Series synopsis
Chandon Pictures is an Australian comedy television series that premiered on November 10, 2007. It ended on May 7, 2009. It stars Josh Lawson, Rob Carlton, Anne Charleston and Peter Phelps.
Chandon Pictures was an Australian comedy television series that premiered on Movie Extra on 10 November 2007 and ended on 7 May 2009.
The series featured sixteen episodes and was a spin-off from a Tropfest short film produced by Rob Carlton and Alex Weinress. It followed the misadventures of a struggling video production company called 'Chandon Pictures.' Rob Carlton, who plays the main character, is the younger cousin of Brian Carlton, The Spoonman talkback host on the Austereo Triple M netwo ...
Premise
Chandon Pictures was an Australian comedy television series that premiered on Movie Extra on 10 November 2007 and ended on 7 May 2009.
The series featured sixteen episodes and was a spin-off from a Tropfest short film produced by Rob Carlton and Alex Weinress. It followed the misadventures of a struggling video production company called 'Chandon Pictures.' Rob Carlton, who plays the main character, is the younger cousin of Brian Carlton, The Spoonman talkback host on the Austereo Triple M network. This was revealed when The Spoonman interviewed Rob.
On 10 July 2008, it was announced that the series had won a second season and it had sold format rights to its distributor Lionsgate.
The first season premiered in the UK on Dave on 19 February 2009 in a 10pm slot. It was also aired in the US on the Sundance Channel.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Josh Lawson
- Rob Carlton
- Anne Charleston
- Peter Phelps
- Penne Hackforth-Jones
- Gary Waddell
- Russell Kiefel
Guest cast
- Catherine Moore as Kelly
- David James as Benji
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 10, 2007 | December 29, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 19, 2009 | May 7, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cousins Tom can't seem to get away from the usual wedding video — but this isn't the usual wedding. Sherbert and David are getting married. They are in love and have been since childhood. There's only one problem — they're cousins. Tom struggles to be compassionate about this project, but it could just be his next 'Bonzo: The Clown That Killed A Child' — a documentary about 'love against all odds — overcoming prejudice.' Of course, the family just wants a nice, proper video — one they can show their friends and family. The cousins aren't allowed to be married in the church, so it's to be a small affair, held at David's parents' house, beside the pool, where the happy couple first met when they were young. They have found a priest, Reverend Bevan who is willing to perform the service. Despite some awkward moments, the wedding goes ahead without a hitch… well, almost. |
November 10, 2007 |
| 2 |
Back To School Samantha Howarth sat in the second row at school, and Tom remembers clearly that he sat just behind her. That was Year 9 — a long time ago…and now here she is in his office, after all these years. Samantha works in administration at the school, and she needs Tom's help for Careers Day, where former students who have become successful experts in their field of employment, return to speak to the kids and inspire them about the work they do. Tom is elated, thinking he's being invited to speak… until Samantha asks him to film the event. For free. Tom's ego is crushed, but he pushes his way into a deal with Samantha to get the headmaster, Graham Tucker to allow him to talk too. When Tom walks onto school grounds he isn't exactly greeted with respect by the students. A bid to impress them with a juvenile ball game in the bathroom ends in a random act of violence, and lands Tom in the headmaster's office. It seems that things haven't changed much for Tom since leaving school. As the students file into the auditorium, Tom is devastated to discover that the keynote speaker is a very successful banker, Carmichael…. his younger and much more successful brother. But Tom is determined not to let Carmichael steal all the limelight. |
November 17, 2007 |
| 3 |
Bevan's Heaven Tom's brother, Carmichael, has a potential contract for Chandon Pictures that Tom shouldn't refuse: filming training videos for his bank. Lucy is thrilled at the thought of a steady income. And the money will help with the serious termite problem that's been discovered in their house. However Tom has other, much 'bigger picture' ideas, such as filming the birth of a new church, 'One God' — helmed by the priest from the Cousin Love wedding. Rev Bevan is a charming but breakaway priest, a maverick outside the traditional church who is hell bent on propagating world peace — or is it really world domination? Touting tolerance for every religion, One God will shun no one — or so Reverend Bevan claims. That is until his most devout follower Gabby makes an unwelcome appearance at his first sermon. |
November 24, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lifestyle Tom has returned from Hollywood, and the Chandon Pictures business is up and running but with Carmichael moving to Singapore, a new employee is welcomed to the fold, cousin Larraby. They are back on wedding videos but with a twist — this time they are asked to film a wedding for a couple who are renewing their vows to include a 'swingers' clause. Dion and Kelly are keen to explore the freedom of 'The Lifestyle' and the Chandon team are ready to capture all the action. |
March 19, 2009 |
| 2 |
Run Bitch Run The Chandon team is hired by Lucy's father to shoot a video to help sell the greyhound farm where she grew up. A day in a semi-rural farmland is a fine backdrop for the team to re-discover their passions for the simple life. |
March 26, 2009 |
| 3 |
Not a Pyramid An old school friend of Lucy's reconnects just to catch up… and to sell some great cosmetics, pyramid style. A chance meeting with a beautiful young girl reignites Tom's passion for the big picture films. |
April 2, 2009 |
Production
Release
| First aired | November 10, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | May 7, 2009 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |