Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i Foxtel Magazine

Hugo Weaving is one of Australia’s most respected and best-loved actors, whether dazzling us in blockbuster franchises like The Lord of the Rings and The Matrix or taking us to the desperate depths of addiction in award-winning film Little Fish. Now he joins a stellar cast including Bojana Novakovic, Bob Morley and Heather Mitchell for sensational new local production Love Me. Despair, romance, dysfunction, grief and self-worth are just some of the themes explored in this masterpiece on human frailty and spirit. Turn to page 12 for our exclusive interview with Weaving and Novakovic. Love Me isn’t the only new show to hit screens this month, with Oprah Winfrey-produced The Kings of Napa premiering alongside fresh DC offerings Peacemaker and Naomi. And our preview of the hottest FOXTEL Originals –…

Change can be scary, but there’s nothing to be fearful of when it comes to FOXTEL’s latest set-top box, the iQ5. To prove it, we asked Gogglebox Australia season 14 guest stars Symon and Adam (pictured from left) to put it to the test. What do you like most about the iQ5? ADAM: It’s so tiny that I almost don’t trust it. It barely takes up any space and the fact it has a 1TB hard drive in such a small unit scares me for how good the technology is. In saying that, having such a massive hard drive means I can just about record every Brisbane Lions AFL game ever and there’s still enough space for my wife Rach to record every episode of Sex and the City and…

HARRY POTTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY: RETURN TO HOGWARTS EXPRESS Saturday January 1 at 7.01pm and watch On Demand FOX8 [108] The cast and crew of one of the most beloved franchises ever made will reunite to take us on a magical journey through their memories and the making of the Harry Potter film series. To mark 20 years since the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first film in the franchise, stars Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Emma Watson (Hermione), Rupert Grint (Ron) and filmmaker Chris Columbus – joined by Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Felton and more – revisit iconic sets and discuss the impact this cultural phenomenon had on their lives and people all over the world. When the HBO special was announced, Watson posted online that she…

LOVE ME Starts December 27, Mondays from 8.30pm* and watch the complete series On Demand FOX SHOWCASE [112] Love, agrees Hugo Weaving, can set you free. One of the most powerful forces there is, it can completely transform people and lives. But what happens when it comes at the most inappropriate moment possible? For example, what if a father, daughter and son still grieving the death of the matriarch of the family each suddenly find the one person they didn’t even know they’d been searching for? Well, that would be when love sets chaos free – and that’s fine by Weaving, too. “It’s great fun!” the award-winning actor says of new six-part romantic drama Love Me – based on the acclaimed Swedish series of the same name – which explores the problems…

From the long-awaited second season of boundary-pushing high school drama Euphoria to DC Comics offerings Peacemaker and Naomi, the return of tongue-in-cheek televangelist parody The Righteous Gemstones and Oprah Winfrey-backed drama The Kings of Napa, 2022 is certain to get off to a memorable start with FOXTEL’s addictive array of exclusive programming. Euphoria (s2) • The season one finale of Euphoria left viewers on a knife’s edge, as our flawed heroine Rue Bennett (Zendaya) relapsed in spectacular style. But that wasn’t the only cliffhanger moment. Elsewhere, Jules (Hunter Schafer) left town alone for a fresh start in the city, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) sought out an abortion and Maddy (Alexa Demie) took evidence from on-off boyfriend Nate’s (Jacob Elordi) room that could have some damaging repercussions for his dad, Cal (Eric…

DREAM HORSE Sunday January 9 at 8.30pm and watch On Demand Foxtel Movies Premiere [401] Toni Collette has always been drawn to underdog stories. You need only look at the roles she has tackled in her illustrious 30-year career – which began with the most iconic underdog of them all, Muriel Heslop – to see the pattern, even though the parts are always wildly different. It’s a strategy that’s served the Oscar-nominee well. “I mean, I’m still here, aren’t I?” quips the star of uplifting new drama Dream Horse. Depicting an ABBA-obsessed wannabe bride, Collette made her name with 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, displaying the unique combination of vulnerability, nuance and undeniable talent the Aussie export is synonymous with. But years before her big break, her first performance at the age of 11…

