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'''''INXS: Never Tear Us Apart''''' is a two-part Australian miniseries about the rock band [[INXS]] and was originally telecast on 9 February 2014, and concluded on 16 February 2014, produced by [[Endemol Shine Australia|Shine Australia]] and airing on the [[Seven Network]].<ref name="9 February">{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/inxs-never-tear-us-apart-on-channel-7-on-february-9/story-fni0fiyv-1226815937440#itm_s=hwt&itm_t=story&itm_c=content-3&itm_o=5&itm_l=heading&itma_v=story-1226807685350&itma_sv=story-template&itma_g=rhc-bestaround&itma_m=best-from-around |title=INXS Never Tear Us Apart on Channel 7 on February 9 |last1=Byrnes |first1=Holly |last2= |first2= |date=2 February 2014 |website=Herald Sun |publisher=News Ltd |accessdate=2 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="Seven's 2014 Upfronts">{{cite web|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|first=David|last=Knox|title=Seven's 2014 Upfronts|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/10/rebecca-gibney-inxs-amazing-race-australia-in-sevens-2014-upfronts.html|date=22 October 2013}}</ref>
'''''INXS: Never Tear Us Apart''''' is a two-part Australian miniseries about the rock band [[INXS]] and was originally telecast on 9 February 2014, and concluded on 16 February 2014, produced by [[Endemol Shine Australia|Shine Australia]] and airing on the [[Seven Network]].<ref name="9 February">{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/inxs-never-tear-us-apart-on-channel-7-on-february-9/story-fni0fiyv-1226815937440#itm_s=hwt&itm_t=story&itm_c=content-3&itm_o=5&itm_l=heading&itma_v=story-1226807685350&itma_sv=story-template&itma_g=rhc-bestaround&itma_m=best-from-around |title=INXS Never Tear Us Apart on Channel 7 on February 9 |last1=Byrnes |first1=Holly |date=2 February 2014 |website=Herald Sun |publisher=News Ltd |access-date=2 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="Seven's 2014 Upfronts">{{cite web|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|first=David|last=Knox|title=Seven's 2014 Upfronts|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/10/rebecca-gibney-inxs-amazing-race-australia-in-sevens-2014-upfronts.html|date=22 October 2013}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
''INXS: Never Tear Us Apart'' is based on the band's rise to stardom, and focuses on the events leading up to the death of its then-lead singer, [[Michael Hutchence]], in November 1997.<ref name="production"/>
''INXS: Never Tear Us Apart'' is based on the band's rise to stardom, and focuses on the events leading up to the death of its then-lead singer, [[Michael Hutchence]], in November 1997.<ref name="production"/>


In the early 1980s in [[Perth]], [[Western Australia]], the Farriss Brothers are playing covers at a club with Michael Hutchence on vocals. They are eventually kicked out of the club and their current manager changes the band name to INXS after seeing an IXL commercial then seeing an X and an S and combining them. The police start searching their house for drugs and find a half-smoked joint. Other band members are [[Jon Farriss]], [[Andrew Farriss]], [[Garry Gary Beers]], [[Kirk Pengilly]], and [[Tim Farriss]]. They eventually sign on to a record label thanks to [[Chris Murphy (manager)|Chris Murphy]] who becomes their new manager. He eventually gets a U.S. tour for three months. Flashbacks show a younger Hutchence being bullied at school and joining the Farriss Brothers band as lead singer. Hutchence starts to date Michele Bennett. He breaks up with her then starts going out with Kylie Minogue.
In the early 1980s in [[Perth]], Western Australia, the Farriss Brothers are playing covers at a club with Michael Hutchence on vocals. They are eventually kicked out of the club and their current manager changes the band name to INXS after seeing an IXL commercial then seeing an X and an S and combining them. The police start searching their house for drugs and find a half-smoked joint. Other band members are [[Jon Farriss]], [[Andrew Farriss]], [[Garry Gary Beers]], [[Kirk Pengilly]], and [[Tim Farriss]]. They eventually sign on to a record label thanks to [[Chris Murphy (manager)|Chris Murphy]] who becomes their new manager. He eventually gets a U.S. tour for three months. Flashbacks show a younger Hutchence being bullied at school and joining the Farriss Brothers band as lead singer. Hutchence starts to date [[Michele Bennett (film producer)|Michele Bennett]]. He breaks up with her then starts going out with Kylie Minogue.


