The affiliate marketing site will help consumers make smart shopping decisions across a diverse range of products through honest reviews, curated gift guides and information on all the best savings deals.
9Product Reviews will be run by 9honey’s former Style and Beauty Editor, Carina Rossi, and will feature expert opinion from Technology Commentator, Trevor Long, as well as a team of independent reviewers, across categories that include tech, travel, style, beauty, parenting, living, kitchen, health and fitness.
“As the cost of living rises, we’re here to help Australians make smart shopping decisions so they can buy the things they want without the risk of wasting their hard-earned money,” Rossi says.
“Never has this been more important than it is now, and as we run up to Christmas, our audience can rest assured that we will do the hard work trialing, comparing, and testing the best products and deals.”
Director of nine.com.au, Kerri Elstub, says: “Consumers are at the heart of what we do. With 9Product Reviews we will be connecting them with up-to-date information and reviews on new and popular items, always with price and value for money front of mind.”
Tech expert, Trevor Long, says: “There has never been more choice across a whole range of products from phones to watches, tablets and all kinds of gadgets. This is why we need to present the best options for people across a range of budgets, so informed purchases can be made – we’ve got some great buying guides for readers. I’m excited to see 9Product Reviews launch and grow!”
For more information: Caitlin Lynch Senior Communications Manager, Nine clynch@nine.com.au
Nine has named its brand partners for cross-platform juggernaut Love Island Australia for the 2022 season.
The fourth season, which is being filmed on the Spanish island of Mallorca, will see Le Tan, Oporto, Cashrewards and Spotify join the show as Australia’s hottest singles find love.
Premiering exclusively on 9Now, with episodes then dropping nightly from Monday to Thursday and also available later each evening on 9Go!, the Love Island Australia sponsors will be part of one of the world’s most irresistible formats with a demographic audience of almost exclusively 16-39 year olds.
“Love Island Australia will once again deliver something unique in the Australian broadcast landscape for our commercial partners,” said Sarah Stewart, Director of Content Partnerships and Client Experience.
“With this season’s episodes streaming on 9Now before linear, Love Island Australia is without a doubt, the most effective way for brands to reach the hard-to-find demographic of 16-39. And with this season featuring a knockout cast and a stunning Mallorcan villa, we know the show will keep audiences engaged, and we couldn’t be happier with the incredible brands that have jumped on board.”
In 2022, Cashrewards will have a branded challenge within the series and have ownership of the first night of the Hideaway. Le Tan will be seen throughout the series in-show as the official supplier of sunscreen and tanning products, and Oporto is also taking out a major partnership, running a series of bespoke Love Island Australia ads featuring founder Antonio Cerquiera. Meanwhile Spotify will provide the official Love Island Australia playlist on its platform.
Automotive brand Drive.com.au adds creative powerhouse Tim Flattery to team
Australia’s leading motoring news and reviews website Drive.com.au – owned by Nine – has appointed respected creative powerhouse Tim Flattery as Drive’s new Creative Director.
Having most recently spent the past three years at CarsGuide creating digital series, 3D experiences and videos, and brand funded journalism for automotive brands, Flattery’s appointment bolsters what is already the most experienced team of motoring journalists and creatives in Australia.
With an impressive career background that has seen him hold roles at digital publishers, media agencies and broadcast/streaming companies in Sydney, Los Angeles and New York, Tim has produced multiple brand-funded series for television and digital platforms with a proven track record of convincing Chief Marketing Officers to take leaps in marketing innovation.
Drive CEO Simon Halfhide said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Tim to the Drive family. Tim’s experience in bringing innovative content to life across all media platforms will further lift Drive’s service offering to the automotive industry.”
Having created more than 50 brand-funded episodes for television, including the award-winning ‘No Leave No Life’; US prime-time cable series Godfather of Pittsburgh for A&E and 10 episode documentary series ‘One Step Beyond’ for Discovery Mobile in the UK, Tim was the lead consultant on the global campaign between film director Baz Luhrmann, 20th Century Fox and Tourism Australia.
Tim Flattery said: “Drive is already Australia’s leading auto editorial publisher staffed by the most talented and passionate journalists and technologists I’ve met. All backed by an ambitious management team and the power of Nine. It’s an honour to be chosen to lead the creative vision for brand content for business.”
Tim started his new role with Drive in October.
