ABC and Screen Australia have announced that in 2021, two of Australia’s most popular stars Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths, return to the corridors of power, in a new series of the hit drama Total Control. Guided by the ambitious vision of Blackfella Films, with Wayne Blair signing on to direct and a talented team…
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Yanchep firefighters to get over $900K in Modern Upgrades
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Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters will have a new upgraded home for the 2021-22 bushfire season with $914,000 of renovations to start next year. “Volunteer firefighters, such as those from Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, can greatly benefit from new fit-for-purpose and modern facilities.” Western Australian Emergency Services Minister Francis Logan commented…
AFP Featured in Starring Role at Hong Kong Film Festival
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AFP will have star billing at this year’s Hong Kong Film Festival, with top journalists from the Agency joining post-screening discussions and a photo exhibition by prize-winning photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba displayed throughout the event. The 49th edition of the festival, organized by the Alliance Française, runs from 25 November to 15 December and features 40…
Iggy & Ace Receives Production Funding
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Screen Australia and SBS have announced production funding for Digital Original series Iggy & Ace, to premiere on SBS On Demand. The Digital Originals initiative was created to develop exciting and innovative scripted short-form projects providing opportunities for writers from backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in the screen industry, and it will return in 2021.…
Interview with David Owen Director of Gruppetto Vino
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A big thank you to David Owen Director of Gruppetto Vino for talking to me over the phone about Gruppeto Vino’s Pink Prosecco Pink Prosecco Comes to Australia via the Hunter Valley For More about Gruppertto Vino
Pink Prosecco Comes to Australia via the Hunter Valley
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A group of Hunter Valley professionals have joined forces to unveil one of the very first drops of Pink Prosecco in Australia, following the green light from the Italian Government. Gruppetto Vino combines the skills of two Hunter Valley winemakers, a Newcastle designer, and an experienced accountant. The vision of Gruppetto Vino is to share…
AACTA Reg Grundy Award Finalists Announced
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AACTA has recently announced the five finalists for the inaugural AACTA Reg Grundy Award, established to support new voices in screen entertainment and fast track new and original productions, with the annual AACTA Reg Grundy Award winner receiving a $50,000 prize – the largest of its kind in the world – for having the best…
Interview with ROSKINO CEO Evgenia Markova – Russian Film Festival
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A big thank you to ROSKINO CEO Evgenia Markova for taking the time to talk to me via Zoom about the Russian Film Festival. For More about the Russian Film Festival
Netflix Announces Arlo the Alligator
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Netflix has announced a new 2D animated movie musical Arlo the Alligator Boy and series I ❤️️ Arlo from creator Ryan Crego (Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, Puss in Boots, Shrek Forever After). The animated movie musical followed by a 20 x 11 min. episode series will premiere globally in 2021. The movie, Arlo…
Nine and Stan to Screen Wimbledon and Roland-Garros
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Nine and Stan have announced they have secured the international rights for two of the world’s greatest sporting events, Wimbledon and Roland-Garros, having agreed to terms for three-year deals for the two Grand Slam tournaments. Content from the two leading sporting tournaments, including the women’s and men’s singles finals, will appear across Nine and Stan’s…