Newstopia (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Newstopia is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Newstopia is an Australian half-hour satirical comedy programme hosted by Shaun Micallef. The first series premiered at 10:00 pm on SBS TV on 10 October 2007 and concluded on 3 December 2007. A second season began on 27 February 2008 and concluded on 30 April 2008. A third season of the show screened from 1 October to 3 December 2008. The show was developed by Micallef, Gary McCaffrie, Michael Ward and Jason Stephens, with McCaffrie and Ward working as writers on the programme. A fourth series in 2009 was planned, but cancelled due to production clashes with Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation. The show's contributors include Matt Cameron, Doug MacLeod, Dave O'Neil, Tony Moclair and Richard Marsland.
Who’s in it. Newstopia stars Nicholas Bell, Julie Eckersley, Kat Stewart and Shaun Micallef.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Newstopia sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Newstopia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Newstopia tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Newstopia (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Newstopia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Newstopia worth watching?
- Newstopia holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Newstopia?
- Newstopia stars Nicholas Bell, Julie Eckersley, Kat Stewart and Shaun Micallef.
- When was Newstopia released?
- Newstopia was released in 2009.