Actors Margot Robbie, Delta Goodrem, Jesse Spencer, Kym Valentine and Carla Bonner will appear in the final episode of ‘Neighbours’. According to ‘Variety’, Robbie featured in the long-running Aussie soap from 2008 to 2011 as Donna Freedman and has since gone on to star in massive Hollywood films including ‘The Wolf of Wallstreet’, ‘I, Tonya’ […]...
- 7/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Margot Robbie, Delta Goodrem, Jesse Spencer, Kym Valentine and Carla Bonner will appear in the final episode of “Neighbours” on Thursday.
Robbie featured in the long-running Aussie soap from 2008 to 2011 as Donna Freedman and has since gone on to star in massive Hollywood films including “The Wolf of Wallstreet”, “I, Tonya” and “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”.
Network 10 said Robbie’s return to “Neighbours” will be a “small cameo role”.
Aria Award-winning Delta Goodrem will also return to say goodbye to the show.
Goodrem was originally on the show from 2002 to 2003 as Nina Tucker. The show helped launch her mainstream music career, when she performed the debut single from “Innocent Eyes”, “Born To Try” in an episode. The single debuted at No. 3 on the Aria charts and peaked at No. 1, while the album spent 29 weeks at the top of the charts.
On-screen siblings Billy and Libby Kennedy, played...
Robbie featured in the long-running Aussie soap from 2008 to 2011 as Donna Freedman and has since gone on to star in massive Hollywood films including “The Wolf of Wallstreet”, “I, Tonya” and “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”.
Network 10 said Robbie’s return to “Neighbours” will be a “small cameo role”.
Aria Award-winning Delta Goodrem will also return to say goodbye to the show.
Goodrem was originally on the show from 2002 to 2003 as Nina Tucker. The show helped launch her mainstream music career, when she performed the debut single from “Innocent Eyes”, “Born To Try” in an episode. The single debuted at No. 3 on the Aria charts and peaked at No. 1, while the album spent 29 weeks at the top of the charts.
On-screen siblings Billy and Libby Kennedy, played...
- 7/28/2022
- by Vivienne Kelly
- Variety Film + TV
The classic young adult novel Eragon might be coming to Disney+: The streamer is in the early stages of developing a TV series based on the Inheritance Cycle books by Christopher Paolini, our sister Variety reports.
Eragon is the first installment in the four-part novel series, which tells the story of a farm boy named Eragon, who discovers a dragon egg. When King Galbatorix finds out about the egg, he sends his servants to acquire it, forcing Eragon and the dragon Saphira to flee their hometown with a storyteller named Brom, who is part of an extinct group called the Dragon Riders.
Eragon is the first installment in the four-part novel series, which tells the story of a farm boy named Eragon, who discovers a dragon egg. When King Galbatorix finds out about the egg, he sends his servants to acquire it, forcing Eragon and the dragon Saphira to flee their hometown with a storyteller named Brom, who is part of an extinct group called the Dragon Riders.
- 7/25/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Click here to read the full article.
Margot Robbie is making an appearance in the series finale of long-running Australian soap Neighbours.
The official Twitter account for the show revealed the news ahead of its series finale, which will air later this week. The show wrapped filming in June after 37 years on the air.
Early in her career, Robbie portrayed teen Donna on Neighbours from 2008-11.
Robbie reportedly filmed her appearance from Los Angeles. She will join other famous alumni in returning for the series’ end, including Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, Natalie Imbruglia and more.
The show, which premiered in 1985, centers on a group of people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne. It holds the record as Australia’s longest-running drama.
The show also aired for years in the United Kingdom. When the U.K.’s Channel 5 decided to drop the show, production company...
Margot Robbie is making an appearance in the series finale of long-running Australian soap Neighbours.
The official Twitter account for the show revealed the news ahead of its series finale, which will air later this week. The show wrapped filming in June after 37 years on the air.
Early in her career, Robbie portrayed teen Donna on Neighbours from 2008-11.
Robbie reportedly filmed her appearance from Los Angeles. She will join other famous alumni in returning for the series’ end, including Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, Natalie Imbruglia and more.
The show, which premiered in 1985, centers on a group of people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne. It holds the record as Australia’s longest-running drama.
The show also aired for years in the United Kingdom. When the U.K.’s Channel 5 decided to drop the show, production company...
- 7/24/2022
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Margot Robbie will delight fans with an unexpected appearance in the finale of Australian soap Neighbours, it has been revealed.
The I Tonya star, who appeared in the soap as teenager Donna Freedman from 2008 to 2011, has filmed her appearance from Los Angeles.
