Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2024 i Foxtel Magazine

Molly Ringwald is a true icon of the film industry, known for such ’80s classics as Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club. She’s also had an expansive TV career spanning more than four decades. So it’s an understatement to say that we were excited to chat with her for this month’s cover story. Returning to her television roots, she portrays Joanne Carson in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans – an enthralling portrayal of the rise and fall of US writer Truman Capote that you won’t want to miss. You can read all about the sumptuous series, along with our movie retrospective on Ringwald, from page 8. Also this month, as the stars converge on the Gold Coast, the new home of the AACTA Awards, we take a look at the…

The Great British Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood is off on his latest adventure, stepping outside his comfort zone all in the name of good food – and entertainment. From where to get the best tacos – and the proper technique to eat them – to deep-fried Mexican sushi and everything chilli, his first time in Mexico is a learning experience from go to whoa. But far from a gastronomical dream, our host looks like he’d rather be anywhere else as he is subjected to local delicacies scorpion and baked tarantula. And that’s just the beginning. Heading off on a fast-food tour of Mexico City with the MC OrquÍdeas all-female motorcycle gang, the celebrity chef has his eyes opened to some rather unexpected fare. “You’ve gotta be kidding me!” he bemoans,…

THE GREAT NORTH (s4) Starts February 5, Mondays at 9.30pm on FOX8 [108] and watch On Demand “It’s my thinking hole! What a relief, I can start thinking again”– Ham Tobin (Paul Rust) “Children, sorry that I tried to run away and you were forced to wrestle me to the ground and then sit on me for 15 minutes while I fought you like a wild bear”– Beef Tobin (Nick Offerman) “The ‘Meet and Meat’ is no joke. There’s, uh… How do I say this? A lot of pool cues, not a lot of pockets, if you know what I mean”– Wolf Tobin (Will Forte) “When I trap Bigfoot and become the most famous person in town, I’ll accept your apology”– Moon Tobin (Aparna Nancherla) “I have this system where I picture each…

Naomi Watts as Babe Paley Barbara Cushing Mortimer Paley, aka ‘Babe’, was a revered beauty. She began her career in 1938 as the fashion editor of US Vogue, where she remained until she wed second husband William S Paley (the late Treat Williams, in his final role) – the founder of US network CBS – in 1947. In 1941, Time magazine named her their second-best-dressed woman in the world, while she was included on the International Best Dressed List 16 times before being inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1958. As Capote’s number-one Swan, he called her “the most perfect woman ever made” and was crushed when she shunned him for exposing Bill’s affairs. Diane Lane as Slim Keith A fashion icon during the ’50s and ’60s, Nancy ‘Slim’…

WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER: PERTH LIVE Saturday February 24 at 9pm and watch On Demand WWE [144] and FOX8 [108] If you haven’t heard the name Rhea Ripley then you must have been living under a rock the last few years! Arguably the biggest name in WWE right now, the Adelaide-born pro wrestler ended 2023 on the highest of highs: winning the Women’s Royal Rumble, defeating Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39 to become the seventh Women’s Triple Crown champion, the fifth Women’s Grand Slam champion and the youngest Grand Slam champion in WWE history at the age of 26, plus claiming the Women’s World Championship, all before topping the 2023 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Women’s 250 list. She’s also been making waves since 2022 performing under the Raw brand as part of villainous stable The Judgment Day,…

INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR Saturday February 3 at 8.30pm and watch On Demand Foxtel Movies Premiere [401] Patrick Wilson had no intention of returning to the Insidious horror franchise he farewelled 10 years ago with 2013’s Insidious: Chapter 2. Having since branched off into the world of The Conjuring with Insidious director James Wan, he admits he felt he’d “put Josh Lambert to bed”. However, when the chance arose to not only revisit the story of the Lambert family’s horrifying ordeal with dark astral world The Further in Insidious: The Red Door – a direct sequel to Chapter 2 – but make his directorial debut in the process, he leapt at it. “They wanted this movie to be about Dalton (Ty Simpkins), but they asked if I would come back for a…