Murphy advises them to write an album full of singles where he has Hutchence and Andrew writing the songs. They write the single "[[Need You Tonight]]" and call the album [[Kick (INXS album)|''Kick'']]. Murphy sells the album without record label's consent. The album eventually becomes a hit. Hutchence breaks up with Minogue and begins dating supermodel Helena Christensen. While he and Christensen are out one night, he suffers a sucker punch to the face. He falls and hits his head making him lose his senses of smell and taste, as well as causing dark mood swings. Realising that they are not popular anymore, Murphy suggest that they turn to [[Grunge]] music, but they say no. The band takes time off to spend time with their families, while Hutchence begins an affair with [[Paula Yates]], who is married to [[Bob Geldof]]. The couple are followed around by the press so much that Hutchence punches a camera man. Paula and Bob go through a public and messy divorce, with Bob being awarded full custody of their three daughters.
Murphy advises them to write an album full of singles where he has Hutchence and Andrew writing the songs. They write the single "[[Need You Tonight]]" and call the album [[Kick (INXS album)|''Kick'']]. Murphy sells the album without record label's consent. The album eventually becomes a hit. Hutchence breaks up with Minogue and begins dating supermodel Helena Christensen. While he and Christensen are out one night, he suffers a sucker punch to the face. He falls and hits his head making him lose his senses of smell and taste, as well as causing dark mood swings. Realising that they are not popular anymore, Murphy suggest that they turn to [[Grunge]] music, but they say no. The band takes time off to spend time with their families, while Hutchence begins an affair with [[Paula Yates]], who is married to [[Bob Geldof]]. The couple are followed around by the press so much that Hutchence punches a camera man. Paula and Bob go through a public and messy divorce, with Bob being awarded full custody of their three daughters.


Yates becomes pregnant and gives birth to their daughter Tiger Lily and they become a family. Murphy also resigns from INXS. The band and Hutchence get back together to make ''Elegantly Wasted'' and start touring again. After practice, in preparation for their 20th anniversary tour, Hutchence goes to his hotel room on November 22, 1997, where he makes various calls, including checking up on the progress of a potential custody agreement between Bob and Paula, which would allow Paula to bring Tiger and her other daughters to Australia for Christmas. However Paula informs Michael that the custody hearing is being adjourned until December 17 and that consequently she would not be bringing their daughter (not wanting to separate Tiger from her sisters) out to Australia. Hutchence angrily phones Geldof, blaming him for the outcome of the hearing and ranting, "She's not your wife anymore!". He then falls into depression and calls Michele for help. The next day at practice, INXS turns on the TV only to see the news of Hutchence's suicide. Tim is especially devastated as he and Michael had an argument and never had the chance to make up. The movie ends with actual clips of the real INXS playing live.
Yates becomes pregnant and gives birth to their daughter Tiger Lily and they become a family. Murphy also resigns from INXS. The band and Hutchence get back together to make ''Elegantly Wasted'' and start touring again. After practice, in preparation for their 20th anniversary tour, Hutchence goes to his hotel room on 22 November 1997, where he makes various calls, including checking up on the progress of a potential custody agreement between Bob and Paula, which would allow Paula to bring Tiger and her other daughters to Australia for Christmas. However Paula informs Michael that the custody hearing is being adjourned until 17 December and that consequently she would not be bringing their daughter (not wanting to separate Tiger from her sisters) out to Australia. Hutchence angrily phones Geldof, blaming him for the outcome of the hearing and ranting, "She's not your wife anymore!". He then falls into depression and calls Michele for help. The next day at practice, INXS turns on the TV only to see the news of Hutchence's suicide. Tim is especially devastated as he and Michael had an argument and never had the chance to make up. The series ends with actual clips of the real INXS playing live.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Luke Arnold]] as [[Michael Hutchence]]
* [[Luke Arnold]] as [[Michael Hutchence]]
::Toby Wallace as a young Michael.
* [[Toby Wallace]] as a young Hutchence
* [[Damon Herriman]] as [[Chris Murphy (manager)|Chris Murphy]]<ref name="9 February"/>
* [[Damon Herriman]] as [[Chris Murphy (manager)|Chris Murphy]]<ref name="9 February"/>
* [[Andrew Ryan (actor)|Andrew Ryan]] as [[Andrew Farriss]]<ref name="9 February"/>
* [[Andrew Ryan (actor)|Andrew Ryan]] as [[Andrew Farriss]]<ref name="9 February"/>
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* [[Alex Williams (actor)|Alex Williams]] as [[Kirk Pengilly]]<ref name="9 February"/>
* [[Alex Williams (actor)|Alex Williams]] as [[Kirk Pengilly]]<ref name="9 February"/>
* [[Ido Drent]] as [[Jon Farriss]]
* [[Ido Drent]] as [[Jon Farriss]]
*Nick Masters as [[Tim Farriss]]
* Nick Masters as [[Tim Farriss]]
* [[Samantha Jade]] as [[Kylie Minogue]]<ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/samantha-jade-has-that-x-factor-to-play-kylie-minogue-in-never-tear-us-apart-the-untold-story-of-inxs/story-fni0cvc9-1226674542817 Samantha Jade has that X Factor to play Kylie Minogue in Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS], ''The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia)'', 5 July 2013</ref>
* [[Samantha Jade]] as [[Kylie Minogue]]<ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/samantha-jade-has-that-x-factor-to-play-kylie-minogue-in-never-tear-us-apart-the-untold-story-of-inxs/story-fni0cvc9-1226674542817 Samantha Jade has that X Factor to play Kylie Minogue in Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS], ''The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia)'', 5 July 2013</ref>
* [[Georgina Haig]] as [[Paula Yates]]<ref name="9 February"/>
* [[Georgina Haig]] as [[Paula Yates]]<ref name="9 February"/>
* [[Jane Harber]] as [[Michele Bennett (film producer)|Michele Bennett]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=6 February 2014 |title=A touchstone for Michael Hutchence |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2014/02/a-touchstone-for-michael-hutchence.html |website=TV Tonight}}</ref>
* [[Mallory Jansen]] as [[Helena Christensen]]
* [[Mallory Jansen]] as [[Helena Christensen]]
* [[Jacinta Stapleton]] as [[Reen Nalli]]
* [[Jacinta Stapleton]] as [[Reen Nalli]]
*Ali Ryrie-Golding as Julie
* Ali Ryrie-Golding as Julie
* [[Freya Stafford]] as Kim D
* [[Ryan Johnson (actor)|Ryan Johnson]] as Gary Morris
* [[Sarah Roberts (actress)|Sarah Roberts]] as Shelley
* [[Brett Swain (actor)|Brett Swain]] as Dez Jose


