So true! Doesn't she have better things to do with her time?Quote:
Originally Posted by LauBuch
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So true! Doesn't she have better things to do with her time?Quote:
Originally Posted by LauBuch
It's a Neighbours rule that if you hang around Paul Robinson for long enough, you'll probably turn into a bit of a sod. Now it's the turn of his good-natured nephew Daniel, who's one to watch in 2016 as he starts sporting a new look, a new attitude and turns his back on some of those New Age hippy ideals.
The Ramsay Street residents are shocked next month when Daniel becomes much more cut-throat and career-driven after starting work at Lassiters, but is his old self still in there somewhere? Tim Phillipps, who plays Daniel, explains all here in a chat with Digital Spy.
How do you feel about Daniel becoming more ruthless next year?
"I think it's an important change that had to happen for Daniel's development. He's always been a positive person, and I don't think that goes away in this storyline.
"But Daniel has been under Paul's guidance for a long time now. It's made him start to understand some really important life messages about how sometimes you've got to take more risks, be more ruthless and push a little harder. It's all part of Daniel's evolution as a character."
Neighbours always seem really open to ideas from the cast. Did you push the writers in this direction?
"Yeah, I think so. A while ago I spoke to one of the head writers and asked for Daniel to have a bit more status in the community. It's all very well wanting to set up communes and do everything for positive reasons, but I wanted to man him up a bit. The best way to do that was by giving Daniel some career ambition. That gains him a bit of respect from people, I think."
Do you think the fans will miss the 'goody two shoes' Daniel?
"I think they'll find him more interesting to watch now, to be honest. For anybody who likes Daniel's good-natured qualities, they're all still there in the long-run. There is a little patch where his morals start to be questioned, but in general he's still the same positive guy. He's just got a little bit more toughness now."
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Neighbours star Tim Phillipps gets a haircut
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Daniel shocks the locals early in the New Year by shaving all his hair off. Was that a sacrifice you made for the storyline?
"I really wanted to do it for myself, so the writers added it into the scripts as part of the storyline. It actually ties in really well with everything that's going on with Daniel in the next few months."
His new career is working at the Lassiters hotel, isn't it?
"Yeah, once things have fallen apart with the real estate, Daniel needs to find a new direction. He decides to go back into the hotel business because he's managed to pick up the ropes from Paul and wants to make a real go of it this time."
Would you like Daniel to become a mini-Paul?
"I would love that, but I don't think Daniel is ever going to do the awful things that Paul does. I'd love him to be a crusader, but a good and honest one who brings down the bad people. That's almost the opposite of Paul, but I want him to be as strong-willed and street smart as Paul is."
Are you hoping that Daniel and Imogen will work things out in the New Year?
"Yeah, I think the relationship between them is really good. They started out as friends and it blossomed into a really nice relationship. I think they've still got some future ahead..."
Are you excited about the UK broadcasts finally catching up with Australia?
"Really excited. From a strategical point of view, it makes so much sense. We were always doing things in line with Australia in terms of our Easter and Christmas storylines, but we'll be matched up now. There's no point in being 2 weeks apart - we may as well just all be in it together and do everything at the same time. I think it's a great move."
A lot of the younger cast are hoping to break into the US, but you've already worked over there on shows like Once Upon A Time. Do you ever miss it?
"No, I'm loving my life here in Australia too much to miss anything else. I do feel like I'm in my second home when I take a trip back to Los Angeles, but for the most part I'm just happy to be home in Australia. Getting to work every day as an actor just trumps it all. I'd definitely love to stay at Neighbours for longer - there's a lot more that Daniel can offer."
We know you're good friends with your on-screen cousin Pippa Black, who's still over in the US. Have you ever cheekily asked her to come back so Daniel can meet Elle Robinson?
"I don't know if I have tried hard enough. I did mention it to her when I was in LA a few months ago. We fantasised about how cool it would be for Daniel and Elle to have scenes together, but maybe I should have tried to press a little harder!"
Man up? Really? A man who is sensitive, cares about the environment, the community and those around him makes him not manly? Really not impressed by that comment!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
As for the respect from people, don't know about anyone else, but someone doing a job they don't truly enjoy and are only really doing out of guilt, doesn't impress me.
Bring back the old Daniel!
