SliDE

Packed to the Rafters, 8.30pm, Seven
In a deeply moving episode, Ben opens up to Emma about Mel’s death, and the cathartic experience enables him to finally get some closure.

Mike & Molly, 9pm, Nine
When Vince tries to strike up a friendship with Mike by inviting him to a big basketball game, Molly isn’t pleased with their newfound bond. Series return.

SLiDE, 7.35pm, FOX8
In tonight’s final, schoolies is over and Tammy is still a virgin. Her desperate plans to fix this, at a festival, prove tricky when she somehow finds herself in the midst of a hostage drama at Luke’s house.

All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace, 8.30pm, SBS ONE
Has the onward march of progress come to a shuddering halt? For most of the 20th century science offered us and our leaders a powerful, optimistic vision: the promise of building a new and better world. That dream failed. Now new, powerful sciences have risen up that say it is dangerous to change the world, that we tamper with its natural balance at our peril.

The Office, 9.30pm, ELEVEN
Michael gets upset when Holly returns from holidays without an engagement ring but still together with her boyfriend.

Tuesday, September 13 at 7.30pm on FOX8

The SLiDE five become Brisbane’s most wanted when a prank backfires. After a big night out the five steal a statue for fun. fun. Tammy and Luke take off for some alone time (with the st Tammy and Luke take off for some alone time (with the statue atue in tow). Eva prepares for a meeting with her brother in tow). Eva prepares for a meeting with her brother Max while Scarlett gives her some not so useful advice. And Ed, who has developed a crush on Eva – after their ‘encounter’ in Episode 4, is finding it hard to hide it from Scarlett. Ed reveals to Luke that he wants to bang Eva, and Luke reveals to Ed that he hasn’t banged Tammy yet. Luke suggests to Ed that he should ‘be there’ for Eva, and then she might go for it, while Ed advises Luke that Tammy needs him to open up more. Eventually, Ed and Scarlett convince Eva to let them accompany her on her meeting. Luke attempts to open up to Tammy but it’s not until he talks about his brother Dylan (Lincoln Lewis) that she begins to see his vulnerability. Meanwhile, Ed, Scarlett, and Eva meet Max; a cool funny guy that Eva gets on with instantly. When Ed and Scarlett discover the stolen statue of Tom the fireman – a local hero – has caused public outcry, they go to the others others to try and figure out what to do next to try and figure out what to do next. They need to find a place to hide. With nowhere else to go, the gang convince Luke to let them into his place. Despite Luke’s reluctance they all go to his house to work out a plan. Back at Luke’s the five slip back into party mode, but when Luke’s brother Dylan comes home and discovers the statue, the party is over. Dylan, a firefighter himself, is livid at the disrespect that these kids have shown. The brothers come to blows and Dylan humiliates Luke in front of Tammy and his friends.

Tuesday August 16 at 7.30pm on FOX8

SLiDE SLiDE is a furiously funny and fearlessly frank is a furiously funny and fearlessly frank series that follows the exploits of five 17 series that follows the exploits of five 17-year year-olds olds smashing their smashing their way into adulthood.

Starring Gracie Gilbert (as Tammy), Adele Perovic (as Eva), Emily Iris Robins (as Scarlett), Ben Schumann (as Ed) and Brenton Thwaites (as Luke), the series focuses on the ‘first times’ of these five who encounter every manner of obstacle in their quests to steal experiences they’re not entitled to. SLiDE is all about surviving your teenag y ge years with a smile.

Together they capture the best moments of that fleeting once-in-a-lifetime zone between childhood and adulthood, when your life is exhilarating, exciting and terrifying and can turn in 24 hours. It’s the time of their lives. And it’s all about first times. First sex, first job, first date. First road trip, fight, kiss, crash. First sacking, first time kicked out of home, or out of a club. First relationship, pregnancy scare, broken heart. First paycheck, windfall, first big loss. First bad trip, first good trip. The first time you’ve cheated, or been cheated.

Shot on location in Brisbane, this ten part series has been specifically designed for FOXTEL’s channel FOX8, and is co-produced by Playmaker Media and Hoodlum. Combining online, social media, music and on-air components SLiDE will revolutionise the way we watch TV.

Tuesday August 9 at 7.30pm on FOX8

This This program will take you behind the scenes of FOX8 program will take you behind the scenes of FOX8 s’s new teen show SLiDE and introduce you to the SLiDE 5 new teen show SLiDE, and introduce you to the SLiDE 5 characters and their lives in Brisbane.

SLiDE is devised as a multiplatform experience that stands to revolutionise how television programs connect and communicate with the viewers, and give the viewer more of an insight into the SLiDE world. You can watch it, play it and share it.

