{"id":25394,"date":"2023-06-26T09:51:31","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T13:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/abc-australia-sets-tween-sci-fi-comedy\/"},"modified":"2023-06-26T09:51:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T13:51:31","slug":"abc-australia-sets-tween-sci-fi-comedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/abc-australia-sets-tween-sci-fi-comedy\/","title":{"rendered":"ABC Australia Sets Tween Sci-Fi Comedy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moody Street Kids and Princess Pictures have begun filming F.A.N.G (From a Nearby Galaxy)<\/em>, a new tween sci-fi comedy, for ABC Australia.<\/p>\n

The coming-of-age story follows 12-year-old Lulin, who lives in a fictional Melbourne suburb with her human dad, extraterrestrial grandma and a bad-tempered retired galactic invader. With scorch marks instead of pimples and sparks instead of sweat, Lulin navigates tween life while experimenting with her highly irregular powers.<\/p>\n

The series stars Lisa McCune (Blue Heelers<\/em>, How to Stay Married<\/em>) as Lulin\u2019s grandma. The cast of young talent includes Nina Gallas, Uma Dumais, Max Turner, Carlee Clements and Cassie Robb.<\/p>\n

F.A.N.G (From a Nearby Galaxy)<\/em>, created by Melanie Sano, has received major production investment from Screen Australia and ABC and is financed with support from VicScreen. In Australia, the series will premiere early next year on ABC ME and ABC iview. ABC Commercial is handling international sales.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow brilliant do the cast look for F.A.N.G<\/em>!\u201d remarked Libbie Doherty, ABC\u2019s head of children\u2019s. \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see the production rushes on this extra special, extra sparky, extra funny take on growing up and learning to embrace your uniqueness. Moody Street Kids and Princess Pictures, thank you for bringing us this hilarious show with so much heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gill Carr, managing director of Moody Street Kids, said, \u201cWhat an incredible series to bring to life. We are absolutely thrilled to bring Melanie Sano\u2019s first live-action series to the screen. An exciting time for an Australian production.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so thrilled to be working with such a talented cast and crew, and our friends at the ABC to bring this unique and hilarious project to young audiences,\u201d added Emma Fitzsimons, managing director of Princess Pictures. \u201cOf course, we couldn\u2019t do that without the investment and support from Screen Australia and VicScreen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Screen Australia\u2019s head of content, Grainne Brunsdon, commented, \u201cWe are excited to support the incredibly talented team behind F.A.N.G (From A Nearby Galaxy)<\/em> to bring their hilarious and engaging coming-of-age story to Australian audiences. I have no doubt F.A.N.G<\/em> will excite and entertain young viewers but also engage the whole family with its fresh and unique perspective. I can\u2019t wait to see it on the ABC.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom Round the Twist<\/em> to Turn Up the Volume<\/em>, Victoria has long been home to much-loved, premium children\u2019s television,\u201d added VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher. \u201cWe are proud to be backing this intrinsically Victorian production from homegrown talent Melanie Sano, and we can\u2019t wait for this rip-roaring, kaleidoscopic series to captivate audiences across the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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