Neighbours to re-release Margot Robbie storyline - but not how we knew it

 The drama lives on.

Neighbours may have come to an end last year, but fans will be soon be able to relive the drama from their phones. According to Variety, the soap is set to be re-released as short-form vertical video on epis.

The new global streaming service aims to deliver mobile-first storytelling, turning existing Neighbours storylines into a microdrama.

The first episodes will revolve around Margot Robbie's character Donna Freedman, who she played from 2008 - 2011, before becoming a Hollywood star..

Two storylines featuring Donna will be recalibrated into vertical micro-episodes, adding up to around 150 minutes of content in total.

The new format will be created by RoseBerry Media, which will use RedSnapper, an AI tool, to transform TV and film into vertical series.

Neighbours is an iconic piece of television history and exactly the kind of premium entertainment IP we believe can thrive in the vertical format," said Guy Hameiri, co-founder and CEO of RoseBerry Media.

This is the first time we've had the opportunity to apply RedSnapper to a long-running soap with such a rich library of characters, storylines and cultural moments, and Fremantle has been a fantastic partner in helping bring that vision to life."

Fremantle commercial and international CEO Jens Richter highlighted Neighbours "extraordinary legacy" and "decades of memorable characters, stories and talent".

"Working with RoseBerry allows us to explore incredible archive in an entirely new way, bringing much-loved IP to new audiences while demonstrating how established television libraries can continue to evolve, find new relevance and importantly create new commercial opportunities," he continued.

"It's an exciting example of how technology and creative thinking can unlock new value from our diverse catalog and content library."

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Hollyoaks teases the end for villain Gemma in huge police chase scenes

 Hollyoaks villain Gemma Johnson could finally face consequences for her illegal actions next week, as the police – including her dad, Donny – send out a warrant for her arrest. But will she be caught, and is the game over?

Viewers know that Gemma is running the criminal empire that used to belong to Froggy and is at the centre of a string of illegal activity involving crypto wallets.

To try and win back her ex, Warren, Gemma recently put out a hit on Mercedes as she sent her off on a spa break alongside Ste and Leela. But it seems that one of her associates has taken Ste instead – and she faced questions from Jenson when he realised this.

In scenes that will air soon, Mercedes figures out that Jenson knows something about Ste’s disappearance and he comes clean about what he knows, which likely involves Gemma.

By next week, the hospital is buzzing with gossip about Gemma. While Misbah suggests that she calls in sick, Gemma is determined not to let Mercedes affect her life.

But Mercedes is not done yet, as she tells Dodger that she has new evidence against Gemma and spills what she knows about her and Jenson’s recent crimes.

Dodger confronts Jenson in light of Mercedes’ evidence, so Jenson chooses to disclose that he is an undercover police officer. He also explains that he has crucial evidence about Ste’s disappearance, but it remains to be seen whether Dodger believes him.

Later, Dodger approaches Warren to get some more answers – but Warren misunderstands Dodger’s questioning and ends up confessing that he and Gemma slept together recently!

As the week continues, Mercedes heads over to see Gemma when she realises that her nemesis hasn’t been arrested yet.

Dodger’s investigation continues, however, as he furtively tells Donny that he believes Gemma is involved with whatever has happened to Ste.

Later, Jenson plays Mercedes some voicemails he saved where Gemma confesses to the crimes involving crypto wallets.

Mercedes immediately takes this crucial new evidence to the station and shows the recordings to Dodger and Donny. Although it’s tough for Donny to accept the truth about his daughter, they agree that they need to bring Gemma in.

Meanwhile, Gemma is supported by Misbah through this challenging week and eventually decides to ignore the rumours and return to work – but just after she leaves the house, the police arrive with an arrest warrant.

Donny and Dodger close in on Gemma at the hospital, and a tense chase ensues. Is this finally the end for Gemma?

EastEnders lines up major threat to Penny Branning's huge baby secret

 Her lie is under pressure...

EastEnders’ Penny Branning panics next week, as she fears her paternity secret will be exposed!

Unsettled when the locals comment on the fact her newborn son Ethan doesn’t bear much resemblance to Vinny Panesar, and seeing Harry Mitchell coo over the kid he has no idea could be his, Penny wonders how long she can hide the shocking truth…

Penny has committed to making Vinny believe Ethan is his son, despite her doubts he might be Harry’s," says our EastEnders insider. "This deception is eating away at Penny – especially when people start making pointed comments that make her feel ashamed."

Just before the birth, Penny was adamant she owed it to partner Vinny to be honest; that she had a bunk-up with ex-lover Harry around nine months ago, so there’s a strong chance he is the father of her baby.

Yet after seeing Vinny’s face when he saw on Ethan for the first time, Penny had a change of heart.