I totally agree, LauBuch! :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by LauBuch
Daniel and Imogen back together and Piper and Tyler too
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Neighbours star Tim Phillipps has explained his shock exit from the show, admitting that it wasn't his choice to leave his role as Daniel Robinson.
Viewers will see the actor bow out following a two-year stint next week, as Daniel leaves Ramsay Street for a new life in Los Angeles with Imogen Willis.
The couple will tie the knot before they leave Erinsborough, giving the Willis clan some much-deserved happiness following the tragic deaths of Josh and Doug.
"The decision wasn't mine - the producers wanted Daniel and Imogen to leave together," Phillipps told Inside Soap of his departure.
"So much negative stuff had happened that the show wanted something positive to come out of it - so with Imogen going, the only real option was for Daniel to go too.
"I think the writers also wanted to create a parallel with Daniel leaving Ramsay Street after getting married, just like his parents Scott and Charlene did."
Phillipps said that he is "really glad Daniel is still alive" following a deadly few weeks in Erinsborough, as it gives him the chance to possibly return in the future.
Asked what's next for him, he replied: "Just back on the audition circuit. In the past, I've been eager to jump into the next job - but for now I'm happy to take my time and let the right role come along. Oh, and I also have a wedding to plan!"
Phillipps announced that he was engaged to his girlfriend Jessica Lee Rose in March.
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That's weird a bit as usually the young actors get 3 years contracts on Neighbours. Why Tim's contract is different?Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
From what I've read, those contracts are weighted in the production team's favour, so if they decide to get rid of a character they can. I think the three year contracts are really just to keep the actors in the show for three years (or as long as the producers want them) rather than to guarantee them a job for three years. So that might be what's happened to Tim.Quote:
Originally Posted by eni294
I'm annoyed because Daniel was a good character (at least until they made him boring) and Tim's a decent actor. He shouldn't have to leave just because his onscreen partner wants to go. So many of the younger characters see Neighbours as a stepping stone to Hollywood and depart as soon as they can, so to get rid of a popular young actor who doesn't want to leave is nonsensical. :wall:
It does seem like a strange decision! I get that they want to have a happy storyline, but after the explosion they didn't really need to put them back together, they could have departed on good terms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
I reckon they've cut him because Daniel doesn't stand out anymore. His old personality did, but now he's just lost in the crowd, which is a shame. It seemed they were trying to make him a less evil version of Paul and it totally backfired.
I don't imagine Travis Burns sticking around much longer, so that's another young one gone and it does seem strange for them to cut someone so young, who seems to have wanted to really make a dent on the show and wants to stay, it doesn't make sense.
I'm glad Tim has confirmed this, although I thought it anyway. Rubbish idea IMO though! Hope he returns at some point, probably divorced.
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Originally Posted by Dazzle
I found a note from last year regarding Tim's situation and plans on Neighbours. Which shows that he was happy to be on Neighbours for the minimum of 3 years
'Tim made his screen debut as Daniel on 29 April 2014. In March 2015, Phillipps said that he was happy at*Neighbours*and would be staying for at least two more years.'
That's a shame that the producers decided not to renew his contract for at least another year as Tim wanted.
Yes, that's really awful. I could have managed without Imogen's happy ending. Never believed in their "love".Quote:
Originally Posted by eni294
the show could have killed off imogen and let josh move away to be near his child
let daniel stay with paul
the show could have killed off imogen and let josh move away to be near his child
let daniel stay with paul
This scenario is so obviously the best and most appropriate one (if they were determined that the hotel explosion cause a tragic death) that it beggars belief that anything else was even considered. Getting rid of Daniel and leaving Matilda fatherless are very poor choices and highly unsatisfying viewing in my opinion. :thumbsdowQuote:
Originally Posted by lizann
I was a fan of Imogen and Daniel and did want to see a happy ending but I think they even parting as friends could have worked
I do think their wedding and exit is very rushed after Josh and Doug's deaths
Does Paul not attend the wedding?
I don't think Paul will be invited to the wedding. Daniel believes he caused the explosionQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
He leaves so not knowing the truth :thumbsdowQuote:
Originally Posted by Vikki
Yeah he must do:thumbsdowQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Could Daniel and Imogen return to Neighbours? Producer Jason Herbison has the answer
The happy couple bowed out in Tuesday's episode.
