Tangle (TV series)
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Tangle is an Australian drama series for the Showcase
subscription television channel. It focuses on the lives of two generations of two families and their tangled lives. Tangle is filmed in Melbourne and first screened on 1 October 2009. It is written by Fiona Seres, Tony McNamara and Judi McCrossin, and directed by Jessica Hobbs, Matthew Saville and Stuart McDonald.
Showcase renewed Tangle for a third series on 12 December 2010 with production to beginning 20 June 2011 and ending 5 August 2011. Justine Clarke, Catherine McClements and Kat Stewart are all confirmed to return. Season 3 will pull apart and look at just how the generations separate from one another and how the ties of family are stretched. It is set to air sometime in early 2012.
, usually set within the more affluent suburbs of the city. The house in which Ally and her children live is in Abbotsford
, and Tim and Christine's house is in Kew
. Some other locations that have been used to film throughout the series are:
Asia Pacific (numerous countries)
New Zealand
Poland
Canada
Showcase (Australian TV channel)
Showcase is an Australian premium cable and satellite television channel. It is owned and operated by the Premium Movie Partnership and is a sister network to the Showtime networks. Showcase is managed by Showtime's Chief Executive Officer Peter Rose...
subscription television channel. It focuses on the lives of two generations of two families and their tangled lives. Tangle is filmed in Melbourne and first screened on 1 October 2009. It is written by Fiona Seres, Tony McNamara and Judi McCrossin, and directed by Jessica Hobbs, Matthew Saville and Stuart McDonald.
Showcase renewed Tangle for a third series on 12 December 2010 with production to beginning 20 June 2011 and ending 5 August 2011. Justine Clarke, Catherine McClements and Kat Stewart are all confirmed to return. Season 3 will pull apart and look at just how the generations separate from one another and how the ties of family are stretched. It is set to air sometime in early 2012.
Main cast
| Actor | Role | First Episode | Last Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Clarke Justine Clarke Justine Clarke is an Australian actor and singer. She has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows... |
Ally Kovac Ally Kovac Ally Kovac is a fictional character on the Australian drama series Tangle. She is portrayed by Justine Clarke.-Character biography:Ally was the wife of Vince , mother of Romeo and Gigi and younger sister of Nat, who is emerging from the fog of being a missus and mum for the past 15 years. Somewhere... |
1.01 | Present |
| Kat Stewart Kat Stewart Kat Stewart is a Logie Award-winning Australian actress who has made numerous appearances in television series, movies and on-stage.-Career:... |
Nat Manning Nat Manning Nat Manning is a fictional character on the Australian drama series Tangle. She is portrayed by Kat Stewart.-Character biography:Older sister of Ally and biological mother of Max, Nat is impulsive, bright and used to relying on her looks and charm for an easy life... |
1.01 | Present |
| Catherine McClements Catherine McClements Catherine McClements is an Australian actress.-Early life:Catherine is the third of four children, and after acting with the St Martin's Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne for a couple of years, she successfully auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art when she was 17... |
Christine Williams Christine Williams (fictional character) Christine Williams is a fictional character on the Australian drama series Tangle. She is portrayed by Catherine McClements.-Character biography:... |
1.01 | Present |
| Joel Tobeck Joel Tobeck Born in 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand, He is a well known actor in New Zealand and Australia with over 20 years acting experience.He comes from an acting background, his mother Liddy Holloway was a well known theatre and TV actress in New Zealand... |
Tim Williams Tim Williams (fictional character) Tim Williams is a fictional character on the Australian drama series Tangle. He is portrayed by Joel Tobeck.-Character biography:Husband of Christine and father of Max, Tim was a junior State Cabinet minister in season one and a natural politician tipped for bigger things. But for this smooth... |
