Netflix’s Wonka’s The Golden Ticket will premiere on 23 September 2026, with a two-part finale on 30 September. The reality competition invites 12 golden ticket winners, each with a partner, into Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face unpredictable games, tests and temptations designed to challenge them physically, mentally and morally — with only one contestant earning Wonka’s life-changing prize.
FOX’s The Floor is bringing an all-winners twist to its upcoming Season 6, with former champions from shows including Big Brother, The Challenge and The Voice set to compete on the Rob Lowe-hosted quiz format. The “trivia conquest” series sees players battle in fast head-to-head duels on a giant floor grid, taking over territory until one contestant controls the entire floor.
Netflix has opened casting for The Golden Ticket, a new Wonka-inspired competition series arriving in 2026. Set inside a retro-futuristic “Chocolate Factory” world, contestants must earn their way in with a coveted golden ticket before facing a series of games, tests and temptations where strategy, resilience and instinct are key to staying in the competition.
Production has commenced in Melbourne on Choir of Hard Knocks: A New Chorus, a new four-part documentary series for ABC produced by Eureka Productions. Twenty years after the original choir inspired the nation, the series reconnects with familiar faces while welcoming a new generation of singers, celebrating resilience, community and the transformative power of music as they prepare for a major gala performance.
An upcoming Disney+ docuseries will go behind the scenes with SailGP’s Australian team, the Flying Roos, co-owned by Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds. The series follows the high-speed world of elite sailing, spotlighting the team, the pressure of international competition, and the personalities driving Australia’s campaign on the global SailGP stage.
FOX has renewed The Masked Singer for Season 15, with Eureka Productions taking over production of the hit celebrity singing competition. The new season is expected to return as part of FOX’s 2026/27 broadcast season, continuing the mystery-performance format where disguised celebrities sing, clues are revealed, and panellists try to guess who is behind the mask.
A Sydney Morning Herald review reflects on initially dismissing The Piano, before the series wins the writer over—turning into the kind of feel-good TV that unexpectedly has you tearing up on the couch. With everyday pianists, public performances, and mentors including Andrea Lam and Guy Sebastian, the show’s quiet moments and personal stories deliver a surprisingly emotional hit.
Casting is now open for a new unnamed Australian quiz show described as an “addictive” format with big cash prizes and a mystery twist. The callout is open to applicants aged 18+, encourages people from all walks of life to apply, and notes travel and accommodation are covered for successful contestants, with filming set for a “very exciting destination.” The article suggests it may be connected to Seven’s previously announced Caught in the Middle, produced by Eureka Productions.
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has announced the finalists for the Production Award categories in the 24th Annual SPA Awards, celebrating standout Australian screen productions across genres and platforms. Winners will be revealed at the SPA Awards ceremony on Thursday 30 April 2026, held during SCREEN FOREVER 40 at The Star, Gold Coast.
ABC’s The Piano returns for Season 2 with Guy Sebastian joining Andrea Lam as mentor, alongside host Amanda Keller. The series again spotlights everyday pianists performing on public pianos around Australia, with standout players selected for a finale concert at Sydney’s City Recital Hall. Season 2 premieres Sunday 15 March (7:30pm) on ABC TV, with all episodes on ABC iview.
