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Some more nostalgia. An article in the DailyMail: "Everybody needs good Neighbours! As Kylie Minogue celebrates 30 years since her first appearance on the long running soap....what became of her co-stars?"
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...oap-stars.html
'Neighbours’ Memories - Why My Future Wedding Will Be Like Scott and Charlene’s
These days if a soap wants to pull in big ratings they have to go all out with a big disaster. Neighbours did exactly that two weeks ago, blowing up Lassiters and killing off Josh Willis with a pole through his lung and Doug Willis with a bump to the head during Hotel Death Trap Week. However, back in the eighties, television was quite different and it was a simple uneventful wedding between two childhood sweethearts that pulled in a blockbuster 20 million viewers in the UK for Neighbours. It all began 30 years ago on April 17 1986, when feisty tomboy Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue) made her dramatic entrance on Neighbours, punching future husband Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) after being mistaken for a burglar. From that moment on, the whole nation was hooked on their romantic rollercoaster, right up until they decided to get married.
With 20 million people watching, it felt like everyone was talking about the wedding of Scott and Charlene and my family and I were no exception. The wedding was a prestigious affair in my household with all of us glued to the screens in silence as Charlene walked down the aisle in that giant lacy dress looking like a knitted doll you’d find on top of a toilet roll.
Scott and Charlene’s wedding attracted 20 million viewers in the UK.
I was mesmerised watching my two idols marry in a fantasy fairytale ceremony, but one awkward moment had me hiding behind my cushion in sheer embarrassment. The kiss. Milliseconds after being declared husband and wife, Scott and Charlene began devouring each other like two hungry lions pulling apart their latest kill. Even watching it now I have to look away when it comes to that moment, hoping that a disapproving Mrs Mangel will throw a bucket of cold water over the hot and steamy newlyweds. The wedding is such a big part of my childhood that it will almost certainly have influence over my future wedding. The wedding’s theme song ‘Suddenly’ by Angry Anderson, the song that has those that know it lip-synching and air-grabbing for their lives, is non-negotiable for the ceremony. I also love the idea of having a reception back at home with a huge buffet surrounded by family, friends and neighbours (if I knew any of them of course). However, I won’t go as far as growing a mullet and wearing a taffeta dress, I do have some restraint. With the finer details planned, I just need to find that elusive someone to get married to...Nearly thirty years on, what do the kids of today think of the wedding? Will they be using it as inspiration for their own weddings far off into the future? Well that’s what Ricky Boleto from CBBC’s Newsround set-out to discover and it was the ‘shaggy’ hairstyles that came under fire. The critical 10-year-olds threw shade at the episode with comments like, ‘At a wedding nowadays you wouldn’t have your hair that messy’ and ‘did they have barbers in those days?'
’Clearly these kids haven’t been to East London recently. And if fashion trends continue to be recycled like they are, they’ll all be sporting the same ‘shaggy’ hairstyles at their own weddings in twenty years time.It looks like Neighbours is also looking to the past for inspiration, as thirty years on since Charlene’s arrival, her first scene is being recycled for actress Sarah Ellen who makes her Neighbours debut this week. Sarah will play Madison Robinson, daughter of Scott and Charlene. Just like her mum she is mistaken for a burglar and ends up punching the wannabe vigilante trying to stop her. With her Neighbours journey starting out just like her mum’s, is Madison destined to find her childhood sweetheart on Ramsay Street and marry? Let’s hope it’s not exactly the same as Charlene’s story, because that would mean marrying the man she punched, her brother. But the big question is, if she does get married, will she be wearing her mum’s hand-me-down giant white lacy dress?
http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/9722044
Neighbours stars Ariel Kaplan and Harley Bonner open up about their final days on set
Who was a mess? And would they work together again?
Neighbours stars Ariel Kaplan and Harley Bonner have discussed how they felt during their final days on set in a new behind-the-scenes video.The pair recently filmed their final scenes as twins Josh and Imogen Willis after three years on the Australian soap.
Fans saw Josh killed off in a heartbreaking episode earlier this month, while Imogen will wave goodbye to Ramsay Street next week when she heads to LA for a new life with partner Daniel Robinson.
