Camera operator Toby Hogan and Arnie Custo on location.
Veteran Home and Away director Arnie Custo and series producer Lucy Addario describe how cast and crew are adapting to the Covid-safe guidelines.
Plus, Custo’s tips for emerging directors. First up are the responses from the director who has been with the Seven Network show since 2013.
Q: How are you, the cast and fellow crew members adjusting to the new health and safety protocols?
A:Very well all things considered. We have great nurses and safety officers keeping us vigilant and the crew are doing a fabulous job getting the job done whilst maintaining distance from each other. The cast have been wonderful as well and very understanding of any changes we make in terms of blocking scenes to keep distance.
Q: I imagine it may be difficult to stop some reflexive actions like touching colleagues or props?
A: Incredibly so,...
Veteran Home and Away director Arnie Custo and series producer Lucy Addario describe how cast and crew are adapting to the Covid-safe guidelines.
Plus, Custo’s tips for emerging directors. First up are the responses from the director who has been with the Seven Network show since 2013.
Q: How are you, the cast and fellow crew members adjusting to the new health and safety protocols?
A:Very well all things considered. We have great nurses and safety officers keeping us vigilant and the crew are doing a fabulous job getting the job done whilst maintaining distance from each other. The cast have been wonderful as well and very understanding of any changes we make in terms of blocking scenes to keep distance.
Q: I imagine it may be difficult to stop some reflexive actions like touching colleagues or props?
A: Incredibly so,...
- 6/5/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Ed Sheeran's international ubiquity is extending to the small screen.
The star, 24, recently filmed a cameo appearance on the Australian soap Home and Away while on tour in the country, and People has a look at some of his scenes.
Sheeran plays Teddy, a child that character Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons) used to nanny for, who happened to grow up to be a famous musician. On his return, treats his former caretaker to a special performance in a local diner.
"It was an awesome experience filming with Ed because he seemed like a really down-to-earth, nice guy that genuinely wanted to be there,...
The star, 24, recently filmed a cameo appearance on the Australian soap Home and Away while on tour in the country, and People has a look at some of his scenes.
Sheeran plays Teddy, a child that character Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons) used to nanny for, who happened to grow up to be a famous musician. On his return, treats his former caretaker to a special performance in a local diner.
"It was an awesome experience filming with Ed because he seemed like a really down-to-earth, nice guy that genuinely wanted to be there,...
- 8/25/2015
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- People.com - TV Watch
Home and Away's Emily Symons has admitted that she wishes she had not worked in the UK. The actress, who reprised her role of Marilyn Chambers on the Australian serial in 2010, worked in Britain between 2000 and 2008. Following a string of pantomimes, Symons starred in ITV's Emmerdale as Louise Appleton from 2001 until 2008, and appeared on the 2007 series of Dancing on Ice. Reflecting on her decision, Symons conceded: "I spent a lot of my life (more)...
- 10/4/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Emily Symons has admitted that she is pleased to finally be sharing scenes with the Braxton family. Episodes airing on Channel 5 this week see the actress's character Marilyn Chambers growing closer to the villainous Danny Braxton (Andy McPhee), who was recently released from jail. Symons is currently in London for a Home and Away promotional trip and discussed the ongoing story on This Morning today (September 4).
Pictured: Emily Symons on This Morning. Speaking to show hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, the 43-year-old confessed that she didn't want Marilyn to appear foolish for trusting Danny when filming the episodes. Symons explained: "I didn't - because actually, she's not dumb. She doesn't mind if people think she's a bit ditzy, because she's actually quite (more)...
Pictured: Emily Symons on This Morning. Speaking to show hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, the 43-year-old confessed that she didn't want Marilyn to appear foolish for trusting Danny when filming the episodes. Symons explained: "I didn't - because actually, she's not dumb. She doesn't mind if people think she's a bit ditzy, because she's actually quite (more)...
- 9/4/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Emily Symons has confessed that she has come to terms with not having children. The actress, who plays Marilyn Chambers in the Australian soap, split from second husband Lorenzo Smith in 2005 after two unsuccessful IVF attempts. However, losing her mum to breast cancer in May 2010 helped her to gain a new perspective on the situation, Symons told the Herald Sun. "I spent a lot of my 30s being so anguished about not having a baby," she said. "Then you realise life is really too short. When you spend a lot of time on a cancer ward, it makes the baby thing seem irrelevant. There's a longing and a biological need to have a baby that I don't think men have. "But the flip side is that IVF can take over your life. It gets to the point where you're so desperate to have a baby, everything...
- 2/18/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Emily Symons has revealed that something bad is about to happen in the soap. The Australian actress, who plays Marilyn Chambers in the series, said that her character will play an integral part in the end-of-season cliffhanger when she does a dramatic tarot reading for Irene Roberts. Symons told TV Week: "Every time she does a reading, some bad cards come up - and she's not very good at hiding how shocked she is. "Something is about to happen, but we don't know to whom or what. [The bad thing is] not necessarily going to happen to Irene - but, of course, Irene thinks that. Also, the cards have dual meaning. The death card doesn't necessarily mean death. "Marilyn sees three cards she's concerned about. I can't (more)...
