The Sullivans is a family drama set in Melbourne, Australia during World War II. It follows the lives of the Sullivans, a middle-class family, as they navigate the challenges of war and its impact on their relationships. The show explores themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of adversity. With its compelling storyline and relatable characters, The Sullivans is a gripping portrayal of life during one of the most tumultuous periods in history.
Fire is a fast-paced Australian action/drama series set around the lives and adventures of a team of firefighters working in the city of Brisbane. To these men and women, fire is not just about the flames, but a way of life, friendship and trust as strong as any blood- family. The initiation for any new recruit is tough and any moment of misjudgement, hesitation or fear could cost a life - that of a fellow fire fighter. The series was transmitted on the Seven Network between 1995 and 1996. It was shown in the UK & Ireland on Sky One. In 1999 and 2000, the series was shown on Channel 5. The leading cast members included: Andy Anderson, Georgie Parker, Peter Phelps, Shane Connor, Deborra-Lee Furness, Danny Adcock, Wayne Pygram, Tottie Goldsmith, Liddy Clark, Aaron Jeffery, Tayler Kane and Max Phipps.
In Salem's Lot, a small town in Maine becomes the target of a vampire who begins turning the residents into undead beings. A writer returns to his hometown and teams up with a schoolteacher to fight the evil and save the town from being consumed by darkness.
The Straits is a crime drama TV show set on an exotic island. It revolves around a family involved in drug and arms smuggling, navigating through the dangerous world of contraband and power struggles.
On 21st April 1976, gunmen held up more than 50 members of Melbourne’s venerable Victorian club, escaping with several million dollars in untraceable cash.The robbery had been so brilliantly planned and executed that police were left without a single clue–and so strict was the robbers’ code of silence that not even the underworld was aware of their identities.
On a holiday to Mt Tarawera, teenager Jenny finds an odd shard of metal. In this third episode of the kids sci-fi series she meets its owner: 'Drom' — a survivor of an alien mission to deactivate a planet-annihilating space gun (aka Tarawera itself). They find themselves under siege from a Predator-like 'Guardian' of the gun. If Drom and Jenny and local kids Tessa and Lloyd can't defeat the mechanoid, catastrophe is imminent! The South Pacific Pictures series found international sales and cult repute.
A team of scientists embarks on a dangerous expedition to Borneo in search of the rare Blood Orchid, which is believed to hold the key to immortality. As they venture deeper into the jungle, they face terrifying encounters with giant anacondas, aggressive crocodiles, deadly spiders, and other monstrous creatures. With time running out and their lives on the line, they must find a way to survive and escape before they become the prey of the ruthless predators lurking in the shadows.
Garage Days follows the story of a struggling music group in Sydney, Australia. The band, consisting of Dave, Freddy, Kate, and Lucy, dreams of making it big in the rock-n-roll scene. They face various challenges including record executives, premarital sex, pregnancy, and robbery. As they navigate the ups and downs of the music industry, they also deal with personal issues and relationships. Will they be able to overcome their obstacles and achieve success?
Numero Bruno is a captivating documentary that tells the extraordinary story of Bruno, a remarkable individual who defies all odds and expectations. The film explores Bruno's life, from his humble beginnings to his incredible achievements, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs that shaped him into the person he is today. Through interviews, archival footage, and thought-provoking narration, Numero Bruno offers a unique and inspiring glimpse into the extraordinary life of this enigmatic figure.
In Swerve, a man finds himself tangled up in a dangerous pursuit of money after witnessing a car accident and stumbling upon a briefcase full of cash. As he becomes entangled in a web of crime and deception, he must navigate the treacherous twists and turns to survive.
In 1903, in the New Zealand countryside, a war veteran is hired to track down a Maori murder suspect. As they embark on a dangerous journey, they become involved in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.
John Stamford, an expatriate Australian, now a private detective in Singapore, becomes involved in a fake pharmaceuticals case and a dangerous love triangle.
A young woman searches for her identity by joining a "free love" hippie commune, against the wishes of her darkly possessive widowed father. The tensions of small town New Zealand and individual conflicts generated by intolerance and fear, unleashes forces of violence and betrayal.
The story of Stuart Diver, the only person to survive the 1997 Thredbo tragedy that came about when a landslide engulfed a ski lodge situated in Australia's Snowy Mountains.
Documentary tracing the attempts of a team of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Institue students to become rich playing blackjack at casinos throughout the United States and the attempts of the casinos' management to thwart them.
An enigmatic young musician becomes the captive audience for a crusty old cab driver's hilarious dirty story on the taxi ride from hell.
The whole town becomes alarmed when our three teenage heroes, Bobby, Jack and Kate sight a mysterious black galleon sailing into the harbour with a lone bearded figure at the helm. Stories of enemy warships disguised as sailing ships fuel the mounting paranoia. Together the three young people befriend the 'Raider' and become involved in a plot to expose a local smuggling ring - a plan which leads them to be imprisoned in the galleon and at the mercy of the smugglers. A story full of suspense, intrigue and romance to delight the whole family. Based on novel by Franklin W. Dixon
Detectives are trying to cracking down on a drug smuggling ring in a local fishing village.
The Haunting of Barney Palmer is a fantasy film for children about a young boy who is haunted by his great uncle. Young Barney fears that he has inherited the Scholar family curse; a suite of 80s-era effects ramp up the supernatural suspense. The film was a co-production between PBS (United States) and Wellington's Gibson Group, which resulted in Ned Beatty (Deliverance, Network) being cast. It was written by Margaret Mahy, based on her Carnegie Award-winning novel The Haunting, and an early fruitful collaboration between her and director Yvonne Mackay.
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