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Not so innocent now Geoff....

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:46:01 +0000

Fans of squeaky clean Geoff Campbell will have a shock in store when they see Lincoln Lewis in his latest role!

The Logie award winning H&A Actor has just signed up to play the lead role in a new Queenland produced Horror film due to start filming in early 2009.

'5 Blue Dogs' will see Lincoln play a drug dealing young offender involved with the wrong crowd, a far cry from his role as naive, bible-loving Geoff.

Producer Julie Trunkfield has stated "We just thought Lincoln would be perfect for the role because it's going to be so different for him"

Barry and Mumma Rose Play At Being Good Germans.

Wed, 07 May 2008 22:37:26 +0000

Ivar Kantz (Barry Hyde to Home and Away viewers) and Linden Wilkenson (Mumma Rose) are currently playing husband and wife in David Wiltse's play The Good German, not to be confused with the film of the same name. The Good German is getting its first showing outside of the USA since its New York premier in 2006. Ivar Kantz plays a crusty academic, Herr Vogel, who is aware of what is going on in Germany in the war years, but chooses to ignore it. His wife, Gretel comes home one day with a jewish friend, Wilhelm Braun and begs her husband to help him. They hide Wilhelm by having him masquerade as their servant. Herr Vogel is however quite anti-Semitic and has agreed to this risky plan only out of love for his wife. Into the equation comes Herr Vogel's old school friend Seimi, a rather weak and self serving man who works for the Nazi party, who befriends Wilhelm. Gretel dies early in the play and the three remaining characters are left to confront the moral dilemmas of their situation. Gretel's death causes Her Vogel to shift his perceptions. As Seimi becomes suspicious they all face the moral dilemma of sacrificing another in the face of an uncertain danger. The Good German is presented by the newly formed Black Pearl Theatre Company, and is playing at The Seymour Downstairs. The Seymour Centre, University of Sydney - From 28th April through till Saturday 24th May. Tickets $28 - $39 http://www.seymour.usyd.edu.au/subseason/seasons_ggerman08.shtml

Logie triumph for Home and Away

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:09:45 +0000

Home and Away triumphed at the star studded 50th annual TV Week Logies earlier this week, taking home no less than four awards.

Kate Ritchie took home her third consecutive 'Most Popular Actress' Logie and her second consecutive 'Gold Logie'. In her acceptance speech, she reflected on how important Sally Fletcher had been to her over the last 20 years but was quick to point out that her Summer Bay departure was the start of a new chapter and it certainly wasn't the last we'd seen of her. Viewers were also treated to a light hearted tribute to Sally Fletcher from the Umbilical Brothers.

The trophy for 'Most Popular Australian Drama Series' was presented to Home and Away for the third year running, with Lynne McGrainger accepting the award on behalf of the whole cast. Lincoln Lewis received the award for 'Most Popular New Male Talent' for his portrayal of teenager Geoff Campbell.

A prize was also presented to the episode of Australian Story, which covered the life of the late Home and Away actress and musician Belinda Emmett.

Unfortunatly the evening wasn't a clean sweep, with Charlotte Best losing out to Bindi Irwin for 'Most Popular New Female Talent' and both Paul O'Brien and Mark Furze being pipped at the post for the 'Most Popular Actor' award by Chris Lilley

The Guv turns 'Wicked'

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:52:34 +0000

Maggie Kirkpatrick, better known to Home and Away viewers as Jean Chambers and Viv "The Guv" Standish has landed a lead role in the upcoming Australian production of Wicked. The musical tell the untold story of the witches of Oz and Kirkpatrick will play Madame Morrible, the ambiguously motivated headmistress at the school they both attend.

The show is set to open in July at The Regent Theatre in Melbourne, also starring Amanda Harrison, Lucy Durack and Anthony Caella. Tickets are onsale now for what is sure to be a spellbinding show!

UK Panto Dates Announced

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:30:37 +0000

Ray Meagher and Lynne McGranger will be heading off to the UK as usual this Christmas for the Panto season, Ray to play the baddie and Lynne to play the goodie. Ray Meagher, Alf, will be playing Abanazar in Aladdin at the The Anvil Theatre in Basingstoke, from 5th December 08 through to 3rd January 09. Tickets will be on sale from the 1st May. www.anvilarts.org.uk Lynne McGranger, Irene, will be playing the Fairy in Jack and the Beanstalk at The Lyceum Theatre in Crewe from 3rd December 08 through to 3rd January 09. Tickets are already on sale and 20% have already been sold, and there is still 6 months to go until the opening night! www.lyceumtheatre.net

Can I buy a vowel please, Holly?

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:08:17 +0000

Hot on the heels of the announcement that Tim Campbell (Dan) will be hosting the newly revamped Wheel Of Fortune, speculation has risen over the coveted co-host role. Over 700 people have apparently auditioned for the role, with the likes of Lara Bingle, Chloe Maxwell, Lizzy Lovette,Ali Mutch and Gemma Gawned. But it is one time on-screen wife Holly Brisley that has caught the attention of the casting crew, with some citing that "Brisley is said to have on-screen chemistry with Tim Campbell, no doubt due to their experience on Home and Away." If she is sucessful the starlet will be the third actor in as many months to defect to Nine from Seven, with Tim & Bobby Morley (filming telemovie Scorched) jumping ship after departing from the weeknightly soap. Is there something in the water in Summer Bay, it seems so if this latest news is anything to go by.

