http://www.tvauscast.com An Australian television podcast and blog. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:46:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en-au Universal Studios Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of House Season 5 on 25th August 2009. Hugh Laurie is back for another 24 episodes of medical mysteries. Episodes are spread across five-discs. Extras: House Meets a Milestone: The 100th Episode Locked In Commentary with Writer/Producer David Foster and Writers/Executive Producers ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/04/region-1-universal-announces-5th-season-of-house-m-d-for-august-release-artwork-added/ Fox/ MGM Home Entertainment (U.S.) has released artwork for their upcoming October 06th release of Stargate: Atlantis - The Complete Series. Here is a sneak peek of the artwork. Source: dvdactive.com http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/04/region-1-sneak-peak-at-artwork-for-stargate-atlantis-complete-series/ When Mark Vincent stepped onto the grand finale stage of Seven's 'Australia's Got Talent' in April, we all knew it was just the beginning for this talented 15-year old. So here we are just a few months later and Vincent's debut album "My Dream - Mio Visionario" has hit the scene ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/03/mark-vincent-my-dream-mio-visionario/ [youtube]k0RBRjxcGko[/youtube] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/03/the-vampire-diaries-promo-love-sucks/ [viddler]60149f7e[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/02/true-beauty-promo/ [youtube]eu-HHVUE_Uc[/youtube] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/02/natalie-bassingthwaighte-not-for-you/ [caption id="attachment_7454" align="alignright" width="244" caption="David Walliams and Matt Lucas star in sketch-comedy 'Little Britain', coming soon to Nine."][/caption] MEDIA RELEASE Little Britain premieres on Channel Nine Little Britain, the hilarious comedy sketch show that is a mad, bad and quirky look at the people and places of Britain, premieres on Channel Nine, Tuesday, ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/02/little-britain-coming-to-nine/ According to Variety, it's going to be one "legendary" Emmycast. Neil Patrick Harris, currently know for his role as Barney Stinson on 'How I Met Your Mother', looks to be the front runner to host the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. While no deal has been closed yet, sources say the actor is ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/02/neil-patrick-harris-to-host-legendary-emmys/ [caption id="attachment_7448" align="alignright" width="244" caption="Marissa Winokur hosts 'Dance Your Ass Off', coming soon to Nine."][/caption] MEDIA RELEASE The new, fun, entertaining way to lose weight…Coming Soon to Channel Nine Twelve finalists, nearly 1361 kilos, one goal – to go from an eating machine to a dancing machine – in Channel Nine’s outrageous new dance/weight ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/02/get-ready-to-dance-your-ass-off/ According to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, Hilary Duff has joined the cast of 'Gossip Girl' for a multi-episode arc during the series third season. The 21-year old singer/actor will play Olivia Burke, a movie star who enrolls at NYU in search of a traditional college experience. Duff's character is set to play ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/02/hilary-duff-enrolls-in-gossip-girl/ [viddler]e7036df7[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/01/the-7pm-project-promo-2/ [caption id="attachment_7431" align="alignright" width="326" caption="Eliminated contestants Poh, Justine and Tom returned in a surprise twist on 'MasterChef'."][/caption] In a surprise twist on ‘MasterChef’ tonight, three eliminated contestants returned to the competition as potential contenders for the title of Australia's first ‘MasterChef’. Justine, Poh and Tom all returned to face off against remaining ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/01/competition-heats-up-on-%e2%80%98masterchef%e2%80%99/ [viddler]aa6e07b5[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/01/the-7pm-project-promo/ While we can't confirm or explain the change. Amazon.com have posted what seems to be a new slip cover for the Blu-ray release of 'Smallville' The Complete Eighth Season. The inner sleeve remains the same. EDIT: It turns out the new slip cover is actually a Best Buy exclusive. Amazon have ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/01/new-smallville-season-eight-cover-art/ Network Ten will post the first episode from the new season of 'Rush' online this Friday, almost two weeks ahead of it's scheduled broadcast date. The season premiere will be available online from 12pm this Friday, through to 12am Sunday night. Viewers can check it out at ten.com.au/rush. In the meantime, the network ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/01/watch-the-season-premiere-of-rush-online/ [caption id="attachment_7397" align="alignright" width="244" caption="Australia's favourite family are back."][/caption] Last night, Australia's favourite family returned to our screens after a mere three-month hiatus; but clearly that was three months too many. The season premiere of 'Packed to the Rafters' pulled in a massive 1.5 million viewers even without the entire state of ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/01/the-rafters-are-back-in-town/ [caption id="attachment_7401" align="alignright" width="326" caption="Jason Sullivan has been revealed as the winner of Nine's renovation show 'homeMADE'."][/caption] Jason Sullivan has been revealed as the winner of Nine's renovation show 'homeMADE'. Going by Nine's recent scheduling pattern, the final two episodes should have aired back-to-back last night. But due to the AFL airing ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/07/01/telstra-leak-winner-of-homemade/ Saturday Rnk Description Stn Network Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth 1 Seven News – Sat Seven 1,471,000 416,000 429,000 343,000 112,000 171,000 2 Michael Jackson The King Of Pop Nine 1,239,000 398,000 387,000 247,000 105,000 102,000 3 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Nine 1,232,000 383,000 389,000 223,000 100,000 137,000 4 New Tricks ABC1 1,167,000 329,000 348,000 212,000 132,000 146,000 5 Nine News Saturday Nine 1,137,000 337,000 365,000 206,000 131,000 98,000 6 ABC News-Sa ABC1 997,000 342,000 277,000 189,000 79,000 109,000 7 Bill ABC1 866,000 229,000 247,000 154,000 98,000 137,000 8 ABC News Up-Date ABC1 813,000 235,000 236,000 139,000 101,000 102,000 9 Saturday Night AFL Ten 733,000 19,000 328,000 74,000 124,000 188,000 10 Are We Done Yet? Nine 683,000 238,000 150,000 146,000 73,000 76,000 11 ABC News Up-Date ABC1 672,000 193,000 206,000 99,000 79,000 96,000 12 Gardening Australia ABC1 647,000 224,000 198,000 118,000 49,000 59,000 13 Foyle’s War Rpt ABC1 641,000 171,000 225,000 79,000 75,000 92,000 14 Ten News At Five Sat Ten 635,000 86,000 240,000 143,000 *** 166,000 15 Saturday Afternoon Afl Ten 514,000 89,000 218,000 31,000 42,000 135,000 16 Before The Game Ten 488,000 *** 359,000 9,000 52,000 68,000 17 Life Of Mammals With David Attenborough Nine 472,000 195,000 189,000 88,000 *** *** 18 M-Scary Movie 3 Seven 434,000 101,000 144,000 75,000 51,000 62,000 19 Seven’s R.U: Aus ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/29/week-26-ratings/ [caption id="attachment_7362" align="alignright" width="242" caption="‘Everwood’ The Complete Second Season"][/caption] ‘Everwood’ is one of my favourite shows ever. Like many others, I fell in love the small town of Everwood, Colorado back when it aired on The WB and subsequently on the Nine Network in Australia. The Complete First Season was released by ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/28/everwood-the-complete-second-season/ [caption id="attachment_7375" align="alignright" width="244" caption="Lindsey Shaw, Ethan Peck and Meaghan Jette Martin star in ABC Family's new series ‘10 Things I Hate About You’."][/caption] Based on the hit movie ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ comes the new ABC Family series by the same name. The series is based around sisters Kat ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/28/%e2%80%9810-things-i-hate-about-you%e2%80%99-comes-to-abc-family/ The Nine Network try to be cool by airing a bumper featuring "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", pity it has Nine's logo in it. Fail. [viddler]63d96103[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/27/nine-try-to-be-cool/ [viddler]63d96103[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/27/nine-network-transformers-bumper/ Michael Jackson has died aged 50 from what is believed to be cardiac arrest. His brother Jermaine Jackson confirmed the news to press outside the UCLA Medical Centre, where Jackson was taken by paramedics after his collapse. "My brother, the legendary King of Pop, passed away on Thursday June 25 at 2.26pm. ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-1958-2009/ [caption id="attachment_7291" align="alignright" width="244" caption="Ashton Kutcher's social experiment is coming down under with a local version of 'Beauty and the Geek' announced by the Seven Network."][/caption] MEDIA RELEASE Seven searching for geeks...and beauties for the ultimate social experienment June 26, 2009 - Channel Seven is putting out a call to the ‘Geeks’ of ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/26/seven-announce-local-version-of-beauty-and-the-geek/ Former 'ER' star Noah Wyle has landed the lead in TNT's untitled Steven Speilberg alien-invasion pilot. The project is set shortly after aliens have wiped out most of the human race. Wyle will play the leader of group of soldiers and civilians who struggle against the alien force. The pilot was written by ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/26/noah-wyle-re-teaming-with-speilberg/ Jeri Ryan is joining the cast of TNT's heist drama 'Leverage'. Ryan will play the role of Tara, a smart-ass, streetwise con artist who gets sucked in the Leverage clan when Sophie (Gina Bellman) calls on her for help. Ryan is best know for her roles in 'Star Trek: Voyager','Boston Legal', 'The ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/26/jeri-ryan-joins-leverage/ [caption id="attachment_7280" align="alignright" width="244" caption="It looks like Joanna Garcia will be back in blonde locks this September when she guest stars on The CW's 'Gossip Girl'."][/caption] Joanna Garcia, best know for her roles on 'Reba' and 'Privileged', is returning to The CW next season with a recurring role on the hit ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/26/joanna-garcia-headed-for-gossip-girl/ [caption id="attachment_7299" align="alignright" width="244" caption="The famous red swimsuit poster featuring Farrah Fawcett."][/caption] Farrah Fawcett has died aged 62, following a long battle with cancer. Fawcett, who was best know for her role in the 70's series 'Charlies Angels', was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2006. Just months after being declared ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/26/farrah-fawcett-1947-2009/ [viddler]f653b15d[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/25/dancing-with-the-stars-2009-bumper/ [viddler]4171ef70[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/25/surf-patrol-sneek-peek/ [viddler]c7a75910[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/25/packed-to-the-rafters-season-2-promo-2/ [viddler]2146b218[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/25/double-take-promo/ [viddler]92166e91[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/25/australias-perfect-couple-promo/ [caption id="attachment_7325" align="alignright" width="244" caption="Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf star in "Revenge of the Fallen", the follow up to 2007's smash hit "Transformers"."][/caption] Following on from the hugely successful 2007 smash hit "Transformers", comes "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", the second film based on the Hasbro toyline by the same name. Director ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/25/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/ We're finally back after a few months and a couple of false starts due to technical difficulties. We kick off with a half year ratings recap, discussions on MasterChef, Talkin' 'bout Your Generation, Merlin, Mad Men, Ten Years Younger in 10 Days, Ponderland, Castle and Packed to the Rafters. We delve into ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/24/episode-24-mastersuccess/ [viddler]ca49ef1c[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/23/rush-season-2-promo-2/ HBO have premiered a new trailer for 'The Pacific', a $250 million miniseries from HBO Films, the Seven Network and executive producers Tom Hanks, Steven Speilberg. The 10-part series was filmed in Victoria and Queensland bringing in an estimated 4000 jobs and $180 million for the Australian economy. It is the ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/23/hbo-premiere-ne-pacific-trailer/ [caption id="attachment_7236" align="alignright" width="244" caption="The Nine Network and Warner Bros. have inked the largest television deal in Australian history."][/caption] Despite earlier reports that the Seven Network were hoping the nab the Nine Network's output deal with Warner Bros. for an estimated $52 million a year, Nine have come through