Jason Donovan
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Biography: Jason Sean Donovan (born 1 June 1968) is an Australian actor and singer. He initially achieved fame in the Australian soap Neighbours, playing Scott Robinson, before beginning a career in music in 1988. In the UK he has sold over 3 million records. His debut album Ten Good Reasons was the highest-selling album in the UK in 1989, with sales of over 1.5 million. He has had Four UK No. 1 singles. He has also appeared in several stage musicals, most prominently in the lead role of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the early 1990s. Jason Donovan was born on Saturday, 1 June 1968 in the Melbourne suburb Malvern, Victoria. He is the son of Australian actress Sue McIntosh (née Menlove) and British-born veteran stage and television actor Terence Donovan (who also appeared in Neighbours) who has English and Irish heritage. Following his parents' separation and divorce, his father was awarded full custody of him in 1973 and brought him up on his own. Donovan has had no contact with his mother since the divorce. He attended De La Salle College Malvern. Donovan made his first television appearance at age 11 in a guest role on the Australian series Skyways in 1980. In the episode, his on-screen sister was played by future Neighbours co-star Kylie Minogue. He also appeared in the series I Can Jump Puddles (1981) and Golden Pennies (1985), before entering the cast of Neighbours in 1986 as Scott Robinson (replacing actor Darius Perkins, who had played the role for the first year of the series). His character's story arcs included an onscreen romance and wedding to Charlene Mitchell (played by Minogue), and helped boost the show's popularity with British as well as Australian audiences. He won his first Logie Award for "Best New Talent" in 1987 and received a commendation in the category "Performance by a Male Actor In a Series" from the Television Society of Australia's Penguin Awards. In 1988 he was awarded the Silver Logie for the "Most Popular Actor" on Australian television. In addition to his regular role in Neighbours, Donovan appeared as "Happy Houston" in the 1988 Australian World War II mini-series The Heroes, based on the historical novel by Ronald McKie. He won the 1990 Logie Award for "Most Popular Actor in a Mini-Series". Donovan left Neighbours in 1989. Twenty years later, he said that he had been asked to return to tie in with the show's 25th anniversary in 2010, but was unable to do so due to other work commitments. While he was still appearing in Neighbours, Donovan followed Minogue (who had already left the series by this point) by pursuing a pop career. His early exploration of music included recording a demo written by pub rock band Noiseworks, and he was offered the chance to record the song "Waiting for a Star To Fall", later a hit for Boy Meets Girl. ... Source: Article "Jason Donovan" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Malvern, Melbourne, Australia
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The Last Bullet
Overview: Set during WWII, an Australian and Japanese soldier play a deadly game of Cat and mouse in a South Pacific Jungle.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-05
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Blood Oath
Overview: On an obscure Pacific Island just north of Australia, the Japanese Empire has operated a prisoner of war camp for Australian soldiers. At the close of World War II, the liberated POWs tell a gruesome tale of mass executions of over eight hundred persons as well as torture style killings of downed Australian airmen. In an attempt to bring those responsible to justice, the Australian Army establishes a War Crimes Tribunal to pass judgement on the Japanese men and officers who ran the Ambon camp. In an added twist, a high ranking Japanese admiral is implicated, and politics become involoved with justice as American authorities in Japan lobby for the Admiral's release. Written by Anthony Hughes
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-26
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The Heroes
Overview: Based on a true story, The Heroes follows one of the most extraordinary and heroic exploits of World War II. After months of rigorous training in the north of Australia, a team of 14 men, most barely out of their teens, set sail from Cairns on board a leaky old fishing boat called 'The Krait'. Their mission, code-named Operation Jaywick, became a tense voyage through thousands of kilometres of Japanese held territory to launch a daring attack on Singapore Harbour. The raid is a success but within sight of safety they encounter a Japanese destroyer, and all prepare to die rather than be taken prisoner.
Genres: Drama Action War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Necronomicon
Overview: From the mind of HP Lovecraft comes the story of a book made from human flesh and written by Aleister Crowley during his visit to the depths of hell
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-31
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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds - The New Generation: Alive on Stage!
Overview: In 1978 Jeff Wayne composed and produced one of the most ground-breaking and bestselling musical works of all time. In 2006 Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds took to the stage with audiences and critics hailing it as one of the most innovative combinations of music, technology and live performance. Now in 2013 The New Generation production is launched . With an all-star cast including Liam Neeson, Marti Pellow, Jason Donovan, Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson, Jetblack's Will Stapleton and Wicked's Kerry Ellis, plus stunning new 3D holography and a 3-ton 35ft Martian Fighting Machine, it's truly a musical multi-media extravaganza. Filmed Live at London's O2 Arena, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is a show not to be missed!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-11
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Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop
Overview: Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman were the producers who came, SAW and conquered the UK charts in the 1980s, spinning the music scene right round like a record with their instantly recognisable brand of disco floor-filling pop hits. The trio divided the nation between those who loved their Hi-NRG sound and the singers they transformed into tabloid sensations, and a music press that loathed them for turning record producing into a production line. Today, many of SAW’s most memorable hits are considered classics of their time, and the very best of them are celebrated in this new selection, featuring such artists as Rick Astley, Dead or Alive, Donna Summer, Bananarama, Mel & Kim and, of course, Kylie and Jason
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-21
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Horseplay
Overview: A small-time horse trainer has successfully screwed up his life. His wife hates him, hie mistress loathes him and his father-in-law wants to kill him. With nothing to lose, he enlists the help of his best friend and concocts a plan to rig the biggest horse race in Australia.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-22
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Kylie Minogue: BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
Overview: Kylie Minogue delivers an electrifying performance at the BB Radio 2 Live Festival in Hyde Park, London.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-09
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Kylie at the BBC
Overview: A journey back in time for a selection of Kylie's best and biggest performances on the BBC, from the early days with Stock Aitken Waterman to the dance sounds of the 90s, 00s and beyond.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-24
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Amnesty International's Big 30
Overview: In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-28
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Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore
Overview: Tracks include "The Phantom Of The Opera," "The Music Of The Night," "All I Ask Of You," "Tell Me On A Sunday," "Pie Jesu," "Amigos Para Siempre," "Love Changes Everything," "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again," "Oh, What A Circus," "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," "The First Man You Remember," "Anything But Lonely" and "Joseph Mega-Remix."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Kylie Greatest Hits
Overview: Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue's years with PWL are covered hear with this collection of 20 of her singles from 1987 to 1992. Includes such smash hits as "Better The Devil You Know," "Step Back In Time" and her number 1 debut "I should Be So Lucky".