1.01 | Present |
| Matt Day Matt Day Matthew "Matt" Day is an Australian actor best known for his film and television roles.-Early life and career:Matt Day was born in Melbourne in 1971... |
Gabriel Lucas Gabriel Lucas Gabriel Lucas is a fictional character on the Australian drama series Tangle. He is portrayed by Matt Day.-Character biography:Gabriel was Vince's best friend but that never stopped him from being secretly in love with Ally. This dilemma of the heart only adds to his disillusioned aura, one fanned... |
1.02 | Present |
| Don Hany Don Hany Don Hany is an Australian award-winning actor. He is best known for his role in the series White Collar Blue, the film Lucky Miles and in the mini-series East West 101.-Biography:... |
Spiros Georgiades Spiros Georgiades Spiros Georgiades is a fictional character on the Australian drama series Tangle. He is portrayed by Don Hany.-Character biography:Spiros Georgiades is a politician who was assigned to be an adviser to help further the up and coming career of Tim Williams . He is an ambitious man, with the... |
2.01 | Present |
| Blake Davis Blake Davis (actor) Blake Davis is an Australian actor, best known for his roles in Tangle and Dead Gorgeous . In 2011, he will be seen in the third season of Tangle and the ABC series The Slap, which is based on the book by Christos Tsiolkas.-Filmography:* The Slap – Richie* Dead Gorgeous – Jonathon* Tangle... |
Max Williams | 1.01 | Present |
| Lincoln Younes | Romeo Kovac | 1.01 | Present |
| Eva Lazzaro Eva Lazzaro Eva Lazzaro in Melbourne, is an Australian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Caylin-Calandria in the 2006 film Jindabyne and Stacey in the critically acclaimed 2009 film Blessed. She has also had minor parts in the television series Blue Heelers, Underbelly and Nightmares and... |
Gigi Kovac | 1.01 | Present |
| Kick Gurry Kick Gurry Christopher "Kick" Gurry an Australian actor born in Melbourne, Australia.-Early life:Gurry got his nickname when his brother could not say Christopher so he said Kicker... |
Joe Kovac | 2.01 | Present |
Past Cast
| Actor | Role | First Episode | Last Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia Mastrantone | Em Barker | 1.01 | 1.09 |
| Ben Mendelsohn Ben Mendelsohn Paul Benjamin "Ben" Mendelsohn is an Australian actor.-Early life:Mendelsohn was born in Melbourne, Australia, the son of Carole Ann and Frederick Mendelsohn. He attended Heidelberg Primary School and Banyule High School. His father is a prominent medical researcher who heads the Howard Florey... |
Vince Kovac | 1.01 | 1.10 |
Supporting cast
- Tony Rickards – Billy Hall
- Georgia Flood – Charlotte Barker
- Jane AllsopJane AllsopJane Claire Allsop is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Jo Parrish on Blue Heelers.-Personal life:...
– Tanya Hicks - Lucia Emmerichs – Ophelia Hicks
- Reef Ireland – Ned Dougherty
- Madeleine JayMadeleine JayMadeleine Jay , is an Australian child actor. She was featured in guest roles in television series such as Round the Twist, Neighbours, Pirate Islands, Blue Heelers and Tangle...
– Kelly - Alison WhyteAlison WhyteAlison Whyte is a Tasmanian-born Australian actress best known for her role on the Australian television series Frontline and Satisfaction....
– Nicky Barnham - Maude Davey – Agatha
Season one
- John BrumptonJohn BrumptonJohn Brumpton is an Australian actor who has appeared in a large number of local productions.-Writing career:He co-wrote the feature film Life and he won the International Critics Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.-Theatre:...
– Bryan Dougherty - Frank Gallacher – Pat Mahady
- Alicia BanitAlicia Banit- External links :...
– Leah - Simon Maiden – Stan/Voice of Yuri
Season two
- Adam ZwarAdam ZwarAdam Zwar is a multi award-winning Australian actor, voice artist, and writer. He is best known for co-creating the Australian comedy series Lowdown and Wilfred...
– Huey Moss - Leah VandenbergLeah VandenbergLeah Vandenberg is an Australian actress, who is best known for her role as Anne Cassidy in the comedy series Stupid, Stupid Man. Leah has appeared in many Australian television series and movies.-Filmography:-External links:...