with a ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/22/nine-and-warner-bros-ink-australias-largest-tv-deal-ever/ Saturday Rnk Stn Network Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth 1 Seven News - Sat Seven 1,590,000 420,000 498,000 290,000 162,000 221,000 2 Nine News Saturday Nine 1,244,000 326,000 406,000 244,000 167,000 101,000 3 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Nine 1,232,000 343,000 406,000 236,000 130,000 117,000 4 New Tricks ABC1 1,225,000 349,000 310,000 221,000 177,000 169,000 5 ABC News-Sa ABC1 1,026,000 323,000 308,000 163,000 107,000 125,000 6 Ten News At Five Sat Ten 977,000 274,000 235,000 200,000 100,000 168,000 7 Bill ABC1 911,000 299,000 234,000 141,000 120,000 117,000 8 ABC News Up-Date ABC1 897,000 281,000 228,000 134,000 130,000 124,000 9 Saturday Night AFL Ten 894,000 90,000 515,000 46,000 123,000 120,000 10 In Good Company -Rpt Nine 782,000 317,000 164,000 162,000 55,000 84,000 11 Gardening Australia ABC1 684,000 190,000 202,000 109,000 93,000 90,000 12 The Wedding Date -Rpt Nine 657,000 262,000 152,000 101,000 63,000 79,000 13 ABC News Up-Date ABC1 622,000 190,000 166,000 84,000 99,000 83,000 14 Foyle’s War Rpt ABC1 576,000 176,000 188,000 57,000 78,000 78,000 15 Sports Tonight Sat Ten 543,000 211,000 *** 128,000 66,000 138,000 16 Before The Game Ten 525,000 *** 388,000 *** 65,000 72,000 17 M-Home Alone Seven 466,000 *** 235,000 *** 112,000 118,000 18 Party In The Jungle-Life Of Mammals With David Attenborough Nine 418,000 182,000 235,000 *** ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/22/week-25-ratings/ [viddler]88bdc4bd[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/19/rush-season-2-promo/ [caption id="attachment_7218" align="alignright" width="244" caption="Roger Corser"][/caption] Network Ten's action drama 'Rush' is returning to our screens for it's second season. The high octane police drama will premiere in a new time slot at 8.30pm Thursdays, beginning July 16th on Network Ten. The move will shift the series out last season's 'Packed to the ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/19/rush-returns-july-16th/ [caption id="attachment_7207" align="alignright" width="244" caption="'Packed to the Rafters' Jessica McNamee and Angus McLaren."][/caption] As we previously reported, 'Packed to the Rafters' will be returning 8.30pm Tuesday, June 30th on Seven. Catch up on the last four episodes of season one, and see another new preview at Yahoo!7's 'Packed to the Rafters' site. http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/18/packed-to-the-rafters-returns-june-30th/ What was rumoured for months, has now been confirmed. T.R. Knight will be leaving 'Grey's Anatomy'. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor's wish to be released from his contract with the show has been granted. The news comes as other cast members on the hit ABC series received formal pick up ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/18/t-r-knight-leaves-greys-anatomy/ [youtube]rxayYQZ-8bM[/youtube] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/18/melrose-place-extended-promo/ [youtube]nEwjqHjY4gw[/youtube] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/18/the-beautiful-life-promo/ The CW have announced their fall premiere dates, beginning Tuesday, September 8 with the season premiere of '90210' and the series premiere of 'Melrose Place'. The fall premiere dates are as follows: Tuesday, September 8 8:00-9:00 p.m. 90210 (Season ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/18/the-cw-announce-fall-premiere-dates/ With the second season of  '90210' kicking off on September 8 in the US, The CW have launched a new batch of promos promoting just how "very" '90210' is. Shannen Doherty really ought to know, right? Check out the movie 'Heathers' if you didn't get that. Apparently Naomi and the guys just ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/18/90210-is-so-very/ The podcast finally returns tonight. You will be able to to tune in live at: http://www.tvauscast.com/podcast/live/ We'll commence recording at 10.30pm AEST (10.00pm CST / 8.30pm WST), so come listen and join in on the live chat. If you have any news or stories you'd like us to discuss, send us a message ... http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/16/the-podcast-returns-june-18th/ [viddler]c6a9cde0[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/15/packed-to-the-rafters-extended-season-2-promo/ [viddler]7f62bfe3[/viddler] http://www.tvauscast.com/2009/06/15/glee-promo/