Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Foxtel Magazine

Maggie Beer is one of our national treasures. The warm and influential cook not only opened up her Barossa Valley property for heartwarming new Lifestyle series The Great Australian Cookbook, but also for this month’s cover story (from page 10). “I get joy out of cooking for my friends and family,” says the iconic Australian, who treats her staff to the finest produce in her Cookbook episode. Nigella Lawson makes her TV return with fresh ideas to make ordinary food sing in Nigella: At My Table, while our eight-page music special keeps the juices flowing. We also catch up with Australia’s youngest Rio Olympian, Ellie Carpenter, ahead of the exciting launch of the W-League. Enjoy!…

Chandler Riggs has grown up right in front of our eyes, having shot to fame aged 10 as Carl Grimes in hit zombie series The Walking Dead. Eight seasons later, the now 18-year-old is well-equipped to survive any such blood-sucking invasion should it occur. “I think after eight years on any show a part of that character resonates within you forever,” Riggs (pictured) tells Foxtel magazine. “I’ve been extremely lucky to become this big of a character.” As for what the current season holds, with the original comic book source material featuring Carl being taken under the wing of none other than villain Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), could we be about to see a darker side to Carl? “Stuff like that is always fun; toying with humanity and big choices,”…

Someone give Andrew [Winter] and Neale [Whitaker] their own comedy show! Their banter in the new series Love It or List It Australia is so good, I’m in fits of laughter every episode! Why it’s taken so long to get these two on TV together is beyond me. Harriet Goldsmith, via email I have set [Outlander] to record, series linked it and will watch over and over! Helen Perkins, via Facebook Fantastic – Gogglebox Australia. Wonderful selection of families and they are all smart and witty. Alison Baxter, via Facebook Competition opens 25/8/17 at 00:01 (AEST) and closes 5/3/18 at 23:59 (AEST). Australian residents only. The most creative entry as deemed by Foxtel magazine will be awarded the monthly prize. Winners will be notified in writing and by phone, and…

Peter Russell-Clarke One of Australia’s first celebrity chefs, this larrikin – now in his early 80s – shares his tips for the perfect mango and fig omelette, and smoked trout soup. “The more people who are talking about food, the better,” he says. Simmone Logue Coming from a family of cooks, it was inevitable Logue would walk that same path. A slow-roasted lamb shoulder with sage potatoes and charred red capsicums is on her menu. “It’s simple – I just love to cook,” she smiles. Matt Stone This head chef, who promotes “maximum taste, zero waste”, travels from Victoria to his parents’ home in WA for a lunch of delicious char-grilled prawns. He says: “I got a job washing dishes... that led me to love food.”…

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When Foxtel magazine catches up with Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett, the Australian rock legend is recharging his batteries during a brief but well-earned break. The band has spent the last six months performing to sold-out crowds worldwide with their The Great Circle 2017 tour. “Even a few 16-hour runs across France and Germany in a decrepit bus, with the obligatory truck stop food, didn’t wash the gloss away,” the consummate professional smiles. As the tour winds its way back to home soil, Garrett and his bandmates – Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey and Bones Hillman – are gearing up to play a special concert, designed not just to entertain but to educate. When they take to the Tanks Arts Centre in Cairns in early October, they intend to…

GONE Mondays from November 13 at 8.30pm on Universal Channel [112] part of the ENTERTAINMENT pack Chris Noth has starred in his fair share of television police procedurals during his 36-year career, though surprisingly that’s not the reason he was drawn to his latest project, Gone. “I’ve been on the show that sort of invented the procedural, Law & Order, but it’s not the procedural part of it that excites me; it’s the people and the characters in it, period,” he explains during an exclusive interview with Foxtel magazine. “I loved the cast – it’s probably one of the best groups of actors I’ve ever worked with – and I think that the promise of it is that it’s not just a procedural but it’s a character study within a…

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Academy Award Best Picture winner Moonlight was almost deprived of its place in history earlier this year when La La Land was mistakenly announced for the top prize to a shocked live audience and millions more watching in disbelief at home. But that controversy can’t overshadow this must-see movie: an unforgettable drama about a young man’s coming-of-age. The film has three actors inhabiting the lead character of Chiron: Alex R Hibbert, Ashton Sanders (pictured opposite) and Trevante Rhodes. Viewers follow Chiron over two decades on his journey from a meek boy to a bullied teenager grappling with his sexuality, before he eventually becomes a grown man. However, there’s more than one reason Moonlight is the year’s most talked about production. Co-star Mahershala Ali won the best supporting actor Oscar as…