On her final day on set, Kaplan said: "I am feeling so many emotions. I'm excited for the next chapter, I'm nervous, I'm really sad and a bit exhausted - it's been a huge day. But mostly I'm excited to see what is up next.
*However, Bonner admitted that he was so overwhelmed after filming his final scenes that he was unable to make a farewell speech.The duo - who are a couple in real life - also admitted that they don't intend to work together again, and especially not as on-screen siblings!
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neig...l-days-on-set/
No video about Tim's final days on set? I'm guessing he wasn't in a celebratory mood unlike his co-stars. :thumbsdow
If you've ever wondered how the Neighbours opening titles were shot, then look no further - Felix Mallard reveals all in this new video.
The actor, who plays Ben Kirk in the Aussie soap, has filmed a behind-the-scenes special as the cast recorded an updated version of the show's titles.
Neighbours has had quite a major cast shake-up recently, following the exits of Josh and Kyle, and the upcoming departures for Daniel and Imogen.
Therefore it's only natural that the opening sequence was refreshed to reflect this, and it turns out that more hard work goes into those shots than we thought.
Watch the video by hitting play below:
https://www.facebook.com/NeighboursO...4111311923351/
The video sees Mallard, who has recently returned as a show regular, filming a shot by the lake with Mavournee Hazel and Lilly Van der Meer, who play Ben's friends Piper Willis and Xanthe Canning.
And as the shots are meant to look warm and happy, Van de Meer was on hand to make sure their laughter looked natural, with some very interesting jokes...
Digital Spy
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Kylie Minogue channels Charlene from Neighbours with blonde curls
Kylie Minogue stepped out in London with fiancé Joshua Sasse at the weekend – and left fans wondering if they'd stepped back into the '80s. The singer showed off a new blonde perm during the outing, paying homage to her role in hit TV show Neighbours.
Fans of the 47-year-old will remember her time on Australian soapwell, when she portrayed Charlene Robinson for two years from 1986, with her character regularly sporting the tight ringlets.
Kylie Minogue stepped back into the '80s with her latest look
The Especially For You singer performed at a wedding in the Capital on Sunday night, and was later spotted dining with Joshua, 28, at The Woseley restaurant. Kylie, who quit Neighbours in favour of her blossoming music career almost 30 years ago, looked as glamorous as ever in an all-black ensemble. The pop diva opted for a black top and trousers, adding a touch of sparkle with a pair of chic diamante-studded heels, and showing off her sparkling engagement ring. Meanwhile, Joshua revealed he had gone for a new look, as he debuted his two-toned facial hair.
She shot to fame as Charlene Robinson 30 years ago
The couple, who have been dating since September, looked as loved-up as ever while enjoying a rare night off from their hectic work schedules. It's been a whirlwind few months for the pair, who revealed in February that they were engaged, announcing the happy news with a traditional advert placed in a newspaper.
It read: "The engagement is announced between Joshua, son of the late Dominic Sasse and of Mary Heele (nee Macauley), of Herefordshire, and Kylie, eldest daughter of Ronald and Carol Minogue, of Melbourne, Australia."
http://www.hellomagazine.com/healtha...-blonde-curls/
Surprise! Former Neighbours star Caitlin Stasey beams with delight in new Instagram snaps as she celebrates 26th birthday with loved ones
She’s been in the spotlight since she was 13 years old.And now former Neighbours stars Caitlin Stasey has celebrated turning 26.
On Monday, the striking actress took to her social media sites to share a series of snaps from what appeared to be a surprise birthday party thrown by her loved ones.Scroll down for video
Surprise! Former Neighbours star Caitlin Stasey shared a series of snaps from what appeared to be a surprise 26th birthday party thrown by her loved ones on Monday
The first snap, which was simply captioned with the word ‘surprise’, shows the starlet beam with delight as she was handed a large bouquet of flowers.
She later followed the post with another picture of herself blowing some candles on a birthday cake.
Earlier on in the week, Caitlin shared a childhood throwback photograph of herself from an old school year book - taken over a decade ago.