General 30 for 30 [ESPN] 2 January 1am, 9.30am Against the Odds [FOX SPORTS] 1, 4 January 11.30pm 3, 5 January 7pm Around the Horn [ESPN] 4-6 January 9am 7 January 9.30am, 4.30pm The Back Page [FOX SPORTS] 1 January 11am, 7.30pm, 10.30pm First Take [ESPN] 4 January 2am 5 January 2am, 7.30am 6 January 2am, 8.30am 7 January 2am, 8am 8 January 2am, 9am Flashpoint [FOX SPORTS] 2, 5 January 11.30pm 4 January 7pm Get Up! [ESPN] 4 January 12am 5 January 12am, 5.30am 6 January 12am, 6.30am 7 January 12am, 5am 8 January 12am, 7am In Depth with Graham Bensinger [ESPN] 1 January 11.10am, 2pm 2 January 8.30am, 9am, 12.40pm 5, 7 January 10am 8 January 2.30pm Jalen & Jacoby [ESPN] 4 January 9.30am 5 January 9.30am, 10.30am 6-7…

MEGA DOCOS MONTH Starts Sunday January 2 from 2.30pm on HISTORY [130] and watch On Demand Discover the events that shaped our world with a daily dose of factual programming, including eye-opening docuseries Butterfly Effect, which looks at how relatively small occurrences have changed the course of history. DC POP-UP Starts Friday January 28 from 10am on Channel 128 and watch On Demand Immerse yourself in the DC Universe as a special pop-up delivers 17 days of heroes and villains bringing the thrills, from Superman & Lois to The Flash, Supergirl, Doom Patrol (starring Riley Shanahan, pictured) and Pennyworth.…

Proving that crime doesn’t take a holiday, DI Neville Parker’s (Ralf Little) team uncovers the truth behind a string of grisly murders in Death in Paradise, now in its 11th season. We’ve gathered the best quips from the bumbling but brilliant sleuths. “I’m British. I’m going for the ‘bottle it all up and turn it into a bitter little ball’ approach”– DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) DECODED: Disorganised and prone detective Humphrey is proudly partial to a nice cup of tea and repressing his accident-feelings. “As soon as I’ve solved this case and I’ve got my luggage, I’m on the next plane home”– DI Richard Poole (Ben Miller) DECODED: For DI Poole – the lead detective in seasons one and two – the tropical climate of the Caribbean wasn’t his…

STAR PICK! WITH SUJATA DAY “[The Sex Lives of College Girls] is so good and @AmritKaur is hella funny.” Turned on to watch an episode [of The North Water]… and whoops watched the whole series! KirstyandMichael Squire, via Facebook Loved [Norwegian drama Welcome to Utmark]. Some completely bonkers characters and the scenery was amazing. Cat Asher, via Facebook [British crime drama Ragdoll is a] great show. Jermaine Thomas, via Facebook Really enjoyed [100 Foot Wave]. John McGrath, via Facebook Tell us what you think… Send an email to foxtel@mediumrarecontent.com or write to FOXTEL magazine, Level 1, 83 Bowman St, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009, and see below to have your say via social media. facebook.com/foxtel @foxtel instagram.com/foxtel…

Ella (SHALOM BRUNE-FRANKLIN) Beautiful, talented and with undeniable charisma, Aaron’s DJ girlfriend appears the perfect catch. However, on a fast track to stardom with her career on the rise, where does that leave her law-student boyfriend? Aaron thought their bond was forever… but is his true love standing right in front of him in the form of best friend Jesse? Anita (HEATHER MITCHELL) Fun, outgoing and determined to wring every happy moment out of life, Anita is the last person Glen was expecting to find, but exactly what he needs. “[Anita is] complex but uncomplicated, she has a history but is not burdened by it. She was not really looking for love but love finds her – and she is going to embrace that!” Mitchell shares. Sasha (CELIA PACQUOLA) Perhaps the most important…

CALL THE MIDWIFE (s11) Coming EXPRESS this month. For screening times, check the EPG or visit foxtel.com.au/tvguide BBC First [119] A winter-wonderland wedding awaited viewers when Nurse Lucille Anderson (Leonie Elliott) married her fiancé, Cyril (Zephryn Taitte), in last month’s Call the Midwife Christmas special. But hold onto your hats as season 11 gets underway, because the pair is in for some trying times. Meanwhile, recovering alcoholic Trixie (Helen George) takes flight to Portofino, Italy, where the character previously spent time in rehab. “As we go into [season] 11, it’s been really interesting to follow Cyril and Lucille as newlyweds through the first year of their married life,” series creator Heidi Thomas teases of the new offering. “They face specific challenges. Cyril, for example, struggles to get a white-collar job and is trapped in…

Muriel’s Wedding (Muriel Heslop) “It’s lovely that people are so fond of that character and story. I had no expectations. I appreciated it. I’m still so grateful for Muriel’s Wedding. It gave me a life I could never have dreamed of.” About a Boy (Fiona Brewer) “It is a really heartwarming film and I think it does have a profound effect because it’s not a slick, candy-coated film. It deals with serious issues, but it’s also incredibly funny and moving.” Little Miss Sunshine (Sheryl Hoover) “Sheryl’s surrounded by chaos and she’s the grounded one holding all the kite strings. She’s a very practical, logical person. I guess I’m pretty practical, although I have a slightly more dreamy quality at times.” Knives Out (Joni Thrombey) “It was fun to play someone who is…

Mike Hussey “Australia have the team to win The Ashes, but England are a good side. Their captain Joe Root is a fantastic player who has had an incredible past year scoring so many runs, but he needs to be able to do it in Australian conditions for England to take out the win.” Mark Waugh “Australia will be too good. Last summer, a lot of fatigue set in by the end of the Test series against India, so they will have learnt from that. The concern with England is their brittle batting line-up and lack of a quality spinner, although their quicks are good and Jimmy Anderson is world-class.” Kerry O’Keeffe “Australia should win easily. England have a battery of pace bowlers, so there’s plenty of quality to choose…

DON’T MISS LIFESTYLE SARAH BEENY’S RENOVATE DON’T RELOCATE (s2B) Leave it to Sarah Beeny to rescue a home that seems hopeless. Juggling selling up with the logistics of moving can be a nightmare – which is where this Brit’s philosophy comes in, as she believes in transforming your home to give it new life and make it a keeper. “By rethinking layout, you can have the home you’ve always dreamt of and the lifestyle you’ve always wanted,” says the reno queen, who returns in new episodes. January 1, Saturdays at 7.30pm on LifeStyle Home [126] and watch On Demand FACTUAL ATTENBOROUGH MONTH Start the year right with the world’s most treasured and inspiring naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, immersing yourself in the wonders of the planet as the 95-year-old takes us on an extraordinary journey…

Live entertainment was sidelined by the pandemic, but now that the world is opening up again, FOXTEL is offering customers the best seats in the house to attend sporting events, movies, concerts and festivals across the country. These experiences can be enjoyed firsthand through the company’s upgraded loyalty program, FOXTEL Rewards. Lisa Cronin (pictured inset), FOXTEL’s Director of Customer Marketing and Loyalty, says that, through extensive consultation with customers, the rebranded FOXTEL Rewards (formerly Foxtel First) has been created to offer exciting opportunities that provide access to the best experiences available in entertainment. “The timing around the relaunch is to celebrate coming out of lockdown,” Cronin explains. “We know our customers have spent a lot of time watching all the great shows on FOXTEL at home for many months and…

