Neighbours on Amazon Freevee

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Neighbours reveals release date and plans for classic episodes on Freevee
Some iconic episodes are set to be released later this month.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...sodes-freevee/

Ahead of the new season launching on Freevee later this year, Amazon is set to drop some classic episodes of Neighbours.

Fans were given a huge surprise late last year when it was revealed that the classic Australian soap would be back, despite being previously cancelled and wrapping up its run last summer.

Now, to get us all nostalgic, Freevee has confirmed that select classic episodes will be heading to the service later this month on February 23, as well as episodes featuring breakout stars like Margot Robbie, Russell Crowe, Kylie Minogue and Liam Hemsworth.

The launch date will also include the entire 2012 season, which featured the iconic kiss between Chris and Aidan and Toadie's proposal to Sonya.

Following on from this, the service will launch a library season of Neighbours every month, as well as a number of free ad-supported streaming channels (or FAST channels), including 'Neighbours ? Looking Back' (Channel 1) and 'Best of Neighbours' (Channel 2).

Speaking in December, Amazon's head of content and programming Lauren Anderson teased what fans can expect from the new season of Neighbours.

?We?re going to do everything we have to do ? in front of and behind the camera ? to make sure that we?re delivering a consistent series,? she said.

"We are continuing the show to at least the same level of what audiences have loved for 37 years. The most important thing to us is to make sure that those who love the show already continue to love the show."

She added: "What we?re moving through is what do we want the arc of the first season to be? How do we create a world that?s at once a continuation and also the start of something new. The storyline in a lot of ways is going to mirror what?s happening with the series. It?s a continuation, but it?s in a new place."

The revival series is set to see the return of stars including Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson), Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy), Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy) and Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi).

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.



And:

Neighbours announces air date for classic episodes ? and it's sooner than you think

https://www.whattowatch.com/news/nei...than-you-think

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More Neighbours returnees announced. DS article:



Neighbours announces seven more returning cast for the show's revival
Mackenzie, Terese, and more are back.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...rning-revival/

Neighbours has announced seven more cast members will be returning for the revival.

The Aussie soap was saved by free streaming service Amazon Freevee last November, months after Channel 5 pulled the plug on it putting an end to a 37-year-long stint.

As the series is gearing up to start filming this spring, more familiar characters are flocking to Ramsay Street, with Annie Jones (as Jane Harris), Rebekah Elmaloglou (as Terese Willis), Georgie Stone (as Mackenzie Hargreaves), and Tim Kano (as Leo Tanaka) reprising their roles as series regulars.

Returning in guest roles are Ian Smith (as Harold Bishop), April Rose Pengilly (as Chloe Brennan), and Melissa Bell (as Lucy Robinson).

They will star alongside the previously announced cast members of the revival, Neighbours long-running stars Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Ryan Moloney and Jackie Woodburne.

Neighbours seemingly wrapped things with a bow for the residents of Erinsborough, the fictional suburb of Melbourne where the action takes place.

What was thought to be the last-ever episode welcomed back former Neighbours stars whose careers started on Ramsay Street, including Kylie Minogue, Margot Robbie and Guy Pearce.

As for Pearce's character Mike Young, it will be interesting to see how the show will work around his happy ending with Jane, now that Jones is set to return.

Meanwhile, Jodi Gordon has recently hinted at reprising her role as Elly Conway. The original finale saw Elly and Chloe reuniting.

"There are conversations happening, I say that with a big smile on my face," the star recently said, when asked about a potential return.

With Pengilly confirmed as a returning guest star, it appears very possible that Gordon will be back in some capacity as well.

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.



Also:

More cast confirmed for Neighbours return
Annie Jones, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Georgie Stone, and Tim Kano will return as series regulars, with Ian Smith, April Rose Pengilly & Melissa Bell as guest stars.

https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/02/mor...rs-return.html



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Neighbours star Freya Van Dyke reveals whether Zara is in revival series
"It's insane to me that you all are so supportive."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...denies-return/

Neighbours star Freya Van Dyke has confirmed that she will not be a part of the show's revival? for now.

Freya was a major part of the Australian soap's final year on air as Zara Selwyn, the troublesome daughter of long-running character Amy Greenwood (Jacinta Stapleton).

To set the record straight, Freya shared a statement on her Instagram Story to directly address her future on Neighbours.

"I know a lot of you have been asking. Is Zara coming back to Neighbours? Are you going back to Neighbours? First of all, thank you so much," she told fans. "It's insane to me that you all are so supportive and you want to see Zara back."

Freya then referenced the last cast announcement from the show, which doesn't include Zara in the list of returning characters.