- 11/8/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Emily Symons has admitted that returning to Home and Away was an "easy" decision to make. The actress reprised her role as Marilyn Chambers on the soap last year following a period living and working in the UK. Prior to her return, her last appearance in Summer Bay had been in 2001. "I'd already decided to return to Australia when the offer to reprise the role of Marilyn came about. I love the character so it was an easy decision to return," Symons told the Daily Star Sunday. "It was only afterwards that I started to feel a little apprehensive about it all. But as soon as I got into the wardrobe and put a pair of Marilyn's heels on, it felt like (more)...
- 6/13/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Following our reminder article yesterday about Channel 5's search for an aspiring TV host to front two Home and Away fanzine shows, we've been taking a look at YouTube to check out some of the hopefuls. While browsing, we couldn't help but be drawn to Richard Price, who went a step further than most in his audition video by impersonating Emily Symons (Marilyn) and Steve Peacocke (Brax) during his 'interviews'! This one is well worth a watch... Check out his impressions in the video below: Richard wasn't the only person doing a bit of dress-up as Marilyn, either... Many of the hopefuls also seem to have embraced all things (more)...
- 5/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Emily Symons has revealed that sparks will fly between her character Marilyn Chambers and Nicole Franklin as their current baby storyline continues. Following Nicole's decision to give away her child George to Marilyn soon after giving birth, the teenager struggles to switch off her mothering instinct and pays a visit to see him. However, speaking to TV Week, Symons explained that the situation becomes volatile when Marilyn catches Nicole (Tessa James) breastfeeding a crying George during a moment alone - leaving her to fear that Nicole is getting too close to the newborn. The actress commented: "This is a dream come true for Marilyn, but of course, being a new mother has so many challenges. She already has some reservations about Nicole spending time with George, and when (more)...
- 5/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emily Symons has teased that the coming weeks will see her Home and Away alter ego Marilyn Chambers become obsessed with motherhood. Marilyn has offered to adopt pregnant teen Nicole's (Tessa James) baby - but it soon becomes too much for the high-school student, who snaps over the usually-bubbly blonde's meddling. Symons told TV Week: "Marilyn is in Nicole's face (more)...
- 3/23/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Emily Symons has teased that the coming weeks will see her Home and Away alter ego Marilyn Chambers become obsessed with motherhood. Marilyn has offered to adopt pregnant teen Nicole's (Tessa James) baby - but it soon becomes too much for the high-school student, who snaps over the usually-bubbly blonde's meddling. Symons told TV Week: "Marilyn is in Nicole's face (more)...
- 3/23/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Emily Symons has said that she hopes her Home and Away character Marilyn Chambers never changes. The actress, who has played ditzy Marilyn on and off since 1989, told Holy Soap that she thinks fans of the show are fond of her personality quirks and outrageous wardrobe, and would not want to see her altered. Symons explained: "I don't think Marilyn will ever change her personality, and I don't think the fans would want her to either. "Marilyn (more)...
- 3/15/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Tessa James has promised that fans can expect a realistic portrayal of teen pregnancy in her new Home and Away storyline. The actress's character Nicole Franklin is currently expecting a baby following her short-lived relationship with twisted Penn Graham (Christian Clark), who has since been murdered in a surprise plot twist. Later this week, viewers in the UK will see Nicole share her unexpected news with Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons). Fans in Australia have already seen the pair discuss the matter. In an interview with Sunrise, James was asked whether it was important to "respect" the issue (more)...
- 1/31/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Charles Cottier has admitted that he found his Home and Away character's first storyline a bit 'embarrassing'. The 18-year-old actor, who portrays Dexter Walker in the Aussie show, told Inside Soap that Dexter's crush on older woman Marilyn Chambers (former Emmerdale actress Emily Symons) made him a source of jokes amongst his friends. Cottier explained: "It was one of the first things I read about the character, and I was kind of embarrassed, but excited to do it! "Not every (more)...
- 1/18/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actor Dominic Brunt has revealed that he turned down an offer to appear on Dancing On Ice. Brunt, who has played village vet Paddy Kirk for almost 14 years, told ITN that he had to decline the opportunity as he was too busy. Several of the ITV soap's former stars have appeared in the skating contest, including Emily Symons, Linda Lusardi, Roxanne Pallett and the winner of the this year's series Hayley Tamaddon. "Somebody asked me if I wanted to do Dancing On Ice a while ago and I politely turned it down," he admitted. "I don't think I was available anyway because I was doing Emmerdale (more)...
- 10/4/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Emily Symons has confirmed that she would not rule out a return to ITV soap Emmerdale in the future. The actress is currently busy working on Home and Away in Sydney after reprising her role as dizzy Marilyn Fisher. However, discussing the possibility of a comeback as Emmerdale barmaid Louise Appleton, Symons told TV Week: "I always say, 'Never say never', because every plan I've ever made has never turned out the way I thought it would." Discussing her Dales stint further, she said: "I felt like a fish out (more)...
