Simon Kassianides: Back in Action – TV Week, June 10-16, 2023
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Simon Kassianides on his rewarding return to The Mandalorian
The Block judge lends her project management skills to a film that gives voice to domestic violence survivors
The White Lotus star casts a spell in Mayfair Witches
As the adult Lottie, Simone Kessell brings a cult element to the present-day survivors in Yellowjackets
The Home and Away star is an aspiring filmmaker creating work on her own terms
As Sam discovers her voice in season two, Somebody Somewhere star Bridget Everett is finding her own as a showrunner and series writer
A working-class single mum and her wise young daughter may not have much, but they have dreams galore in new comedy Rain Dogs. Star Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo offers a preview
Gaining fame in Hollywood, the Iranian Australian actor is back Down Under to shine a light on his own community. On a personal note, it is a privilege to check in with this fabulous actor and update milestones in his career. Thank you, Mojean, for your time and trust.
Along with a core team of writers, editors, and illustrators, I’ve helped conceive, edit, and write 10 more single-issue publications for Jacket LLC and 10TenMedia, distributed by a360media. Business is picking up! Thank you to the Pod for making these possible.
Canberra-born Sara Zwangobani has toured Australia in grand Shakespearean productions and appeared on major series such as Home and Away. But she relished the chance to step into the massive world of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power as one of its smaller inhabitants – a Harfoot
Young Rock’s Joseph Lee Anderson reveals the physical training and mental preparation involved in playing the father of megastar Dwayne Johnson
The Aussie actress is getting the word out about regenerative farming
Before the dragons of Game of Thrones heralded the arrival of prestige fantasy drama, the walkers in The Walking Dead made horror must-see TV. Now, 12 years and 11 seasons after its premiere, the series that brought new life to the zombie genre is coming to an end, but with spin-offs that will live on a bit longer
As The Walking Dead draws to a close, producer Angela Kang reflects on the impact of the zombie franchise
As brave, hardworking Fiona De La Rosa in The Cleaning Lady, the proud Filipino Australian actress draws upon her immigrant experience
Terry Crew reunites with former co-star Olivia Munn in a spin-off of The Walking Dead
Our favourite hobbit returns to sci-fi with Moonhaven
Catherine Hill wants to reframe how we talk about the unhoused with her film, Some Happy Day
By listening to nature, the ABC presenter has become its most vocal advocate
The award-winning actors and best mates team up in the new series, Darby and Joan