Sad to see Daniel Robinson and Imogen Willis leave Neighbours? We can soften the blow slightly - the door is wide open for a possible return.
Tuesday's episode (April 26) saw Daniel and Imogen get their happy ending as they tied the knot and left Ramsay Street, marking the end of their time on the show.Ariel Kaplan left her role as Imogen to pursue other projects, but Tim Phillipps shocked fans last week by revealing that it wasn't his choice to bow out as Daniel.
Speaking about the exits for the first time, Neighbours' executive producer Jason Herbison told Digital Spy: "Our plan was always for Daniel and Imogen to leave Ramsay Street on a romantic and happy note, and as with all our characters, there is always scope for them to return - this is just the first chapter.
"Tim and Ariel are exceptionally talented and we wish them all the best in the future."
Kaplan played the role of Imogen for three years, while Phillipps was on our screens as Daniel for two. Their happy departures came after the Willis clan had been rocked by the recent deaths of Josh and Doug.
"The decision wasn't mine - the producers wanted Daniel and Imogen to leave together," Phillipps told Inside Soap of his exit in a recent interview.
"So much negative stuff had happened that the show wanted something positive to come out of it - so with Imogen going, the only real option was for Daniel to go too.
"I think the writers also wanted to create a parallel with Daniel leaving Ramsay Street after getting married, just like his parents Scott and Charlene did."
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
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Missing Neighbours couple Daniel and Imogen? Watch them film their final scenes in this new video
The pair bowed out of the show in yesterday's episode.
Already missing Imogen Willis and Daniel Robinson in Neighbours? You can watch their final scenes all over again in this behind-the-scenes video.Tuesday's episode (April 26) saw the couple get their happy ending as they tied the knot and left Ramsay Street.
Their exits marked the end of their time on the show with Ariel Kaplan leaving her role as Imogen to pursue other projects, and Tim Phillipps being written out to coincide with this.
The video shows the pair filming the scene where Imogen and Daniel rode off into the sunset, while Phillipps talks about what he will miss most about working on the Aussie soap.
Phillipps and Kaplan both used Twitter yesterday to thank supportive fans after their final episode aired.
Phillipps admitted that he was "blown away" by their positive messages, while Kaplan spoke out about how much she would miss Imogen.It it's not all sad though, as the door has been left been left very open for the duo to return, with the show's producer Jason Herbison saying that this was just the first chapter for them.
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Originally Posted by Dazzle
Hi Dazzle:)
I came across the old interview with Tim that I have seen before where Tim says a year contract is not enough. (I highlighted both the beginning and the end where they mention about Tim's contract.)
On Paige's threads you were asking about my sources regarding Tim's two 1 years contract's on Neighbours.
Below is the very old interview/spoiler (24 July 2014) which confirms Tim was given initially 1 year contract . And at the end of another spoiler - (#12 posted by Perdita here) Tim confirms that he was given another 1 year contract but he was happy to stay even a lot longer.
Shall we take a stroll down a memory lane? ;) All of the 4 actors mentioned in that spoiler left Neighbours recently :
24 JULY 2014
Neighbours' Tim Phillipps on future with show: 'A year isn't enough'
Tim Phillipps chats to us about playing Daniel and his love triangle storyline.
Neighbours newcomer Daniel Robinson has a busy few weeks ahead on UK screens as his secret fling with Amber Turner will soon be exposed.
Daniel and Amber (Jenna Rosenow) have a lot of explaining to do after Josh Willis (Harley Bonner) catches them kissing, leaving him heartbroken over his girlfriend's betrayal.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Tim Phillipps, who plays Daniel, for an insight into the love triangle storyline and his future on Neighbours.
What kind of reaction have you seen from Neighbours fans since Daniel's debut?
"A really nice one! All of the Neighbours supporters are really great when it comes to the cast and the characters. I've definitely had a really warm response in terms of social media and fan mail. One of the main things we want as actors is to please the audience, so it's nice that there's been good feedback! I'm very happy with that."
Your main storyline so far has obviously been Daniel's feelings for Amber. Has that been a good one to start off with?"
"Absolutely, I think it is a good one to start off with because a love triangle is quite a big storyline. It's also quite relatable - love is something we all go through and experience, so I guess it's been the perfect story to enter in with."