Surprise!
The I Tonya star, who appeared in the soap as teenager Donna Freedman from 2008 to 2011, has filmed her appearance from Los Angeles.
Surprise!
- 7/24/2022
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Indie feature Choir Girl is set to go into production in early April on location around Melbourne..
The film marks the debut of writer-director Michael Wormald, a former editor who directed shorts.The Death and Life of John Vaughan in 2008 and Legacy in 2014.
Choir Girl is a drama set in the 90s about a lonely photographer, Eugene, who becomes obsessed with a fifteen year-old girl who is trapped in the illegal sex trade.
The film, to be shot entirely in black-and-white, is produced by Ivan Malekin of Nexus Production Group and Lucinda Bruce. Daniela Ercoli is the associate producer.
Cast includes Roger Ward (Mad Max), Peter Flaherty (The Leftovers), Krista Vendy (Neighbours), Andy McPhee (Ali.s Wedding), Kym Valentine (Neighbours) and Vca grad Sarah Timm.
Budget is around half a million, with shooting to take place over 24 days, including a stint at Docklands Studios.
Bridget Borgobello is the casting director...
The film marks the debut of writer-director Michael Wormald, a former editor who directed shorts.The Death and Life of John Vaughan in 2008 and Legacy in 2014.
Choir Girl is a drama set in the 90s about a lonely photographer, Eugene, who becomes obsessed with a fifteen year-old girl who is trapped in the illegal sex trade.
The film, to be shot entirely in black-and-white, is produced by Ivan Malekin of Nexus Production Group and Lucinda Bruce. Daniela Ercoli is the associate producer.
Cast includes Roger Ward (Mad Max), Peter Flaherty (The Leftovers), Krista Vendy (Neighbours), Andy McPhee (Ali.s Wedding), Kym Valentine (Neighbours) and Vca grad Sarah Timm.
Budget is around half a million, with shooting to take place over 24 days, including a stint at Docklands Studios.
Bridget Borgobello is the casting director...
- 3/20/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Kym Valentine has taken indefinite leave from Neighbours. The actress is said to be recovering from a depressive illness following a series of health issues. Executive producer Susan Bower explained that the soap star has the full support of the production team. She said: "Kym is a much-loved member of the Ramsay St family and her health is our paramount concern. "We wish her all the best with her recovery and we'll continue to provide support where appropriate." Valentine, who plays Libby Kennedy in the drama, came down with pneumonia in 2008 and a collapsed lung on a flight from (more)...
- 4/15/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Kym Valentine has confirmed that her Neighbours character Libby Kennedy will have a new attitude when she returns to Ramsay Street. Libby has been absent from screens in recent weeks, reflecting the time that Valentine spent away from the show during a stint in hospital. Upon her return to filming earlier this year, the actress explained that she had experienced "a series of private emotional and physical issues" but was feeling much better. In a new interview with TV Week, Valentine revealed that Libby returns to the street following a stint in a health retreat, where she has been learning the "art of Zen". (more)...
- 3/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Janet Andrewartha has said that she is pleased to have Neighbours co-star Kym Valentine back on set following her recent health troubles. Valentine, who plays fan favourite Libby Kennedy on the soap, checked into a private Melbourne hospital late last year amid reports that she was suffering from exhaustion. Earlier this month, however, it was confirmed that the actress had returned to filming following her break. Speaking to Holy Soap about the star, Andrewartha - better known as Lyn Scully - commented: "We have all missed her and (more)...
- 2/22/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Kym Valentine has admitted that the reason she took time off from Neighbours was due to severe stress as a result of both "emotional and physical issues". The actress, who checked into a private Melbourne hospital last month, explained that the issues were too "raw" to discuss but insisted that she feels much better. According to the Herald Sun, she said: "In the past I had a series of private emotional and physical issues that led to a decline in my health, which are still too raw to talk about. "However right now I feel great (more)...
- 2/1/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Australian soap star Kym Valentine has checked herself into a private hospital to be treated for exhaustion.
The Neighbours star, who plays Libby Kennedy in the hit show, entered a facility in Melbourne last month after suffering from a series of illnesses.
In 2008 the actress suffered from pneumonia as well as a collapsed lung and in July Valentine was hospitalised with a blood clot.
It is believed she entered hospital to get her health back on track so she can rejoin the soap later this month.
A spokesperson tells Melbourne's Herald Sun, "Kym has taken the best possible care of herself over the past few months following a number of serious illnesses."...
The Neighbours star, who plays Libby Kennedy in the hit show, entered a facility in Melbourne last month after suffering from a series of illnesses.
