Acclaimed Australian actress Heather Mitchell (Love Me) stars alongside Ella Scott Lynch (Love Child), Max McKenna (While The Men Are Away), Neil Melville (Brilliant Lies) and Nicholas Denton (Dangerous Liaisons) in the multi-generational comedy, Stan Original Film Jones Family Christmas, told through the lens of an Australian family whose holiday gathering is cut short by bushfires. 

The movie follows eccentric grandmother Heather Jones (Heather Mitchell) has finally managed to get her family under her roof for Christmas. But all is not merry and bright in this rural home. From heartbreak and depression, to meddling mothers and forced frivolity – every member of Heather’s extended clan is fighting an internal battle. And outside things aren’t much better. Before Heather has a chance to interrogate her kids, the family receives a fire evacuation order. Suddenly, the Joneses are on the run. As the mercury rises and danger closes in, Heather and her family must band together as they rediscover what matters most – each other.

In this episode, host and head of entertainment at Mediaweek and Chattr, Anita Anabel spoke to stars Heather and Max about their new film, the complex themes that are portrayed in movie and just how relatable it truly is.

**This episode discusses themes including suicide and may be triggering for some listeners.**

Acclaimed Australian actress Heather Mitchell (Love Me) stars alongside Ella Scott Lynch (Love Child), Max McKenna (While The Men Are Away), Neil Melville (Brilliant Lies) and Nicholas Denton (Dangerous Liaisons) in the multi-generational comedy, Stan Original Film Jones Family Christmas, told through the lens of an Australian family whose holiday gathering is cut short by bushfires.  The movie follows eccentric grandmother Heather Jones (Heather Mitchell) has finally managed to get her family under her roof for Christmas. But all is not merry and bright in this rural home. From heartbreak and depression, to meddling mothers and forced frivolity – every member of Heather’s extended clan is fighting an internal battle. And outside things aren’t much better. Before Heather has a chance to interrogate her kids, the family receives a fire evacuation order. Suddenly, the Joneses are on the run. As the mercury rises and danger closes in, Heather and her family must band together as they rediscover what matters most – each other. In this episode, host and head of entertainment at Mediaweek and Chattr, Anita Anabel spoke to stars Heather and Max about their new film, the complex themes that are portrayed in movie and just how relatable it truly is. **This episode discusses themes including suicide and may be triggering for some listeners.**

Celebrities from all facets of the entertainment industry dial in to chat with Chattr.com.au and Mediaweek's Head of Entertainment, Anita Anabel. From TV to streaming and everything in between, guests talk about their latest projects and give a glimpse into their lives beyond their careers.

Celebrities from all facets of the entertainment industry dial in to chat with Chattr.com.au and Mediaweek's Head of Entertainment, Anita Anabel. From TV to streaming and everything in between, guests talk about their latest projects and give a glimpse into their lives beyond their careers.

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Stan Original Film Jones Family Christmas - Heather Mitchell and Max McKenna

Inspired by true events, Stan Original Series Population 11 is about a man who goes missing from a tiny outback town of only 12 residents, and his estranged son, who journeys from the U.S. to find him.

When Andy Pruden (Ben Feldman), a suburban bank teller from Ohio USA, pulls into the tiny outback town to visit his long-lost father, he’s alarmed to discover that Hugo has vanished. In his quest to find him, another outsider Cassie (Perry Mooney) comes to Andy’s aid and they find themselves in increasing danger as they delve into the secrets of this tiny outback town, where everyone is a suspect. Also stars Aussie icon Stephen Curry.

In this episode, Chattr editor Anita Anabel chatted with Ben, Stephen and Perry about their new series; however, were all quickly derailed by anecdotes and constant laughter.

Every episode of the Stan Original Series Population 11 is now streaming, only on Stan.

Inspired by true events, Stan Original Series Population 11 is about a man who goes missing from a tiny outback town of only 12 residents, and his estranged son, who journeys from the U.S. to find him. When Andy Pruden (Ben Feldman), a suburban bank teller from Ohio USA, pulls into the tiny outback town to visit his long-lost father, he’s alarmed to discover that Hugo has vanished. In his quest to find him, another outsider Cassie (Perry Mooney) comes to Andy’s aid and they find themselves in increasing danger as they delve into the secrets of this tiny outback town, where everyone is a suspect. Also stars Aussie icon Stephen Curry. In this episode, Chattr editor Anita Anabel chatted with Ben, Stephen and Perry about their new series; however, were all quickly derailed by anecdotes and constant laughter. Every episode of the Stan Original Series Population 11 is now streaming, only on Stan.