Sweet treat: The actress later followed the post with another picture of herself blowing some candles off a birthday cake
Caitlin Stasey compares herself to Kim Kardashian
The former soap star - who is in a relationship with fellow actor Lucas Neff - is the picture of sweetness in the archive school portrait which sees her smile beautifully.
Although there's no denying Caitlin's blossomed into a beautiful young woman since then, it seems her cherubic good looks has remained.
Earlier on in the week, Caitlin shared a childhood throwback photograph of herself from an old school year book – taken over a decade ago
Meanwhile, at the start of the year, the Australian beauty strongly hinted that she had tied the knot with Raising Hope actor Lucas, 30.
In January, she posted several images which show the Chicago native carrying her over the threshold and the pair punching the pair with glee.
Their close pal, actor Echo Kellum, took to Twitter to congratulate them, writing: 'Congrats to Lucas Neff and Caitlin Stasey on their marriage! They are the cutest!!! Proud to be y'all friend!'
Caitlin and Lucus have yet to address their marriage.
TV star: The brunette beauty is best known for her role as Rachel Kinski in Neighbours, from which she starred in*2005–09""
Read more:*http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...#ixzz47Xt19mDI
You are probably right about Tim's mood. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
But he was in a video about his final day on Neighbours. Have you seen it?
PS. Ariel was lucky to be in all 3 final video's (hers, Tim's and Harley's)
Morgana O'Reilly who played Naomi Canning and her baby girl in the short video below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFFaMaCBGpE/
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neig...his-fun-video/
It's Neighbours v EastEnders as Matt Wilson tests his knowledge of the two soaps.
In a video posted on Twitter, the Neighbours actor – who plays Aaron Brennan – was given a series of quotes.
However, he had to work out whether they were said by a Brennan brother, or a Branning brother from EastEnders.
It’s #Neighbours VS #EastEnders! How well does @MattyWilson88 know his Brennan from his Branning?https://t.co/ucwlJsXDFS
— Neighbours (@NeighboursTV) May 6, 2016
Wilson did not do too badly, acing quotes from Mark Brennan and Jack Branning's first scenes.
Plus, he got quotes by his own character – it would have been embarrassing otherwise!
Wilson did trip on a few Branning quotes, mistaking them for Neighbours ones.
© Twitter @NeighboursTV
However, he got six out of eight overall. Not bad.
Plus, watching him say: "I'm a bonza bruv" with a cockney accent is definitely something else – judge for yourself.
Digital Spy
Article in the Daily Telegraph: "Little Mix - Neighbours or Home and Away? Little Mix are keen to star in Neighbours or Home and Away":
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ent...a69421c15968c8
New bloke on the show said he had buggerd up with Sonja.:hmm:
Can they even say that word pre watertent :cartman:
No they can't! Maybe you misheard because I'm pretty sure I'd remember that. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Splashy
19 mins in after the break he clearly says the word. well thats what my ears hear :angel: :D
Most of my life things got buggered, were buggered, are buggered ... never knew it was a bad word :eek: :searchme:
Oops, I thought we were talking about Eastenders for some reason! I haven't watched today's Neighbours (probably won't until tomorrow), but I'll listen out for it. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Splashy
Wikipedia describes it better than I can:Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
Spoiler:
So basically we're all correct! :lol:
I remember when the Ozz soaps would always refer to a hot young buck as a spunk or spunky :ninja:
I always used to giggle at that. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Splashy
I've watched this episode now and you're quite correct. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Splashy
I guess it's considered a milder expletive in Australia?
