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Dutch Netflix Series Undercover to Get Feature Film

Netflix have announced that Frank Lammers and Elise Schaap – who made success as Ferry and Danielle in Undercover – will star together in the new feature film Ferry, about the drug lord’s early years. The film will have all the elements Undercover fans are used to: suspense, surprising plot twists, emotion and humor. The…

Cocktails Delivered to Your Door Anyone?

As Australia’s bar industry reels from COVID-19 lockdowns, a Melbourne entrepreneur is supporting local distillers one cocktail at a time. Mel How has established The Cocktail Shop to support Australia’s incredible distillers, giving home cocktail makers a taste of the best local brands in easy-to-make cocktail kits delivered to your door. “Every alcohol and drink…

$16 Million Investment in WA Regional Film Production

Screen production in Western Australia’s spectacular regions has received a $16 million investment over the next four years through the McGowan Government. The investment will be made to the WA Screen Fund (previously Western Australian Regional Film Fund), which encourages production in the State’s regions and helps to boost local economies. “You only have to…

10th Anniversary re-release of Inception

Warner Bros. Pictures is partnering with exhibitors to invite audiences around the world to celebrate the 10th Anniversary re-release of Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed box office sensation “Inception” on July 17. This special anniversary theatrical event will also give audiences a never-before-seen look at footage from Nolan’s highly anticipated film “Tenet,” which will debut worldwide…

Netflix Announces Blood & Water Season 2

Netflix have announced that Blood & Water has been renewed for a second season. In the second season, we will see Puleng and Fikile deal with the consequences of their explosive confrontation as more mystery and drama unfolds. Khosi Ngema, Ama Qamata, Natasha Thahane, Gail Mabalane, Cindy Mahlangu, Thabang Molaba, Arno Greeff and Dillon Windvogel…

Smiley Face Road Signs Prove Successful

An evaluation of the ‘Smiley Face’ road sign trial has found the signs have been successful in slowing down drivers on Canberra’s roads. The trial of Smiley Face road signs that aims to reduce speeding by reinforcing positive driver behaviour ran from February 2018 until October 2019. Five signs were rotated around different residential locations…

Belconnen Arts Centre Expansion has been completed

The expansion of the Belconnen Arts Centre has been completed on time and on budget, with positive impacts from the project already being realised. Over 150 local contractors and 42 local businesses delivered the $15 million upgrade which will lead to more performances, more exhibitions and more community events. Minister for the Arts, Creative Industries…

Netflix announces multi-title partnership with Nigerian producer Mo Abudu

Netflix and Mo Abudu, an acclaimed Nigerian producer, have entered into a groundbreaking multi-title partnership that will continue growing the company’s investment in Nigerian content. Under this partnership, Mo Abudu – through her production company, EbonyLife – will create two Netflix Original series as well as multiple Netflix branded films and a series that have…

$1.1 Mill to Revitalise Shellfish Reefs in Port Phillip Bay

The Andrews Labor Government and The Nature Conservancy will continue their partnership approach to revitalising shellfish reefs in Port Phillip Bay by investing $1.1 million to build three hectares of new native oyster reef. Minister for Fishing and Boating Jaala Pulford said the Labor Government’s $500,000 contribution to further restore lost shellfish reefs in the…