SAILGP: SYDNEY LIVE from Saturday February 24 at 4pm FOX SPORTS 506 Australia’s Tom Slingsby has pretty much been there and done that as a professional sailor: an Olympic gold medal, multiple world championships, three World Sailor of the Year Awards (2010, 2021 and 2023), an America’s Cup win, victory in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and an induction into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. Oh, and he’s received an Order of Australia medal, too. But he’s not done yet. Not by a long shot. As he and Team Australia prepare to tackle iconic Sydney Harbour for the eighth race of the fourth season of SailGP this month – having won all three previous seasons – Slingsby is also set to enter uncharted waters in his private life with…

Starts February 1, Thursdays at 8.30pm on TLC [123] and watch On Demand Witness former sister wife Christine Brown get her happily ever after as she walks down the aisle to David Woolley in a gorgeous ceremony which took place in Utah in October in front of 330 of their nearest and dearest. VERA (S12) Starts February 20, Tuesdays at 11.30am, Encore at 8.30pm on Sleuth [118] and watch On Demand Obsessively driven DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) returns to investigate four new, mysterious standalone murders in Northumberland in the ever-popular British crime-drama Vera – starting with the case of a body found on a remote lighthouse.…

Hayley Sproull is joined by new co-host comedian Pax Assadi (both pictured) when The Great Kiwi Bake O ff returns this month. The judging panel has also had a complete overhaul, with chef and restaurateur Peter Gordon, and Jordan Rondel, aka ‘The Caker’, stepping up to put the 10 aspiring bakers through their paces. Though a love of baking isn’t a requirement for the job, Assadi has no shame in admitting he has no such skills – nor did being on the show inspire him to take up the hobby! “Never say never, but for the time being I don’t feel inspired to bake,” he reveals. “But I do feel inspired to eat delicious baking. I bring LOLs. I bring joy, I bring good vibes, good energy.” Assadi adds that…

GRISELDA (MA 15+) This limited series is inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco (Sofía Vergara), who rose to prominence in Miami during the 1970s. Combining a lethal blend of charm, savvy and ambition, ‘The Godmother’ created one of the most profitable cartels in history. Premieres Thursday January 25 * REQUIRES INTERNET-CONNECTED IQ3, IQ4 OR IQ5 AND NETFLIX SUBSCRIPTION MR. & MRS. SMITH (CTC) Lonely strangers (Donald Glover and Maya Erskine) brought together by the offer of a life of espionage, wealth, travel and a house in Manhattan by a secret spy agency soon learn the catch: they’ve signed up for an arranged marriage under new identities. Meet Mr and Mrs John and Jane Smith. Premieres Friday February 2 ≠ REQUIRES INTERNET-CONNECTED IQ3, IQ4 OR IQ5 AND PRIME SUBSCRIPTION ECHO…

STRIFE Complete season available On Demand I remember I was doing a play at the Playbox [Theatre] in 1988, it was called Black Rabbit, and I got my first pay which was literally cash in a small yellow envelope. I was getting a tram back home and I thought, ‘Okay, I can make a living out of this. Maybe this is what I’ll do.’ And that was it. That kind of sent me on my way [into a career in acting]. [Starring in A Country Practice] was great fun. I was 17 and I was at high school in Melbourne and I dropped out and moved to Sydney to do the show. It was very exciting to spread my wings, leave home and to land on that show. But I didn’t really…

A whirlwind summer of men’s cricket continues exclusively on FOX CRICKET throughout February, with our white-ball stars getting busy against the West Indies, before Pat Cummins’ men head across the ditch to New Zealand for their only Test tour of the year. Australia’s World Cup-winning one-day international side will seek to maintain their “no fear” mantra against the Windies in a three-match ODI series to be played in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Then it’s on to a trio of thrilling Twenty20s in Hobart, Adelaide and Perth. FOX CRICKET expert and former Australian vicecaptain Brad Haddin tells FOXTEL magazine the home team will be keen to make a splash. “To have the Aussie boys back after a World Cup, they will be on a high and this will be the first time…

Whether you’re loved-up or single, there’s so much to love about Valentine’s Day – the best thing being the guilt-free opportunity to indulge in your favourite rom-coms. All month long, Foxtel Movies and LMN – Lifetime Movie Network have you covered with the best tear-jerkers – and some seriously unromantic thrillers! WE LOVE WEDDINGS This annual collection centred on nuptials is sure to delight. The Wedding Singer, Crazy Rich Asians and Ticket to Paradise are among the mustsee films, but be sure to have the tissues handy for All My Life. Based on a true story, it follows the heartbreaking journey of Sol (Harry Shum Jr) and Jenn (Jessica Rothe), who bring their wedding forward after Sol’s terminal cancer diagnosis. ANTI-VALENTINE’S MONTH If romance isn’t your thing, then LMN – Lifetime…

