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WHAT’S HOT ON THE BOX TONIGHT - ‘OFFSPRING’, 8:30PM, CHANNEL 10

It’s Wednesday… Happy OFFSPRING day!

Please excuse us whilst we jump up with feather bowers in hand and do a little happy dance…

There are only eight and a half hours left until Dr Patrick Reid’s seriously sexy physique is sprawled across our television screens but let’s put eye candy talk aside for a moment.

Tonight’s episode is extremely important in Nina’s pre-natal life - intern Eloise’s secret will finally be unveiled.

And to enhance the drama in the Proudman household, we will be treated to an appearance from Masterchef judge Matt Preston (our guess is that he’s Patrick’s dad?).

Make sure you tune in to the sizzling ep tonight and join the conversation live on our Facebook page !

BATTLE OF THE TATTS - MATT LE NEVEZ VS STEVE PEACOCKE

I have a confession to make, I’m not the biggest fan of tattoos but if there was one TV sex god that floated my ‘body ink boat’, it would be Matt Le Nevez who plays Dr Patrick Reid on ‘Offspring’.

So since the second episode of ‘Offspring’ Season 6 hit ours screens tonight, I thought it was perfect timing to showcase Matt’s sexy physique with his cherry blossom tatt.

Let’s do a bit of a compare and contrast whilst we’re at it by including Steve Peacocke’s “Blood and Sand” tattoo (not real) that he sports on ‘Home and Away’.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Whose tattoo do you dig - Matt’s or Steve’s?

x Leeshie

Image Source: Channel 7 and Channel 10 

WHY AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION IS THRIVING 

At ‘I Am Starstruck’, supporting local talent is our speciality and Editor Leeshie’s television highlight of the year is the annual Logie Awards.

So when the opportunity arose to go to the Sydney Writers’ Festival and listen to some of Australia’s phenomenal TV scriptwriters explain what makes utterly brilliant Aussie TV, we were there!  

Here’s our review:

“Nina Proudman: what a mad bitch” were the first words Ruth Ritchie exclaimed at the ‘Writing Great TV’ seminar.  The television critic is referring to the highly popular television character portrayed by Logie winning actress Asher Keddie on Channel 10’s ‘Offspring’.

Ritchie’s remarks were directed towards none other than ‘Offspring’ writer Debra Oswald who was on the panel to discuss why Australian television is thriving.  Joining her was Christopher Lee, the writer of Australian television mini-series ‘Paper Giants: The Birth Of Cleo’ and ‘Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War’.

Both writers are the scripting masterminds behind television series that have revolutionised the nature of recent Australian television.  And having been in the industry for over two decades, Oswald and Lee shed light on changing audience perceptions and mentalities of television networks that have carved a new era for local televised content.

Oswald’s high rating show ‘Offspring’ returned to screens last week for its fourth season, but when asked if she could have pitched the show ten years ago, she revealed, “we pitched if four years before it was wanted.  We pitched it to all of the networks and everyone said no”.

So why has it taken so long for captivating ‘dramedy’, a delightful mix of drama and comedy, to replace a television landscape historically dominated by action driven cop, legal and hospital shows?

“A large part of it is the post-HBO revolution,” said Lee.  He believes that the US network responsible for the production of the Sopranos and Mad Men has influenced Australian producers.  “The producers in Australia had a look at this and thought we can do that.”

He also attributed the high popularity of shows like ‘Offspring’ to the shift in audience’s tastes.  “The audience itself has become better educated in drama and understands the nuances of better writing and better directing,” he said.

Oswald added that this has posed a pressure on writing teams to continuously generate fresh, captivating content. “Audiences being more savvy about television does make the job sometimes more difficult… now there’s a million blogs and Facebook pages with people saying what they think is going to happen”.

Ultimately, the key attractive concept underlying a captivating script is the exploration of universal themes; life, death and sex with a speck of humour.  Oswald said that Nina’s relatable multi-dimensional life of work, family and romance is what keeps audiences watching. “I think that’s like real life and it’s fun to watch.

When you sit and watch Offspring, you’ll be likely to laugh, likely to be moved and more likely to have sex with your partner”.

Image Source: Channel 10 

BREAKING NEWS: OFFSPRING SEASON 4 RELEASED EARLY - WATCH NOW

Some super exciting news has just come in for die hard fans of Dr Patrick Reid.

The first episode of the new season of Offspring has been released EARLY!

Season 4 is officially set to hit our screens on Channel 10 next week, but fans of the show’s official Facebook page have been treated to a surprise this afternoon with a link to episode 1 which will be available online for a few hours.

Click HERE to watch the hilariously entertaining antics of a newly pregnant Nina Proudman in Season 4, Episode 1.

Image Source: Official Offspring Facebook 

2013 ‘LOGIES WITH LEESHIE’ SPECIAL - ASHER KEDDIE WINS GOLD LOGIE

At ‘I Am Starstruck’, the TV Week Logie Awards is Editor Leeshie’s annual television highlight of the year!

So to be blogging live and presenting to you the latest, hottest and best content from the prestigious Australian television awards is our absolute pleasure!

This is the annual event which celebrates and embraces the diversity of the Australian television industry …. so what are you waiting for?

Check out all of the hot frocks & shocks from the red carpet and all of the action from the awards at Melbourne’s Crown Casino… right here at ‘I Am Starstruck’ : Your No. 1 Online Destination for the 2013 Logies !!

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WATCH NOW: OFFSPRING SEASON 4 SNEAK PEEK

Cue our squeals of excitement as a sneak peek of the latest season of Offspring was released last night.

Season 4 will hit our screens next month. We know Asher Keddie’s character Nina Proudman is expecting,but audiences are left wondering what else to expect from this hilarious series.

