The Shak
Encyclopedia
For the 2009 Sequel/Spinoff Series See: The Shak At Home
The Shak is an Australia
n children's television program broadcast on the Nine Network
. Its four hosts, Curio (Drew Jarvis
), Nitro (Beau Walker), Picasso (Kendal Nagorcka) and Eco (Jacqueline Duncan) answer viewer questions, queries, dares and challenges in an entertaining and educational manner. Each host's name relates to their personality and the type of stories they present. Viewers send questions and suggestions to the presenters via the shows website.
where the Shak is set, with Dreamworld
being a regular filming spot.
In 2006, the filming was done at Sea World
but since early 2007, filming has been done at Whitewater World
theme park. This was explained via an explosion made by Curio, which resulted in the Shaksters moving.and the opening titles were fully animated however in 2007 it was changed to a mix of Live action and animation.
which now has Curio, Nitro and Picasso living in a share house. Picasso was later replaced by another female named Willow. The sequel ended on the 13th of January 2010
. The opening was entirely cartoon animated and had the whole original cast which included Eco, Curio, Nitro And Picasso. The show was not very popular, but soon gain a steady audience.
Series 2 - Series 2 aired in early 2007. This series had a lot more comedy and entertaining segments with Drew Jarvis showing his talent with his alter egos. This Series had an audience boost and was better received by audiences.
Series 3 - Series 3 aired in late 2007.
Series 4 - Series 4 aired in January-March 2008.
Series 5 - Series 5 was shown in 2008 with a number of guests, Such as Bert Newton
as Curio's Grandfather and a number of athletes, dancers and people associated with the themes. All of the cast returned for this series.
Series 6 - Series 6 was show in November-December 2008.
Series 7 - Series 7 was shown in early 2009 and was the last series of the original format. It was called the best series by audiences. It was the highest rating series at that time. This was Eco's last season.
The Shak at Home
The Shak at Home is an Australian children's television program that was broadcast on the Nine Network from 2009 to 2010. The cast for series one included Drew Jarvis, Beau Walker and Kendal Nagorcka, with Libby Campbell joining the cast from series two onwards, portraying characters Curio, Nitro,...
The Shak is an Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n children's television program broadcast on the Nine Network
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
. Its four hosts, Curio (Drew Jarvis
Drew Jarvis
Drew Jarvis is an Australian children's television presenter who has appeared on television programmes The Shak and Lab Rats Challenge. He married Lucy Flook in 2009.- Biography :...
), Nitro (Beau Walker), Picasso (Kendal Nagorcka) and Eco (Jacqueline Duncan) answer viewer questions, queries, dares and challenges in an entertaining and educational manner. Each host's name relates to their personality and the type of stories they present. Viewers send questions and suggestions to the presenters via the shows website.
Production
The series is filmed, for the main part, at a studio resembling a large shed or shack, decorated with all manner of objects. The presenters arrive via a prop of a wave, and exit through a door on the other side of the shack. They are known as 'Shaksters', as are the viewers.Other filming is done at various attractions and locations on the Gold CoastGold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
where the Shak is set, with Dreamworld
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is a large theme park situated on the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is currently Australia's largest theme park with over 27 rides including 4 roller coasters. The park is made up of several themed lands: Ocean Parade, Kid's World, Wiggles World, Gold Rush Country, Rocky Hollow, Tiger...
being a regular filming spot.
In 2006, the filming was done at Sea World
Sea World
Sea World is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, and theme park located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It includes rides, animal exhibits and other attractions, and promotes conservation through education and through the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. The...
but since early 2007, filming has been done at Whitewater World
WhiteWater World
WhiteWater World is a water park situated in the suburb of Coomera, on the Gold Coast, Australia. It is owned and operated by Ardent Leisure....
theme park. This was explained via an explosion made by Curio, which resulted in the Shaksters moving.and the opening titles were fully animated however in 2007 it was changed to a mix of Live action and animation.
Ending
The show ended in mid-2008 so it could make way for the Sequel The Shak At HomeThe Shak at Home
The Shak at Home is an Australian children's television program that was broadcast on the Nine Network from 2009 to 2010. The cast for series one included Drew Jarvis, Beau Walker and Kendal Nagorcka, with Libby Campbell joining the cast from series two onwards, portraying characters Curio, Nitro,...
which now has Curio, Nitro and Picasso living in a share house. Picasso was later replaced by another female named Willow. The sequel ended on the 13th of January 2010
Series summaries
Series 1 - Series 1 first aired in 2006 at 4:00pm weekdays, It replaced Hot SourceHot Source
Hot Source is a Nine Network Australian,Canadian and British television program, aired on Channel Nine at 4pm on weekdays. The series targets the demographic of school-aged children to the ages of 14. The show has gone through a number of hosts with Miranda Deakin and Dave Whitehill with it from...
. The opening was entirely cartoon animated and had the whole original cast which included Eco, Curio, Nitro And Picasso. The show was not very popular, but soon gain a steady audience.
Series 2 - Series 2 aired in early 2007. This series had a lot more comedy and entertaining segments with Drew Jarvis showing his talent with his alter egos. This Series had an audience boost and was better received by audiences.
Series 3 - Series 3 aired in late 2007.
Series 4 - Series 4 aired in January-March 2008.
Series 5 - Series 5 was shown in 2008 with a number of guests, Such as Bert Newton
Bert Newton
Albert Watson "Bert" Newton, AM, MBE is an Australian television personality, known for hosting television series such as In Melbourne Tonight, Good Morning Australia and 20 to 1. Newton has also hosted the Logie Awards on numerous occasions through his career.-Early life:Newton was born in...
as Curio's Grandfather and a number of athletes, dancers and people associated with the themes. All of the cast returned for this series.
Series 6 - Series 6 was show in November-December 2008.
Series 7 - Series 7 was shown in early 2009 and was the last series of the original format. It was called the best series by audiences. It was the highest rating series at that time. This was Eco's last season.
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External links
- http://www.locatetv.com/tv/shak/2112140/episode-guide
- http://www.yourtv.com.au/guide/index.cfm?action=session_info&event_id=29901190®ion_id=94&sid=&loc=grid