I just think the writers/producers/editors get bored and think, what can we get away with today :cartman:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
Like any job speeling out a soap must be hard work and not what the said writer was aiming to do in life, but then some poor soul had to write Katy Prices 88th autobiograhy and some really cursed bod had to write Peter Andres :ninja:
"Buggered" is a common term to mean either extremely tired, or messed up (as it's used in this context). It's very rarely used or associated with its actual meaning, and we even say "go to buggery" which just means get lost, you're dreaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
"Buggered" is a common term to mean either extremely tired, or messed up (as it's used in this context). It's very rarely used or associated with its actual meaning, and we even say "go to buggery" which just means get lost, you're dreaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
Yes, there's worst writing jobs than soaps I'm sure. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Splashy
Do you live in Australia? Bugger(ed) is considered slightly rude to most people in the UK - it's not a word I've ever heard in any of our homegrown soaps for instance - nor Home and Away come to think of it. But then I've noticed Neighbours uses "crap" when our soaps rarely if ever do. They mostly stay away from anything that could be deemed in the slightest bit controversial, except for the very occasional "bitch" and "bloody". I guess what you consider a rude word is very much depends on where you were brought up.Quote:
Originally Posted by CookieTargaryen
Yes, and although most people are aware of the actual meaning of "buggered", that's not how it's associated. After most games of televised football they'll interview a player who says something like "tough game, I was buggered by the end" without people jumping to the wrong conclusion.
And yeah we're pretty easy-going about swearing on TV, although you won't hear anything too bad on Neighbours.
dp
Article in the Sunday Telegraph today:
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ent...0fa1d02ee249b9
The Neighbours stars vying to be the next Margot Robbie
HOORAY for Hollywood. That is the catchphrase of any young actor joining the cast of Neighbours.
When Margot Robbie traded Ramsay Street for Tinseltown and international movie stardom, she showed all the cast members of the Eleven soapie that your wildest dreams can come true.
Robbie has worked alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street, Will Smith in Focus and Alexander Skarsgard in The Legend of Tarzan.
Her current role is as crazed supervillain Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, one of the most anticipated films of 2016 with an A-list cast including Smith, Jared Leto and Viola Davis.
Olympia Valance, Mavournee Hazel and Lilly Van Der Meer know they have a role model to follow. They can dare to dream big.
Valance, who plays Paige Smith, has already signed with Roar, the US agency that represents Chris and Liam Hemsworth. The 23-year-old’s three-year contract with Neighbours runs out early next year. Speculation is rife she will leave.
“It is all a bit under wraps at the moment but we’ll see what happens,” Valance says. “Neighbours is my home at the moment and I love my job. Long term I absolutely I want to try something else in the UK or USA. That’s the dream.
“Nothing can prepare you for a big move like that and I’m a real homebody. The thought of moving away from my family and friends really frightens me but in life you’ve got to take risks. I never want to look back and regret not trying something.”
Hazel, who plays Piper Willis, has been on Neighbours for just on a year so she is busy soaking up every acting skill she possibly can. Hollywood is on the wish list and she knows that the skills she is learning on Neighbours provide the perfect launching pad.
“I’ve developed (as an actor) so much since I started on Neighbours,” Hazel says. “I’m very content being here and I want to make the most of this training ground.
“Overseas is very much a part of my future but before I give LA or England a proper go I really want to make sure I’m prepared for it.
“Margot’s work ethic (on Neighbours) was impeccable. She always arrived on set knowing her lines. Being where Margot has been I’m trying to replicate that.”
Van Der Meer has already been labelled “the next Margot Robbie”. The 16-year-old joined the show in February. Like Robbie, she was raised on the Gold Coast.
Van Der Meer plays rebellious teen Xanthe Canning who is sent to Melbourne by mum Brooke (Fifi Box) to live with her father Gary (Damien Richardson).
When Xanthe finds out her father is in jail and she is forced to live with grandmother Sheila (Colette Mann) and half-brother Kyle (Chris Milligan).
“I’d aspired to be on Neighbours so to get the role at 16 was incredible,” Van Der Meer says. “I’m not sure what the future holds. I’m happy where I am right now.
“Colette took me under her wing. I’d never been on a set before. We are very close. It has been amazing to have her help me along my way.”
Valance knows how far she has evolved as an actor since she joined Neighbours. Paige is a complex character who has had a rollercoaster life.
Adopted out as a baby, Paige arrived at Erinsborough looking for her biological parents Brad Willis (Kip Gamblin) and Lauren Carpenter (Kate Kendall).
Since then Paige has been arrested, blackmailed, involved in a stolen car ring, survived the explosion at Lassiter’s Hotel and had her heart broken by undercover cop Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor).
That has meant plenty of meaty scenes for Valance — the perfect preparation for a shot at Hollywood stardom.