==Production==
==Production==
The Mini Series was executively produced by [[Chris Murphy (manager)|Chris Murphy]] and Tim Farriss [[INXS|(INXS Guitarist)]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.petrolrecordsinternational.com/copy-of-inxs|title=petrol|website=petrol|access-date=2016-09-08}}</ref>
The Mini Series was executively produced by [[Chris Murphy (manager)|Chris Murphy]] and Tim Farriss [[INXS|(INXS Guitarist)]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.petrolrecordsinternational.com/copy-of-inxs|title=petrol|website=petrol|access-date=2016-09-08}}</ref>


Filming of the telemovie took place throughout the second half of 2013, with post-production taking place in October 2013. The telemovie is the only biopic to have the right to use the band's music.<ref name="production">[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/channel-7-set-for-rockn-roll-2014-as-inxs-drama-tops-mustwatch-list/story-e6frfmyi-1226744786573 Channel 7 set for rock'n roll 2014 as INXS drama tops must-watch list], ''News.com.au'', 22 October 2013</ref> The telemovie was aired in two parts on Sunday evenings, and commenced 9 February 2014.<ref name="9 February" />
Filming of the television miniseries took place throughout the second half of 2013, with post-production taking place in October 2013. The miniseries is the only biopic to have the right to use the band's music.<ref name="production">{{cite news | url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/channel-7-set-for-rockn-roll-2014-as-inxs-drama-tops-mustwatch-list/story-e6frfmyi-1226744786573 | title=Channel 7 set for rock'n roll 2014 as INXS drama tops must-watch list | publisher=News.com.au | first=Holly | last=Byrnes | date=22 October 2013 | access-date=7 September 2020 }}</ref> The miniseries was aired in two parts on Sunday evenings, and commenced 9 February 2014.<ref name="9 February" />


