Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2018 i Foxtel Magazine

One third of the way through the fourth season of The Real Housewives of Melbourne and tensions between the two camps show no signs of subsiding. When episode five airs on January 3, tempers ignite once again during what is supposed to be a classy affair. As the women gather for Sally Bloomfield’s Bloomfield & Webber homewares store collaboration, it quickly turns into all-out war as the women air old grievances. Janet Roach (pictured above) faces off with nemesis Lydia Schiavello (inset) after she gets wind that she and Gina Liano are continuing to spread rumours that Roach called her bestie Jackie Gillies some rather unsavoury things behind her back. “It’s so hurtful,” Roach tells us. “I get really angry with Lydia. I am really upset.” Roach says Schiavello is…

Suffice to say Wentworth never does anything by halves. In the culmination of season five, the prison had gone into lockdown following a shocking turn of events: Franky (Nicole da Silva) was on the run after making her great escape; Sonia’s (Sigrid Thornton) life was hanging in the balance after Liz (Celia Ireland) poisoned her; and Joan ‘The Freak’ Ferguson’s (Pamela Rabe) reign of terror was finally brought to the most satisfying – albeit horrifying – end when embattled prison officer Will (Robbie Magasiva) kidnapped her and buried her alive. When the hugely successful homegrown drama returns to showcase later this year, fans will get some answers. “It literally picks up moments later,” previews Tammy MacIntosh (pictured left), who plays current top dog Kaz. “The prison is still in the…

SPORT – Fans of the NRL and AFL will find themselves in seventh heaven as FOX LEAGUE and FOX FOOTY broadcast every game of every round, LIVE in HD with no ad-breaks during play throughout the 2018 season, featuring unrivalled commentary from the best in the business. There’s also NBA, NBL, NFL, Supercars Championship, Formula 1, top international cricket matches and the best of the European football competitions to round out the action. SKY NEWS – The country’s most revered team of journalists delivers comprehensive breaking news and leading national affairs programs, as well as Foxtel’s number-one talk show Paul Murray LIVE, and all of the political comings and goings direct from Canberra with Kieran Gilbert and David Speers. MOVIES – Foxtel continues to bring new release films direct from…

Margaret Pomeranz’s passion for movies runs far deeper than just her innate appreciation of an enthralling script, impeccable direction and stellar casting. Foxtel’s revered film critic is also quite the music buff, who is as taken by an enchanting musical score as the aforementioned aspects of filmmaking more commonly associated with an award-worthy offering. So it should come as no surprise that she is hands-on when curating the themes for Movie Masterpieces, which makes its spectacular return to foxtel arts as part of the Maestro Series this month. Sixteen blockbusters made the cut from a burgeoning short list to be performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to a live theatre audience. Conducted once again by Guy Noble, the orchestra wowed all in attendance as they took some of the most…

1 KONG: SKULL ISLAND Sunday January 28 at 8.30pm on Premiere Movies [401] or catch up On Demand The great ape literally chews up the scenery in this King Kong reboot. But with the advantage of some cracker lines of dialogue, Skull Island’s top-shelf cast hardly languishes in his shadow. Set in the ’70s, this clever but not too-clever reworking of the ancient monster myth bucks the recent trend for brooding origin stories. Instead, director Jordan Vogt-Roberts returns Kong to his B-movie roots in a rollicking action fantasy that combines science and creative license to conjure a tropical cornucopia of megaflora and megafauna. The story is set as the US troops pull out of Vietnam – it’s “one last mission” for the hapless military escort charged with protecting a bunch…

This rivalry runs deep since the A-League started. I was a part of the first ‘Big Blue’ back in 2005 (pictured). Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC were the two big teams coming into the A-League. And that’s when it started. They had the money, the superstars and they were the glamour team so we wanted to beat them. I scored and Dwight Yorke scored for Sydney – it ended 1-1. Since then it’s been a tough battle and they’ve had some classic games. But I don’t think that’ll rattle Victory too much. I must say, I don’t think Sydney FC was so dominant during my time in the game; this team just looks so good. Victory are playing at home, which is a huge bonus, but ultimately it’ll come down…

Third time’s a charm Ready, set, bake! Following the roaring success of two previous seasons, our favourite judges, Maggie Beer and Matt Moran, are back for a third outing of The Great Australian Bake Off, putting 12 new amateur cooks to the ultimate test as they search for the nation’s best baker. But if you think it’s just going to be an explosion of sweet treats – think again! Of course, it wouldn’t be a baking show without the obligatory cakes, pastries and tarts, but there are savoury delicacies as well. When it comes to this batch of contestants, sometimes the two even mix. Dave (pictured, fourth from right), an accountant from NSW, loves nothing more than to combine non-traditional flavours. Candied bacon and red bean cake, anyone? “I’m not…