In 2008 the actress suffered from pneumonia as well as a collapsed lung and in July Valentine was hospitalised with a blood clot.
It is believed she entered hospital to get her health back on track so she can rejoin the soap later this month.
A spokesperson tells Melbourne's Herald Sun, "Kym has taken the best possible care of herself over the past few months following a number of serious illnesses."...
- 1/4/2011
- WENN
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has checked herself into a private Melbourne hospital. The actress, who plays Libby Kennedy in the soap, is suffering from exhaustion, says the Herald Sun. A Channel Ten spokeswoman confirmed: "Kym has taken the best possible care of herself over the past few months following a number of serious illnesses. We look forward to welcoming her back to Neighbours (more)...
- 1/3/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours actress Carla Bonner has said that she could not give up her own child, as her character Steph Scully plans to do so. In the coming weeks, viewers will see Steph struggle with the decision to give her baby son to his biological father Dan Fitzgerald (portrayed by Brett Tucker), in order to protect the feelings of former friend and Dan's ex-partner Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine). Speaking about the controversial plot, Bonner told Inside Soap: "I appreciate Steph's reasons, (more)...
- 10/28/2010
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Dan Fitzgerald is to make a one-off guest appearance in a forthcoming episode of Neighbours, it has been announced. The schoolteacher, who left Ramsay Street last year after breaking up with wife Libby (Kym Valentine), will feature in a shock scene featuring a new twist in Steph Scully's baby storyline. In an episode which airs in Australia next week, fans will see Steph paying a visit to Dan - played by Brett Tucker - and announcing that she wants him to have permanent custody of their newborn son. Speaking to TV Week about the surprise scene, Steph's portrayer Carla Bonner explained: "We filmed it prior to Brett leaving the show back in 2009. He loved the fact that Dan Fitzgerald still has such a presence in the show. Even though the character has physically left, his legacy lives on." Discussing how fans may react to (more)...
- 9/6/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Blake O'Leary has left the soap after three years in the role of Ramsay Street youngster Ben Fitzgerald. Australian viewers will see the actor's alter ego bow out next month as he leaves his old life behind to attend a boarding school for the gifted. Ben's departure storyline comes after his mum Libby (Kym Valentine) makes the surprise discovery that he is a genius. According to a report on the Perfect Blend (more)...
- 8/18/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has revealed that her character Libby Kennedy feels "nothing but hate" for Steph Scully after the truth about the mechanic's unborn baby is revealed. Earlier this year, Steph (Carla Bonner) staged a sham reunion with Jarrod 'Toadie' Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) in a bid to prevent anyone from finding out that Libby's ex-husband Dan Fitzgerald is the father of her child. However, on Australian screens next week, Steph and Toadie's deception will finally be revealed to Libby and the rest of Ramsay Street in dramatic circumstances. Teasing the plot climax, Valentine told TV Week: "Libby (more)...
- 7/20/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Australian soap actress Kym Valentine was hospitalized with a blood clot on her lung earlier this week. The "Neighbours" star, who plays longrunning character Libby Kennedy in the hit show, was admitted to a Melbourne hospital after falling ill.
Doctors diagnosed the blood clot and the actress is expected back at work on a restricted schedule next week. "Neighbours" executive producer Susan Bower says, "Unfortunately it is that time of year when people are prone to illness. We wish Kym a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her next week when we return from a production break."
The blood clot is not Valentine's first health scare - she suffered a collapsed lung during a long-haul flight from the U.S. to Melbourne in 2008.
Doctors diagnosed the blood clot and the actress is expected back at work on a restricted schedule next week. "Neighbours" executive producer Susan Bower says, "Unfortunately it is that time of year when people are prone to illness. We wish Kym a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her next week when we return from a production break."
The blood clot is not Valentine's first health scare - she suffered a collapsed lung during a long-haul flight from the U.S. to Melbourne in 2008.
- 7/8/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Australian soap actress Kym Valentine was hospitalised with a blood clot on her lung earlier this week (begs05Jul10).
The Neighbours star, who plays longrunning character Libby Kennedy in the hit show, was admitted to a Melbourne hospital after falling ill.
Doctors diagnosed the blood clot and the actress is expected back at work on a restricted schedule next week (begs12Jul10).
Neighbours executive producer Susan Bower says, "Unfortunately it is that time of year when people are prone to illness.
"We wish Kym a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her next week when we return from a production break."
The blood clot is not Valentine's first health scare - she suffered a collapsed lung during a long-haul flight from the U.S. to Melbourne in 2008.