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch clynch@nine.com.au
Nine’s radio stations have been awarded a record nine gongs at the 33rd annual Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs), held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney on Saturday night.
Legendary 3AW broadcaster Neil Mitchell led the charge, taking home two of the most prestigious awards, Best Talk Presenter and Best Current Affairs Presenter.
Neil Mitchell said: “Over the past two years talk radio in Australia has had one of its finest hours. People needed us through these tough times and right across the country we stood up. It was a privilege to be part of that and humbling to be recognised in this way.”
Continuing the success for 3AW, Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft picked up the Best On-Air Team (AM) accolade for the second time for the ratings-leading breakfast program.
Celebrating the wealth of new talent – both on the air and behind the scenes – the ACRA for Best Newcomer On-Air was awarded to 4BC’s Afternoon presenter, Sofie Formica, and Best Newcomer Off-Air, to 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live and Wide World of Sports producer, Spiro Christopoulos.
Named in honour of the legendary radio journalist, the esteemed Brian White Award for Radio Journalism (Metro), was awarded to 2GB’s Clinton Maynard, Best News Presenter (Metro AM) was awarded to 2GB’s Breakfast news presenter Amie Meehan, and Best Show Producer (News and Current Affairs) went to Afternoons With Deb Knight producer, Harnsle Joo.
Rounding out the incredible group of winners from Nine’s radio stations was Isabella Wells, who took home the award for Best Agency Salesperson.
Managing Director of Nine Radio, Tom Malone, said: “This is a record number of wins for the teams across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, and is testament to the incredible calibre of people we have both on and off air, who continue to set the news agenda and drive it forward every day – they’re the best in the business.”
“I’m incredibly proud of all of our winners and nominees. They live and breathe our live and local strategy, which is clearly resonating with Australians. They work tirelessly to put our listeners first, provide them a safe and trusted source of information, and bring the very best news, sport, entertainment, weather, traffic and talk to our local communities across the country. Congrats!”
For further information, please contact: Caitlin Lynch clynch@nine.com.au
I’ve Got a Text with Josh and Flex! Premiering tonight at 7:00pm AEDT on 9Now. New episodes every Thursday after Love Island Australia.
Can’t get enough of Love Island Australia? Join ex-Islander and TV presenter Josh Moss alongside author, entrepreneur and cultural commentator Flex Mami for I’ve Got A Text with Josh and Flex!, a vodcast special premiering tonight at 7.00pm AEDT, with new episodes every Thursday following Love Island Australia streaming for free on 9Now.
The duo will be joined by special guests throughout the series to discuss all things Love Island Australia. From the cheeky antics of the Islanders, their highs and lows, all the latest gossip, behind-the-scenes intel, first-hand accounts and exclusive interviews, nothing is off limits.
The best way to debrief all that unfolds and stay up to date with all that happens in the villa.
The combined wealth of the 100 richest young Australians aged 40 and under has fallen 27 percent during the past 12 months to a four year low of $30 billion, reveals the Financial Review 2022 Young Rich List released in full tomorrow.
Collective wealth of top 100 Young Rich Listers aged 40 or under falls by 27 percent to $30 billion, down from $41 billion from last year.
Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht are #1 and #2 on the Young Rich List worth $13.7 billion, down from $16.5 billion.
Musicians Tones & I and Vance Joy debut on the Young Rich List, with Tones & I worth $35 million and Vance Joy worth $40 million.
Daniel Ricciardo is Australia’s richest sports star under 40, worth $156 million, while Chris Hemsworth is the nation’s wealthiest young actor worth $162 million.
Miranda Kerr remains the richest public figure under 40, with a wealth pile of $173 million, up from $124 million.
With valuations of technology companies falling as interest rates rise, Australia’s richest young entrepreneurs have collectively lost $11 billion from the value of their companies. Some $3 billion of that has been struck from the estimated fortune held by Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins, 35, and Cliff Obrecht, 36.
But it’s not all bad news for the couple, with the pair continuing their run at the top of the Young Rich List, with a combined wealth of $13.7 billion.
The 2022 Financial Review Young Rich List reveals the diverse ways the next generation of entrepreneurs are building their fortunes. Defying the downturn is burritos and nachos, which have been a winner for Sam Prince, 38. Growth at his Mexican restaurant chain Zambrero has lifted his wealth to $1.2 billion, up from $1.1 billion last year, to #3 on the Young Rich List.
