CinefestOZ Film Festival has awarded actress Isla Fisher its Screen Legend prize for 2021.
The award recognises an Australian actor or filmmaker of international repute and their role in supporting excellence in Australian filmmaking.
Fisher, who was born in Oman and grew up in Perth, has been a fixture of Australian screens since she was nine, when she started in TV commercials before being cast as Shannon Reed in Home & Away, a role she played for three years.
Her career internationally took off with The Wedding Crashers, followed by a range of roles in films such as Rango, The Great Gatsby, Nocturnal Animals, Definitely, Maybe , Now You See Me, Hot Rod, The Brothers Grimsby alongside her husband Sacha Baron Cohen, and Blithe Spirit. Her most recent role is in Stan/Peacock’s upcoming series Wolf Like Me, opposite Josh Gad.
Fisher studied commedia dell’arte in Paris at the renowned L’école Jacques Lecoq performance school,...
The award recognises an Australian actor or filmmaker of international repute and their role in supporting excellence in Australian filmmaking.
Fisher, who was born in Oman and grew up in Perth, has been a fixture of Australian screens since she was nine, when she started in TV commercials before being cast as Shannon Reed in Home & Away, a role she played for three years.
Her career internationally took off with The Wedding Crashers, followed by a range of roles in films such as Rango, The Great Gatsby, Nocturnal Animals, Definitely, Maybe , Now You See Me, Hot Rod, The Brothers Grimsby alongside her husband Sacha Baron Cohen, and Blithe Spirit. Her most recent role is in Stan/Peacock’s upcoming series Wolf Like Me, opposite Josh Gad.
Fisher studied commedia dell’arte in Paris at the renowned L’école Jacques Lecoq performance school,...
- 8/26/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Actress Isla Fisher, director Zak Hilditch, producer Judi Levine, and producer Julia Redwood will make up the jury for next week’s CinefestOZ Film Festival.
They are set to join jury chair Nadia Tass to decide which of the four in-competition films will take home the $100,000 Film Prize at the Closing Gala Night August 28 at Orana Cinemas Busselton.
This year’s finalists include Leah Purcell’s The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson, Justin Kurzel’s Nitram, anthology feature drama Here Out West, and Jennifer Peedom’s River.
Fisher has more than 35 years of film and TV experience, having begun appearing in commercials from the age of nine before playing Shannon Reed in Home & Away. She has since gone on to appear in a raft of international productions, including The Wedding Crashers, Rango, The Great Gatsby, Nocturnal Animals, Definitely, Maybe, Now You See Me, Hot Rod, The Brothers Grimsby,...
They are set to join jury chair Nadia Tass to decide which of the four in-competition films will take home the $100,000 Film Prize at the Closing Gala Night August 28 at Orana Cinemas Busselton.
This year’s finalists include Leah Purcell’s The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson, Justin Kurzel’s Nitram, anthology feature drama Here Out West, and Jennifer Peedom’s River.
Fisher has more than 35 years of film and TV experience, having begun appearing in commercials from the age of nine before playing Shannon Reed in Home & Away. She has since gone on to appear in a raft of international productions, including The Wedding Crashers, Rango, The Great Gatsby, Nocturnal Animals, Definitely, Maybe, Now You See Me, Hot Rod, The Brothers Grimsby,...
- 8/18/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
The Casting Society of America (Csa) has announced the nominations for the 35th Artios Awards for television and theater.
“It has been an exceptional year for the art of casting and this slate of incredible nominees is a testament to how the quality of our work is positively reflected in this most impressive list of projects,” said Russell Boast, President, Csa. “As we approach our 35th Artios Awards we celebrate the great achievements our members have made, past and present, and look towards making even more of an impact throughout our industry.”
The awards — which honor the contributions of casting directors in television, theatre, and film — will be handed out on January 30, 2020 in Los Angeles, New York City and London. Comedian, actor and writer Ron Funches is set to host the awards in L.A.
Below is the full list of nominations.
Television Pilot And First Season – Comedy
Dead To Me – Sherry Thomas,...
“It has been an exceptional year for the art of casting and this slate of incredible nominees is a testament to how the quality of our work is positively reflected in this most impressive list of projects,” said Russell Boast, President, Csa. “As we approach our 35th Artios Awards we celebrate the great achievements our members have made, past and present, and look towards making even more of an impact throughout our industry.”
The awards — which honor the contributions of casting directors in television, theatre, and film — will be handed out on January 30, 2020 in Los Angeles, New York City and London. Comedian, actor and writer Ron Funches is set to host the awards in L.A.
Below is the full list of nominations.
Television Pilot And First Season – Comedy
Dead To Me – Sherry Thomas,...
- 9/24/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
Margot Robbie is the latest Aussie soap star to make the tricky transition to the silver screen following her breakthrough role in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-nominated Wolf of Wall Street.
The rising star played Donna Freedman in Neighbours from 2008 to 2011 before landing a role in ABC series Pan Am alongside Christina Ricci.
We reminisce below over the humble Aussie acting beginnings of other Hollywood actors and actresses - and see which soaps spawned the most successful stars:
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth played Jamie Kane in Neighbours back in 2002 and was in Home and Away as Kim Hyde from 2004 to 2007. The Aussie actor has since appeared in Hollywood blockbusters like Thor and The Avengers, and most recently played the late James Hunt in Ron Howard's Rush.
Isabel Lucas
Also pictured above, Isabel Lucas appeared in Home and Away as Tasha Andrews from 2003 to 2007. She has since gone on to star...
The rising star played Donna Freedman in Neighbours from 2008 to 2011 before landing a role in ABC series Pan Am alongside Christina Ricci.