Since appearing alongside Will Smith in 1996 blockbuster Independence Day, Vivica A Fox has been a steady screen presence. But she found her calling as an actress-producer in LMN – Lifetime Movie Network’s The Wrong franchise. “I get to cast myself in [acting roles] that normally Hollywood wouldn’t give me an opportunity to play,” Fox shares. With popular instalments such as The Wrong Man, The Wrong Mommy and The Wrong Tutor currently on FOXTEL, we look at three recent entries and two thrillers that showcase her talent – all available On Demand. THE WRONG MR RIGHT (2021) Friday January 21 at 8.30pm on LMN – Lifetime Movies Network [411] Concerned about her mother’s new partner, Jessica (Anna Marie Dobbins) enlists her mum’s best friend, Sandra (Fox), and private eye Hal (Eric Roberts)…

BIOGRAPHY: KISSTORY Starts January 13, Thursdays at 7.30pm and watch On Demand FOX DOCOS [129] I came from nothing. I was born in Israel. Both my mother and my father came from Hungary after WWII. When I was about six-and-a-half years old, my father just picked up and walked out, and my mother and I came to America. My mother worked all the time, six days a week. She was my moral compass. From her point of view, to think of humanity in any way positively, after being in a German concentration camp at age 14? You have to be a superior human being. I would not think highly of humanity in that situation, the way my mother did. She used to tell me: ‘You’re going to do great things.’ She said…

NO TIME TO DIE (M) Available from January 26 This 25th manifestation of 007 begins with that signature music and the image of James Bond (Daniel Craig in his final appearance in the role) pointing his pistol at us through a lens. Then we’re off to Norway where, in a house in the middle of a remote forest, mayhem erupts as an assassin breaks in with intent to kill. A young girl shows remarkable courage, but her interaction with the killer will have repercussions later in life. In the present day, a retired Bond is having a romantic time with Madeleine (Léa Seydoux) in Matera, Southern Italy. We know she is the survivor from the opening scene, but Bond doesn’t. With both of them striving to put their past behind…

AWARD-WINNING GREATS Starts Sunday January 2 from 6.05pm and watch On Demand Foxtel Movies Greats [410] Every Sunday night in January, enjoy a double hit of award-winning films screening back-to-back on Foxtel Movies Greats, from The Shawshank Redemption to Pulp Fiction and Jaws. Here we look at some of the classics on offer that every movie lover needs to see. Taxi Driver (1976) Cast: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel Awards won: 21, including the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or for Martin Scorsese. Memorable moment: “You talking to me?” – uttered over and over as Travis (De Niro) plots his vigilante mission – is one of the most quoted film lines ever. Why it’s iconic: This dark tale of murder and mental illness was controversial for its subject…

US$45 MILLION+ The amount paid for the current season to the NBA’s highest earner, 33-year-old Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors. 30 The number of teams in the league TEN Basketball players who have reportedly been linked with a Kardashian-Jenner over the years, including two marriages, thanks to Kim Kardashian tying the knot with Kris Humphries (pictured right) and sister Khloé getting hitched to Lamar Odom (left). As we know, full-time was called on both. 1991 The year Luc Longley became the first-ever Australian to be drafted in the NBA, picked up by the Minnesota Timberwolves. 1611 Regular season games played by now-68-year-old Robert Parish during his 21-year career in the NBA, the most of any player in the history of the league. SIX Australians currently showcasing their fancy…

SUCCESSION Watch seasons 1-3 On Demand Nothing is by accident when it comes to the clothes, accessories, hairstyles, make-up or personal quirks our favourite characters showcase on TV. Their looks are crafted, down to the most minute detail, to create a persona and help build a sense of the character. Take the style of Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Roy (Sarah Snook) in smash-hit series Succession. When we first met her, the only daughter of cutthroat billionaire media mogul Logan Roy (Brian Cox) showcased a softer, more everyday look: a long, messy mane, safe shift dresses and questionable knits and scarves, all topped off with heavy winter coats or velvet jackets. Was she dressing for success in the ruthless game of tug-of-war that will decide who takes over the family business from her ailing…