“Prince is leading something of a comeback for traditional industries in this year’s edition,” said Rich List co-editor Michael Bailey. “Software makers are getting shoved aside by sportspeople, musicians and fashionistas, who were once the mainstays of the Young Rich List.”
Rich List co-editor Julie-anne Sprague said: “The technology sector had a reality check this year, with the lofty company valuations that underpinned their wealth tumbling as rising interest rates reset expectations for growth and sharpened investor focus on profitability.”
While wealth from tech is down, the start-up sector is still the best way to end up on the Young Rich List, with 29 entrepreneurs creating their riches in the technology field. But sport and entertainment has been lucrative during the past year, with 12 sports people on the list – including newcomers, golfer Cameron Smith ($37 million and #97 ); Perth baseballer Liam Hendriks ($48 million and #83 ) who scored a lucrative contract with the Chicago White Sox; and former Bankstown local Jordan Mailata ($49 million and #82) who now plays for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles.
In entertainment, two Australian musicians setting the global stage alight – Tones & I, and Vance Joy – debut on the Young Rich List, thanks to their writing of hit songs for which they paid their own recording costs. Their hits have also increased in value due to their music being played more over streaming. Combined with a post-pandemic return to touring, Tones & I is worth $35 million (#98) while Vance Joy is worth $40 million (#96).
The Financial Review Young Rich List has tracked the wealth of Australia’s wealthiest people aged 40 and under since 2003. To qualify, Young Rich Listers must not have inherited their wealth. The entry point for this year’s list is $35 million, down from $36 million last year. This year’s debutants include Ed Craven, who hit headlines in August after he bought a Tookrak mansion for more than $88 million, setting a record for Melbourne real estate. He debuts at #5 with $1.1 billion thanks to his crypto online casino.
Miranda Kerr remains the richest public figure under 40, with a wealth pile of $173 million, up from $124 million to come in at #31. Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, whose fitness app Centr was snapped up by the younger brother of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, increased his wealth by $57 million to $162 million (#37).
Australia’s wealthiest Young Rich sport star is F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo who despite not having a seat on the grid next year, is worth $156 million (#38), closely followed by Brooklyn Nets basketball star Ben Simmons, worth $144 million (#41).
But while sporting stars may be scoring financial goals, it’s been a very different game for many entrepreneurs in the buy-now-pay-later sector as well as cryptocurrencies. Afterpay co-founder Nicholas Molnar has lost nearly 60 percent of his wealth from $2.8 billion to $1.2 billion and slipped to #4. Meanwhile, the Warwick brothers – Kieran, Aaron and Grant – co-owners of a play-to-earn cryptocurrency game, have collectively seen their wealth plunge by 80%. Keiran saw his wealth plummet from $463 million last year to $93 million.
The Financial Review Young Rich List 2022 Highlights
TOP 10 (worth a collective $20.8 billion)
1&2. Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht,35 & 36, $13.7 billion (down from $16.5b) – Canva 3. Sam Prince, 38, $1.2 billion (up from $1.1b) – Zambrero Mexican restaurant & healthcare 4. Nicholas Molnar, 32, $1.2 billion (down from $2.78b) – Afterpay 5. Ed Craven, 27, $1.1 billion (debutant) – stake.com online casino 6. Jack Zhang, 37, $957 million (up from $543m) – Airwallex tech 7. Tim Gurner, 40, $788 million (up from $609m) – Property 8. Robert Chamberlain, 38, $741 million (up from $320m) – Huno Group travel 9. Owen Kerr, 38, $542 million (down from $728m) – Pepperstone Financial Services 10. Ryan,40, & Sam,38, Kroonenburg $541 million each (down from $542m) – education
ENTERTAINMENT/PUBLIC FIGURES
Miranda Kerr, 38, $173 million (up from $124m)– Manufacturing/Retail (#31 on the Young Rich List)
Chris Hemsworth, 39, $162 million (up from $105m) – Arts (#37)
Margot Robbie, 32, $102 million (up from $62m) – Arts (#56)
Jennifer Hawkins, 38, $95 million (up from $72m) – Manufacturing/Retail (#60)
Vance Joy, 34, $40 million – singer (#96)
SPORT
Daniel Ricciardo, 33, $156 million (#38) – F1 driver
Ben Simmons, 26, $144 million (#41) – Basketballer
Jason Day, 34, $115 million (#48) – Golfer
Andrew Bogut, 37, $111 million (#49) – Retired basketballer
Joe Ingles, 35, $58 million (#71) – Basketballer
TOP 5 WOMEN
Melanie Perkins (#1) – $13.7 billion
Tah-nee Beard (#16) – $395 million (with husband Simon Beard)
Jessica Sepel (#20) – $381 million (with husband Dean Steingold)
Miranda Kerr (#31) – $173 million
Kayla Itsines (#35) – $165 million
STATE BY STATE (includes Young Rich Listers coupled up)
NSW – 39 VIC – 29 QLD – 14 SA – 3 WA – 2 OVERSEAS – 21
The Financial Review Young Rich List is available onwww.afr.com from Friday, October 28. The Young Rich List also appears in a special edition of AFR Magazine, featuring profiles and analysis of the trends that are making the Young Rich even richer, which is inside this Friday’s Financial Review newspaper.
