Production has started on the first series of Top Gear Australia for the Nine Network, which will be presented by a lineup of car buffs who will fuel the viewers’ love of motoring. Shane Jacobson, Ewen Page and Steven Pizzati will front the new Aussie version of the hit program that starts production today in a secret location. The boys bring a wealth of local knowledge and experience to the Top Gear format which has become a global phenomenon.
“We look forward to welcoming the Top Gear Australia crew to the network. Shane, Ewen and Steve as hosts will provide the passion, humour and skill to bring a real Australian feel to this highly successful program format,” Michael Healy, Nine’s Director of Programming, said.
Shane has been shortlisted for an Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Performance in a Stage Musical for ‘Guys and Dolls‘. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Sat 30th June in Melbourne.
The Dungog Film Festival, the world’s biggest showcase of Australian film, has announced the official program that includes the world premiere screening of ‘Surviving Georgia‘ starring Shane Jacobson, Pia Miranda, Holly Valance and Spencer McLaren. Now in it’s fourth year, the Dungog Film Festival will run over a four-day weekend from 27 – 30 May 2010.
Shane joins the cast of a short film for the Untitled feature produced by Peter Farrelly (Producer behind hits such as Dumb & Dumber and There’s Something About Mary) and Charles B. Wessler. ‘The Apprentice‘, which will be co-directed by Steve Baker & Damon Escott, begins shooting in Melbourne this week. The project is one of many short comedy films to be produced and released as one film later this year.
Shane will host ‘When I Grow Up‘, a new TV for Channel 9 about the funny things young Australian kids say and do. Featuring interviews with children, candid camera stunts, vox pops and children interviewing celebrities, Shane will learn all about the world through the eyes of his entertaining and enthusiastic guests.
As the Ambassador for Parkinson’s 2010 Unity Walk, I’m encouraging Australians to walk and help find a cure for Parkinson’s on Sunday August 29th 2010 at 11.00am.
Parkinson’s 2010 Unity Walk, hosted by Parkinson’s Victoria, is the largest fundraising and awareness raising event of its kind in Victoria. It’s a fun way to join friends, family and hundreds of other supporters to make a difference in the lives of people with Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s is something that has touched me personally; both my Mother and Uncle have Parkinson’s and the Unity Walk is the chance for those close to them to help raise funds, engage in physical activity and create awareness for the support services available. In this photo is my Mum Jill and Step Dad David at last years walk.
Parkinson’s Victoria 2010 Unity Walk
Sunday August 29th, 2010
Federation Square, Melbourne
$25 to participate with registration from 8.30am with the walk commencing at 11.00am – to register visit: www.unitywalk.com.au
On June 17th we were thrilled to raise over $20,000 at the 2010 Mirabel Charity Luncheon. The luncheon also included a preview screening of ‘Polly and Me’, a dramatic short film by award-winning writer and director Ian Darling. The film tells the story of one little girl who has fallen between the cracks and reminds us that just because we don’t see her, it doesn’t mean she isn’t there. The Mirabel Foundation supports children orphaned or abandoned due to parental illicit drug use. With me in this photo are Jane Rowe (Mirabel) and Ian Darling (Director of ‘Polly and Me’).
Shane, in his role as ambassador for the Variety Children’s Charity, shows us what to expect from 2010’s Variety Bash, a huge motoring fundraiser traveling over 3000 kms from Ballarat to Margaret River.
Spencer Mclaren, Caroline O’Connor, Sandra Sciberras, Kate Whitbread and I attend the 2010 Dungog FIlm Festival to introduce the film ‘Surviving Georgia‘ at its world premiere.