==Reception==
==Reception==
The first part of the miniseries achieved a national ratings audience of 2.243 million, winning its timeslot.<ref name="timeshifted">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/02/timeshifted-9-february-2014.html|title=Timeshifted: Sunday 9 February 2014|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|accessdate=18 February 2014}}</ref> The first part aired against a [[telemovie]] on [[Nine Network]] entitled ''[[Schapelle (telemovie)|Schapelle]]'' about [[Schapelle Corby]], which attracted 1.153 million viewers.<ref name="timeshifted"/>
The first part of the miniseries achieved a national ratings audience of 2.243 million, winning its timeslot.<ref name="timeshifted">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/02/timeshifted-9-february-2014.html|title=Timeshifted: Sunday 9 February 2014|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=18 February 2014}}</ref> The first part aired against a [[television film]] on [[Nine Network]] entitled ''[[Schapelle (film)|Schapelle]]'' about [[Schapelle Corby]], which attracted 1.153 million viewers.<ref name="timeshifted"/>


The second part of the telemovie achieved a national ratings audience of 2.081 million, also winning its timeslot.<ref name="timeshifted2">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/02/timeshifted-sunday-16-february-2014.html|title=Timeshifted: Sunday 16 February 2014|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|accessdate=16 March 2014}}</ref>
The second part of the series achieved a national ratings audience of 2.081 million, also winning its timeslot.<ref name="timeshifted2">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/02/timeshifted-sunday-16-february-2014.html|title=Timeshifted: Sunday 16 February 2014|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref>


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==Impact on ARIA charts==
==Impact on ARIA charts==
The week following the airing, INXS' albums and singles had a resurgence on the Australian [[ARIA Charts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/albums |title=ARIA Top 50 Albums W/C 24 February 2014 |work=ARIA |date=23 February 2014 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906185517/http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/albums |archivedate=6 September 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
The week following the airing, INXS's albums and singles had a resurgence on the Australian [[ARIA Charts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/albums |title=ARIA Top 50 Albums W/C 24 February 2014 |work=ARIA |date=23 February 2014 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906185517/http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/albums |archive-date=6 September 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


'''Albums'''
'''Albums'''
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==References==
==References==

{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|3150144}}
* IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3150144/?ref_=nv_sr_1 ''Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS'']
* http://inxs.com/


{{INXS}}
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INXS: Never Tear Us Apart
INXS: Never Tear Us Apart logo
Based onINXS
Written byDave Warner
Justin Monjo
Directed byDaina Reid
StarringDamon Herriman
Luke Arnold
Andrew Ryan
Hugh Sheridan
Alex Williams
Ido Drent
Nick Masters
Theme music composerMark Opitz
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes2
Production
ProducersJulie McGauran
Kerrie Mainwaring
Andrew Prowse
CinematographyBruce Young
EditorRodrigo Balart
Running time84 minutes
Production companyShine Australia
Original release
NetworkSeven Network
Release9 February (2014-02-09) –
16 February 2014 (2014-02-16)

INXS: Never Tear Us Apart is a two-part Australian miniseries about the rock band INXS and was originally telecast on 9 February 2014, and concluded on 16 February 2014, produced by Shine Australia and airing on the Seven Network.[1][2]

Synopsis

[edit]

INXS: Never Tear Us Apart is based on the band's rise to stardom, and focuses on the events leading up to the death of its then-lead singer, Michael Hutchence, in November 1997.[3]

In the early 1980s in Perth, Western Australia, the Farriss Brothers are playing covers at a club with Michael Hutchence on vocals. They are eventually kicked out of the club and their current manager changes the band name to INXS after seeing an IXL commercial then seeing an X and an S and combining them. The police start searching their house for drugs and find a half-smoked joint. Other band members are Jon Farriss, Andrew Farriss, Garry Gary Beers, Kirk Pengilly, and Tim Farriss. They eventually sign on to a record label thanks to Chris Murphy who becomes their new manager. He eventually gets a U.S. tour for three months. Flashbacks show a younger Hutchence being bullied at school and joining the Farriss Brothers band as lead singer. Hutchence starts to date Michele Bennett. He breaks up with her then starts going out with Kylie Minogue.

Murphy advises them to write an album full of singles where he has Hutchence and Andrew writing the songs. They write the single "Need You Tonight" and call the album Kick. Murphy sells the album without record label's consent. The album eventually becomes a hit. Hutchence breaks up with Minogue and begins dating supermodel Helena Christensen. While he and Christensen are out one night, he suffers a sucker punch to the face. He falls and hits his head making him lose his senses of smell and taste, as well as causing dark mood swings. Realising that they are not popular anymore, Murphy suggest that they turn to Grunge music, but they say no. The band takes time off to spend time with their families, while Hutchence begins an affair with Paula Yates, who is married to Bob Geldof. The couple are followed around by the press so much that Hutchence punches a camera man. Paula and Bob go through a public and messy divorce, with Bob being awarded full custody of their three daughters.