Stan's Population 11 - Ben Feldman and Stephen Curry with Perry Mooney

Twenty-one years after Guy Sebastian pipped Shannon Noll to become Australia’s first Idol, the international star-making sensation has returned for a second big season.

Now that the initial auditions are out of the way, the best of the best are battling it out to make it to the Live Shows a.k.a the Top 12!

In this episode, Chattr Editor Anita Anabel chatted with co-host Scott Tweedie who shares why Australian Idol is a popularity contest, what Marcia Hines is really like BTS and gives us a run-down on his dating life and girls, run, don't walk. He's single!

Watch Australian Idol at 7.00pm Sundays and Monday - Tuesday at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7Plus.

Twenty-one years after Guy Sebastian pipped Shannon Noll to become Australia’s first Idol, the international star-making sensation has returned for a second big season. Now that the initial auditions are out of the way, the best of the best are battling it out to make it to the Live Shows a.k.a the Top 12! In this episode, Chattr Editor Anita Anabel chatted with co-host Scott Tweedie who shares why Australian Idol is a popularity contest, what Marcia Hines is really like BTS and gives us a run-down on his dating life and girls, run, don't walk. He's single! Watch Australian Idol at 7.00pm Sundays and Monday - Tuesday at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7Plus.

Seven's Australian Idol - Scott Tweedie

Capt. Kerry trades the Nordic Sea for crystal blue waters and stunning waterfalls as he leads his crew in the rich, historical island of Grenada on Below Deck Season 11.

As he steps on to St.David for the first time, Capt. Kerry relies on returning crew members Chief Stew Fraser Olender and Lead Deckhand Ben Willoughby to help the new staff find their way around the massive 197 ft. vessel.

In his second season as Chief Stew, Fraser vows to be a firmer leader by delegating more and not worrying himself with befriending his stews. However, his new leadership style may not be enough to wrangle the strong personalities in his department. On deck, Ben’s firsthand experience with the ship causes a rift with his Bosun, Jared. Meanwhile, Chef Anthony, a Miami restaurateur from France, hopes to breathe new life into the galley. But when a messy kitchen catches Capt. Kerry’s eye during the first charter, the galley reaches
a boiling point!

Between budding boatmances, explosive nights out and department drama, it’s not all smooth sailing in Grenada.

In this episode, host and head of entertainment at Mediaweek and Chattr, Anita Anabel chatted with Ben about his rifts with Fraser and Jared, how brand-new boatmance and what he thinks about Capt Kerry stepping onboard!

Below Deck Season 11 launches Tuesday February 6 on Hayu, with new episodes every Tuesday same day as the USA. 

Capt. Kerry trades the Nordic Sea for crystal blue waters and stunning waterfalls as he leads his crew in the rich, historical island of Grenada on Below Deck Season 11. As he steps on to St.David for the first time, Capt. Kerry relies on returning crew members Chief Stew Fraser Olender and Lead Deckhand Ben Willoughby to help the new staff find their way around the massive 197 ft. vessel. In his second season as Chief Stew, Fraser vows to be a firmer leader by delegating more and not worrying himself with befriending his stews. However, his new leadership style may not be enough to wrangle the strong personalities in his department. On deck, Ben’s firsthand experience with the ship causes a rift with his Bosun, Jared. Meanwhile, Chef Anthony, a Miami restaurateur from France, hopes to breathe new life into the galley. But when a messy kitchen catches Capt. Kerry’s eye during the first charter, the galley reaches a boiling point! Between budding boatmances, explosive nights out and department drama, it’s not all smooth sailing in Grenada. In this episode, host and head of entertainment at Mediaweek and Chattr, Anita Anabel chatted with Ben about his rifts with Fraser and Jared, how brand-new boatmance and what he thinks about Capt Kerry stepping onboard! Below Deck Season 11 launches Tuesday February 6 on Hayu, with new episodes every Tuesday same day as the USA.

Stan Original Film Jones Family Christmas - Heather Mitchell and Max McKenna

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