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Ben Stiller (pictured) portrays a photo editor at Life magazine who daydreams of fantastical adventures until he must venture beyond his desk in search of a lost negative. Stiller directs and stars in this remake of the 1947 hit that was stuck in ‘development hell’ for almost 20 years before he propelled it into production. LIVE BY NIGHT This is the first film directed by Ben Affleck (pictured with Sienna Miller) not to receive an Oscar nod, but don’t let that dissuade you. The two-time Academy Award-winner originally delayed the making of this gangster flick to work on Gone Girl and was likely keen to star and run the show behind the scenes because it’s set in his hometown of Boston. FIREFOX Clint Eastwood…

Actor Matt Damon originally pitched the idea for this film about a character going back home to take care of family after a death with the intention of starring in and directing it, but ended up producing instead. The plan was for Damon to portray the part of Lee, who becomes guardian for his nephew after his brother dies. Scheduling issues filming The Martian resulted in Kenneth Lonergan being enlisted as both writer and director and Damon’s long-time friend Casey Affleck (pictured left with Kyle Chandler) took over as Lee, with his turn in this moving drama winning him an Oscar. Margaret Pomeranz Presents... Saturday November 18 at 8.30pm on Masterpiece Movies [402]…

The Real Housewives of Melbourne (s4) Two new women will enter the snake pit when season four of The Real Housewives of Melbourne makes its explosive debut in December. Sally Bloomfield and Venus Behbahani-Clark (both pictured from left) may live the life of luxury, but it’s yet to be seen how they will fare alongside their outspoken co-stars. Ahead of their introductions, Foxtel magazine gathers the pair for a glamorous photo shoot and a chat to find out what they have in store. “Friends would describe me as feisty, determined and kind,” Persian-born mum-of-two Behbahani-Clark tells us. Of any potential conflicts that should arise, the aspiring cosmetics queen adds: “I’m going to give my opinion. I will stick up for who I think is right.” Meanwhile, former magazine editor Bloomfield…

“ There’s something about… being very selfish and having an unreliable income that doesn’t make me the ultimate catch ” “ My comedy is all from personal failings. So it’s just about life as me – immature 30-something in the world ” “ I WAS THE ACCIDENT [IN MY FAMILY]. WHICH I AM CONSTANTLY REMINDED OF ” “ I’M NOT HUSBAND MATERIAL ” “ It’s better to be labelled an overnight success than an overnight failure ” “ My first TV contract was the first time I realised that I could look ahead at a year and go, ‘Well you’re going to be able to pay your rent!’ ” “ HUMOUR GOT ME OUT OF A LOT OF TROUBLE AT SCHOOL. I BASICALLY SUCKED AT EVERYTHING ELSE ” JUST FOR…

Documentarian Louis Theroux returns with a new series of five diverse films, including examinations of three challenges facing American cities: murder, opiate dependency and sex trafficking. Coming soon to BBC Knowledge [612]. Your favourite athletes can expect a sliming when the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards 2017 airs Monday Nov 20 at 5.30pm on Nickelodeon [701]. There are delicacies to inspire and excite when season eight of The Great British Bake Off airs Tuesdays from Nov 7 at 7.30pm on Lifestyle FOOD [127].…

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ANDRÉ RIEU: WELCOME TO MY WORLD (s2) Fridays from November 10 at 7.45pm on foxtel arts [133/806] part of the ENTERTAINMENT pack My brothers, sisters and I all played several instruments and all became musicians. I started playing the violin at the age of five. I did not exactly follow in [my father’s] footsteps because he was a classical conductor performing Mozart, Mahler and Beethoven symphonies, but I think I was destined to have a career in music. If it hadn’t been music I would have loved to become an architect. It’s my heart that tells me what to do. I started playing the violin and have never stopped. I could not live without music in my life – music gives me so much energy and joy. With my concerts…

Leven Rambin as Kick Her abduction as a child dramatically shaped Kick’s rebellious teenage years. Having turned her life around, she’s now committed to helping others. True Detective fans will recognise Rambin as Athena Bezzerides in season two – the sister of Rachel McAdams’ character. Danny Pino as John Bishop Pino joins Gone as a former army intelligence officer who is initially sceptical about being partnered with novice Kick. Previous roles include Cold Case and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, while he’s also done crossovers as his characters from those in CSI: NY and Chicago PD. Andy Mientus as James Mientus portrays Kick’s tech-savvy pal who is enlisted to the squad for his unique set of skills. He too is a former victim of abduction who owes his life…