If the preview is anything to go by, there will be plenty of drama and some new eye candy (hello, new doctor)!

Yesterday Channel 10 also announced the release of an Offspring app called Offspring: Moving Inenouraging audience engagement with the show’s characters beyond the TV screen.

Chief Digital Officer, Rebekah Horne, said: “Offspring fans have received exclusive content ahead of on-air broadcast throughout the entire series. This year, we are delighted to reward fans with something innovative ahead of the launch of Series Four.”

Check out the sneak peek and remember to wipe away your drool after Dr Patrick Reid’s killer smile melts your screen.

2013 TV WEEK LOGIES NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 

NOMINATED: OFFSPRING, Channel 10 (MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES)

The TV Week Logie Awards are the annual event that celebrate and embrace the diversity of the Australian television industry.

The nominations for the 2013 Logies have been announced this morning and here is all of the scoop on who’s up for an award at TV’s night of nights!

The 2013 Logie Awards will be held on Sunday 7th April at the Palladium in Melbourne with an international line up of performers including Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Birdy & Olly Murs.

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2013 TV WEEK LOGIES NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 

NOMINATED: ASHER KEDDIE, Offspring, Channel 10 (GOLD LOGIE FOR MOST POPULAR PERSONALITY ON AUSTRALIAN TV, MOST POPULAR ACTRESS)

The TV Week Logie Awards are the annual event that celebrate and embrace the diversity of the Australian television industry.

The nominations for the 2013 Logies have been announced this morning and here is all of the scoop on who’s up for an award at TV’s night of nights!

The 2013 Logie Awards will be held on Sunday 7th April at the Palladium in Melbourne with an international line up of performers including Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Birdy & Olly Murs.

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‘I AM STARSTRUCK’S INSTA CHALLENGE DAY 6 : LOGIES RED CARPET OUTFIT

Today is all about the hot frocks and shocks in the fashion stakes when it comes to Australian television’s night of nights; the Logie Awards!  

Here’s how the Insta Challenge works:

1. Post a photo on Twitter or Instagram today of your fave Logies red carpet look.

2. Include hashtag #IAmStarstruckInstaChallenge

3. Tag @LeeshieV

4. Check out ‘I Am Starstruck’ to see if your pics have been featured.  We’re looking for super creativity and enthusiasm so let those celeb crazy juices flow through your veins!

Looking forward to checking out all of your hot shots! x

UPDATE: There was a FANTASTIC response to the sixth day of the ‘I Am Starstruck Insta Challenge’! 

Click into this post to check out our fave posts by you guys for Day 6 (Logies Red Carpet Outfit)!

‘I AM STARSTRUCK’ HEADS TO THE VILLAGE

At ‘I Am Starstruck’, there is absolutely no doubt that we love supporting local Aussie content.

So we are super stoked to announce that Editor Leeshie ’s fifth weekly Aussie celeb goss column at ‘iVillage Australia’ is now up.

Click HERE to check it out - plenty of eye candy, fashion and TV news guaranteed!

2013 LOGIES NOMINATIONS SPECIAL - CAST OF ‘OFFSPRING’ (CHANNEL 10)

Yes it is indeed that time of the year again.

The TV Week Logie Awards is the annual event of the year that celebrates and embraces the diversity of the Australian television industry, and before you know it, the 2013 Logies will be here!

In fact, nominations voting closes this Sunday 10th February so if you want your fave Aussie stars to be nominated, now is the time to get voting!

You can nominate the following ‘Home & Away’ stars in these categories:

• MOST POPULAR ACTOR: Matthew Le Nevez, Richard Davies, John Waters, Eddie Perfect, Lachy Hulme
• MOST POPULAR ACTRESS: Asher Keddie, Alicia Gardiner, Jane Harber, Kat Stewart, Deborah Mailman
• MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES: Offspring

To nominate your ‘Offspring’ fave for a 2013 TV Week Logie, head to:

http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/vote

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‘I AM STARSTRUCK’S 2012 FLASHBACKS - ‘OFFSPRING’ HIT AUSSIE TV SCREENS FOR A SECOND SEASON

Asher Keddie and Matt Le Nevez captured the hearts of Aussies this year during the second season of Channel 10’s ‘Offspring’.  Check out our ENTIRE ‘Offspring’ coverage of the year HERE !

What a year 2012 has been! 

Not only has the bevy of A-List dramas and excitement continued in tinsel town, but ‘I Am Starstruck’ has had a phenomenal, action packed year itself!

From interviewing Zac Efron to hitting the red carpet at the 2012 ARIA Awards, we’ve delivered you the hottest celeb goss fresh off the press when it comes to Aussie celebs, with a bonus side serving of juicy Hollywood news aswell!

Now that the year is coming to an end, we’re taking a look at some of our fave celeb pics and memories over the last 12 months - enjoy!

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‘I AM STARSTRUCK’S 2012 FLASHBACKS - AUSSIE STARS HIT THE 2012 TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS

The TV Week Logie Awards is the annual event which celebrates and embraces the diversity of the Australian television industry and ‘I Am Starstruck’ blogged live during the event - check out all our coverage HERE !

What a year 2012 has been! 

Not only has the bevy of A-List dramas and excitement continued in tinsel town, but ‘I Am Starstruck’ has had a phenomenal, action packed year itself!

From interviewing Zac Efron to hitting the red carpet at the 2012 ARIA Awards, we’ve delivered you the hottest celeb goss fresh off the press when it comes to Aussie celebs, with a bonus side serving of juicy Hollywood news aswell!

Now that the year is coming to an end, we’re taking a look at some of our fave celeb pics and memories over the last 12 months - enjoy!

Image Source: Zimbio