We reminisce below over the humble Aussie acting beginnings of other Hollywood actors and actresses - and see which soaps spawned the most successful stars:
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth played Jamie Kane in Neighbours back in 2002 and was in Home and Away as Kim Hyde from 2004 to 2007. The Aussie actor has since appeared in Hollywood blockbusters like Thor and The Avengers, and most recently played the late James Hunt in Ron Howard's Rush.
Isabel Lucas
Also pictured above, Isabel Lucas appeared in Home and Away as Tasha Andrews from 2003 to 2007. She has since gone on to star...
- 1/17/2014
- Digital Spy
The nominations are in! Ellen DeGeneres, The View and General Hospital lead the pack in the 2013 Daytime Emmy nominations.
Sam Champion read the 2013 Daytime Emmy Nominations on Good Morning America on May 1, and it’s a great list! General Hospital and The Young & The Restless were some of the many shows nominated, while Ellen DeGeneres, Katie Couric and the lovely ladies of The View are some of the hosts nominated. Read on for the full list.
Daytime Emmys 2013 — Full List Of Nominations
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Bradley P. Bell, Executive Producer
Rhonda Friedman, Edward J. Scott, SupervisingProducers
Ronald W. Weaver, Senior Producer
Mark Pinciotti, Coordinating Producer
Cynthia J. Popp, Colleen Bell, Casey Kasprzyk, Producers
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Ken Corday, Executive Producer
Lisa de Cazotte, Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producers
Janet Drucker, Tim Stevens, Coordinating Producers
Albert Alarr, Producer
General Hospital , ABC
Frank Valentini, Executive Producer
Mary-Kelly Weir,...
Sam Champion read the 2013 Daytime Emmy Nominations on Good Morning America on May 1, and it’s a great list! General Hospital and The Young & The Restless were some of the many shows nominated, while Ellen DeGeneres, Katie Couric and the lovely ladies of The View are some of the hosts nominated. Read on for the full list.
Daytime Emmys 2013 — Full List Of Nominations
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Bradley P. Bell, Executive Producer
Rhonda Friedman, Edward J. Scott, SupervisingProducers
Ronald W. Weaver, Senior Producer
Mark Pinciotti, Coordinating Producer
Cynthia J. Popp, Colleen Bell, Casey Kasprzyk, Producers
Days of Our Lives, NBC
Ken Corday, Executive Producer
Lisa de Cazotte, Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producers
Janet Drucker, Tim Stevens, Coordinating Producers
Albert Alarr, Producer
General Hospital , ABC
Frank Valentini, Executive Producer
Mary-Kelly Weir,...
- 5/1/2013
- by Eleanore Hutch
- HollywoodLife
Sneak Peek actress Isla Fisher ("The Great Gatsby") photographed by Chris Nicholls and styled by Zeina Esmail, in the May 2013 issue of "Fashion" magazine.
Fisher started her career playing the role of 'Shannon Reed' in the Australian soap opera "Home and Away" (1994 -1997).
In 2002 she appeared in the film version of "Scooby-Doo" as 'Mary Jane'.
A role in "Wedding Crashers" (2005), won her the 'Breakthrough Performance Award' at the MTV Movie Awards followed by a part in "Wedding Daze" (2006).
In 2007, Fisher appeared in "The Lookout" and "Hot Rod", followed by "Definitely, Maybe" (2008), a voice role in "Horton Hears a Who!" and a starring role in "Confessions of a Shopaholic"(2009).
In 2010 she starred in "Burke and Hare", followed by a voice role in "Rango (2011) and another voice role in "Rise of the Guardians" (2012).
In 2013 Fisher co-stars as 'Myrtle Wilson" in "The Great Gatsby."
Click the images to enlarge...
Fisher started her career playing the role of 'Shannon Reed' in the Australian soap opera "Home and Away" (1994 -1997).
In 2002 she appeared in the film version of "Scooby-Doo" as 'Mary Jane'.
A role in "Wedding Crashers" (2005), won her the 'Breakthrough Performance Award' at the MTV Movie Awards followed by a part in "Wedding Daze" (2006).
In 2007, Fisher appeared in "The Lookout" and "Hot Rod", followed by "Definitely, Maybe" (2008), a voice role in "Horton Hears a Who!" and a starring role in "Confessions of a Shopaholic"(2009).
In 2010 she starred in "Burke and Hare", followed by a voice role in "Rango (2011) and another voice role in "Rise of the Guardians" (2012).
In 2013 Fisher co-stars as 'Myrtle Wilson" in "The Great Gatsby."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 3/30/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Isla Fisher has said that she continues to have fond memories about her time on Home and Away, adding that it is where she learned to act. The actress, who portrayed Shannon Reed in the Summer Bay soap from 1994 to 1997, revealed that she remains in touch with people that she met during her time on the show and feels grateful for her experience. According to Holy Soap, the Rango (more)...
- 3/2/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
We loves us some Isla Fisher here at Empire Towers (even if Helen, the massive racist, can’t tell the difference between her and fellow gingress, Amy Adams). And so we’re always cheered when we hear that the former Shannon Reed is making waves in Hollywood.Hence today’s impromptu cake party when we heard that Fisher has signed on to join the voice cast of Gore Verbinski’s animated movie, Rango. She’ll play the female lead opposite Johnny Depp, who will voice the title character, a household pet who goes on a journey of self-discovery.No word yet on who Fisher will be voicing, but we’re sure it’s someone with a sunny disposition, a glorious smile, beautiful hair and a heart that’s good and true.She wasn’t the only cast member to join today – Alfred Molina, Ray Winstone, Harry Dean Stanton and Ned Beatty all signed on,...
- 1/28/2009
- EmpireOnline
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