Village Cinemas has today opened their first concept only cinema. The first cinema of its kind in Australia will see only experience-based movie theatres on offer. Without the presence of traditional theatres, the cinemas that will be introduced will boast a full selction of Village concept cinemas including; Vjunior, Vpremium, Vmax and Gold Class. Kirk…
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Game + Anime = by Ganime Jazz launching April 3
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Metal Gear Solid singer and voice actress Donna Burke hopes her video game fans might get bitten by the jazz bug after listening to her new album Game + Anime = by Ganime Jazz which launches worldwide on April 3, 2018 for Bandcamp, digital download and CD. The album features 12 jazz-infused tracks, with 9…
Frank Miller Signs Five-Project Deal With DC
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DC Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee have recently announced that Frank Miller has signed a five-project deal. Amongst the planned releases from the legendary writer/artist is a forthcoming graphic novel starring Carrie Kelley, whom Miller created for the genre-defining series “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.” Marking Miller’s first-ever foray into storytelling for young readers,…
Free Tickets for Athletes and Volunteers during 2018 Commonwealth Games
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced Village Roadshow will give all athletes and volunteers free access to their four Gold Coast theme parks during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Premier met with Village Roadshow CEO Clark Kirby and members of Movie World’s ‘Justice League’ cast to make the announcement at Parliament House today. “We want…
St KFC Headed back to Moorabbin
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St Kilda Football Club has returned to its spiritual home at Moorabbin Reserve thanks to a $30 million redevelopment backed by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Sport John Eren and Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos joined the club’s biggest stars at Moorabbin today for their first training session at the new and improved ground.…
Stationside Performers during GC2018
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The Palaszczuk Government is ensuring the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast will be remembered for more than amazing sporting achievements, with a host of events planned including entertainment at train stations. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said with an estimated 670,000 visitors expected, 6 million extra public transport trips would be…
Live Action Dora the Explorer to be Filmed in Queensland
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently announced Queensland’s next big blockbuster will be the live-action version of Dora The Explorer from Paramount Pictures. The Premier said the decision to provide competitive incentives to lure the production came down to a single criteria: creating jobs. “This isn’t only for our film industry workers it’s for all the other…
ICA authorised to collectively bargain with film distributors
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The ACCC has authorised Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA), and its current and future independent cinema members, to share information and collectively bargain with film distributors on the terms and conditions of film licensing agreements. “Authorisation is likely to benefit the public as it should reduce negotiation costs for independent cinemas and distributors who participate,” ACCC…
4 Pines Beer to be Served on Manly Ferries
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Commuters and tourists on Sydney ferries travelling between Circular Quay and Manly can now buy a beer on their afternoon or evening journey. “After a thorough assessment Harbour City Ferries awarded the contract to 4 Pines to operate bars and cafés on the Manly ferries,” Sydney Harbour Ferries Managing Director, Martin Kearney commented “4 Pines…
Topgolf® is Coming to Australia
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After confirming the first Australian Topgolf® venue to launch adjacent to Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Village Roadshow has announced it will be expediting its expansion plans across Australia and APAC. Already receiving a number of enquiries to date, Village Entertainment CEO Kirk Edwards confirmed that a number of location submissions had…