Image of cover of AFR Magazine Young Rich List HERE
For further information, please contact: Adrian Motte amotte@nine.com.au
Premiering Monday, November 7, at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Australia’s hearts will be opened to a whole new world of grown-up love when My Mum Your Dad premieres Monday, November 7, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Kate Langbroek presents this heartfelt dating series about single parents looking for love the second time around. What they don’t know is their adult children are secretly guiding them through the perils of modern dating.
Kate Langbroek said: “I’m properly excited for Australia to see this amazing new series, and see how brave and vulnerable these single parents are. To dare to dream and open their hearts to love again – and in the public arena – is incredibly courageous. There’s nobody that cares about your relationship more than your kids, because they enter the relationship too. In fact, they are the ones that often end up carrying the emotional baggage. So it’s pretty special that these kids are (secretly) helping their parents on their quest to find a connection. My Mum Your Dad is an extraordinary show, with humanity and vulnerability, humour and family love. It’s going to be an amazing new series to watch.”
The kids will go through different challenges for the power to determine who their parents go on a date with, and what they do on the date. These challenges involve hearing cringeworthy confessions about their parents, enduring spicy food and even an ice bath.
The childrens’ approval, or disapproval, is the ultimate test, and all emotions and thoughts will be revealed at the Blessing Ceremony in the finale.
Get ready to have your heartstrings pulled as these single parents find themselves in a raw and vulnerable position that their kids have never seen before.
MUMS
Carole (57) and Pricilla (21) – QLD Hairdresser
Carole is a firecracker who lifts the energy in any room. She is a breast cancer survivor with a heart of gold and can find the humour in anything and everything. Pricilla sees herself as the mum in this relationship.
Kristy (43) and Milli (19) – VIC Hairdresser and Salon Owner
Kristy has it all: confidence, incredible energy, great friends, a successful business, and three kids who adore her. Milli and Kristy are rarely far from each other’s side. They live, work and go out together.
Marette (51) and Tonya (24) – WA Beauty Business Owner
Marette is a vibrant bombshell who describes herself as crazy, honest and always up for a chat. Her beauty business supplies eyelash products online. Tonya and her mum describe themselves as twins and are often mistaken for sisters.
Mel (56) and Sam (21) – VIC Boutique Store Worker
Mel is petrified of putting herself back out into the dating world. Her fear of getting hurt again has held her back until now, and she is finally ready to rediscover her mojo. Sam has the type of personality to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Michelle (52) and Chloe (22) – NSW Flight Attendant
Michelle is an air hostess with the mostest, a gregarious whirlwind and the life of the party. She’s never lost for words. Chloe is not afraid to point out red flags in men for her mum – she’s her ultimate wingman.
Petula (50) and Drhys (22) – WA Psychic Medium
Petula is a fun, quirky, high-energy woman. Being a psychic medium, she says it can either be a help or a hindrance to her dating life. Drhys is a charismatic tradie, very protective of his mum.
DADS
Charlie (55) and Eliza (23) – SA Wine & Liquor Maker
Charlie is a salt of the earth, an extroverted country boy who always sees the glass as half full. He owns a farm with a distillery and is a workaholic. Eliza’s dry wit and facial expressions give away everything, especially when it comes to her dad’s more intimate moments.