BELOW DECK (s11) Starts February 6, Tuesdays EXPRESS at 1.30pm, Encore at 8.30pm and watch On Demand Arena [111] There’s a new captain at the helm of the St David when Below Deck returns for its 11th season this month, after beloved ‘Stud of the Sea’ Captain Lee Rosbach was forced to retire following several seasons of poor health. Brisbane-born skipper Kerry Titheradge, who previously starred in spin-off series Below Deck Adventure – showing thrill-seeking charter guests the time of their lives with adrenaline-fuelled experiences in the Norwegian fjords – says he can’t wait to set sail for the crystal clear waters of Grenada. “I cruised the Caribbean most of my career,” Titheradge reflects. “For me, taking over Below Deck the original is full-circle.” The seasoned seaman adds that he received some kind words…

S.W.A.T. (s7) Starts EXPRESS February 17, Saturdays at 8.30pm and watch On Demand Foxtel One [101] The last few months have been a roller-coaster ride of emotions for S.W.A.T. fans. While the series was initially cancelled following season six, the high-octane police procedural returns for a truncated 13-episode final run – given a last-minute reprieve mere days after the axe fell, following an outpouring of fan support and some fighting words from star Shemar Moore! “To be abruptly told that you’re cancelled when you led us to believe… that we would have some semblance of a season seven to at least say goodbye, if not continue…” Moore said in a heartfelt video message. “They said we’re cancelled, but guess what? I don’t think we’re done.” With an official finish line now in sight, how…

2024 AACTA AWARDS Wednesday February 14 at 7.30pm and watch On Demand Docos [115] Australia’s film and TV industry has long been a force to be reckoned with. Not only are world-class productions filmed right here on our shores featuring our own stellar talent, but we regularly lure A-listers from Hollywood and around the globe with the promise of award-worthy projects. On February 10, we celebrate the films, documentaries, TV series, short films and digital content that made an impact in the last year with the 2024 AACTA Awards, presented by the Foxtel Group, held for the first time at HOTA – Home of the Arts – on the Gold Coast. In a year that brought us such notable films as BINGE Original The Royal Hotel (watch On Demand), Netflix’s Run Rabbit…

MARGARET’S TOP PICK THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES (M) Available from February 21 This prequel to the mega-hit series is set six decades before Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) volunteered to take her sister’s (Willow Shields) place in Panem’s life-or-death contest. Central to the story is Coriolanus ‘Coryo’ Snow (Tom Blyth, pictured left), whom we know will evolve into the dictator played in the original films by Donald Sutherland. The prequel opens with the First Rebellion, before segueing into the budding relationship between Coryo and Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler, right) as he mentors her ahead of her participation in the 10th Hunger Games. Peter Dinklage plays the Dean of the Academy, Viola Davis is an idiosyncratic Head Gamemaker and Josh Andrés Rivera plays Coryo’s rebel friend Sejanus.…

NFL SUPER BOWL LVIII LIVE Monday February 12 at 9am ESPN [509] The NFL Super Bowl is one of the biggest shows on Earth. On February 12, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas hosts the game viewed by more than 150 million people worldwide as the top teams from the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference come together to face off for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The action will be intense, the half-time show by R’n’B legend Usher will be hot and ESPN’s live coverage will be unmissable. Here’s how the leading contenders are shaping up heading into the big game. AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE The road to Super Bowl LVIII in the AFC is tight, with all teams dominating each of the four divisions worthy of making it to Las Vegas…

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (s12) Starts EXPRESS February 5, Mondays at 9.30pm on Showcase [112] and watch On Demand “Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair, but a confident bald man – there’s your diamond in the rough” I am a crier and if people ever saw me privately, they would be shocked at what a bowl of mush I am underneath it all “‘Bald a***hole’? That’s a hate crime. We consider ourselves to be a group” Once I know people know who I am, it gives me a lot of licence and freedom to behave in ways I wouldn’t normally “I was very fortunate to hook up with Jerry [Seinfeld] in the first place. The network was already committed to doing something with him, so I skipped…