Would you say the fans are rooting for Daniel and Amber, or are some people sad to see Amber and Josh in trouble?
"I guess the reaction's been somewhat mixed, but there's definitely been a lot of support for Daniel and Amber. I guess Josh and Amber have been going through a lot of trouble, and Josh has had a pretty rough six months, so the wheels are starting to come off in their relationship.
."Daniel is now there to be a really great option for Amber. I think the fans are happy for Amber to be involved in a relationship that's free, fresh, fun and loving."
What happens when Josh finds out what's been going on?"
" Josh busts Amber and Daniel in the dark room together, which is going against their plans - mind you, every step of the way things go against their plans! They wanted Amber to end things with Josh before anything happened between her and Daniel, but unfortunately there were hold-ups with telling Josh and they just couldn't help themselves.
"They just had to act on impulses, and in the end it catches up with them. It's shocking for Amber, and Daniel feels awful for her. He also feels bad about upsetting Josh."
Will there be a fight between Daniel and Josh?
"There is somewhat of a showdown as they confront each other. Daniel wants everything to be okay, but Josh comes to speak his mind.
"It's quite interesting because it's somewhat level-headed. I think young people with so much emotion don't always have a controlled conversation like they do, but underneath that, it's loaded with pain from Josh's end and compassion from Daniel's end. It's sort of fire meets water, so it's really interesting."
What happens between Daniel and Amber after that?
" They stay together throughout all of the fallout with Josh and the Willis family. I think they are so excited about the love they're in, but everyone around them thinks they're just being young and silly. It's kind of Daniel and Amber against the world at this point, but that brings them closer."
On a separate note, will Daniel be able to help his uncle Paul as he plunges further into depression?
"Daniel is going to try his hardest to support Paul through it, but it's a pretty tough ask. On some levels, Daniel rates himself as a little bit of a therapist to people, but this is something that's pretty extreme! It can also be difficult to help someone that's as fiery as Paul Robinson, so it's an interesting dynamic there.
"Daniel is trying his best to help but he can't actually fix this one, so he just tries to be as supportive as possible."
Some of the fans have noticed that Daniel shares a few similarities with Sonya! Would you like them to become friends?
"Yeah, absolutely. I guess they really are the two characters that are a bit on the hippy side! I haven't had all that much to do with Eve [Morey, who plays Sonya] just yet, but we did have a scene recently where we were both sitting and talking to Paul together. Physically we were both almost mirroring each other for the shot, so it looked like we had the same vibe going on.
"It'll be fun down the track for the storyline to explore that a little bit. From watching Eve's stuff, she's an amazing actress so it'd be amazing for me to be able to do more work with her."
Do you share any similarities with Daniel in real life?
"Yeah, I think so! On any job, I try to bring an aspect of my personality and flesh it out for that character. The loving side of Daniel I can relate to fairly well, and also that side of him that just wants everyone to be nice, friendly, happy and get along. Those are the qualities that I share with Daniel."
We're all eager to hear some gossip about the show's 30th anniversary plans! Have the producers told you anything yet?
"I had a meeting with the producers today and they said that they're going to tell us all soon enough! It was very frustrating - I really wanted to get the information out of them, but I couldn't find out! (Laughs.)
"I know that the 30th anniversary is such a massive, massive milestone so I have no doubt it'll be big. From what I've seen, the storylines in the last six months have been really interesting and well-crafted, so I'm really excited to see what we can do for the 30th anniversary. I think we can expect a lot."
We've read that you're on a one-year contract, but would you like to stay for longer than that?
"Yeah, I really would. Time flies and I can't believe I've already been filming for six months. I don't think another six months is going to be long enough for me to really get out from the show what I want to.
"I'd like to just keep honing in on my craft, practicing and trying different things - as well as enjoying life at the same time, because it's not often that an actor has a stable job! It may not happen again, so I want to really enjoy that for as long as I can, so I'm definitely keen to stick around for a while!"
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Thanks for that. I wonder why Tim was only given one year contracts when he's a better actor than some of those given three years?
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Originally Posted by Dazzle
I ask myself the same question. Especially that Tim was so keen on staying longer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
From what I read it seemed that at first he was happy with the 1 year contract but after working as Daniel for 6 months he kept mentioning it in his interviews that he was happy to stay much longer. Really shame he is gone! :(