– Elle Rosenthal - Todd MacDonaldTodd MacDonaldTodd MacDonald is an Australian actor who is best known for his roles on the soap opera Neighbours and the drama series The Secret Life of Us and Rush....
– Paul - Tim Draxl – Conrad
- Fiona Harris – Sophie
- Ryan CorrRyan Corr- Life and career :Corr was born in Melbourne. He started his acting career at the age of thirteen with the Film Opraholic. His first television performance was on The Sleepover Club with a supporting role as Matthew McDougal...
– Isaac
Season three
- Dan Wyllie – Michael Chubievsky
- Michael Clarke-Tokely – Luke Wintle
- Elle Mandalis – Ms Pappas
Notable guest cast
- Luke HemsworthLuke HemsworthLuke Hemsworth is an Australian actor. He played the part of Nathan Tyson in the soap opera Neighbours.Hemsworth was born and raised in Melbourne along with his younger brothers Chris and Liam...
– John (2 episodes, 2009) - Kate JenkinsonKate JenkinsonKate Jenkinson is an Australian actress, best known for her various roles on the Network Ten comedy The Wedge.Kate graduated from WAAPA in 2004 winning the Nigel Rideout Award and has since been working constantly in drama and comedy on both stage and screen.In 2005 Kate was nominated for the Best...
– Melanie (3 episodes, 2009–10) - Lliam Amor – Robert Barker (2 episodes, 2009)
- Tony NikolakopoulosTony NikolakopoulosTony Nikolakopoulos is a Greek Australian film, television and theatre actor. He is best known for his work in the films of Nick Giannopoulos, The Wog Boy and The Wannabes, and for his role as Attilio in the television series Scooter: Secret Agent...
– Gordon (3 episodes, 2009–10) - Richard Sutherland – Jason (1 episode, 2009)
- Marta KaczmarekMarta Kaczmarek-Career:In 1996, her first acting role was in the film Shine, playing a minor role, as the character of 'Rachel'. For the next couple of years, she had several guest roles in television shows, including shows such as Blue Heelers and Wild Kat....
– Psychic (1 episode, 2010) - Alin Sumarwata – Julie (1 episode, 2010)
Season One
Tangle revolves around the intertwined lives of the Kovac and Williams families and their network of friends and extended family. Nat Manning (Kat Stewart) returned to her home town of Melbourne after ten years in England on the minor celebrity circuit. She created ripples and then waves in the lives of two clans already struggling under the weight of their myriad secrets. Ally (Justine Clarke) is the devoted wife of builder Vince (Ben Mendelsohn), mother of Romeo and Gigi (Lincoln Younes and Eva Lazarro), who is happy to have her sister Nat back. Politician Tim (Joel Tobeck) had an affair 15 years ago with Nat, and as a result, Nat became pregnant. Tim and his wife Christine (Catherine McClements) patched up their marriage and fought hard for custody of the child, Max (Blake Davis). Divorcee Em is having an affair with married man Vince and doctor Gabriel (Matt Day) has a secret lust for married Ally.Season Two
Secretive man Joe Kovac (Kick Gurry), brother of Vince, returns, hoping to become a part of a family he was never allowed into. Spiros Georgiades (Don Hany) is recruited by the party as a political adviser to Tim, and develops an attraction to Christine. Tim makes a bid for the top job of Premier, but is kicked out of the party after an honest press conference. Ally and her children, Romeo and Gigi, make a fresh start in a new house; Nat meets a young, successful man and Gabriel's new outgoing girlfriend, Sophie, looks a lot like Ally (according to Nat).Season Three
Showcase renewed Tangle for a third series on 12 December 2010 and production began in June 2011, ending in August. Justine Clarke, Catherine McClements and Kat Stewart are all confirmed to return. Season Three will pull apart and look at just how the generations separate from one another and how the ties of family are stretched.Filming Locations
Tangle is filmed in and around the city of MelbourneMelbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, usually set within the more affluent suburbs of the city. The house in which Ally and her children live is in Abbotsford
Abbotsford, Victoria
Abbotsford is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Yarra. At the 2006 Census, Abbotsford had a population of 4,327....
, and Tim and Christine's house is in Kew
Kew, Victoria
Kew is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Boroondara. At the 2006 Census, Kew had a population of 22,516....
. Some other locations that have been used to film throughout the series are:
- Studley Park
- Yarra Bend Park
- PrahranPrahran, VictoriaPrahran , also known colloquially as "Pran", is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Stonnington. At the 2006 Census, Prahran had a population of 10,651. It is a part of Melbourne with...
- Abbotsford ConventAbbotsford ConventThe Abbotsford Convent is located in Abbotsford, Victoria, an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The Convent is in a bend of the Yarra River west of Yarra Bend Park, with the Collingwood Children's Farm to its north and east, the river and parklands to its south and housing to its...
- Parliament HouseParliament House, MelbourneParliament House in Melbourne, located at Spring Street in East Melbourne at the edge of the Melbourne city centre, has been the seat of the Parliament of Victoria, Australia, since 1855 .- History :In 1851, even before the colony of Victoria acquired full parliamentary self-government, Governor...
- Spring StreetSpring Street, MelbourneSpring Street is a major street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It runs roughly north-south, and is the easternmost street in the Hoddle Grid. The street travels from Flinders Street in the south, to La Trobe Street and the Carlton Gardens in the north...
- CarltonCarlton, VictoriaCarlton is an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km north from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Melbourne...
International Broadcasts
Republic of Ireland- RTÉ TwoRTÉ TwoRTÉ Two is a free-to-air general entertainment channel operated by Irish state broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann. RTÉ Two is available throughout the island of Ireland through digital terrestrial service Saorview, VHF and UHF bands, and is also available via satellite to Irish subscribers of...
Asia Pacific (numerous countries)
- Australia NetworkAustralia NetworkAustralia Network, originally Australia Television International and later ABC Asia Pacific, is a free-to-air international satellite television service operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation since 2006. The television and online service broadcasts 24 hours a day on 7 days a week, to...
New Zealand
- TV One
Poland
- Viacom Blink!
Canada
- Super Channel
DVD Releases
| Season | Date Released | # Of Episodes | # Of Discs | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 | 15 April 2010 | 10 | 3 | None |
| Series 2 | 18 November 2010 | 6 | 2 | None |
| Series 3 | TBA | 6 | TBA | TBA |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
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| 2010 | Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie | Tangle | |
| Outstanding Actress | Kat Stewart Kat Stewart Kat Stewart is a Logie Award-winning Australian actress who has made numerous appearances in television series, movies and on-stage.-Career:... |
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| Outstanding Actress | Justine Clarke Justine Clarke Justine Clarke is an Australian actor and singer. She has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows... |
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| Most Outstanding New Talent | Eva Lazzaro Eva Lazzaro Eva Lazzaro in Melbourne, is an Australian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Caylin-Calandria in the 2006 film Jindabyne and Stacey in the critically acclaimed 2009 film Blessed. She has also had minor parts in the television series Blue Heelers, Underbelly and Nightmares and... |
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| ASTRA Awards ASTRA Awards The ASTRA Awards are the Australian subscription television industry awards, which have been presented annually since 2003. The awards are named after the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association, and have a sponsorship deal with Holden Astra, who are the awards presenting... |
Most Outstanding Drama | Tangle | ||
| Most Outstanding Performance By An Actor: Male | Ben Mendelsohn Ben Mendelsohn Paul Benjamin "Ben" Mendelsohn is an Australian actor.-Early life:Mendelsohn was born in Melbourne, Australia, the son of Carole Ann and Frederick Mendelsohn. He attended Heidelberg Primary School and Banyule High School. His father is a prominent medical researcher who heads the Howard Florey... |
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| Most Outstanding Performance By An Actor: Female | Justine Clarke Justine Clarke Justine Clarke is an Australian actor and singer. She has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows... |
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| Most Outstanding Performance By An Actor: Male | Matt Day Matt Day Matthew "Matt" Day is an Australian actor best known for his film and television roles.-Early life and career:Matt Day was born in Melbourne in 1971... |
