (article continues below video)In February 2023, Lizzo announced she was dating comedian Myke Wright. Following the pre-Grammy gala where the pair walked the red carpet together, Lizzo posted photos of them together on her personal Instagram, alongside the caption "hard launch".It is unknown exactly how long the pair have been dating.

It is absolutely no secret that Rod Stewart is a huge Celtic fan and, even from the other side of the world, he is still shouting about his team from the rooftops.

Harry Styles reportedly has a new lady in his life.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Cate Blanchett wore gold sequins and “Elvis” filmmaker Baz Luhrmann directed a group photo shoot at the Australian Oscars Nominees Reception held Thursday night in Hollywood at the Chateau Marmont penthouse. The guest list also included Oscar nominees from “Elvis,” including Luhrmann, DP Mandy Walker, costume designer Catherine Martin and producers Gail Berman, Schuyler Weiss and Patrick McCormick. Also joining in the festivities was filmmaker Lachlan Pendragon, director of “An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It,” which is nominated for best animated short film. The event was hosted by Australian Consul-General Los Angeles Ambassador Jane Duke, Ausfilm, Screen Australia and Australians in Film (AiF) 

Crediting singing as their outlet for processing emotions, Hayden has enjoyed every step of their Idol journey.