STAN WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

STARRING ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER NICOLAS CAGE AND JULIAN McMAHON, THE STAN ORIGINAL FILM THE SURFER PREMIERES THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 15.

When a man returns to Australia to buy back his family home after many years in the U.S., he is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a group of local surfers who claim ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. Wounded, he defies them and remains at the beach, demanding acceptance. As the conflict escalates, he is brought right to the edge of his sanity and his entire identity is thrown into question.

The Stan Original Film The Surfer premieres this Sunday, June 15, streaming only on Stan.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF LOST AND FROM, THE CHILLING NEW SERIESTHE INSTITUTE PREMIERES JULY 14.

The Institute, based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, tells the gripping story of teen prodigy Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman), who is abducted and wakes up at a mysterious facility filled with children who arrived under similarly sinister circumstances and all of whom possess strange supernatural abilities. Meanwhile, in a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson (Ben Barnes) is trying to outrun his past. But peace won’t come easily, as Tim’s path is set to collide with Luke’s in a battle far bigger than either could imagine. 

New series The Institute premieres July 14, followed by new episodes every Monday, only on Stan.

FROM ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS LOCATIONS IN SERIES HISTORY, THE NEW SEASON OF ALONE PREMIERES TODAY, JUNE 13.

Season 12 marks one of the most visually stunning and intense seasons of Alone. Ten new survivalists navigate South Africa’s Great Karoo region and face off searing heat, foul water, unpredictable storms and exotic, dangerous animals. From frequent animal encounters and significant game harvests to unexpected medical extractions, impressive shelter builds, and creative foraging techniques, the survivalists’ mental willpower and wilderness skills are put to the test as they attempt to master new territory in hopes of being the last person standing.

The new season of Alone premieres today, June 13, ​ only on Stan.

BASED ON THE BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK BY ALISON LESTER, MAGIC BEACH PREMIERES THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 15.

Alison Lester’s much-loved illustrated children’s book Magic Beach is reimagined for the screen through a unique mix of live action entwined with extraordinary animated stories from ten leading Australian animators.

Magic Beach premieres this Sunday, June 15 on Stan.

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