1 BLADE RUNNER 2049 (MA 15+) JANUARY 17 It was always going to be a hard act to follow. Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking 1982 neo-noir sci-fi film Blade Runner established this tale of a dystopian future in which rogue genetically engineered ‘replicants’ are hunted down by a cop, played by Harrison Ford (pictured right, with Ryan Gosling). Now, 30 years in the future, bioengineered blade runner K (Gosling) is on assignment to hunt down and eliminate earlier replicant versions when he makes a startling discovery. This reboot of the original story is masterful. Canadian-born director Denis Villeneuve of Arrival fame has taken his time depicting this futuristic world in which the basic theme of the first holds sway. It takes the quest for humanness in replicants a step further, and there…

S.W.A.T. Sundays from January 14 at 8.30pm on FOX8 [108] part of the ENTERTAINMENT pack Inspired by the 2003 feature film starring Samuel L Jackson and Colin Farrell, and based on the short-lived 1975 TV series of the same name, the latest S.W.A.T. offering has serious pedigree behind it. But when television veterans Shawn Ryan (The Shield) and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas (Southland, CSI: NY) chose to tackle a reboot and take it back to the small screen, they weren’t afraid to make bold changes to the fictional Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team to bring it into the present. “It’s one of those things where it’s a real advantage to have an iconic title and an iconic theme song,” Thomas explains of the revamped concept. “But, on the other hand,…

He’s been a staple on television for more than a decade, bringing his wealth of experience to an array of reality cooking shows as one of Australia’s most respected chefs. But there’s one project that’s especially close to Matt Moran’s heart: his role as a judge on The Great Australian Bake Off. “I’m lucky, I’ve been offered a few shows over the years. Nowadays I obviously have a big restaurant company and that keeps me busy,” says Moran, the owner and head chef of Sydney’s acclaimed ARIA Restaurant. “I only do things I really want to do, and Bake Off is one of those things. I think it’s a fantastic show. It’s entertaining, it’s witty, it has great characters and great bakers. I get to eat some good baked items!…

“We were all in floods of tears at the read-through” – Laura Main The nurses of East London’s Nonnatus House are well and truly embracing the swinging ’60s when the seventh season of British period drama Call the Midwife begins. But the dawn of a new year isn’t the only thing they’re embracing, with a welcome addition to the cast set to shake things up. “We get a new midwife!” beams Scottish actress Laura Main, who has played Shelagh – formerly Sister Bernadette – since season one. “Nurse Lucille Anderson is portrayed by Leonie Elliott. She is terrific! She turns up in episode one and is a lovely character and a great addition to the world of Nonnatus.” As the program’s first West Indian nurse, Lucille’s arrival introduces a different…

1 AMERICAN FOOTBALL NFL PLAYOFFS LIVE from Sunday January 7 at 8.20am on ESPN [508] The road to next month’s exciting Super Bowl in Minneapolis is set to take a sharp turn when the NFL postseason commences with the wild card round. In the coming weeks, the playoffs will deliver elimination blockbusters between the most dominant teams. It’s been a huge campaign for defending champions New England Patriots, not to mention the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, plus New Orleans Saints and their star quarterback Drew Brees (pictured). 2 BASKETBALL NBA continues LIVE from Thursday January 4 at 12pm on ESPN [508] All eyes will be on Kyrie Irving (pictured) when the high-flying Boston Celtics hosts his former team, Cleveland Cavaliers, at TD Garden on…

The claws are out R ivalling kings and queens; princes plotting to overthrow their leader and steal the crown; bloodshed and betrayal – you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re reading the description of a gripping drama, but it’s actually Savage Kingdom. This isn’t your average wildlife program and when the second season – Uprising – premieres this week, that will instantly be clear to those not familiar with the saga. Charles Dance, best known for his role as Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, returns to narrate the action as we check in again with big cat families including the Marsh Tribe. The British actor’s baritone provides the perfect backdrop to life in Savute, Botswana, which is explored over four hour-long episodes. “They’re not straight documentaries,” Dance says. “It’s called…

Supernatural summer IF YOU LOVE THIS, WATCH... The Thundermans (new episodes) Monday to Thursday from January 29 at 5pm on Nickelodeon [701] available in the KIDS pack N ickelodeon’s number-one live-action series, The Thundermans, celebrates the New Year with a one-hour movie the whole family can enjoy together. When the super-powered clan heads to Hawaii on holiday, it’s not long before chaos strikes and the tight-knit group must join forces to eradicate evil. Phoebe (Kira Kosarin, pictured centre) finds herself in a sticky situation when she absorbs villain Dark Mayhem’s (Omid Zader) powers and begins to carry out destructive orders in a bid to take over the world. Will her troublesome twin Max (Jack Griffo, pictured centre) be able to swap his own bad side and save Phoebe before she…

YOUR FIRST STOP FOR ENTERTAINMENT NEWS “Remember, remember, the fifth of November: gunpowder, treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.” They’re lyrics of a song that has long been ingrained in the minds of the British, wheeled out every year as the anniversary of activist Guy Fawkes’ foiled plan to blow up the House of Lords in the 17th century is marked with backyard bonfires. The events that led to this historic event are laid bare in gripping three-part drama Gunpowder, starring Game of Thrones favourite Kit Harington (pictured). This project is particularly close to the actor’s heart, as he portrays his real-life ancestor Robert Catesby – the alleged mastermind behind the deadly attack. But be warned: this series is not…

