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Neighbours And MySpace
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July
30 2008
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Further to our story last week on Neighbours becoming involved with a social networking site, Fremantle Media have confirmed that they have linked up with MySpace.com However, Fremantle Media's Ben Liebmann has added that they may not limit Neighbours to MySpace and may also connect with other social networking sites.
More Actor Updates
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July
30 2008
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 Matt Werkmeister (Zeke) has got a place on the judging panel for the Inkys; Australia's teenage book awards. Matt has to juggle his usual Neighbours script reading with twenty books which will be whittled down to six.
Alan Fletcher (Karl) is to star in a new Melbourne theatre production called Call Girl The Musical in October, and Mark Little (Joe Mangel) is currently playing in Cosi in London. Check out our Neighbourhood Watch page for more details.
 Delta Goodrem (Nina) is taking the USA by storm with her music. Her debut album out there, Delta, has reached the top of Billboard's Top New Artist/Heatseekers Chart. She's been wowing American TV audiences with live performances and she also appears on the benefit CD Olivia Newton-John & Friends: A Celebration In Song which will raise money for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.
In relationship news, Carla Bonner (Steph) ended her lengthy relationship with actor Sullivan Stapleton earlier this year but is now stepping out with a new man; Jason Shepherd, a personal trainer. Dean Geyer (Ty) has cancelled his engagement with The Veronicas' band member Lisa Origliasso bringing to an end their high profile pairing. The split is said to be due to the couples work commitments. They have issued a statement saying they remain friends.
Neighbours Gets Social
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July
17 2008
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NEWS.com.au has reported that Neighbours is set to reach yet more screens as it will soon be made available to view on a social networking site like MySpace or Facebook. The move is thought to be an attempt to beat illegal episode downloaders at their own game. We'll keep you updated with further details as they arise.
Actor Updates
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July
17 2008
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 Ben Lawson (Frazer Yeats) looks to have made a swift transition from Neighbours to Hollywood as he's rumoured to be starring in the US pilot of an as-yet untitled series about "hard-living, hard-working" young lawyers.
Also busy this year, Craig McLachlan (Henry Ramsay) has recently been filming a feature film called Savages Crossing in Australia alongside John Jarrat. He's also been writing and recording music for the film and has also taken on several guest roles in Aussie drama serials. Jacinta Stapleton (Amy Greenwood) has also moved back to the screen after several months of theatre work; she's thought to have won a guest role in the BBC produced Australian drama Out Of The Blue.
 Nicky Whelan (Pepper Steiger) has rekindled her relationship with US funnyman David Spade; she recently spent a holiday break with him in Malibu. Another travelling couple are Brett Tucker (Dan Fitzgerald) and Eliza Taylor-Cotter (Janae Timmins) who recently had a romantic getaway to exotic Koh Samui. However on their return home they were left waiting six hours in Bangkok Airport when their Jetstar flight was late.
And finally, we at Perfect Blend would like to congratulate Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi) on becoming a father for a second time. His wife Alison recently gave birth to son Jack, who follows their first child, Erin, who was born 20 months ago.
Bail-Ing Out
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July
13 2008
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 Today's Sunday Herald Sun reports that Imogen Bailey filmed her final scenes as Nicola West on Thursday, following a six-month guest stint. Nicola's final plot is said to be sensational, but she won't be killed off, with rumours that she may be back for a guest appearance later in the year.
Also finishing up recently was Erin McNaught, who also had a six month guest contract as Sienna Cammeniti. After being shoehorned into the show by executives, Erin has had little to do as Sienna, though the character will get a story of her own just before she goes. Erin filmed her final scenes on Friday 4th July.
Kym Hospitalized After Flight Trauma
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July
09 2008
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 Kym Valentine (Libby Kennedy) has been taken to hospital and diagnosed with pneumonia after a traumatic flight back home from New York. The actress informed airline staff that she was unwell before taking off but became seriously ill during the lengthy journey. Valentine lost consciousness several times and had to be administered oxygen by cabin crew. She was hospitalized immediately after landing in Melbourne and her mother rushed to be by her side from Sydney. The condition is thought to have developed from a chest infection which was exacerbated by the plane flight. Kym is said to be doing well now but will be written out of Neighbours scenes for at least a week.
Everyone at Perfect Blend would like to wish Kym a speedy recovery.
Five's Saturday Omnibus Cancelled
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July
09 2008
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 Having recently made Neighbours available for internet download, Five have now dropped their Saturday omnibus screening from the schedules. The channel's sister station, Fiver, will continue to air an omnibus every Sunday from 11.45am.
National Television Awards 2008
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July
09 2008
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Neighbours has received another nomination for the UK's National Television Awards.
The Aussie soap is up for the Most Popular Serial Drama award and can be voted for here. Results will be screened live on ITV1 on Wednesday 29th October.
Neighbours On Demand
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July
05 2008
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 UK viewers will be delighted to learn that Neighbours is now available to legally download from the five website using their service Demand Five; http://demand.five.tv The last 30 days worth of episodes are available to catch up on, for free, alongside five's other Aussie import Home And Away, home grown shows like The Gadget Show and Zoo Days, and several of the channel's successful U.S. imports. This new platform for Neighbours viewing in Britain matches up with Network Ten's own similar download service which is only available in Australia.
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