The Neighbours star, who plays longrunning character Libby Kennedy in the hit show, was admitted to a Melbourne hospital after falling ill.
Doctors diagnosed the blood clot and the actress is expected back at work on a restricted schedule next week (begs12Jul10).
Neighbours executive producer Susan Bower says, "Unfortunately it is that time of year when people are prone to illness.
"We wish Kym a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her next week when we return from a production break."
The blood clot is not Valentine's first health scare - she suffered a collapsed lung during a long-haul flight from the U.S. to Melbourne in 2008.
- 7/8/2010
- WENN
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has been rushed to hospital. The 33-year-old actress, who plays Libby Kennedy in the Australian soap, was on a two week break from filming when she was taken to a Melbourne hospital and found to have a serious blood clot on her lung. Executive producer of the show Susan Bower told The Daily Telegraph: "Unfortunately it is that time of (more)...
- 7/8/2010
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has admitted that she wants a break from romance storylines. The actress's character Libby Kennedy recently split from husband Dan Fitzgerald (Brett Tucker), but will be seen agreeing to a date with show newcomer Doug Harris (Mahesh Jadu) on Australian screens next week. Despite the twist, Valentine told TV Week that she does not believe Libby is ready to find love yet. Valentine commented: "I think she's still too hurt. She's been betrayed so many times by men and I just hope she's not about to be betrayed again. I'd also like her to find her feet by herself (more)...
- 4/13/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has revealed that she is feeling "loved up" in her new romance with ex-castmate Jonathon Dutton. Last month, it emerged that the 32-year-old had started dating Dutton, who played Tad Reeves on the Australian soap between 1998 and 2002. Valentine, best known for her role as Ramsay Street's Libby Kennedy, went public with the relationship at a recent David Gray concert in South Melbourne. She has now told the Herald Sun: "I'm not ready to talk about it yet. But to say I was loved up would be appropriate." (more)...
- 12/1/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours actress Kym Valentine has started dating former co-star Jonathon Dutton, according to a report. The 32-year-old, best known for her role as Libby Kennedy on the soap, went public with the new romance at a David Gray concert in South Melbourne this week, the Herald Sun claims. Dutton, 28, played Tad Reeves on Neighbours between 1998 and 2002. He has since appeared in a number (more)...
- 11/18/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Alan Fletcher has admitted that the Kennedy family's current surrogacy storyline could have been "dreadful" in the wrong hands. In recent months on the Australian show, Ramsay Street stalwart Susan (Jackie Woodburne) has been seen going ahead with plans to become a surrogate mother for her daughter Libby (Kym Valentine) and son-in-law Dan (Brett Tucker). Discussing the surprise plotline in an interview with Holy Soap, Fletcher, who plays Kennedy patriarch Karl, confirmed that he is pleased by the way the scenes have been handled. He commented: "The notion of a mother being a surrogate for their daughter is something you can't pretend is not controversial. The writers embraced that and showed how Susan's decision divided (more)...
- 11/6/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours actress Kym Valentine has revealed that she is hopeful one day the Kennedy family will be reunited on screen. The 31-year-old, who joined the soap in 1994 as teenager Libby Kennedy, told Digital Spy that she'd recently spoken with former co-star Jesse Spencer about a possible reunion. "Jesse has said to me face-to-face that if he has the time off he would do it because we're family - we'll always be family!" she said. "He was here for Christmas and I spoke to him about it and I asked him if he'd come back and he said, 'Of course I would - we're the Kennedys!' "I'll have to (more)...
- 4/17/2009
- by By Darren Rowe
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has revealed that she couldn't watch close friend Michala Banas take over the role of Libby Kennedy in her absence. In August 2008, the 31-year-old was forced to take a month's break from filming after her lung collapsed from pneumonia. Instead of writing Libby out, Neighbours' producers took the unusual step of temporarily re-casting the role. "I love Michala but I just couldn't watch it," Valentine told Digital Spy. "When they first told me, I was so devastated that I didn't talk to anyone. For two days I locked myself in the house and cried (more)...
- 4/17/2009
- by By Darren Rowe
- Digital Spy
Kym Valentine has revealed that she hasn't watched her 'replacement' on Neighbours. The actress admitted that she doesn't want to see scenes of Michala Banas playing Libby as it would be too weird. Banas took over the role of Libby Kennedy temporarily after Valentine was forced to pull out due to a collapsed lung and pneumonia. "I actually haven't seen any of it," the actress told The Courier Mail. "Not because of Michala, God bless her, but because the best way I can describe it is that it would be like me (more)...