Home and Away gets Saucy

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:47:42 +0000

After two years of people dressed as raisins and nuts representing the Weetabix brand, Home and Away has a new sponsor in Ragu sauce. Ragu was first sold in 1937 and comes under the Unilever umbrella. Available in all good supermarkets.

Logie Nominations Annnounced

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:59:23 +0000

It's that time of the year again when the frocks go on and the stars come out to play. Logie time! The nominations were announced today, with H&A's perennial favourite Kate Ritchie nominated for the Gold Logie. The ceremony is once again in Melbourne, but this time sans hosts, which will be a different thing from the usual. The other H&A nominees are: Kate Rictchie, Most Popular Personality On TV Kate Ritchie, Most Popular Actress Mark Furze, Most Popular Actor Paul O'Brien, Most Popular Actor Charlotte Best, Most Popular New Female Talent Lincoln Lewis, Most Popular New Male Talent Home And Away, Most Popular Australian Drama From all the staff at BTTB we wish all the nominees the best of luck.

Tammin goes musical

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:44:43 +0000

Musicals being all the rage at present, news has reached us that yet another ex Home and Away star is doing well, this time breaking into song. The musical is called Spectacular! Spectacular! is a fairly typical all American story, although it will be shot in Vancouver Canada, and it is basically about a very preppy high school student who will be played by none other than our very own Tammin Sursok, (aka Dani Sutherland) who is part of the school's Spectacular! choir. The group is very poor shape, with all its talent having been poached by a rival squad, or having left to go to Uni. The teenage preppy star sees salvation in a cocky rocker (Canadian Nolan Funk), who reluctantly joins "Spectacular!" to win a money prize that would finance his rock 'n' roll dreams. But the rocker doesn't gamble on falling for the preppy girl. Awwwww, it's a love story too. . And Tammin gets to sing as well. Good luck Tam, from BttB.

Sharni Goes Scarlet in Hollywood.

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:46:08 +0000

Sharni Vinson left Home and Away and the role of Cassie in Australia this week, and flew off to Hollywood straight into the writers strike. However, luck is on her side and the latest news is that she is to star alongside her boyfriend AJ Buckley in a new TV mini series called Scarlet. The series will be released in the USA next month and is being directed by David Nutter, who also directed Jessica Alba on Dark Angel. Sharni is joining a long line of ex Home and Away'ers who are making an impact in Hollywood. BttB wishes her all the best in this series. If she is good as she was in the HIV story line she will blow their socks off.

Nick Smith is the King

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:33:08 +0000

After following the lights and glamour of LA, Chris Egan has landed a lead role in a NBC series about the life of King David. Pitched as a "contemporary soap", Kings will revolve around David (Egan), a warrior who is chosen to join a royal court after saving the life of the king's son. Since departing the bay, Egan has appeared in films Resident Evil: Extinction, Pretty/Handsome and TV series Everwood, Vanished and Empire.

Kylie Watson Speaks Out

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:22:48 +0000

She spent three years as unlucky in love lifeguard Shauna Bradley, but behind the camera there was a different story. Kylie Watson, the actress who played Shauna, reveals that her time on Home And Away prevented her from being open about her sexuality. "I did make a conscious decision to not be outed," she told Cherrie magazine. "My agents at the time suggested it would be a good idea not to say anything about it and also you don't just consider yourself, you consider people around you, like your partner and their family and friends. "I've never made a point of letting people know about my sexuality because I've never thought it was relevant, but it's who I am and I'm not ashamed of it," she said. With no plans to return to the silver screen in the future, Waston has set up an interior design business which has been a great success for her.

Lynne Promotes Youngcare Walk.

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:57:16 +0000

Lynne McGranger, known as Irene to most of us, is a regular on the Channel 7 Sunrise and Morning Show programs holding forth on a variety of topics. Today she will be appearing on The Morning Show in her capacity as ambassador for the Youngcare Walk. She will be promoting the walk which takes place between 18th and 28th March to raise money for Youngcare. A group of dedicated walkers will be walking from Parliament House in Canberra finishing at the Friday night televised NRL game between the Parramatta Eels & Newcastle Knights at Parramatta Stadium. All over Australia, young people in need of 24/7 nursing care are being placed in nursing homes for the elderly as their are no facilities or places for them elsewhere. Youngcare is dedicated to providing purpose built accommodation to support young people with high care needs . You can find out more here and also here

Christie and Hats tie the Knot.

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:49:59 +0000

On Saturday 23rd February 2008 Christie Hayes married Actor and Director Greg Hatton, aka Hats. After a short honeymoon Christie will be returning to the set of Home And Away to reprise the role of Kirsty Phillips alongside her old friend Sam Atwell who plays her on screen husband Kane Phillips. Bttb wishes Christie and Hats all the best for their future.

Bevan's successor announced

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:40:32 +0000

Home and Away's current Script Producer Bevan Lee has exclusively revealed to BTTB who has taken over the role for the second half of 2008. Bevan juggled his senior role as Seven Network's Script Executive, to take over the role of H&A Script Producer for the first half of the show's 20th year. Assisted by second in command Alan Hardy, they are currently wowing the Aussie audience by taking the show back to its roots, in episodes that will air until June 2008 - stories that they finished plotting last year. Since then, Faith McKinnon and Phil Lloyd have jointly taken on the position, and have already plotted 2 months worth of storylines. Both writers acted as Associate Script Producers under Bevan, and Faith took a short role in the chair when Dan Bennett left Seven in 2006. Bevan told BTTB that he is very happy with the decision and that Faith and Phil are doing extremely well. He also said that they are just about to start plotting the Olympic Cliffhanger.