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Nickelodeon & Network 10 Align for Taylor’s Island
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(L to R: writers Trent Roberts, Hannah Samuel, Marisa Nathar, David Hannam)
Nickelodeon International and Network 10 have announced a new kids’ scripted comedy, Taylor’s Island (working title) to be filmed in Queensland.
To screen on Nickelodeon in 2022, it marks the first-ever partnership between the two broadcasters, as part of ViacomCBS.
Produced by Fremantle, with major production investment from Screen Australia, the 20 x 22-minute action-packed comedy follows Taylor Young, a girl who is fascinated by the phenomena surrounding a mysterious island, ever since her uncle’s disappearance there.
With a gang of friends, including Nori, a wisecracking local rebel; Meesha, a tough-as-nails thrill seeker; Ellis, a hypochondriac and born worrier; and Taylor’s stepsister Lila, an aspiring vlogger, Taylor is determined to get to the bottom of the secrets and inexplicable events of the island. In the pursuit of the truth, the friends go on an adventure of a lifetime, facing end
Channel 10 s long-running children s program Totally Wild was axed earlier this month after 29 years on the air.
Stacey Thomson, who hosted the show since its inception in 1992 and became known to fans across the country as Ranger Stacey , bid a heartfelt farewell during an appearance on The Project on Friday.
Sporting a plunging leaf print frock, the TV veteran, 56, looked like she hadn t aged a day since her television debut, showing off a youthful and glowing complexion.
TV veteran: 90s favourite and Totally Wild host Stacey Thomson bid an emotional farewell to the show after 29 years on the air, on The Project on Friday. Pictured on the left following the show s debut in 1992, and on the right on The Project
February 11th, 2021 By David Knox 12 commentsFiled under: News,
Australian Survivor is headed to Queensland -but moves inland to Cloncurry rather than an island setting.
The 10 series has attracted $3.9 million in funding from the Morrison Government’s Location Incentive Program.
Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said the production is expected to inject more than $29 million into regional Australia.
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Australian Survivor was one of the many world–renowned productions jeopardised by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why we are pleased to provide $3.9 million to get the series back on our screens in 2021,” Minister Fletcher said.