1 HIDDEN FIGURES Sunday November 19 at 8.30pm on Premiere Movies [401] or catch up On Demand Smart, entertaining, inspirational... the numbers add up for this two-time Oscar-nominated film based on little-known historical events. Under the assured direction of Theodore Melfi (St Vincent), Hidden Figures celebrates the pivotal role played by three trailblazing African-American women during the space race of the 1960s. The ‘human computers’, employed by NASA to do sums by hand before technology advanced, helped launch astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit. But until now, their contribution has been largely overlooked. Janelle Monáe, Taraji P Henson and Octavia Spencer (all pictured from left) portray aspiring engineer Mary Jackson, mathematician Katherine Johnson and supervisor Dorothy Vaughan respectively, who battle racial prejudice, gender politics and self-doubt. Superb depictions won…

HIGHLAND HOPES 0 The number of times Scotland has defeated New Zealand in Test rugby. The two nations face off on November 19. BLOOMING BRILLIANT 88 Points separated Australia and Japan the last time the two nations met in a Test. The Wallabies flogged Japan 91-3 in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, but with the Brave Blossoms improving, expect a closer result in Yokohama this month. CLOSE CALL 1 The winning margin between Australia and Scotland on last year’s spring tour. The Wallabies scored late in the game to steal a 23-22 victory at Murrayfield. TRIPLE THREAT 3 The number of Tests England won against Australia during their tour Down Under in 2016. The whitewash of the three-Test series was compounded by England winning the next clash between the two…

BOXING CLASSICS Throughout the first week of November, ESPN will deliver some of boxing’s greatest fights. Starting with the 1975 Thrilla in Manila between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and the huge 2011 bout between Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather (pictured), the flashbacks will also feature Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Butterbean. From Wednesday November 1 at 1.30pm on ESPN [508] AFL: SUPERSTAR MONTH Throughout the AFL off-season, FOX FOOTY opens the vault to deliver the game’s unforgettable moments. November is Superstar Month, where the focus will be on the game’s elite players – such as 2017 Brownlow Medallist Dustin Martin (pictured), Patrick Dangerfield, Josh Kelly, Rory Sloane and Josh Kennedy – and the games where their class was on full display. From Wednesday November 1 at 12am…

1 Making a splash UFC is back in Sydney for the first time since 2014. That year, Michael Bisping threatened to throw opponent Luke Rockhold into the Harbour before the fight even started. 2 Blink and you’ll miss it That event was also history-making because all 11 of the fights were early finishes – leaving no need for the judges. 3 Super Samoan send-off After last year’s controversy in Brisbane, when he walked off before the referee’s call after brutally knocking out Frank Mir, Mark Hunt (aka ‘Super Samoan’, pictured) takes on Marcin Tybura in this month’s headline clash. LIVE Sunday November 19 at 11am on FOX SPORTS 506…

DREW SCOTT Occupation: Real estate agent Relationship status: Engaged to Linda Phan since December 2016. Special talent: During his four years studying kinesiology, Drew took a massage course – which worked in his favour when it came to the ladies! “All the women in my field wanted me to practise on them,” he says with a laugh. “For a young, single guy, it was amazing.” Did you know? Drew competed in season 25 of US Dancing with the Stars this year. While his sibling was also asked, Jonathan admits he was simply too busy to accept. JONATHAN SCOTT Occupation: Contractor/designer Relationship status: Once divorced, Jonathan is now dating Jacinta Kuznetsov. Special talent: “I’m a magician!” Jonathan reveals. “A lot of people don’t know. I’ve won awards, I used to do…

Auditioning for the Game of Thrones role of Daenerys was one of the greatest learning curves of Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood’s career. Reviewing the actress’s audition tape, which she’d recorded and sent in from Australia, HBO liked what they saw. So much so they put her on a plane bound for Los Angeles. “I’d never been to LA before and everything was, ‘Wow!’” says Parkes-Lockwood (pictured). “I was jet-lagged and walked into a room full of all the big [wig] people. It was really exciting. [At the time] I didn’t know how big it was going to be!” The star, who returned home to win the part of Olivia Bligh in A Place to Call Home, says she can’t imagine anyone but Emilia Clarke portraying the Mother of Dragons now. “Sometimes you…

As she and pal Brad Paisley return to host the CMA Awards for their milestone 10th year, the country music star and mum to Isaiah, two, opens up about how she unwinds after a long day My current TV obsession is… I feel like all I watch is Disney Channel! But I’m very excited about The Walking Dead. I’ve been rewatching episodes lately. If I can catch an episode of Nashville I will. When I watch TV I must have… If I’m ever watching a show that I’m super interested in, I like to have some red wine at night – it’s my relax time after the little man goes to sleep. My dream TV-watching companion is… my husband [Mike Fisher]. It’s always nice when we can sit down in…

