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Naked tennis, outback feuds and a chimp named Tonka: what we’re streaming in November
As I write this, people around the country will be recovering from last night’s Halloween shenanigans, perhaps even experiencing a candy-induced comedown. Luckily, this month’s streaming picks include a serial killer flick that’ll help keep the spooky season around a bit longer. There’s also Chimp Crazy, an audacious docuseries that’s horrific in its own way – as well as some slick new TV shows set against the idyllic scenery of the outback.
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The Office Australia Is Fun And Comforting But Doesn't Rise Above Its Roots
Firstly, let’s revisit the question: why are they remaking The Office? Just over ten years after the United States version of the British series ended, Australia has decided to make its own version. It follows franchises in Canada, Greece, India, Sweden and Poland, to name a few. But we all have offices to go to, we all have our particular office cultures, co-workers and complaints. Post-pandemic, office life is becoming routine again.
A decade after the US version ended, Australia remakes The Office. It’s not new, but it’s funny
Firstly, let’s revisit the question: why are they remaking The Office? Just over ten years after the United States version of the British series ended, Australia has decided to make its own version. It follows franchises in Canada, Greece, India, Sweden and Poland, to name a few. But we all have offices to go to, we all have our particular office cultures, co-workers and complaints. Post-pandemic, office life is becoming routine again.
The Australian remake of The Office has the potential to be great - if the writers remember how unique our humour is
The Office Australia launches in 2024. It will be interesting to see whether we understand ourselves well enough to make a compelling new version of this popular show.
The Australian remake of The Office has the potential to be great - if the writers remember how unique our humour is
Twenty-two years after the original UK television series The Office was released, and 18 years after the highly successful US remake (2005-2013), Australia is getting its own version of The Office. This will be the 14th remake of the concept by Ricky Gervais, which has included adaptations in Chile, France, Finland, India, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Germany and other countries.
Loss of Neighbours will leave a huge hole in Australian TV – and UK hearts Original
Could the screen door really have slammed shut for the last time on Ramsay Street? Channel 5, which took over from the BBC in broadcasting the show in the UK in 2008, has chosen not to renew its contract with Fremantle, the Australian producers of the show, and will screen their final episode in August. If Fremantle cannot find another UK buyer the show will cease production.
I easily clocked 10,000 hours working on Neighbours. Its loss will leave a huge hole in Australian TV - and UK hearts Original
Could the screen door really have slammed shut for the last time on Ramsay Street? Channel 5, who took over from the BBC in broadcasting the show in the UK in 2008, has chosen not to renew their contract with Fremantle, the Australian producers of the show, and will screen their final episode in August 2022. If Fremantle cannot find another UK buyer the show will cease production.
the ABC of screenwriting as demonstrated by ABC's The Heights
Why do we tell stories, and how are they crafted? In this series, we unpick the work of the writer on both page and screen. The rule of three is a commonly held one for writers. It’s used for comedy (two relatively normal things are often followed by a third twist or stereotype), for rhythm, and it’s widely accepted that people remember things more clearly when listed in threes. Think of The Three Little Pigs, The Three Musketeers or Slip Slop Slap.
a scriptwriter's perspective
How do we become the people we are? In AMC’s Breaking Bad we saw how Walter White ended up Heisenberg, how Jesse Pinkman ended up more broken than he began. But what about Saul Goodman, Mike Ehrmantraut, Tuco Salamanca? Many successful shows spawn sequels. Producers and networks, keen to capitalise on having hit the jackpot, are loath to let go of the winning formula even after the final episode of a high-rating, well-loved show, and they follow the inevitable path of What Comes Next?
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