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The March 30 Edition

Actor Olivia DeJonge graces our cover ahead of her starring role in the television adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

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From unknown actor to landing major roles, meet Australia’s next big star on the rise

Olivia DeJonge is part of Hollywood’s new Aussie posse, even being spotted dining with Taylor Swift. But she’s happiest being at home.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Tom Gleeson (left) and “lesser Tom”, Tom Cashman (right)

‘The worst thing that’s ever happened to me’: Inside Taskmaster’s best moments

The game show’s whistle-wielding referee Tom Cashman ranks his favourite tasks and reveals the comedian who cracked it.

  • Meg Watson
As a voice actor for the Looney Tunes cartoons, Bauza brings iconic characters like Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny to life.
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Eric Bauza's many voices

As a voice actor for the Looney Tunes cartoons, Bauza brings iconic characters like Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny to life.

The March 23 Edition

Actor Helen Thomson shines in her latest role and on our cover, and as writer Thomas Mitchell found out, she is just as delightful in real life

Thomson says of all her roles, she’s most often recognised for playing Lynelle in ‘Colin From Accounts’.

‘I’m 57 and I feel that I’m just getting started’: Helen Thomson

Set to star in the latest Liane Moriarty TV adaptation, the actor talks chaotic families, her new role and how she remains resilient in the tough acting world.

  • Thomas Mitchell
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Stephen Graham as chef Andy Jones in the feature film version of Boiling Point (2021), shot in a single take by director Phillip Barantini and cinematographer Matthew Lewis.

One-take wonders: How this filming technique creates exceptional TV

Viewers have been rightly impressed by the single-shot episodes of Adolescence. But there have been many forerunners.

  • Karl Quinn
Danielle Macdonald and Teresa Palmer star in the TV adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s The Last Anniversary.

A standout local cast – and setting: Another Liane Moriarty novel hits the screen

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • Louise Rugendyke, Nicole Abadee, Damien Woolnough, Barry Divola and Dani Valent
Dichen Lachman in Severance

‘Oh my god, I’m gonna get fired’: Inside the epic Severance finale with its Australian star

Dichen Lachman, who plays Gemma on the Apple TV+ hit, breaks down that incredible final scene: “It’s the hardest thing I’ve had to do on the show”.

  • Meg Watson
The 57-year-old actor on bringing Liane Moriarty's hit novel to the screen.
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Helen Thomson: star of the new series, The Last Anniversary

The 57-year-old actor on bringing Liane Moriarty's hit novel to the screen.

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