The couple have been in a bubble as they get used to the responsibilities of parenthood. Independent Penny wondered if she was cut out for this, and even though she’s surprised herself, the stress of the situation is taking its toll…

"Bringing up a baby is hard," remarks our source. "Penny and Vinny are really suffering with the lack of sleep that comes with night feeds and establishing a routine.

The more frazzled Penny gets, the more chance there is she might snap and say something she might regret…"

When Suki makes a barbed comment about Vinny’s parenting skills, this riles Penny up, and she leaps to her other half’s defence. This doesn’t go down well with Suki, who wants what’s best for her family. After all, Ethan is her grandchild – or at least, that’s what she thinks!

After that little altercation, there’s more stress to test Penny’s nerves when her and Vinny take Ethan to The Vic. Proudly showing off their new arrival, Ethan is passed around for cuddles. Eventually Vinny passes him to the last person Penny wants to get close to little Ethan…

Suddenly, Harry is holding the baby!" says our insider. "Penny is mortified to watch Vinny hand over his ‘son’ to the man who’s more likely the kid’s biological father. What makes it worse is that Harry looks right at home cradling Ethan."

Adding insult to injury, Rose and Jodie also remark how strange it is that Ethan doesn’t really look like Vinny! Feeling the walls close in, is it time Penny came clean – or should she continue to keep quiet?

Home and Away's Richie to face showdown after returning to Summer Bay..

 Not exactly a warm welcome.

Home and Away's Richie Brezniak returned to Summer Bay last week, as he tried to patch things up with Abigail Fowler. But while Abigail was pleased to see him again, not everyone is willing to welcome Ritchie back.

Richie left the Bay over two months ago after accidentally shooting his boss Sergeant David Langham while trying to reprimand a robber. The young police officer was fired from the force and broke up with Abigail before leaving.

Last week saw Richie back on our screens as he tried to make amends with his ex-girlfriend. But while Abigail considers reconciling with Richie, one local resident makes their feelings clear.

According to TV Week, upcoming episodes will see Abigail struggling to make a decision about her future with Richie. After their abrupt break-up, Abigail is unsure if she can trust him again.

Despite the heartbreak, she admits she still has feelings for him and he assures her he won't be doing another disappearing act. But their conversation is overheard by David's daughter Lacey who is furious to see Richie back.

Lacey is clearly not in a forgiving mood and orders Richie to leave town, but he holds his own against her fury. Richie apologises for injuring her dad but tells her he isn't going anywhere.

The declaration is enough to convince Abigail of his commitment, and the pair share a kiss as they decide to wipe the slate clean. When Richie bumps into David later, he realises a fresh start with the sergeant won't be as easy.

With David still recovering from the traumatic incident, Richie's return is the last thing he needs. When he sees the youngster back in the Bay, David becomes triggered and lashes out.

Will David be willing to hear Richie out, or will he try to drive him away?

This week on Home and Away in Australia. How will David cope with the return of the man who nearly killed him?

 

David (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) comes face to face with Richie (Rocco Forrester-Sach) this week, as the former constable’s return to Summer Bay brings him back into the path of the man he nearly killed.

Richie left town after losing his job with the police, following an incident which saw him accidentally shoot his boss during an investigation into a series of thefts.

When an angry suspect approached the officers, Richie drew his gun despite David ordering him to put it away. David stepped into the line of fire as Richie pulled the trigger, leaving the sergeant with a gunshot would to his abdomen.

David suffered a cardiac arrest before doctors managed to stabilise him, with further surgery needed to repair the damage.

When Richie visited him in hospital, David began experiencing flashbacks and his heart rate soared, forcing Amelia (Nicole da Silva) to order the young officer out of the room.

Following a conduct hearing, Richie was dismissed from the force and had his gun licence revoked, leaving him struggling to work out what to do next.

Although he’d ended his relationship with Abigail (Hailey Pinto), feeling she was better off without him, she continued to support him as he searched for work. When a potential job in nightclub security required a reference, Abby encouraged him to approach David.

It proved a painful misjudgement. David was already experiencing flashbacks when Richie arrived at the Beach House, and although he initially tried to make conversation, the request for a reference prompted a furious response.

Reminding Richie that he’d nearly killed him and left his daughters without a father, David ordered him out.

David later admitted to Amelia that he regretted how he’d spoken to Richie, but revealed that he was afraid to sleep and kept reliving the shooting.

Even after Richie’s departure, seeing his photograph in a file on his return to work brought the memories flooding back.

Richie had also failed to secure a reference from Cash (Nicholas Cartwright), who felt that security work carried responsibilities he wasn’t equipped to handle. Their conversation prompted Richie to leave Summer Bay and start again.

Last week, more than two months after his departure, Richie unexpectedly returned hoping to reconnect with Abby, arriving at a time when she needed his support more than ever.