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| Most Outstanding Performance By An Actor: Female | Catherine McClements Catherine McClements Catherine McClements is an Australian actress.-Early life:Catherine is the third of four children, and after acting with the St Martin's Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne for a couple of years, she successfully auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art when she was 17... |
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| Best New Talent | Eva Lazzaro Eva Lazzaro Eva Lazzaro in Melbourne, is an Australian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Caylin-Calandria in the 2006 film Jindabyne and Stacey in the critically acclaimed 2009 film Blessed. She has also had minor parts in the television series Blue Heelers, Underbelly and Nightmares and... |
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| Australian Directors Guild Awards | Best Direction in a Television Drama Series | Stuart McDonald (for episode 1.09) | ||
| Screen Music Awards | Best Television Theme | Byrony Marks | ||
| Best Music for a Television Series or Serial | Byrony Marks (for episode 1.01) | |||
| IF Awards | IF 'Out of the Box' award | Eva Lazzaro Eva Lazzaro Eva Lazzaro in Melbourne, is an Australian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Caylin-Calandria in the 2006 film Jindabyne and Stacey in the critically acclaimed 2009 film Blessed. She has also had minor parts in the television series Blue Heelers, Underbelly and Nightmares and... |
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| AFI Awards Australian Film Institute Awards The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,... |
Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama | Catherine McClements Catherine McClements Catherine McClements is an Australian actress.-Early life:Catherine is the third of four children, and after acting with the St Martin's Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne for a couple of years, she successfully auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art when she was 17... |
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| Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama | Justine Clarke Justine Clarke Justine Clarke is an Australian actor and singer. She has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows... |
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| Best Television Drama Series | Tangle | |||
| Best Screenplay in Television | Fiona Seres (for episode 2.05 Sleepwalking) | |||
| Best Direction in Television | Emma Freeman (for episode 2.06 Lost and Found) | |||
| 2011 | Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Actress | Justine Clarke Justine Clarke Justine Clarke is an Australian actor and singer. She has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows... |
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| Most Popular Actor | Don Hany Don Hany Don Hany is an Australian award-winning actor. He is best known for his role in the series White Collar Blue, the film Lucky Miles and in the mini-series East West 101.-Biography:... (also for Offspring Offspring (TV series) Offspring is an Australian television comedy-drama series which premiered on Network Ten in Australia on 15 August 2010. Offspring is centred around 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman and her family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life... ) |
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| ASTRA Awards ASTRA Awards The ASTRA Awards are the Australian subscription television industry awards, which have been presented annually since 2003. The awards are named after the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association, and have a sponsorship deal with Holden Astra, who are the awards presenting... |
Most Outstanding Drama | Tangle | ||
| Most Outstanding Performance By An Actor: Male | Don Hany Don Hany Don Hany is an Australian award-winning actor. He is best known for his role in the series White Collar Blue, the film Lucky Miles and in the mini-series East West 101.-Biography:... |
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| Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor: Female | Justine Clarke Justine Clarke Justine Clarke is an Australian actor and singer. She has been acting since the age of seven and has appeared in some of Australia's best-known TV shows... |
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| Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor: Female | Catherine McClements Catherine McClements Catherine McClements is an Australian actress.-Early life:Catherine is the third of four children, and after acting with the St Martin's Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne for a couple of years, she successfully auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art when she was 17... |
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| IF Awards | IF 'Out of the Box' award | Blake Davis Blake Davis (actor) Blake Davis is an Australian actor, best known for his roles in Tangle and Dead Gorgeous . In 2011, he will be seen in the third season of Tangle and the ABC series The Slap, which is based on the book by Christos Tsiolkas.-Filmography:* The Slap – Richie* Dead Gorgeous – Jonathon* Tangle... |
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| Screen Music Awards | Best Music for a Television Series or Serial | Byrony Marks (for episode 2.06 Lost and Found) | ||