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-26
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The Sun, The Moon and The Stars
Overview: Shelley's summer is ruined by the fact that her parents are separating. She withdraws from the real world and lives in her own fantasy world of magic and music.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-25
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Tempe Tip
Overview: A feel good comedy.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Loot
Overview: Jon Peregrine (Jason Donovan), a financial slueth investigates a stock market rort which caused his brother-in-law to commit suicide. Meanwhile his ex-wife asks for his help to investigate a missing underworld "business" figure.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-25
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Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite
Overview: The stars of Neighbours, past and present, reminisce about their time on the show, plus a countdown of the top five most memorable moments chosen by viewers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-16
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Sorted
Overview: A young lawyer gets more than he bargains for while investigating his brother's mysterious death.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-06
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Jason Donovan: Live All The Hits and More
Overview: Jason Donovan is back on tour for the first time in 15 years, setting the crowd alight and transporting them back in time! Capturing the magic of his concert at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, on 25th May 2007, with everyone’s favourites, including 'Nothing Can Divide Us', 'Too Many Broken Hearts' and the Number One smash hit 'Especially For You', he also delighted fans with a rendition of his 'Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat' song, 'Any Dream Will Do', plus a variety of new material. With endless passion and energy All The Hits & More is guaranteed to get you singing!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-26
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The Kylie Show
Overview: The Kylie Show is a one-off television special from Australian artist Kylie Minogue that aired on ITV on 10 November 2007 and was recorded at The London Studios. The show celebrated her 20 years in pop music and acted as promotion for the release of her tenth studio album, X. The show featured the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the Crazy Horse Girls as her backing dancers, flown in from Paris to perform especially for the show. The show also featured memorable sketches: in particular, one in which her ex-boyfriend and former co-star Jason Donovan fails to recognise her; and another where she has a catfight with her sister, Dannii, and winds up punching Simon Cowell in the face. At the conclusion of the program, Minogue turns around in her makeup chair, revealing herself to be Joan Collins.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-10
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Keith Lemon: The Film
Overview: With dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur just like his beloved Richard Branson, Lemon bids farewell to his hometown of Leeds and heads for the capital. When he becomes an overnight billionaire, it seems everything is going his way, but it's not long before he discovers that life can be just as cruel as it is kind.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-24
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Jason Donovan: Live In Dublin
Overview: Filmed at The Point in Dublin in 1990, this concert captures Jason Donovan at the very peak of his success, following the release of his second album Between The Lines in May of that year.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-01
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Dial M for Middlesbrough
Overview: Terry and Gemma are forced to take refuge in a sinister and dilapidated caravan park after their coach breaks down. During the unplanned stay, visitors and residents begin to be bumped off one by one under grizzly circumstances.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-14
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Concert for Diana
Overview: Live broadcast of the concert at Wembley Stadium in London on July 1st 2007 to commemorate the life of Princess Diana on what would have been her 46th birthday. It was broadcast live to over 140 countries.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-01
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Rough Diamonds
Overview: In Queensland's outback, a single mother from Brisbane, who's tired of her old life as a singer, bonds with a handsome truck driver, who can also sing but would rather be a cattle breeder, over their love for country music.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-20
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Gary Barlow's Night At The Museum
Overview: Gary Barlow hosts musical fun from the Natural History Museum in London and performs some of his biggest hits, songs from his new album, and some exciting covers.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-06
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Diana & Me
Overview: Australian Diana Spencer wins a competition in a women's magazine, and as a prize gets a trip for two to London, where she wants to meet her idol and namesake, Princess Diana. She goes there with her fiance, Mark, but during the garden party the Princess plans to attend, things get mixed up and Aussie Diana gets arrested with Paparazzi photographer Rob. Diana really wants to meet the Princess and follows Rob as he searches for Princess Di to take some photos.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-04
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The Summer of Rave, 1989
Overview: In the final days of the yuppie decade, the summer of ’89 saw a new type of youth rebellion rip through the cultural landscape, with thousands of young people dancing at illegal Acid House parties in fields and aircraft hangars around the M25. Set against the backdrop of ten years of Thatcherism, it was a benign form of revolution, dubbed the Second Summer of Love – all the ravers wanted was the freedom to party… The rave scene, along with the drug Ecstasy, broke down social barriers and even football hooligans were ‘loved up’, solving a problem the government had never managed to crack. But lurid tabloid headlines and cat-and-mouse games with the police eventually turned the dream sour, as the gangster element moved in at the end of the summer.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh
Overview: Intimate, upbeat and honest look back at the life and work of Barry Humphries - the legendary comic trailblazer behind Dame Edna Everage and other characters - with incredible tributes from friends.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-23
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