Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2018 i Foxtel Magazine

Q: I’ve heard a lot about On Demand* but what is it exactly? A: On Demand is your one-stop destination to stream complete TV series and new release films as well as to catch up on episodes you might have missed. Content from your package is available to watch when, where and however you like, and with our ever-growing catalogue containing thousands of hours of programming, you’ll never be short of something to keep you entertained. Plus, it’s a great way to discover some exciting new titles, with the ‘Highlights’ section showcasing newly added content. Q: How much programming is actually available to watch On Demand? A: There are more than 200 complete series available to stream from the first episode, while MOVIES pack subscribers have access to more than…

“A good story is a good story. I was blown away by this”– Steve Zahn THE CROSSING Mondays from June 25 at 9.35pm on showcase [115] available in the DRAMA pack. Watch it live or stream On Demand On a remote beach surrounded by a breathtaking vista of cliffs and forests, hundreds of bodies are suddenly found ashore. They’re discovered by the perplexed local law enforcement agency, who assume they were refugees whose boat sank. It could be a story ripped from today’s headlines – except that in the new drama series The Crossing, the refugees are actually Americans fleeing a war that takes place in their own country 180 years into the future. Travelling back in time to present day, the survivors of the unusual asylum attempt seek refuge…

CULT IS COMING Before the new season of American Horror Story premieres in July, stream seasons one to six now! AMERICAN HORROR STORY (s1-6) available now On Demand When American Horror Story debuted on screens in 2011, audiences reappraised creator Ryan Murphy. He was best known at the time for teen musical drama Glee, but the first instalment of the macabre anthology series – retrospectively titled Murder House – with its dark, twisted and harrowing storylines, couldn’t have been further removed from that previous offering. Since then, five more standalone stories have been released, each set in a new time period and featuring an A-list cast. While a number of actors have popped up in various incarnations, only two have appeared in every chapter: Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters. But…

LE MANS 24 HOUR LIVE from Saturday June 16 at 10pm on Eurosport [511] available in the SPORTS pack Mark Webber is one of the world's best-known race drivers, with an impressive record at events around the world. And even he admits there are few races as tough as the Le Mans 24 Hour. Run through a full day and night, the race covers everything from purpose-built track to French roads with drivers in multiple classes, all racing at various speeds. High-speed traffic has to be dodged, conditions can change with every bend and worse, Webber (pictured inset) admits, is the constant pressure. “Competing at Le Mans as a driver is a very unique experience,” the Aussie, who has raced in the demanding event five times, reveals. “For starters, you…

DOCOS Power players From terrifying human rights abuses and genocide to warmongering, the eras and tactics that helped shape some of the world’s most notorious tyrants is investigated in Dictators Rulebook showing on National Geographic. The six-part documentary series explores the lives of the ruthless leaders behind some of history’s darkest moments, shedding new light on the men countries grew to fear and loathe in equal measure. Those examined include dictator Benito Mussolini (pictured), aka Il Duce or ‘The Leader’, who founded Italian fascism, and Iraq’s Saddam Hussein – aka the ‘Butcher of Baghdad’, who was in charge of security forces that murdered an estimated 250,000 people. Also scrutinised is Francisco Franco – who rose to power during the bloody Spanish Civil War and ruled during WWII where more than…

LIFESTYLE Twice as nice Grab your favourite glass of vino, nab a comfy spot in front of the television and settle in for one of the most fun and enjoyable hours of TV with season two of The Wine Show. Making its very welcome return to our screens this week, the unique lifestyle series is a well-rounded, full-bodied offering with a hint of sweetness thanks to star Matthew Goode (Downton Abbey). Though this time around, he has a new partner in crime. In the first season, Goode and fellow Brit Matthew Rhys (The Americans) traversed the Italian countryside, sampling some of the most exquisite wines of the region. The second offering pairs Goode with another dapper gent: Hap and Leonard actor James Purefoy (pictured right with Goode). Rhys will still…

Did you know that all series available On Demand can be streamed to your mobile tablet or device with the Foxtel Kids# app? With the ability to set viewing limits and restrict programs to a G or PG rating, you can take your entertainment with you on-the-go without any of the worry. With a great range of programming constantly being added to the library, we single out the new additions you won’t want to miss. TOP WING Preschoolers will go gaga over the latest animation to land on Nick Jr. If they can’t get enough of the adorable puppies of hit series PAW Patrol, then wait until they meet the four fearless birds of Big Swirl Island who feature in the fun and educational Top Wing. The program follows the…

