Out of the Blue has received a nomination in the 42nd AWGIE Awards, organised by the Australian Writers' Guild.
Episode 4 of the show (written by Sam Meikle), which features the immediate fall-out from Philby's murder, is nominated in the Television Serial category alongside two episodes of Neighbours (5474 & 5486) and one episode of Home & Away (4649).
The winner will be revealed on August 28th.
Read more here.
Monday 29 June 2009
Aussie ratings: June 28
As predicted on here, there was a decline in the Out of the Blue ratings in Australia last night following the unexpectedly high figure of 339,000 the previous week - however the drop was bigger than we anticipated.
Episode 58 was watched by 244,000 viewers - a drop of 95,000 from the previous week and a 10.3% share of the audience.
Hopefully things will pick up as Ten approaches the stunning conclusion to the murder mystery.
Episode 58 was watched by 244,000 viewers - a drop of 95,000 from the previous week and a 10.3% share of the audience.
Hopefully things will pick up as Ten approaches the stunning conclusion to the murder mystery.
Friday 26 June 2009
Thoughts on the Aussie ratings
Unless there has been some promotion for the show that we haven't spotted, the figure of 339,000 for Sunday's episode of Out of the Blue on Ten is a strong indication that people are starting to actually talk about the show and create more interest in it.
The preceding episode had been pretty amazing - with the heat increasing on some of the suspects in the murder investigation and then ending with Daniel's gruesome discovery of a mystery corpse. Could it have been this that got people recommending the show to friends at last?
The next episode, which more people tuned in for, was more low-key with Gabby and the gang visiting Jason's parents to tell them about Detective Wilson's theory. For that reason, it's probable that the ratings may fall again this coming Sunday - though perhaps a few of the floating viewers saw enough to keep them interested.
Alternatively, it could simply be the case that people who tuned out because (due to Ten's ridiculous scheduling) they didn't want to wait six months to find out who the murderer was are finally tuning back in now that the storyline is reaching a conclusion.
Either way, hopefully it bodes well for the murderer reveal episode getting more of a respectable figure when it airs next month. Fans of the show can help by continuing to chat about it to friends, family and on the internet in order to get those figures rising.
However, what Out of the Blue really needs is media backing in Australia - something which has been sadly lacking despite the fact that a large number of talented Australians have been treated badly due to the various scheduling mishaps the show has suffered. Our advice for Aussie fans is to get writing to newspapers and magazines, particularly letters pages, to talk about your interest in this great show.
The preceding episode had been pretty amazing - with the heat increasing on some of the suspects in the murder investigation and then ending with Daniel's gruesome discovery of a mystery corpse. Could it have been this that got people recommending the show to friends at last?
The next episode, which more people tuned in for, was more low-key with Gabby and the gang visiting Jason's parents to tell them about Detective Wilson's theory. For that reason, it's probable that the ratings may fall again this coming Sunday - though perhaps a few of the floating viewers saw enough to keep them interested.
Alternatively, it could simply be the case that people who tuned out because (due to Ten's ridiculous scheduling) they didn't want to wait six months to find out who the murderer was are finally tuning back in now that the storyline is reaching a conclusion.
Either way, hopefully it bodes well for the murderer reveal episode getting more of a respectable figure when it airs next month. Fans of the show can help by continuing to chat about it to friends, family and on the internet in order to get those figures rising.
However, what Out of the Blue really needs is media backing in Australia - something which has been sadly lacking despite the fact that a large number of talented Australians have been treated badly due to the various scheduling mishaps the show has suffered. Our advice for Aussie fans is to get writing to newspapers and magazines, particularly letters pages, to talk about your interest in this great show.
Monday 22 June 2009
Aussie ratings: June 21
Out of the Blue saw an unexpected rise in the ratings in Australia yesterday, pulling in 339,000 viewers in the usual 5.30pm slot.
While still far from fantastic for the timeslot, it was a rise of 54,000 viewers from the previous week and also the highest figure (by far) that the show has had since January, when the four nights a week 10.30pm airings stopped.
The episode saw Marcus's deceit revealed at last and Jason's parents learning about the reopening of the investigation into his death.
While still far from fantastic for the timeslot, it was a rise of 54,000 viewers from the previous week and also the highest figure (by far) that the show has had since January, when the four nights a week 10.30pm airings stopped.
The episode saw Marcus's deceit revealed at last and Jason's parents learning about the reopening of the investigation into his death.
Sad news for Fiver fans
Sadly, Friday 26th June will be the last time that Out of the Blue airs in the afternoons on Fiver. For the short time that the show remains on the air, it will play out in the early morning 6.45am slot only.
The show's Demand Five page is likely to remain in tact for the rest of the episodes, however fans using this service have experienced many problems in recent weeks so it could be an erratic experience for them.
What a shame that such a fantastic finale for the show will be watched by early risers only! Hopefully the dedicated fans the show has built up will still be able to watch in either of the forms available.
The show's Demand Five page is likely to remain in tact for the rest of the episodes, however fans using this service have experienced many problems in recent weeks so it could be an erratic experience for them.
What a shame that such a fantastic finale for the show will be watched by early risers only! Hopefully the dedicated fans the show has built up will still be able to watch in either of the forms available.
Monday 15 June 2009
New role for Renai Caruso
Renai Caruso (Bec Quilter) has landed a new role in the Aussie drama Satisfaction, which airs on the Showcase network.
For those who don't know, Satisfaction follows a group of women who work in an upmarket city brothel and explores how they balance their personal and professional commitments.
Renai will play the character of Tess, a personal assistant who is looking for a career change. She'll be appearing in the forthcoming third season, which is currently filming in Melbourne and expected to air in Australia from December.
