Movies and TvShows featuring "australian-fantasy" theme.
When three ordinary Australian girls stumble upon an ancient cave, they become transformed into mermaids with extraordinary powers. Now they must balance their everyday lives with their secret underwater adventures.
Farscape follows the adventures of John Crichton, an astronaut who is accidentally transported to a distant part of the universe through a wormhole. He finds himself on the run from the Peacekeepers, a militaristic alien race, and forms an unlikely group of allies while trying to find a way back home. Along the way, he encounters strange creatures, colorful characters, and navigates the political conflicts of different alien races.
New and old friends join The Wiggles for their musical adventures in Wiggle Town, learning lessons and solving problems as they go.
After moving to an Australian coastal town, three teenagers discover a hidden chamber in a dormant volcano. They soon find themselves involved in a secret underwater society of mermaids and must navigate the challenges that come with living a double life.
Chances was an Australian evening soap opera, produced from 1991 to 1992. It told the story of the average middle-class Taylor family whose lives are transformed by winning $3 million in the lottery. The series was broadcast by the Nine Network, initially as two one-hour episodes each week. Principal cast members included John Sheerin and Brenda Addie as Dan and Barbara Taylor, Jeremy Sims as their mischievous son Alex, Deborah Kennedy as Dan's sister Connie Reynolds, Tim Robertson as Dan's brother Jack, Anne Grigg as his wife Sarah, and Michael Caton as neighbourhood friend Bill Anderson. Originally, creator Lynn Bayonas pitched the show as a family-oriented drama; however to help ensure the program's success, Channel Nine asked for nude scenes and risqué elements to also be included in the series. Initial publicity for the show focused on the sex angle, and it was for this that Chances was chiefly known.
Fast Forward was Australia’s highest rating, longest running and most critically awarded commercial television sketch comedy show, broadcast for 90 one hour episodes from 12 April 1989 to 26 November 1992. The show was produced by Steve Vizard, who was also the Executive Producer, writer and performer, and starred Jane Turner, Gina Riley, Magda Szubanski, Marg Downey, Michael Veitch, Peter Moon, Alan Pentland, Steve Blackburn, Geoff Brookes, Ernie Dingo, the Rubbery Figures satirical puppets, and numerous guests and supporting stars, such as Gerry Connolly and Brian Dawe. Fast Forward was succeeded by the related series Full Frontal, and subsequently Totally Full Frontal, which were broadcast from 1993 to 1999 and which starred many of the original Fast Forward cast as well as many iconic performers including Eric Bana, Stephen Curry, Glenn Robbins, Shaun Micallef, Kitty Flanagan and Julia Morris. Fast Forward was directed by Ted Emery. In its second and subsequent series, Andrew Knight joined Steve Vizard and Ted Emery as Executive Producers of the show. They went on to establish the leading Australian Production house, Artist Services, which produced 1400 hours of prime time television including SeaChange, Big Girls Blouse, Tonight Live with Steve Vizard, the Eric Bana show, the Shaun Micallef Pogram.
Round the Twist is a hilarious and heartwarming TV show set in a seaside town in Australia. It follows the adventures of Tony Twist, a widower, and his three eccentric children. The family encounters supernatural powers, superhero fantasies, and Australian horror. With their trusty Toyota Land Cruiser and a lighthouse as their base, they navigate family relationships and the challenges of single parenthood. This cult TV series, popular in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, is a must-watch for children and families.
Nowhere Boys is a supernatural fantasy TV show that follows a group of four teenage boys who accidentally find themselves in a parallel universe. They must navigate this strange world and find a way back home while dealing with supernatural creatures, magical powers, and their own personal struggles. As they unravel the mysteries of the parallel world, they discover the true extent of their own abilities and the importance of friendship and teamwork.
BeastMaster follows the adventures of a hero who has the ability to communicate with animals. He embarks on a journey to protect his world from evil forces and save his love interest. Along the way, he encounters magical creatures and engages in sword fights, showcasing his combat skills and bravery.