“You become so overwhelmed by the beauty of the Australian landscape” – Natalie Dormer The Natalie Dormer-led drama Picnic at Hanging Rock is expected to make one of the largest impacts on television in recent times with its worldwide premiere on Foxtel in 2018. Dark and intriguing in its storytelling, the cast and crew spent months filming in some of the harshest conditions our country has seen – from the searing heat to the bitter cold. But despite the challenges, those who worked on this mammoth offering reveal that the production pushes the boundaries to take the viewing experience to a whole new level. In a landmark deal, the six-part reimagining of Joan Lindsay’s revered 1967 novel will run on Amazon in the US following its Australian debut on showcase…

If true crime or historical programs are more your speed then you’re in luck. Sam Neill (Peaky Blinders) takes viewers on a journey of discovery in new series Uncharted with Sam Neill, airing on HISTORY. Over six visually beautiful episodes, the actor and narrator travels the route of Captain James Cook’s three voyages to the Pacific. A deeply personal expedition for the New Zealand-raised star, he hopes to expand his own understanding of the adventurer during the trip. “We are looking at Cook, but we are also looking at the before and after of Cook. We are people of the Pacific and this is our story as well,” he explains. Also showing is MATESHIP: A Century of Comrades in Arms (HISTORY), in which Australia and the United States of America’s…

BETTER THINGS Tuesdays from January 16 at 9.35pm on showcase [114] available in the DRAMA pack What would your response be to your teenage, gen Y daughter asking you to buy “organic pot” for her? Her friend’s parents do it, so why can’t you? Throw into the equation that she’s bitching and moaning her way through an emotional adolescence (which involves plenty of rebellion) and, as she says, “Wouldn’t you rather you buy it for me?” This is the life and tiring times of mature Hollywood actress and single mum Sam Fox in new comedy Better Things. Created by and starring Pamela Adlon in the lead role, the project has opened the actress up to a fresh audience. Until the arrival of this hilarious offering the 51-year-old was better known…

BRITANNIA Mondays from January 22 at 8.30pm on showcase [114] available in the DRAMA pack The wild forests and historical cities of Europe are about as far away from the laid-back coastal town of Byron Bay as you can get. Yet the Czech Republic and Wales were where Australian actress Liana Cornell – who grew up in the NSW surfing hamlet – found herself for nine months recently, filming new historical series Britannia. The British-American showcase offering takes place in 43 AD, when Rome’s army set out to conquer and crush the Celts. At the time, Britannia was a wild territory where fierce warriors and mystical Druids, who it was believed could summon the powers of the underworld, ruled the lands. Roman commander Aulus Plautius, played by British actor David…

HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE continues LIVE with no ad-breaks during play from Monday January 1 at 7pm JUST FOR KICKS continues Thursdays at 8pm, both on FOX SPORTS 501 available in the SPORTS pack W hen Archie Thompson arrives for his photo shoot with Foxtel magazine, it’s clear the 39-year-old has lost none of the qualities that made him a phenomenal footballer. He’s fast; jumping in the boxing ring and joking with the photographer. And he’s sharp; moments later he is suited up and posing for the camera like a seasoned pro. Most importantly, he’s obsessed with the game that made him a household name. Despite officially hanging up the boots in 2016, Thompson still lives, breathes and thinks football, which is why he leapt at the chance to join the FOX…

AMERICAN FOOTBALL ESPN + NFL 1 January 5am NFL Redzone12.15pm Week 17 NFL PLAYOFFS 7 January 8.20am Wild Card Game12.15pm Wild Card Game 8 January 5am Wild Card Game8.30am Wild Card Game 14 January 8.30am Divisional Playoff Game12pm Divisional Playoff Game 15 January 5am Divisional Playoff Game8.30am Divisional Playoff Game 22 January 7am AFC Championship Game10.30am NFC Championship Game NFL PRO BOWL 29 January 6.50am AFC vs NFC NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2 January 4.20am Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl5am Citrus Bowl9am Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game9am Playoff Placeholder12.50pm Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl12.50pm Playoff Placeholder 5 January 10am Under Armour All-America Game 7 January 4am NCAA 9 January 12pm Playoff National Championship12pm Playoff Bowl BASKETBALL ESPN + NBA 4 January 12pm Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers2.30pm Los Angeles…

Family values Laughter really is the best medicine. Fortunately, audiences are in for a double-dose this month with the season returns of comedy favourites Fresh Off the Boat and The Mick – airing back-to-back every Sunday night. Kicking off the shenanigans at 7.30pm is the fourth outing of Fresh Off the Boat. It’s edgy, politically incorrect and hilarious as it follows the Taiwanese Huang family (pictured inset) in Orlando, Florida. Hip-hop loving oldest son Eddie (Hudson Yang, pictured inset centre) may be the star, but Randall Park and Constance Wu – as parents Louis and Jessica – are without a doubt the scene-stealers. Season four’s highlights include Jessica realising her life-long dream of competing on Wheel of Fortune and special guest Michael Bolton, who offers up his services at the…