With sister Eden (Stephanie Panozzo) seriously ill with aplastic anaemia and still without a matching stem cell donor, Abby had been struggling to hear her talk about the possibility of dying.

Initially shocked to see her ex, Abby pulled him into a hug before opening up about her family’s situation.

Richie explained that he was now living with his mum and working in a shoe shop, having accepted that Cash had been right about him being unsuited to police work.

Richie explained that he was now living with his mum and working in a shoe shop, having accepted that Cash had been right about him being unsuited to police work.

Abby was glad he was doing better, but reminded him how badly he’d hurt her. Richie admitted that he missed her and wanted another chance, asking her to think about it before giving him an answer.

This week, Abigail continues to be torn over Richie’s suggestion that they give things another try. She was left heartbroken when Richie left town in early July, and she’s scared of going through that again.

Richie assures her that he’s here to stay this time, but as the pair head towards the surf club after agreeing to take things slow, they bump into Lacey (Sophea Pennington), who can’t believe that the man who nearly killed her father is back in Summer Bay.

In true Lacey fashion, she doesn’t hold back as she orders Richie to leave town.

However, Richie refuses to back down, telling Lacey that while he deeply regrets his actions and will always feel the guilt of shooting David, he’s not going anywhere.

“He never stopped loving Abigail, but she is best friends with Lacey – David’s daughter – and he refused to let her champion him to others,” actor Rocco Forrester-Sach tells TV Week. “He knows this won’t be easy.”

Impressed by Richie’s commitment to her and to rebuilding his life, it’s not long before Abigail kisses her ex-boyfriend – Richie and Abigail are officially back on.

However, the pair face an even bigger challenge the following day, as Richie bumps into his former boss.

Three months after being shot, the Sergeant is forced to relive his trauma as he spots Richie and Abby at the surf club, and immediately walks in the other direction.

Richie previously idolised his boss, and Rocco tells TV Week that he shared the same strong feelings as an actor when he began working with Jeremy Lindsay Taylor.

“Jeremy and I are good mates now, but initially I shared Richie’s idolisation of him,” he tells the publication. “Jeremy is a legacy Aussie actor, and a warm, kind-hearted man.”

While Rocco and Jeremy may have become friends, will their characters David and Richie be able to find a way to live in the same small town?

And with Lacey’s determination to hold a grudge, what does Richie’s return mean for her friendship with Abby?

Here’s the full spoilers this week’s Home and Away episodes in Australia:

Monday 28th September (Episode 8802)

John seeds an idea for Cash. Marilyn’s heart breaks. Zane sticks by his decision.

Tuesday 29th September (Episode 8803)

Marilyn blames herself. Cash holds on to hope. Abigail confides in Levi.

Wednesday 30th September (Episode 8804)

Amelia faces an uncertain future in the bay. Sonny feels smothered. Lacey draws a line in the sand.

Thursday 1st October (Episodes 8805-8807)

Mackenzie calls out Tane. Remi lets his walls down. Will Abigail give love another shot?

Richie makes waves. Amelia helps David summon his courage. Can Lacey and Abigail repair?

Mali is conflicted. Leah and Justin are at odds. Richie shows his gratitude.

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EastEnders fans think they've worked out the next owners of The Vic

 Is a change in the air?

EastEnders fans seem to be convinced that the Queen Vic is going to undergo a change of management soon, with a certain group of characters rumoured to be taking over from Alfie Moon and Kat Slater.

The soap hasn't announced that the Vic will be changing hands again, but the flashforward episode didn't feature Kat and Alfie at all, while the pub itself was all boarded up.

and fans think that a certain moment this week isn't only hinting at a change in management, but also setting up who could be taking over.

In Thursday's episode, Gemma and Rose Hawkins paid a visit to The Vic, with Gemma showing an interest in the venue and barmaid Tracey.

That caused Rose to reminisce about how her late husband, who is Gemma's dad, always wanted to run a pub but never got the chance, much to Gemma's surprise.

The duo also talked about how they needed to move out of Nicola Mitchell's house soon as they were getting under her feet. Is this all foreshadowing?

"So is that them hinting at the Hawkins owning The Vic eventually?", pondered one fan, while another said, "The Hawkins are definitely buying the Vic by Xmas".

It feels really likely they are going to put the Hawkins in the Vic by NY," a third wrote. "Their promo pic even has the Vic in the background."

One fan was super keen for it, writing: "Usually I have loved when Kat and Alfie own the Vic but there's been something oddly missing about this time. I think the nostalgia has worn off. The Vic needs a new family to take it over and I'm very game for the Hawkins to do it."

One thing that's definitely happening with the Hawkins clan is Ned showcasing his dark side to raise the cash to save Harry's Barn, but Nicola would rather lose the venue than accept his money. But will she change her mind?