SLiDE, a furiously funny and fearlessly frank series that follows the exploits of five 17-year-olds smashing their way into adulthood, will premiere on August 16, Tuesdays at 7.30pm AEST exclusively on FOX8.

Shot entirely on location in Brisbane, this uniquely Australian 10-part series was specifically created for FOX8, and is co-produced by Playmaker Media (David Taylor/David Maher) and Hoodlum (Nathan Mayfield/Tracey Robertson).

The series stars the SLiDE five.  A group of young and talented actors –  Gracie Gilbert (as Tammy), Adele Perovic (as Eva), Emily Iris Robins (as Scarlett), Ben Schumann (as Ed) and Brenton Thwaites (as Luke).

Character driven, optimistic, irreverent and unpredictable, SLiDE is all about surviving your teenage years with a smile. Together the SLiDE five capture the best moments of that fleeting once-in-a-lifetime zone between childhood and adulthood, when your life is exhilarating, exciting and terrifying. Each episode takes place over the course of 24 hours and is built around the idea of a group heist that leads to these unexpected first-time experiences. They will encounter every manner of obstacle in their quests to steal experiences they’re not entitled to and nothing will dampen their outlook or spirit.

SLiDE differs with the involvement of its actual audience. As executive producer David Taylor explains: “From the outset we didn’t assume what 17-year-olds wanted in a drama series or how they wanted it, we asked them.  FOXTEL embraced this ‘user driven’ approach from the first pitch and it became the SLiDE way from that point onwards. Our aim was for SLiDE to be optimistic, upbeat and funny. We learned from this demographic that they didn’t want it to be bleak and it needed to be like nothing else on TV. Importantly, they wanted a sense of ownership.”

The collaboration didn’t stop there as executive producer Tracey Robertson adds: “Having a dialogue with 17-year-olds was essential through this whole process, through the scriptwriting, through the design, through all the testing. Instead of coming from a ‘we know what you think perspective’, we’ve invited them in.”

“We at FOX8 have been passionate about SLiDE since its very beginning,” said Duane Hatherly, Group Channel Manager FOX8, ARENA & Bio. “Every detail from the young cast, to the locations, shooting style and music right through to the deep online offering has been scrutinised and tailored to our audience to deliver authenticity with a degree of humour. It is one of FOX8’s top priorities for the year and we have high hopes that it will resonate strongly with our audience.”

SLiDE goes to its audience and is devised as a multiplatform experience that stands to revolutionise how television programs connect and communicate with the viewers. In addition to tuning into the show each week on FOX8, you will be able to experience SLiDE on the internet at FOX8.tv by watching a webisode series in the lead up to the program on air and after each episode on FOX8. The webisodes were shot as part of the series by the unit crew with SLiDE’s main DP (director of photography) and directors.

SLiDE migrates across different platforms so the audience is able to interact with the SLiDE characters via social media, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter (the five lead character’s Twitter profiles), Tumblr blog and MySpace. FOX8.tv offers a content rich website updated throughout the series including live action video scenes, behind the-scenes footage, games, graphic novels, music reviews, polls and quizzes so the audience has a more connected experience to the whole world of SLiDE. 

SLiDE’s financing partners include Screen Australia and Screen Queensland, with Fremantle Media Enterprises handling international distribution.

True Blood Season 4, showcase, 8.30pm, August 18th
If you have not already seen this cult called True Blood, this show is not a Vampire Diaries or Teen Wolf like show. True Blood is a lustful look at the supernatural that features gore, nudity and sexy love triangles. In Season four we pick up from Sookie vanishing into the distance. Witches, according to creator Alan Ball, will feature in this season – already we have werewolves, vampires, fairies and shape shifters – obviously witches was the next step! This season promises “more blood and more sex” says Aussie star Ryan Kawnten.
 
Australia’s Next Top Model Season 7, Fox 8, 7.30pm, August 8th.
Season 7 is about to start with Sarah Murdoch back for the third time as host and mentor with Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson returning as judges. Starting with 100 models (down to 99 after the first day as a girl “lost it” to quote Murdoch) the top girls will strut it out for the chance  to win a car, modelling contract and a cover shoot and spread in Harpers Bazaar magazine plus $20,000.

SLiDE, Fox 8, 7.30pm, August 16th.
This Aussie drama follows the lives of five 17 yr olds in Brisbane, and tracks the highs, lows and dilemmas they face. Starting on August 9, 7.30pm with a behind the scenes look, the show actually starts the week after on the 16th at 7.30pm on Fox 8. Filled with witty one liners and a fast paced plot, it shows/reminds us of the angst of being a teenager, set to a great Aussie soundtrack.

The Borgias, W, weeknights 8.30pm, August 29th.
The Borgias is an extravagent look at the 15th century Iatlian Rennaisance. Airing on W, commercial-free, the story will follow the Spanish Borgia family at a time when the head of the Catholic Church was the leader of the Western World. The ruhtless patriac, Rodrigo, and hos equally corrput children, bribed, bullied and murderd their way to become one of the most infamous dynasties in western history. Apparently, the inspriation for the movie the Godfather, the show features Acedemy Award winner Jeremy Irons and is a fascinating series about power, religion and influence.

Also this month:

Hawke, History, 7.30pm, August 7th.
Starring Richard Roxburgh as 1980′s Prime Minister Bob Hawke, the show delves into Hawke’s relations with extra marrital affairs, unions, and struggle and turmoil with his wife and children. A ratings hit on Ten last year, we now have the opportunity to see it again, especially after the recent comflict between Hawke’s now wife Blanche and his daughter, that apperently rose from the creation of this telemovie. Roxburgh gives, as usual, as brilliant performance.

Hawthorne – Season 3, Universal, 7.30pm, August 9th.
This medical drama featuring Jada Pinkett Smith is back – Smith plays Christine Hawthorne, trying to get her hospital up to scratch, control her daughter and find love.

Food:
Eat Yourself Sexy – Premiere, Lifestyle You, 8.30pm, August 25th
Sarah Wilson, who came to fame on the first season of Masterchef Australia is here to prove that what is on the inside is just as important as what is on the outside. Eaight Aussie ladies will go on a journey of self love over eight weeks, tranforming their figures and habits along the way.

Masterchef 2011 – UK, Lifestyle Food, weeknights 7.30pm, August 29th.
Judges Gregg Wallace and Australian born chef John Torode chose who will stay and who will go in the original version of our hit show. Even though not as spectacular as ours, and without the flare, it is still entertaining viewing.

Awards:
Helpmann Awards, August 1, STVDIO,  7.30pm, August 1st
On STVDIO are the Helpmann awards that honour the Australian performing arts. Our version of the Tony Awards will feature the likes of Cate Blanchett, Jacki Weaver and the elite of the theatre industry. Nominees include Mary Poppins and Hairspray.

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, LIVE Monday August 29th 11am, on MTV
With the 2011 Billboard Music Awards being shown on FOX8 at 7.30pm Monday August 1st, we then follow it up with this more decandent ceremony. With Gaga winning eight awards last year, expect her to sweep up again. A must watch for all who are fans of the latest music.

Reality:
Real Housewives of New York City season 4, Arena, 9.30pm, August 9th.
The ladies are back to bitch, claw and fight their way for supremacy as top dog in this addictive reality franchise that has captivated millions world wide.

Mob Wives, Lifestyle You, 8.30pm, August 31st
If you love the dysfunctionality of Jersey Shore and drama of the Real Hosewives franchise, mixed with Growing Up Grotti and the movie Goodfellas, this is the show for you. Four women, proud of their mobster connections, bond with their fate, and show us compelling viewing in this ten part series that shows how the women left behind do as much hard time as those who are behind bars. It is a rare insight into Mafia life as fascinating as is surprising.

Production has commenced on the ten episode television drama SliDE, which will premiere exclusively on FOX8 in 2011.

Specifically designed for FOXTEL’s flagship channel, SLiDE, is co-produced by Playmaker Media and Hoodlum and is a furiously funny and fearlessly frank series following the exploits of five teenagers smashing their way into adulthood. Cameras rolled in Brisbane this week.

SliDE will star five of Australia’s freshest acting faces – Adele Perovic, Ben Schumann, Brenton Thwaites, Emily Robins and Gracie Gilbert. The series focuses on the ‘first times’ of these five young teenagers who encounter every manner of obstacle in their quest to steal experiences they’re not entitled to – nothing will dampen their outlook or spirit.

The series is devised as a multiplatform online / television drama featuring social media and an online experience that stands to revolutionise how television programs connect and communicate with the audience.

In addition to tuning in to the one hour episodes each week on FOX8, you will be able to experience SLiDE on the internet at FOX8.tv and via social media, Facebook and Twitter, providing viewers with an entertainment experience like never before.

“SLiDE is an ambitious Australian drama that takes us flying into the new world of online and social media. It is a FOXTEL first, and will fit perfectly into FOX8’s schedule in 2011,” FOXTEL Executive Director of Television and Marketing Brian Walsh said.

“The producers and writers have done an outstanding job in connecting with the age group and desired audience so far. SLiDE will be raw and real and, in true FOXTEL tradition, different to what has been seen on Australian television previously.”