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The team behind Together claim their film was made entirely independently.

‘Not remotely similar’: Lawyer for Aussie film slams copyright lawsuit

The team behind Aussie body horror Together were sued by a US filmmaker alleging copyright infringement last month.

  • Nell Geraets

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Spicks and Specks’ original crew (from left) Alan Brough, Adam Hills and Myf Warhurst.

‘I was the No.1 worst’: The stories you haven’t heard from the ABC’s iconic quiz show

For Spicks and Specks’ 20th anniversary, stars Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough reflect on its history and their unique “three-part harmony”.

  • Louise Rugendyke
Jim Sturgess broods in the romantic drama Mix Tape.

How this British star’s teenage efforts to impress girls finally came in handy

One Day star Jim Sturgess spent his late teens making mixtapes as a romantic gesture – now it all comes full circle in his new Irish-Australian drama Mix Tape.

  • Benji Wilson
Celebrities have long been using stage names.

Marilyn Monroe did it, so did Chappell Roan – but what is the point of a stage name?

The use of pseudonyms is wide-spread in the entertainment industry. This is why.

  • Nell Geraets
After 17 years, the ABC’s Monday night panel discussion show, Q+A, has been axed.

It was once agenda-setting, appointment viewing. What went wrong for Q+A?

Changing tastes, timeslots and the deterioration of social media all played a part in the demise of a formerly must-watch show.

  • Michael Lallo
“Triangles hurt people”, Seth Cohen (Adam Brody, left) cautioned his adopted brother Ryan (Ben McKenzie) in the O.C. 20 years ago.

30 going on 13: How old is too old to play a teenager on TV?

New comedy Overcompensating isn’t the first show to have actors in their late 20s and early 30s playing teens. Let’s look at the most (in)famous examples.

  • Meg Watson
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Charlie Vickers as Kieran in The Survivors.

Powerful acting keeps Netflix’s Australian coastal crime drama from sinking

Despite the now ubiquitous small-town-big-secrets premise, The Survivors has enough going on to keep you watching.

  • Kylie Northover

The June 8 Edition

Actor Marta Dussdeldorp has been a mainstay of Australian screens, and a move to Tasmania hasn’t affected her popularity. In fact, it’s only fired her up.

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‘As an older woman, courage starts to wobble’: How Marta Dusseldorp finds her strength

Since moving to Tasmania, the actor and co-creator of Bay of Fires has embraced a more connected life.

  • Steve Dow
Rarriwuy Hick stars in the SBS Digital Original Warm Props.

‘There’s always one person’: The show taking a funny and frank look at filmmaking

Based on “lived experience”, Warm Props is part of SBS’ Digital Originals, which has a history of breaking new talent.

  • Bridget McManus

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