"At this stage, no, Zara is not going back," she clarified. "It's nothing to do with anything beyond what storylines they've decided to go with.

"I am so, so happy for all of the cast who are going back. It's going to be absolutely incredible and there are going to be some incredible storylines. I can't wait for you guys to see it."

The actress also assured fans she has some "exciting" acting work coming up away from Ramsay Street, where she will be working on stage.

But while we shouldn't expect to see this star back, fans will have plenty of familiar faces to look forward to when Neighbours returns. Annie Jones (as Jane Harris), Rebekah Elmaloglou (as Terese Willis), Georgie Stone (as Mackenzie Hargreaves), and Tim Kano (as Leo Tanaka) have all been confirmed to be coming back.

The soap will also have long-running stars Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson), Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy), Ryan Moloney (Toadfish Rebecchi) and Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy) all as part of the core cast.

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.

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Neighbours star Madeleine West discusses possible return for Dee Bliss in show revival
"I'd be there in a heartbeat!"

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...ssible-return/

Neighbours star Madeleine West is keen to reprise both Dee Bliss and Andrea Somers in Amazon Freevee's upcoming revival.

West made her Ramsay Street debut all the way back in 2000, leaving in 2003 before returning sporadically between 2017 and 2020.

Joining Australian talk show Studio 10 this week, West was asked about whether she would be back on the soap.

"Look, I'm putting it out there, but if the opportunity was there I'd love to," she replied.

"I didn't have the opportunity to take part in the finale [because] I was doing the Predatory podcast, which took quite a toll. I didn't get a chance to come back and wrap up [Dee and Andrea].

"So if the opportunity is there, I'm on Ten, I'd be there in a heartbeat!"

Freya Van Dyke, who played Amy Greenwood's daughter Zara Selwyn, was also posed the question of whether she'll be back alongside confirmed cast members Annie Jones, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Georgie Stone, Tim Kano, Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Ryan Moloney and Jackie Woodburne this week.

Setting the record straight, she wrote via Instagram Stories: "I know a lot of you have been asking. Is Zara coming back to Neighbours? Are you going back to Neighbours? First of all, thank you so much.

"It's insane to me that you all are so supportive and you want to see Zara back. At this stage, no, Zara is not going back. It's nothing to do with anything beyond what storylines they've decided to go with.

"I am so, so happy for all of the cast who are going back. It's going to be absolutely incredible and there are going to be some incredible storylines."

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.

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A few new DS articles:


Neighbours cast 2023 ? who's returning for the show's revival?
The full list of names announced so far.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...urs-cast-2023/



Neighbours star Ryan Moloney calls for Melanie Pearson return in show revival
Will Toadie and Mel be reunited?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...earson-return/



Neighbours stars reveal cast WhatsApp group turned awkward over show return
"We were suspiciously quiet."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...hatsapp-group/

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Neighbours will begin filming again on April 17th.


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Neighbours confirms when filming will start on the show's new season
'The New Chapter' begins very soon.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...ng-start-date/

Neighbours is gearing up to begin filming on its long-awaited new season.

Ever since Freevee saved the show from cancellation earlier last year, fans have been wondering when the cast will get back to work ? and now we know filming is only a few weeks away.

The cast have now confirmed on the final date of their 'Neighbours ? The Celebration Tour' in London that filming begins on April 17, 2023 at Nunawading Studios in Melbourne, Australia. This means Neighbours will air on Amazon Freevee this autumn.

Veteran cast members Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Stefan Dennis, Ryan Moloney, Annie Jones and April Rose Pengilly were all on stage at the London Palladium to make the historic announcement and will all be back for the new season as well.

Neighbours Executive Producer Jason Herbison has also confirmed: "It feels very real now. It?s a hive of activity at the studio. We?re busy writing the next chapter of Neighbours, bringing to life again the show?s much-loved characters as well as new residents.

"It?s exciting to see the sets being prepped, ready to start filming on April 17, which will be a huge day for everyone involved."

Amazon has already released several classic seasons of the Australian soap on its Freevee streaming service, with even more episodes from 2013 being added on Thursday (March 23).

Legendary cast member Alan Fletcher has promised the new episodes will be "incredibly exciting" for both classic fans and newcomers alike.

"I was reflecting on this with Jackie (Woodburne) the other day. I've been doing this show for 28 years, the show's been going for 37 years," he told UTV Life. "It changed over that time, the production values increased. But now we get to do a re-do.

"It'll still be the same show... but we will be able to make it even better."

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.




And:

Neighbours restarts production on April 17
Cameras will roll once more at Nunawading Studios, a day after a fan event in Melbourne.

https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/03/nei...-april-17.html