What do you get when you cross two of Australia’s most recognised actors with a musical wizard? A troubadour trio of conscientious ‘vagabonds’ who bring their ‘bad ass gospel’ country music to the most remote and marginalized people in Australia.
Award-winning filmmaker, author and equine advocate Ashley Avis has arrived in Australia to lend her voice to growing calls for an immediate halt to the aerial culling of wild Brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park. Best known for her acclaimed documentary Wild Beauty: Mustang – Spirit of the West, Avis has spent years documenting the plight…
Some #MovieTrivia
As the two major political parties in Australia face unprecedented threats to their historical dominance, a new book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Liberal Party of Australia, tracking its historic success, changing ideologies and role in 21st Century politics. The Australian Liberal Party: Volume 1: Ideas, History and Organisation, edited by Monash University’s Associate…
HOYTS Cinemas is taking the blockbuster experience beyond the ordinary with the upcoming arrival of SCREENX at HOYTS Broadway. The new auditorium builds on the success of HOYTS’ existing SCREENX cinemas at HOYTS Blacktown and HOYTS Melbourne Central. SCREENX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema that completely transforms the way guests experience movies. Key scenes…
Some interesting Looney Tunes Trivia
New data reveals the most common types of mobile phone damage as repair bills continue to soar, increasing by up to 40% in recent years. A Bupa analysis of mobile phone insurance claims shows damage to the back glass is the most common issue, followed by display bleed or panel damage, unresponsive touchscreens, and cracked…
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its promise to build a new Penrith Stadium, with the Western Grandstand now reaching its highest point, the new stadium is rapidly taking shape. This milestone signals that the structure has reached its full height and that the project is firmly on track for the 2027 NRL season.…
As anticipation builds for Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day, exclusively in theaters July 31, 2026, Takis is turning up the intensity with a global campaign inspired by one of the world’s most fearless and iconic superheroes. The collaboration fuses the brand’s signature intensity with one of the year’s biggest pop culture moments. Launching nationwide…
Just a Little Shameless Self-Promotion for The Movie Boards
Tonies SE (“tonies”), the globally leading interactive audio platform for children, and Hasbro, a leading games, IP, and toy company, today announced the launch of three classic Hasbro games, reimagined as immersive, audio-first experiences for the Toniebox 2. Developed for Tonieplay™, tonies’ interactive gaming platform, the new titles transform beloved board games into screen-free, story-driven…
Two icons built on self-expression, originality, and pushing culture forward come together to turn up the heat. As Madonna enters a bold new era with Confessions II, out July 3, 2026, ABSOLUT joins as the album’s Official Vodka Partner, serving up fiery ABSOLUT® x TABASCO™ cocktails, unforgettable nights, and a damn good time all summer…
Pepsi® Global has launched Pepsi “House of Treats”, a new crafted beverages platform designed to deliver experience-first drinks across key Away From Home channels this year. Tapping into consumer demand for beverage customisation, flavour exploration and “treatanomics”, the platform offers multisensorial beverages exclusively through select PepsiCo entertainment and hospitality partners. Bringing these experiences to cinemas,…
What started on a phone screen ended on a live stage in London. Candy Crush All Stars has crowned its 2026 Champion. Luana from Bahia, Brazil, claimed the title in the Live Final, after competing against millions of players from across the globe, emerging victorious at the tournament’s biggest-ever Live Final in London. She takes…
NSW’s container deposit scheme, Return and Earn, has reached two major milestones with 16 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned by the community though local return points, resulting in $1.6 billion in refunds back to recyclers. Over $100 million has also been raised for charities and community groups through donations and return point hosting fees.…
Today, Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) offers its first look at the 2026 program, announcing 25 films and special events, among them six MIFF Premiere Fund titles, a selection of 17 international and local highlights and special live events, many of which will make their Australian premiere at this year’s 74th edition. Running 6–23 August…
A talented violinist, Cecilia, confined in an orphanage, meets Vivaldi who becomes her teacher. Under his mentorship and through his music, she gains courage to break free from the life she was destined for and pursue her passion.
This year’s Euphoria Social Gala & People’s Choice Awards will be officially hosted by beloved Gogglebox personality Tim Lai, who will be joined on stage by an incredible lineup of special guests and familiar television faces. The Euphoria Social Gala & People’s Choice Awards is a vital, community-led celebration recognizing LGBTQIAPN+ individuals across Victoria who…
The Delegation of the European Union to Australia and HOTA, Home of the Arts are proud to bring to Queensland an exhibition that celebrates humanity and love in all forms. LOVING: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s invites viewers to experience a rare collection of vintage images depicting male couples between the 1850s…