“I’d love to try a supernatural character — something completely different to me or Paige,” Valance says. “I love all the Harry Potter films, Star Wars, The Hobbit, something like that.”
Neighbours, Eleven, 6.30pm weeknights
Sydney Daily Telegraph article today. Bree Timmins is looking a lot different these days!
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ent...ab7733fef73e54
From Neighbours cutie Bree, to pop sensation - Sianoa Smit-McPhee’s massive career relaunch
SIANOA Smit-McPhee played cherubic-faced cutie Bree Timmins on Neighbours more than a decade ago.
Now, 24, she’s relaunching herself as a pop singer, something she’s dreamt of since she was in nappies.
“I am at the age where 100 per cent I am diving into it,” Smit-Mcphee told Confidential.
“I’m living out what I’ve wanted to do my whole life. I want to be iconic, not in an ego way, but I want to make classic pop music like Michael Jackson or Madonna. I don’t want to doubt myself.”
Smit-McPhee is virtually unrecognisable from the young actor who started on Ramsay Street soap at the age of 12 in 2005 and wrapped on the show two-and-a-half years later.
Looking back at herself on Neighbours, she said: “When I see photos of myself between the ages of like 10 and 17, I guess I went through this teen awkward phase. I was totally comfortable but it doesn’t vibe with me now.”
Smit-McPhee, whose brother — Kodi — is also an established actor, is based in Los Angeles.
She’s worked on hit TV series like Hung and will next appear in Scott Hicks fantasy flick, Fallen.
Acting is mostly on the back burner for Smit-McPhee, who is currently in Melbourne writing and recording music with American husband John Rush.
“Whatever acting comes up, I am going to be more particular about what I do because right now I am focusing on music,” she said.
A lot of nostalgia in this DailyMail article:
Neighbours reunion! As Kylie and Guy Pearce film their first movie together in three decades, where are their fellow TV soap co-stars now?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...bours-now.html
Did anyone else find it odd, Sonya mentioned she needed to pee. Rather random.
Yeah, they dont do random in soap land, maybe she is already pregnant? Very pregnant as in the baby is pressing down on her bladder.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaz21
But then the women is insane, she only got with Toady to get to her son, she has Nell and is now seeking to make more babies with another bloke because Toady cant offer up the goods. I know thats a twisted way of looking at it but the facts fit.
I said much the same about Sonya and the surrogacy in a rant on another thread yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Splashy
That's what I think, I said it on the spoiler page.
Gossip article on msn.com:
Confirmed: Fifi Box is dating co-star Damien Richardson
http://www.msn.com/en-au/entertainme...cid=spartandhp
Article in The Sunday Telegraph (Sydney Confidential) today. I posted this as a new/separate Thread in the General Normal Forum, but then thought I would also post it here as well, just in case it got lost in all the SPAM!
The Bodyguard: Kip Gamblin joins Aussie musical in lead role as Kevin Costner’s Frank Farmer.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ent...29e3aa22afc5c4
HE is best known for his roles on Neighbours and Home and Away, but Kip Gamblin is getting ready to literally put his body on the line for his latest role.
Actor and former dancer, Gamblin will join The Bodyguard musical, taking on the role made famous by Kevin Costner as ex-secret service agent Frank Farmer. He will join singer Paulini, who takes the role made famous by Whitney Houston.
For Gamblin, best known for his roles as Brad Willis on Neighbours and Scott Hunter on rival soap Home And Away, it is a welcome change to tell a story from beginning to end.
“Inside TV it’s the story that never ends, so to be involved in a piece of art that has a beginning and most of all a conclusion, it will be nice to tell a story every night,” Gamblin said.
“I love the fact that he doesn’t have to have a cheesy smile constantly ... Frank is pretty stone-faced which I liked.”
Gamblin is very comfortable on stage, having spent time with the Australian Ballet and Sydney Dance Company. However, singing presents a new challenge.
“I apparently sing a song, but Frank is not a good singer, so it should be interesting. I wouldn’t say I’m the world’s strongest singer, but singing badly I think there’s quite an art to it.”
The Bodyguard is at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 21.
Tickets are on sale from $70 at sydneylyric.com.au