Darren (56) and Tess (26) – VIC & NSW Luxury Travel Company Owner
Darren is a wealthy, high-flying entrepreneur who loves the good life and owns a luxury coach company. He’s the life and soul of the party. Tess adores her dad and works alongside him in the family business.
Heath (51) and Haydn (23) – NSW Firefighter
Heath presents as the strong, stoic firefighter, but he is really a big softy. He can open up about his emotions and tear up when it comes to his kids. Haydn is a confident guy who loves sports and the outdoors.
Neil (60) and Dylan (21) – QLD National Sales Manager in Sports Construction
Neil is an extrovert who loves being the centre of attention. He prefers using his charm and card tricks to meet women instead of dating apps. Dylan is a laidback bartender who can come out of his shell around people his own age.
Roe is as cool as they come. He’s a fit, suave businessman originally from Florida who moved to Australia while on a basketball tour in 2014. Sachem is a smart and creative musician who raps and sings.
Shane (48) and Kayla (26) – QLD Construction Business Owner
Shane is an old-school romantic, steeped in old-fashioned values and chivalry. He likes to be spontaneous and believes in instant attraction. Kayla is a beautifully brash and opinionated young woman.
Tim (55) and James (21) – VIC Mental Health Facilitator
Tim is a muso who loves rock and has an avid guitar collection. He’s a cool, calm and collected father. James is a social media star who is confident and sure of himself, but also has his dad’s laidback attitude.
My Mum Your Dad is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the 9Network.
MY MUM YOUR DAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, AT 7.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
More than $20 million worth of prime Aussie heartland will go under the hammer at The Block: Tree Change Grand Finale Auction, airing Sunday, November 6, at 7 O’Block on Channel 9 and 9Now.
In the biggest set of auctions the show has ever seen, five of our Blockhead couples, Tom and Sarah-Jane (Vic), Rachel and Ryan (NSW), Ankur and Sharon (Vic), Dylan and Jenny (Qld), and Oz and Omar (NSW), will find out if their back-breaking work, the freezing temperatures, and all that mud was worth it.
The couples have spent 12 weeks building 500-square metre homesteads complete with tennis courts, pools and even a winery on 10 acres of land each in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges – the biggest properties in Block history.
Host Scott Cam said this season’s move to the countryside was by far the most challenging thing the show has done in its 18-season run.
“This is by far the toughest season that I’ve ever worked on. We upped the ante with the biggest blocks ever, and very harsh country weather conditions,” he said.
“To their credit, our Blockheads have produced some stunning five-bedroom houses on 10 acres each – they’ve really built the country dream for five lucky Aussie families.
“Anything can happen on auction day, but we’re gunning for them to each take home some money. They all deserve it after this year’s slog.”
Domain National Managing Editor, Alice Stolz, said: The cool change that swept through Australia’s property market has resulted in a much more temperate spring. Interest rates are rising and house prices are softening – it’s undoubtedly a buyer’s market,” she said.
“What bodes well for The Block contestants is that renovated turnkey properties remain the more desired property type, with many buyers spooked by rising construction costs and significant delays for materials.
“All five teams have built what many Aussies dream of, and although it was an incredibly tough season, their greatest test will ultimately commence when the auction bell rings.”
The Block co-creator and Executive Producer, Julian Cress, said: “The houses our contestants have created are amongst the best homes The Block has ever offered for sale, but we’re selling more than 50 acres of property in one day in what’s proving to be a very volatile market. These factors mean we’re in for a nailbiting finale – it’s really anyone’s game.”
The all-important auction order and reserve prices will also be revealed on auction night. With Tom and Sarah-Jane winning six room reveals, they earned the right to decide the auction order, which could make or break the other Blockheads’ fortunes.
The auction order could have serious implications for the crowning of winners of The Block: Tree Change, who will take home a $100,000 cash prize on top of whatever profit their home makes above reserve on auction day.
Since premiering on Channel 9 in 2003, Australia’s richest reality program has awarded a total of $28,771,471 in prizemoney.
HOUSE 1 – TOM AND SARAH-JANE Stunning architectural design meets luxurious country living. Address: 191 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437 Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath. Price guide: $4-$4.4 million Full listing here and photos on Nine Media Room.
