The Daily Telegraph article (It is subscription only so I can't include the link):
Neighbours to return to TV screens, months after it was axed
Five months after the final episode of popular TV show Neighbours went to air, the long-running soapie has been thrown a lifeline.
Neighbours has been thrown an unexpected lifeline.
Five months after the final episode of the popular TV soap went to air, producers Fremantle have secured Amazon Freevee and Prime Video as international partners.
The move will see the show brought back to life, with Channel 10 to broadcast in Australia.
It is major news considering the global headlines when news broke the show had been shelved after a 37 year run.
Fremantle Australia CEO Greg Woods said: ?The love for Neighbours is undeniable and we have been determined to explore every possible avenue to bring it back for loyal fans across the world.
?We are beyond thrilled to have secured this landmark deal with Amazon Freevee, along with Network 10 in Australia, long-term and passionate supporters of the show,? he said.
?We will be going back into the writing room immediately, and production for this wonderful series will begin next year. Neighbours has been so important for the Victorian production community, and along with our partners, will provide new opportunities on both sides of the camera. We cannot wait to get started.?
Actors Jackie Woodburne, Alan Fletcher, Stefan Dennis and Ryan Moloney will return to the show with more cast to be announced.
Executive producer Jason Herbison returns to the production at Fremantle and Rick Maier as EP at Ten.
Production is slated to commence early next year, with a world premiere scheduled for mid-2023.
The show will continue to be filmed at the Nunawading, Melbourne, studios at which it has been based since its launch nearly four decades ago.
Melbourne?s Pin Oak Court is the location for the outside scenes of fictional Ramsay Street, Erinsborough.
?We are absolutely delighted to welcome Neighbours back home to Network 10, and while we loved the finale earlier this year and appreciated the incredible support from the cast, crew and fans, we continued to hold a small glimmer of hope that one day it would be possible to resume the series,? Network Ten boss Beverley McGarvey said.
?We are grateful for the tenacity and determination displayed by Fremantle in securing a new production partner so our association could continue.
?A much-loved stalwart of our program schedule for over 35 years, we can?t wait to bring back the perfect blend of soap and sunshine to Australian audiences which will also add a fantastic boost to the Victorian and wider production community.?
The finale episode of Neighbours drew a national audience of more than 1.48 million viewers when it aired in July.
It saw the return of much-loved former cast members, including Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Margot Robbie and Natalie Imbruglia.
The show was axed when Channel 5 in the UK did not renew its production deal with Fremantle.
It had previously aired for decades on the BBC.
And now also from news.com.au:
Neighbours returns months after being axed
The final episode of Neighbours aired in July and featured guest appearances from former stars Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Margot Robbie.
https://www.news.com.au/entertainmen...40462d5612c226
Neighbours will make a triumphant return to TV screens months after being axed.
The iconic Australian TV show ended in July after 37 years after Fremantle failed to find it a new home.
The long-running soap will air on Channel 10 - its old home - and will be available to stream for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US.
The revitalised series will also be available ad free on Prime Video in Australia and New Zealand seven days following the free to air viewing.
https://twitter.com/NeighboursTV/sta...40462d5612c226
The final episode of Neighbours aired in July and featured guest appearances from former stars Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Margot Robbie, Natalie Imbruglia and Guy Pearce.
Hundreds of thousands tuned in around the world to bid farewell to Ramsay Street - but it turns out it was merely a goodbye for now.
Fans reacted with glee at news the show was making a return.
?Oh my actual god!!! Crack open the fizz. This is the happiest day ever!! The mourning is over. It?s coming baaaaaaaack!!!!!!! Yessssssssss,? wrote one superfan.
?Wait, what?! Omg is this really happening?!? wrote another fan, Sharyn.
?I am actually crying tears of joy....thanks soooooo much for this. I cannot wait. Thanks to everyone for make this happen,? one delighted viewer said.
?Neighbours has captivated its audience for nearly 40 years, building a dedicated and loyal following for the lives and stories of the characters on Ramsay Street,? said Lauren Anderson from Amazon Studios.
?With the power of streaming, we?re able to offer a catalogue of thousands of Neighbours episodes for new audiences to discover this legendary series and current fans to relive their favorite moments.
?We look forward to immersing the audience in new Ramsay Street experiences when we relaunch the show next year for Amazon Freevee and Prime Video customers.?
Jennifer Mullin, global CEO of Fremantle, said: ?Neighbours is a unique series with a powerful connection with its fans across the world. We cherish the show and all those who have been part of its incredible story over many decades, so we are thrilled that we have found a new home with Amazon Freevee.
?Thanks to the innovative Amazon Freevee platform, many classic episodes will be available to fans, and Neighbours will go back into full production in Australia early next year, providing our fans with new episodes.
?This partnership with Amazon Freevee marks an exciting new chapter, and we look forward to collaborating with them, along with our long-term and valued partner in Australia, Network 10.?
More to come.
Also:
Neighbours announced for shock 2023 return following Channel 5 axe
We're heading back to Ramsay Street!
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...channel-5-axe/
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