Netflix Inc. have announced they have acquired Millarworld, the comic book publishing powerhouse founded by Mark Millar, the legendary creator of such iconic characters and stories as Kick-Ass, Kingsman, and Old Man Logan, and one of the most important voices in comics. “As creator and re-inventor of some of the most memorable stories and characters…
Unscene Short Film Competition
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Following the success of its inaugural festival, Village Cinemas’ Unscene short film competition is back and is once again seeking Australia’s most talented undiscovered filmmakers. Partnering with Event Cinemas and Open Channel, Village Cinemas will be calling out for emerging filmmakers to produce a short film inspired by this year’s theme; ‘The Future of Cinema’.…
The Saint – 2017
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Director Simon West Starring Adam Rayner, Eliza Dushku, Roger Moore & James Remar Rated M Score 2.5/6 International master thief, Simon Templar, also known as The Saint, is asked by a desperate rich man to find his kidnapped daughter. However, in addition to evading the authorities, Simon must face a dangerous adversary from his past.…
Queensland launches Passport to Play
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Queensland children are being encouraged to spend more time playing outdoors with a new ‘passport to play’ launched today. Minister for Education and the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones unveiled the Nature Play QLD Embracing 2018 Passport at the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens. Ms. Jones said the special Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games-themed passport would help…
Bike Stops across Canberra
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The ACT Government will join local businesses this spring to launch new innovative ‘Bike Stops’ across Canberra. Bike Stops will allow cyclists to use participating businesses’ facilities to change, refresh or store their gear. Minister for Transport and City Services, Meegan Fitzharris has called on local businesses to register for the Bike Stop program. “This…
Students win awards at global creative contest
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Students from Billy Blue Design School at Torrens University Australia and Media Design School, New Zealand have won numerous awards recognising their outstanding contribution to the creative industries at The Rookies – a global competition for young designers, creators, innovators and artists. Professor Justin Beilby, Vice Chancellor, Torrens University Australia said that The Rookies recognise…
South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme Extension
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The State Government will extend the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS) for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants. The decision is in response to concerns expressed by South Australians with disabilities and MP Kelly Vincent that NDIS packages are not providing sufficient support for their transport needs. “I am contacted every day by South Australians…
Shooting Starts on BBC Wales and S4C crime series: Hidden/Craith
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Filming has begun in Snowdonia on the latest Wales-based crime series – Hidden/Craith – to be shown next year by BBC Wales and S4C. With the backing of the two Welsh broadcasters and all3media international, the eight-part crime serial, now filming in north Wales, will premiere in the Welsh language on S4C in early 2018…
Atomic Blonde
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Director David Leitch Starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman Rated MA Score 3.5/6 An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents. Atomic Blonde is based on Antony Johnston and Sam Hart’s 2012 graphic novel…
Optus Connect5 – 2017
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Optus has opened entries for its five-minute film competition, Connect5, aimed at Australian filmmakers, videographers, vloggers, animators, or anyone with a creative idea and a smartphone. Ben White, Managing Director of Marketing and Product at Optus, explained that filmmakers have until 1 October 2017 to submit an original short film which encapsulates how lives change…