Satisfaction has been a hit since launching down under in 2007. Among its main cast is Madeleine West, who played Dee Bliss in Neighbours.
Read more about season three here.
For those who don't know, Satisfaction follows a group of women who work in an upmarket city brothel and explores how they balance their personal and professional commitments.
Renai will play the character of Tess, a personal assistant who is looking for a career change. She'll be appearing in the forthcoming third season, which is currently filming in Melbourne and expected to air in Australia from December.
Satisfaction has been a hit since launching down under in 2007. Among its main cast is Madeleine West, who played Dee Bliss in Neighbours.
Read more about season three here.
Aussie ratings: June 7 & 14
Time for another ratings update. On Sunday, June 7, along with other shows Out of the Blue saw a decline in viewers due to the long weekend. Episode 55, which saw Detective Wilson cracking Philby's laptop code and finding a shocking email from Bec, was watched by 224,000 viewers, a fall of 71,000 from the previous week.
Things were more or less back to normal for the most recent installment. Episode 56, which saw Bec quizzed over her email threat, was seen by 285,000 viewers, a 10.8% share of the audience.
Next week's episode also focuses on the show's many mysteries as Detective Wilson goes public with his latest theory: Was Jason Connors killed by the same person who murdered Philby?
Things were more or less back to normal for the most recent installment. Episode 56, which saw Bec quizzed over her email threat, was seen by 285,000 viewers, a 10.8% share of the audience.
Next week's episode also focuses on the show's many mysteries as Detective Wilson goes public with his latest theory: Was Jason Connors killed by the same person who murdered Philby?
Saturday 13 June 2009
Keep in touch with us
We always like to hear from Out of the Blue fans from all over the world. As some of you have already noticed and taken advantage of, you can respond to any of our entries using the comments feature below each one. You don't have to sign up for anything to do so - it's possible to comment anonymously.
If you want to send us a private message, email us at outoftheblueblog@gmail.com and we'll get back to you.
You can also now get in touch with us on Twitter. Simply click here to visit our page. We'll be using the service as a companion to the blog, so updates on the show will be posted on there and we'll also chat to fans and followers. If you have a Twitter account, please show your support by logging onto our page and clicking "Follow". If you don't have one and don't wish to join, simply bookmark the page and keep checking back - all of our updates are available to all either way.
Thanks for visiting and please carry on supporting Out of the Blue.
If you want to send us a private message, email us at outoftheblueblog@gmail.com and we'll get back to you.
You can also now get in touch with us on Twitter. Simply click here to visit our page. We'll be using the service as a companion to the blog, so updates on the show will be posted on there and we'll also chat to fans and followers. If you have a Twitter account, please show your support by logging onto our page and clicking "Follow". If you don't have one and don't wish to join, simply bookmark the page and keep checking back - all of our updates are available to all either way.
Thanks for visiting and please carry on supporting Out of the Blue.
Fiver schedule change
Another slight change to the Fiver schedule from next week. Sophia's Diary is out of the schedule, which means Out of the Blue now starts five minutes earlier in the afternoon - at 4.00pm. Fiver+1 is obviously affected by this too, so the new time on there is 5.00pm.
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Wes Carr's Fearless video
You've seen the trailer, but now watch the full video for Wes Carr's new song Fearless, which features some of your favourite Out of the Blue cast members...
You can also go behind the scenes to the making of the video. Wes thanks Ryan Johnson (Stavva Jones), Clayton Watson (Jarrod O'Donnell) and his girlfriend Charlotte Gregg (Tracy O'Donnell) at the end of this clip...
You can also go behind the scenes to the making of the video. Wes thanks Ryan Johnson (Stavva Jones), Clayton Watson (Jarrod O'Donnell) and his girlfriend Charlotte Gregg (Tracy O'Donnell) at the end of this clip...
Sunday 7 June 2009
Compare the openings!
It's been known for a while that Out of the Blue has different opening titles for both the UK and Australia, but up until recently only the British ones were available for international viewing online.
However, the Australian ones have finally turned up on Youtube, allowing UK fans to view them for the first time. Rather than focusing on shots of Sydney and close-ups of the cast like the UK opening, the Australian version contains more fast-paced clips, fun and action.
Which is better? Watch both versions below and decide for yourself.
UK Opening
Australian Opening
And finally...
Here's our own attempt at some Out of the Blue opening credits, in the style of US sitcom Friends. Enjoy... (Warning: This clip contains a wedding spoiler unseen on both Fiver and Ten.)
However, the Australian ones have finally turned up on Youtube, allowing UK fans to view them for the first time. Rather than focusing on shots of Sydney and close-ups of the cast like the UK opening, the Australian version contains more fast-paced clips, fun and action.
Which is better? Watch both versions below and decide for yourself.
UK Opening
Australian Opening
And finally...
Here's our own attempt at some Out of the Blue opening credits, in the style of US sitcom Friends. Enjoy... (Warning: This clip contains a wedding spoiler unseen on both Fiver and Ten.)
Monday 1 June 2009
Aussie ratings: May 31
Episode 55 of Out of the Blue was watched by 295,000 viewers in Australia last night, up 25,000 from last week but still down on the 319,000 who tuned in for Episode 52 a few weeks back.
Last night's episode saw the aftermath of Peta's boating accident and Detective Wilson finally cracking the code to Philby's laptop before discovering a threatening email.
Next week sees the sender of the email being interrogated and Wilson considering new possibilties for the scope of the murder case.
Last night's episode saw the aftermath of Peta's boating accident and Detective Wilson finally cracking the code to Philby's laptop before discovering a threatening email.
Next week sees the sender of the email being interrogated and Wilson considering new possibilties for the scope of the murder case.
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