- 4/15/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Sheree Murphy has revealed that Emily Symons wanted her to sign up for Home and Away. Symons recently returned to her role as Summer Bay's Marilyn Fisher and had hoped that Murphy would be cast as the dizzy blonde's British friend Mitzi. The Australian actress struck up a friendship with Murphy when they worked on Emmerdale together and the pair are still in touch. Speaking to Pa, Murphy explained: "Marilyn's been in England and has a friend called Mitzi - [the producers] (more)...
- 4/12/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Home and Away newcomer Matthew Walker has heaped praise on his Summer Bay co-star Emily Symons. The actor makes his debut as Aden Jefferies's (Todd Lasance) brother Justin in scenes to be broadcast in the UK this week. On his first day of filming, Walker was required to work closely with Symons, who recently returned to her role as dizzy Marilyn Fisher after nearly ten years away. However, he had no idea that he would be doing so until they came face-to-face. Speaking to the soap's official website, Walker commented: (more)...
- 3/24/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emily Symons has returned to the Australian soap that she left more than a decade ago. The actress said that she was delighted to reprise the role of Marilyn Chambers on Five's Home And Away after a 12 year break. Symons, 40, left Emmerdale to return to Australia when her mother became unwell. On her time in the UK, Symons told The Sun: "It was an amazing experience in the UK - but my mother became sick with cancer. (more)...
- 3/20/2010
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Home and Away returnee Emily Symons has admitted that she felt nervous over reprising her part on the soap. The actress will be seen back in her role as dizzy Marilyn Fisher this month as the character returns to Summer Bay after nearly ten years away. Reflecting on her comeback, Symons told TV Week: "The first day, as I was driving to location, I thought, 'I've got no idea how I'm going to do this'. "I felt nervous and wondered, 'Maybe I'm too old to go back to this?' but as soon as I had the stilettos on with a little tight outfit, (more)...
- 3/11/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Young actress Emily Atack has admitted that she is looking forward to parading in some revealing Dancing On Ice costumes this month.
The ITV show kicks off on Friday night and Emily says that the sparkly costumes are what she is most looking forward to.
Emily told The Sun: “I really don’t mind wearing revealing outfits. I feel very comfortable in them.
“Being on the show is an excuse to have big hair, massive false eyelashes and loads of make up.
“And I love the glittery little costumes, it’s great.
“But it’s a bit weird that I’m being called the baby of the group and I’m being put in these tiny outfits!
Emily also admitted that being in the TV industry, she is very conscious of her weight and body shape.
She added: “I do watch my weight, especially over the last year since I’ve been on TV.
The ITV show kicks off on Friday night and Emily says that the sparkly costumes are what she is most looking forward to.
Emily told The Sun: “I really don’t mind wearing revealing outfits. I feel very comfortable in them.
“Being on the show is an excuse to have big hair, massive false eyelashes and loads of make up.
“And I love the glittery little costumes, it’s great.
“But it’s a bit weird that I’m being called the baby of the group and I’m being put in these tiny outfits!
Emily also admitted that being in the TV industry, she is very conscious of her weight and body shape.
She added: “I do watch my weight, especially over the last year since I’ve been on TV.
- 1/4/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Emmerdale star Alex Carter has revealed that he would like to see Emily Symons return to the soap. The 27-year-old's character Jamie Hope was involved in a relationship with the actress's alter ego Louise Appleton during her final months on the show. However, problems in their romance led to Louise leaving the village behind in late 2008. Carter has now told Inside Soap that he would be thrilled if Louise made a comeback to become a love rival of Gennie Walker (Sian Reese-Williams). However, he conceded that the plot twist is unlikely to happen because Symons is now living in her native Australia again. "I'd love Louise to come back and stir up things (more)...
- 9/24/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Past and present stars of Home and Away have come together to celebrate the soap's 21st anniversary in Sydney. Current castmembers including Ray Meagher (Alf Stewart), Ada Nicodemu (Leah Patterson-Baker), Esther Anderson (Charlie Buckton) and Lincoln Lewis (Geoff Campbell) joined former Summer Bay icons Emily Symons (Marilyn Fisher), Norman Coburn (Donald Fisher) and Nicolle Dickson (Bobby Simpson) at a fan event at the city's Cargo Bar. The celebration, hosted by Today FM radio duo Kyle and Jackie O, gave hundreds of competition winners the chance to mingle with their favourite Home and Away stars. Addressing fans, Ray Meagher (more)...
- 7/24/2009
- by By Darren Rowe
- Digital Spy
Former Neighbours actor Mark Little is to appear in a one-hour episode of Emmerdale. The 48-year-old - most noted for his role as Joe Mangel in the Australian soap - will play Jonty, a suave, suited and booted Aussie character who's set to sweep Louise Appleton (Emily Symons) off her feet under her current fiancé Jamie Hope's (Alex Carter) nose. While Louise and Jamie struggle to maintain their on-off engagement, Jonty arrives at the B&B, much to the shock of Louise. The villagers are stunned, however, when Jonty reveals his true identity and connection to Louise. Speaking of his role, Little said: "I'm a big fan of Emmerdale and (more)...
- 8/28/2008
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
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