HOUSE 2 – RACHEL AND RYAN Luxury lodge country living is at the heart of this magnificent state-of-the-art, vineyard estate. Address: 197 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437 Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath Price guide: $4-$4.4 million Full listing here and photos on Nine Media Room.
HOUSE 3 – ANKUR AND SHARON “Gunyah” – Luxurious country living with spectacular mountain views. Address: 223 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437 Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath Price guide: $4-$4.4 million Full listing here and photos on Nine Media Room.
HOUSE 4 – DYLAN AND JENNY Acreage, views and luxury country living Address: 225 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437 Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath Price guide: $4-$4.4 million Full listing here and photos on Nine Media Room.
HOUSE 5 – OZ AND OMAR Sustainable luxurious lifestyle Address: 241 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437 Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath Price guide: $4-$4.4 million Full listing here and photos on Nine Media Room.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Watch every Australia game and the finals live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Australia must go wild in the west to keep their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup hopes alive when they meet Sri Lanka at 9.30 tomorrow night, Live and Free on the 9Network and 9Now.
After losing their opening fixture against New Zealand, the Aussies travel to Perth needing a convincing win over Sri Lanka to get their T20 World Cup title defence back on track.
Aussie big guns David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith,Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are tasked with returning the green and gold to the winners circle in the electrifying T20 format.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 22: Glenn Maxwell of Australia bats during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground on October 22, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
A big week of ICC T20 World Cup cricket will play out on the 9Network and 9Now: New Zealand versus tournament underdogs Afghanistan, and two blockbuster fixtures in Australia v England on Friday night and India v South Africa on Sunday night.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports coverage is hosted by Roz Kelly, joined by former Australian captain Mark Taylor, Australian representative across all three forms of international cricket, Callum Ferguson, as well as specialist T20 bowler and former Australian international Steve O’Keefe.
ICC T20 WORLD CUP CRICKET THIS WEEK ON THE 9NETWORK AND 9NOW Tuesday, October 25: Australia v Sri Lanka Perth Stadium, 9.30pm AEDT on 9GemHD, Channel 9HD and 9Now
Wednesday, October 26: New Zealand v Afghanistan MCG, 6.30pm AEDT on 9GemHD and 9Now
Friday, October 28: Australia v England MCG, 6.30pm AEDT on Channel 9HD/9GemHD and 9Now
Sunday, October 30: India v South Africa Perth Stadium, 9.30pm AEDT on 9GemHD and 9Now
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP EVERY AUSTRALIA GAME AND FINALS LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW
Chucky season two premieres Thursday, October 27, fast-tracked and streaming exclusively on 9Now.
With Halloween approaching, it’s time for the return of the spooky horror series Chucky, premiering Thursday, October 27 at 5.00pm AEDT, on 9Now, fast-tracked and streaming exclusively for free for Australian audiences with weekly episodes.
Created by Don Mancini, who wrote all the Chucky films, the TV series is a continuation of the chilling film franchise chronicling the murderous escapades of the notorious killer doll.
The TV series follows the story of 14-year-old Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur), an artist-to-be obsessed with dolls. After buying a Good Guy doll in a yard sale, he discovers itl is possessed by the soul of fictional serial killer Charles Lee Ray (voiced by Brad Dourif). Chucky starts to commit murders around Jake’s hometown of Hackensack, New Jersey, turning it into a crime scene and leaving Jake to become the suspect.
Season two takes off where the first season ended, with Jake and his friends Devon and Lexy believing the possessed doll is gone, though still being haunted and hunted by the killer doll. The three of them are sent to a Catholic school, which happens to be the same place where Chucky grew up. After his diabolical plan to invade the children’s hospitals of America was foiled, Chucky has begun preparing an army of Good Guy dolls to seek revenge on those he holds responsible.
The core characters of season one return in the second series. As well as Zackary Arthur and Brad Dourif, the cast includes Björgvin Arnarson as Devon Evans, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Lexy Cross, Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay, Teo Briones as Junior Wheeler and Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany. There will also be new faces, including Lachlan Watson playing Glen/Glen, Chucky and Tiffany’s gender-fluid child. Several new cast members are familiar with the horror genre, including Gina Gerson and Joe Pantoliano (Bound), Tony Nappo (Saw II) and Lara Jean Chorostecki (Hannibal).
CHUCKY SEASON 2 AVAILABLE FROM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 5.00PM AEDT WATCH THE TRAILER HERE