SIMPLY NIGELLA Wednesdays from November 1 at 8.30pm on Lifestyle FOOD [127] available in the ENTERTAINMENT PLUS pack She’s the untrained cook worth upwards of $15 million who creates controversy simply by licking from a bowl or adding a recipe for avocado on toast to her repertoire. At 57, Nigella Lawson certainly knows how to capture our attention, but underneath it all her motto is simple: “Infuse every day with pleasure and flavour”. Despite the backlash, Lawson has become accustomed to getting on with that she loves: broadcasting her passion for food. And, since launching her TV career with Nigella Bites in 1999, it’s safe to say this culinary queen has delivered on her promise. The English presenter does so again in her series, Simply Nigella. From the home that…

When it comes to lavish award ceremonies, few are known to garner more headlines than the vast array that celebrate US music. From the trend of increasingly outrageous, skin-bearing red carpet fashion choices to unexpected onstage collaborations and – more often than not – a surprising lip-lock or two, anything goes. As the American Music Awards airs for its 45th year this month, we take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from its storied history… 2004 Kanye West’s first outburst Long before he stormed the stage to protest Taylor Swift’s Best Female Video win at the 2009 MTV VMAs, West was ranting about being robbed of an award himself. After country musician Gretchen Wilson beat him in the 2004 Breakthrough Artist category, West abruptly exited the…

A NIGHT WITH YOUR BFFS Grab your besties for classic films about friendship including You, Me and Dupree (starring Owen Wilson, pictured). Saturdays from Nov 4 at 8.30pm on Romance Movies [408]. TAMMY Melissa McCarthy’s (pictured) down-on-her-luck waitress and Susan Sarandon’s hard-drinking grandma hit the tarmac in this road comedy. Saturday Nov 18 at 8.30pm on Comedy Movies [407]. MOVEMBER ON ACTION The meanest moustaches in film join forces this month. Catch Danny Trejo (pictured) seeking revenge in Machete. Fridays from Nov 3 at 8.30pm on Action Movies [406].…

NFL THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL LIVE Friday November 24 at 8.30am on ESPN [508] available in the SPORTS pack Since the first games of the American National Football League in the 1920s, a major part of every season has been the Thanksgiving Day contests. A three-event series played out over the holiday Thursday, this has given the sport some of its most memorable moments, seen legends rise to the top of their profession and cemented itself as part of the American tradition – just as important as the roast turkey served while fans watch. “Food and football,” says Colin Scotts, the first Australian to receive an American football scholarship in the US and be drafted into the NFL. “It’s all Americans talk about at Thanksgiving! It’s a national tradition. It’s a…

“This is a great time of year for a jockey like me. Melbourne Cup has gone to new levels in the last decade. Not just the race itself, but the lead-up is fantastic and huge crowds are drawn to Flemington Racecourse. To be able to win my second Melbourne Cup last year was such an ecstatic feeling and a dream come true. In those 16 years [between winning the Melbourne Cup on Brew in 2000 and again in 2016 on Almandin] it made me realise how hard it is to win. That makes you savour it. It’s all about staying healthy and trying to keep on top of your form. If you’re in good form in the early part of spring, that keeps your name up in lights and attracts…

1 The high-calibre cast makes this series. Especially watchable is the dynamic between Emmy Rossum as Fiona and William H Macy as Frank (both pictured) but brilliant Joan Cusack is outstanding as Sheila. 2 Only a handful of remakes ever live up to their original incarnation. However, the American Shameless more than matches the UK version with the outrageous hilarity and gritty pathos of the original. 3 The character with the unusual nickname of Lip (Jeremy Allen White, pictured) is an unlikely heartthrob, but his cheeky charm, street smarts and heart of gold brings sex appeal to Shameless. SHAMELESS (s8) Tuesdays from November 7 at 8.30pm on showcase [114]…

This eight-episode reality-comedy series features five genial guys pushing the limits. It all started when twins Coby and Cory Cotton filmed their sports-orientated challenges and tricks to put on their YouTube channel. The Dude Perfect Show has not diverged from that premise, with the boys showing off and having a great time doing it. Aside from the twins (pictured far left and right) there are affable blokes (pictured respectively centre): Cody Jones (‘tall guy’), Tyler Toney (‘bearded guy’) and Garrett Hilbert (‘redhead’). While the quintet enters into such tomfoolery as circumnavigating a mousetrap minefield and taking on obstacles blind, the season premiere has the team larking around with Velcro suits, experimenting with unique ways of improving dodgeball and doing trust exercises. There’s also a guest appearance from actor Jack Griffo…