Two very different men with contrasting backgrounds, lifestyles and incomes are brought together in shocking circumstances after a tragedy shatters both of their lives. Adrian Lester and John Simm star in three-part drama Trauma, written by ‘man of the moment’ Mike Bartlett – the creator behind gripping ratings smash-hit Doctor Foster. True to form, he plays with viewers’ sympathies and expectations – keeping them guessing throughout with allegiances swinging from one man to another as the drama unfolds. Lester plays high-achieving, well-educated and confident trauma consultant Jon Allerton, with Simm as struggling factory manager Dan Bowker. What they have in common is the love of their respective families. Both are intrinsically good men, but when they come together the trauma sets them on an unpredictable route. “You don’t often get…

SUPER SUNDAY LINE-UP Sundays from June 3 at 6.30pm on FOX8 [108] part of the ENTERTAINMENT pack There’s nothing like a good old laugh with the family to get you though those Sunday evening blues as you head into a new week. This month, FOX8 is bringing the funnies with a blockbuster trio line-up of comedies: new US series LA to Vegas and Grown-ish, plus the America Ferrera-starring Superstore, which returns for the second half of season two. Whether it’s high-flying shenanigans, retail comedy banter or college hijinks that tickles your fancy, the whole family will find a giggle in what these programs offer. GROWN-ISH STARRING: Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson, Anthony Anderson WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: A spin-off of the comedy Black-ish, it follows Zoey (Shahidi, pictured centre) as she…

The shape-shifting superbots or their plucky human counterparts – the jury is still out on who changes the most during the $5.5 billion five-strong Transformers franchise. We take a look back at the key characters – human and otherwise – over the 11-year history of one of the biggest action movie spectaculars ever created. SHIA MAKES HIS MARK Original leading man Sam Witwicky, played by Shia LaBeouf, saw his character evolve from clueless adolescent to capable college student over the course of the first three films – Transformers (2007), Revenge of the Fallen (2009) and Dark of the Moon (2011). Thanks to his great-great-grandfather Archibald, a 19th century explorer who stumbles across arch-baddie Megatron frozen in the Arctic Circle, Sam’s destiny is linked to that of the entire planet. The…

The GWS Giants may be the AFL’s new kids on the block, having only joined the competition in 2012, but 31-year-old Brett Deledio is among the more experienced heads leading the title contenders’ 2018 charge. The father-of-two will feature when his team hosts the Gold Coast Suns in a battle of the competition’s two youngest clubs on June 9. In his second campaign at the expansion club – following 12 seasons at Richmond – Deledio says his family is integral to his pre-match routine. 7.30-8am I’ve got a couple of kids, so they dictate the wake-up time, even on a match day. But I’m lucky that my wife Katie lets me sleep in a bit – no later than 8am, though. 8.30am Breakfast is my big meal for the day.…

Names don’t come much bigger in Aussie basketball than Andrew Gaze. The current Sydney Kings coach enjoyed a decorated playing career that spanned two decades in the NBL in Australia, five Olympic Games, a US college stint with Seton Hall and two short, sharp interludes in the NBA. The latter included a magical piece of timing when Gaze landed at the San Antonio Spurs in 1998/1999 – the season the franchise won its first NBA championship. Heading towards the back end of his career, Gaze managed to secure a place on a Spurs roster that included superstars Tim Duncan, David Robinson and current Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. During the lockout-shortened season, the affable local managed 19 games. His role on the team may have been relatively minor but,…

ENTERTAINMENT Better by design There’s a reason this series remains a favourite among art enthusiasts: it’s truly awe-inspiring viewing. Not everyone has what it takes to be a working painter, but the breathtaking beauty in Landscape Artist of the Year showcases the most talented and motivated people you’ll ever see. Returning to the helm for this third instalment of the competition series are popular hosts Dame Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner; joined once again by judges Kate Bryan, Kathleen Soriano and Tai Shan Schierenberg (pictured respectively, from left). Up for grabs is a £10,000 (AU$18,400) commission to create a bespoke piece for a British gallery’s permanent collection, plus £500 (AU$920) of art materials. Taking true inspiration from their surroundings, contestants travel the country replicating stunning landscapes, including Swansea’s Gower Peninsula,…

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ON THE BRINK Benedict Cumberbatch wrestles with his demons in miniseries Patrick Melrose Hot on the heels of his starring role in BBC First’s The Child in Time, Benedict Cumberbatch steps into the shoes of title character Patrick Melrose in the upcoming miniseries of the same name. Based on the novel series by Edward St Aubyn, each of the five episodes encompasses one of the books, beginning in 1960s France, through 1980s New York and finishing in 2000s Britain. While on the surface the character may appear dapper and well-put-together in his trademark suit, overcoat and sunglasses, the program chronicles his devastating spiral into substance abuse – a result of a traumatic childhood. For Cumberbatch (pictured), who also executive produced the series, the role was simply too juicy to turn…