- 1/14/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Kym Valentine has revealed that she hasn't watched her 'replacement' on Neighbours. The actress admitted that she doesn't want to see scenes of Michala Banas playing Libby as it would be too weird. Banas took over the role of Libby Kennedy temporarily after Valentine was forced to pull out due to a collapsed lung and pneumonia. "I actually haven't seen any of it," the actress told The Courier Mail. "Not because of Michala, God bless her, but because the best way I can describe it is that it would be like me (more)...
- 1/14/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine has spoken out about her recent battle with a life-threatening illness. The actress, who plays Libby Kennedy, admitted that she "hit rock bottom" earlier this year after breaking up from husband Fabio Tolli and suffering from pneumonia and a collapsed lung. Valentine, who is a mother-of-one, revealed in an interview with Women's Day that she feared she might die during a stint in hospital in July. "My focus right now is me and being as strong, healthy and happy as I can possibly be," said the soap star. "Maybe you have to hit rock bottom before you can climb back up. And I certainly hit rock bottom this past year!" Speaking about her first bout of illness, which occurred during a flight home from New York, she said: "I don't remember at all what happened. I don't know how the staff saw (more)...
- 10/16/2008
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine offered advice to her temporary replacement Michala Banas before the actress started work on the show last week. Valentine is taking a one-month break from the Aussie soap while she recovers from her recent health problems. She was struck down with pneumonia and suffered a collapsed lung while on a flight from New York to Melbourne in July. As revealed earlier this month, producers have recruited McLeod's Daughters star Banas to step into Valentine's role as Libby Kennedy. According to TV Week, the pair swapped notes and watched old episodes of the soap together before Banas filmed (more)...
- 8/19/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours chiefs have brought in a replacement for Kym Valentine while she recovers from her recent health problems. Valentine, who plays Libby Kennedy on the Aussie soap, was struck down by pneumonia and suffered a collapsed lung while on a flight from New York to Melbourne last month. Although her condition has improved, she is still not well enough to return to work. In a bid to minimise disruption to scripts, the show's team have recruited actress Michala Banas to take over as Libby from tomorrow. The surprising arrangement, which is expected to last for a month, was finalised by executive producer Susan Bower this week. Speaking about handing over the role, Valentine told the Sunday Herald Sun: (more)...
- 8/10/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
More details about Neighbours star Kym Valentine's recent health problems have emerged in the Australian media. As well as being struck down with pneumonia as previously reported, the actress also suffered a collapsed lung while she travelled on a flight from New York to Melbourne earlier this month. Valentine, who plays Libby Kennedy in the soap, spent several days in hospital following the nightmare journey. She is now continuing (more)...
- 7/14/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Kym Valentine was rushed to hospital at the weekend after being struck down with pneumonia. The actress, who plays Ramsay Street favourite Libby Kennedy, became seriously ill while on a flight home from New York. At one point, cabin crew administered oxygen as the soap star drifted in and out of consciousness. Valentine is now recovering in hospital in Melbourne with her actor boyfriend Vince Colosimo by her side. Her Neighbours (more)...
- 7/7/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Australian actress Kym Valentine sparked a medical crisis onboard a flight from New York to Melbourne on Friday when pneumonia set in, forcing airline staff to administer oxygen.
The Neighbours star told officials she was unwell when she stepped on the plane for the long-haul flight home, but her condition quickly deteriorated and she started passing out.
Valentine was taken to a Melbourne hospital when the plane landed on Saturday, and she was later diagnosed with pneumonia.
The actress' spokeswoman tells the Sydney Daily Telegraph, "It was a chest infection that was exacerbated by being on the plane and she became sick quite quickly. She is following doctors' orders and is in the best possible place."
Valentine is expected to remain in hospital for much of this week (beg07Jul08).
She was holidaying with actor boyfriend Vince Colosimo in New York when she first fell ill.
The Neighbours star told officials she was unwell when she stepped on the plane for the long-haul flight home, but her condition quickly deteriorated and she started passing out.
Valentine was taken to a Melbourne hospital when the plane landed on Saturday, and she was later diagnosed with pneumonia.
The actress' spokeswoman tells the Sydney Daily Telegraph, "It was a chest infection that was exacerbated by being on the plane and she became sick quite quickly. She is following doctors' orders and is in the best possible place."
Valentine is expected to remain in hospital for much of this week (beg07Jul08).
She was holidaying with actor boyfriend Vince Colosimo in New York when she first fell ill.
- 7/7/2008
- WENN
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.