Yates becomes pregnant and gives birth to their daughter Tiger Lily and they become a family. Murphy also resigns from INXS. The band and Hutchence get back together to make Elegantly Wasted and start touring again. After practice, in preparation for their 20th anniversary tour, Hutchence goes to his hotel room on 22 November 1997, where he makes various calls, including checking up on the progress of a potential custody agreement between Bob and Paula, which would allow Paula to bring Tiger and her other daughters to Australia for Christmas. However Paula informs Michael that the custody hearing is being adjourned until 17 December and that consequently she would not be bringing their daughter (not wanting to separate Tiger from her sisters) out to Australia. Hutchence angrily phones Geldof, blaming him for the outcome of the hearing and ranting, "She's not your wife anymore!". He then falls into depression and calls Michele for help. The next day at practice, INXS turns on the TV only to see the news of Hutchence's suicide. Tim is especially devastated as he and Michael had an argument and never had the chance to make up. The series ends with actual clips of the real INXS playing live.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

The Mini Series was executively produced by Chris Murphy and Tim Farriss (INXS Guitarist).[6]

Filming of the television miniseries took place throughout the second half of 2013, with post-production taking place in October 2013. The miniseries is the only biopic to have the right to use the band's music.[3] The miniseries was aired in two parts on Sunday evenings, and commenced 9 February 2014.[1]

Reception

[edit]

The first part of the miniseries achieved a national ratings audience of 2.243 million, winning its timeslot.[7] The first part aired against a television film on Nine Network entitled Schapelle about Schapelle Corby, which attracted 1.153 million viewers.[7]

The second part of the series achieved a national ratings audience of 2.081 million, also winning its timeslot.[8]

Episode Air date Viewers
(millions) 		Nightly
rank 		Consolidated viewers
(millions) 		Adjusted
rank 		Source
"Part 1" Sunday, 9 February 2014 1.974 #1 2.243 #1 [7][9]
"Part 2" Sunday, 16 February 2014 1.767 #2 2.081 #1 [8][10]

Impact on ARIA charts

[edit]

The week following the airing, INXS's albums and singles had a resurgence on the Australian ARIA Charts.[11]

Albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

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Award Category Subject Result
AACTA Awards
(4th) 		Best Telefeature, Mini Series or Short Run Series Julie McGauran Nominated
Kerrie Mainwaring Nominated
Andrew Prowse Nominated
Best Direction in Television Daina Reid Nominated
Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama Luke Arnold Nominated
Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama Andy Ryan Nominated
Logie Awards[12]
(57th) 		Most Popular Drama Program INXS: Never Tear Us Apart Nominated
Most Popular Actor Luke Arnold Nominated
Most Popular New Talent Laura Brent Nominated
Samantha Jade Nominated
Most Outstanding Miniseries or Telemovie INXS: Never Tear Us Apart Nominated
Most Outstanding Actor Luke Arnold Won

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Byrnes, Holly (2 February 2014). "INXS Never Tear Us Apart on Channel 7 on February 9". Herald Sun. News Ltd. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  2. ^ Knox, David (22 October 2013). "Seven's 2014 Upfronts". TV Tonight.
  3. ^ a b Byrnes, Holly (22 October 2013). "Channel 7 set for rock'n roll 2014 as INXS drama tops must-watch list". News.com.au. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  4. ^ Samantha Jade has that X Factor to play Kylie Minogue in Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS, The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia), 5 July 2013
  5. ^ Knox, David (6 February 2014). "A touchstone for Michael Hutchence". TV Tonight.
  6. ^ "petrol". petrol. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  7. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Sunday 9 February 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  8. ^ a b "Timeshifted: Sunday 16 February 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  9. ^ "Sunday 9 February 2014". 9 February 2014.
  10. ^ "Sunday 16 February 2014". 16 February 2014.
  11. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums W/C 24 February 2014". ARIA. 23 February 2014. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014.
  12. ^ Willis, Charlotte (22 March 2015). "Here's the full List of 2015 Logies nominations". news.com.au. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
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