1 GAME NIGHT (MA 15+) AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 6 What a lot of fun there is to be had with Game Night. This frantic, action-packed comedy/thriller revolves around married couple Max and Annie, played by the ever-watchable Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams (both pictured), who are uber-competitive game players. In their suburban enclave they host a game night each week for their friends: married couple Michelle (Kylie Bunbury) and Kevin (Lamorne Morris), and single guy Ryan (Billy Magnussen) – who arrives each week with a different featherhead. The person who is not included is their next-door neighbour, the slightly creepy, lonely widower Gary (Jesse Plemons). Max has always lived in the shadow of his more successful brother Brooks (Kyle Chandler), who hits town and arrives at game night behind the…

WENTWORTH (s6) Tuesdays from June 19 at 8.30pm on showcase [115] available in the DRAMA pack. Watch it live or stream On Demand N ot every actor is cut out for a role in Wentworth. The set is strictly a ‘no-diva’ zone and when the stars of the worldwide hit are in full flight, there’s no mucking around. Step inside Wentworth Correctional Centre and you’d better feel brave because this is one dark and gloomy prison that easily gets under your skin. “When you’re in Wentworth, it’s all in or nothing,” says Tammy MacIntosh, who joined the revered series in season three as Red Right Hand leader Karen ‘Kaz’ Proctor. “On a daily basis we have to tear down any walls of any ego, strip ourselves back of any self-protection…

“I spent days… witnessing all the emotions that Ricky [Martin] put into it, as he was holding my body and screaming”– Édgar Ramírez THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY Streaming now On Demand* and screening Thursdays at 8.30pm on showcase [115] available in the DRAMA pack Coming off the back of the Emmy-and Golden Globe-winning limited series The People vs OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, producer and director Ryan Murphy knew the bar was set high for a second season. “OJ was a courtroom show, so this had to be different,” he explains. Nobody can accuse Murphy of repeating himself as the gripping The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story comes to our screens. Based on the book by Maureen Orth – Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni…

New York’s famed Radio City Music Hall opens its doors to a who’s who of the musical theatre world when the anticipated 72nd Annual Tony Awards airs this month. Paying tribute to the biggest Broadway hits of the year, the event is guaranteed to be ‘tap-tastic’ viewing, with performances galore highlighting the talent honoured. Taking on joint hosting duties for the first time are Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban. Though most well-known to audiences as singers, the pair recently trod the Broadway boards – Bareilles in Waitress and Groban in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 – for which they were nominated for Tonys. “It is my great honour to join my friend Josh Groban in hosting the Tonys this year, and use the opportunity to say a…

1 BLADE RUNNER 2049 Monday June 11 at 8.30pm on Premiere Movies [405] or catch up On Demand When you’re producing the sequel of a sci-fi icon, you’d better be on the money lest you fall foul of the passionate masses. Canadian director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) ticks all the boxes with Blade Runner 2049, the long-awaited follow-up to 1982’s Harrison Ford-starring classic. Villeneuve recruited Ford in a reprisal of his cyborg-hunting LA cop Rick Deckard, although this time he’s the hunted with the action moved on three decades. Helping bring this cult classic to a new generation is Ryan Gosling as K, a bio-engineered human working for the LA Police chasing down rogue replicants, as these beings are called. A chance find leads him to learn that, 30 years earlier,…

HORN vs CRAWFORD LIVE Sunday June 10. For screening information, visit mainevent.com.au W hen Jeff Horn burst onto the world boxing stage in 2017, defeating world champion Manny Pacquiao against all odds, he surprised many people; his success seemingly overnight. His credentials had been questioned, with Pacquiao himself even declaring: “I don’t know who Jeff Horn is.” While it’s true that Horn (pictured main) has had a dream run, that’s not to say he hasn’t put in his fair share of blood, sweat and tears to get to where he is today. Of course, he hasn’t done it alone. Behind him every step of the way has been his trainer of 12 years, Glenn Rushton, who has long felt the former teacher has what it takes to dominate the sport.…

“The way that city embraces this team is unlike other US cities,” says Gaze. “They don’t have other major professional teams so the Spurs are the focus of the sporting community. There was a victory parade and we had more than 300,000 people in the streets to celebrate the NBA championship. It was extraordinary and great fun.”…