Netflix, has confirmed the production of Kingdom: Ashin of the North, a continuation of the story that captivated the world and introduced a mysterious new character. Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a sidequel from Kingdom season two and a backstory about the mysterious character Lee Chang’s group encountered on their journey north to discover…
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Australian Thriller Sweet River to Stream on Netflix
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The new Australian psychological thriller and Scream-Fest International Film Festival winner, Sweet River – distributed by Filmink Presents – will make its debut in Australia and New Zealand as a Netflix Film. In the haunting Sweet River, Hana (played by British actress Lisa Kay, who has appeared on TV’s Heartbeat, Vera, DCI Banks and Indian…
$45.2 Million Funding to Get Kids Into Sport
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Victorian kids will have more opportunities to play sports with their teammates and friends as part of a $45.2 million funding boost to get kids moving and help families with the costs of community sport, as we step towards COVID Normal and look forward to the things we love. “We know active kids are happy,…
Netflix Announces My Dad the Bounty Hunter
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Netflix have announced a new CG animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter created by Academy Award-winning director Everett Downing (Maya and the Three, Hair Love) and Patrick Harpin (Hotel Transylvania 2, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation). The action-comedy series follows the toughest bounty hunter in all the galaxy, a man with razor sharp skills…
Daddy’s Little Girl Director’s Cut Coming to HYVIO on Halloween
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“Not suitable for the faint of heart” FANGORIA Australian horror writer and director Chris Sun (Come and Get Me, Charlie’s Farm and Boar) will release the long-awaited Director’s Cut of his award-winning film “Daddy’s Little Girl” worldwide, this Halloween as a pay per view exclusive to Australian based, global Video On Demand platform, Hyvio. This…
Netflix and Ubisoft to Develop Assassin’s Creed Content
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Netflix have announced it has entered into an agreement with Ubisoft to develop content based on the international best-selling video game franchise Assassin’s Creed. The first series in development is slated to be an epic, genre-bending live action adaptation; a search is currently underway for a showrunner. Ubisoft Film & Television’s Jason Altman and Danielle…
The Russian Film Festival 2020 Announces Program
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Eight Russian hit movies (4 by female directors) will be available on Hyvio’s streaming platform from November 9 to 30. Australian viewers will be able to access popular Russian feature films and animation adapted for screening abroad, free and ad free. The main goal of the Russian Film Festival initiated by ROSKINO, the organisation charged…
Irish Film Festival Announces Online Program – November 19th-29th
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The popular annual Irish Film Festival returns from 19 – 29 November with its biggest line-up ever. Moved online this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, cinephiles all over Australia can now catch the best new Irish cinema releases without leaving their couches. The online festival program is packed with award-winning dramas, documentaries, Irish-language features and…
Clea DuVall’s Happiest Season Headed to Hulu
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Sony Pictures Entertainment, Entertainment One and Hulu have announced that the streaming platform has acquired U.S. rights to Clea DuVall’s holiday romantic comedy, Happiest Season, which will debut as a Hulu Original film on Hulu on Wednesday, November 25. Sony Pictures and eOne co-financed the film and will retain distribution rights in Canada and the…
Spike Jonze joins as Executive Producer of Edson Oda’s NINE DAYS
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Sony Pictures Classics have announced that Spike Jonze has joined as Executive Producer of Edson Oda’s NINE DAYS and the film will be released in theaters early 2021. Additionally, Sony Pictures Classics has also acquired the rights in Asia, Israel, Turkey and the rest of Europe, making it a worldwide Sony Pictures Classics release. The…