World explorer Augustus Skinner has died. Now, his three teen grandsons have inherited the big, old Skinner Mansion and its contents. But Grandpa Skinner also left them a big surprise - the Skinner Boys are now Guardians of the Lost Secrets - a collection of unique artefacts across the world that possess incredible powers. An even bigger surprise is in store. Grandpa Skinner also appointed a fourth Guardian, their feisty teenage cousin, Tara. As these boys know almost nothing about girls - she's probably their biggest challenge of all. And vice-versa. As the anonymous Guardians of these artefacts, Tara and the boys must dedicate their lives to protecting them against the forces that would use their powers for evil and endanger the planet. In the wrong hands, the Rixa Ruby, which has the ability to create great con ict or harmony, could give its owner the power to start wars. Or the Drums of Doom, which when played in the right order can hypnotise the whole world via computers. This is the legacy of Grandpa Skinner. But these unsuspecting kids have a secret weapon - their youth. Nobody would ever guess that these awesome teens would be capable of outsmarting the powerful evil of the Shadowy League and in turn protect the world. It's like handing the keys to the world to an erratic teenager. Times four. Based on the original concept created by Steve Lyons.
In the quiet town of Yoorana, a group of people discover that they have mysteriously come back to life after dying. As they struggle to understand what has happened to them, tensions arise and secrets are revealed. The town is thrown into chaos as the returned residents try to navigate their new existence and uncover the truth behind their resurrection.
The Adventures of Blinky Bill follows the mischievous koala, Blinky Bill, and his friends as they embark on exciting and humorous adventures in the Australian wilderness. With their quick wit and teamwork, they overcome challenges, meet unique creatures, and learn important life lessons along the way.
When Kyra, an ordinary teenage girl, stumbles upon a hidden world of magic, she becomes a guardian for magical creatures. With the help of her friends, she must navigate through a magical realm filled with secrets and challenges.
Johnson and Friends is an Australian children’s television programme broadcast on ABC from 12 November 1990 to 25 December 1995. It was produced by Film Australia and lasted seven seasons. In the UK it was shown in the 1993 on TCC, CBBC, and then on UK Living's Tiny Living strand for under-fives. It was aired in the United States as a segment on the Fox Cubhouse, an educational children's program on Fox, from 1993 to 1996.
Flipper and Lopaka follows the adventures of Lopaka, a boy granted the ability to speak with marine animals, on his tribe's island home and the undersea city of Quetzo.
The adventures of the magnificent silver colt Thowra, son of the mighty Yarraman who is destined to become king of all the wild horses. The intelligent, courageous Thowra, his brothers Storm and Arrow, and their friends the bush animals have only one enemy, the Mountain Men. The men want to capture the wild horses and take away their freedom.
Figaro Pho is a warm-hearted, adorable, quirky and mischievous character ... who just happens to be afflicted with every phobia imaginable.
Saturday Disney is a children's program hosted by Nathan Morgan, Candice Dixon & Teigan Nash which has aired on the Seven Network in Australia for 20 years 7 months, with the first episode going to air on 20 January 1990. Although, according to the hosts during the 800th episode of the show, they revealed the show premiered in March 1990, causing confusion of the actual premiere date. Up until 2008, on most occasions for the remainder of the morning Disney shows would continue to air on Seven after Saturday Disney. As of 31 March 2012, Saturday Disney airs on 7TWO. Saturday Disney was originally filmed at BTQ-7 from 1990 until 1999 when it moved to Seven's Sydney station, ATN-7. On 5 September 2009, the show celebrated its 1,000th episode. Saturday Disney celebrated 20 years on air in 2010.
Follow the journey of the Monkey King and his friends in a magical world as they battle evil forces and embark on epic adventures.
Beat Bugs follows the adventures of a group of insect friends as they explore their garden and learn important life lessons through catchy Beatles songs. Together, they discover the power of friendship, perseverance, and the joy of music.