Still Open All Hours is set to return to BBC One in 2018 for a fifth series. On the forthcoming episodes Sir David Jason says of reprising his much loved character Granville: “I’m thrilled to be bringing Granville and Arkwright’s shop back to viewers’ TV screens along with his regular customers who bring their own…
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Donation to Numbat Breeding Program to Celebrate Birth of Prince Louis
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To celebrate the birth of Prince Louis Arthur Charles to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Australian Government is contributing $10,000 to Perth Zoo to help with its numbat breeding program. The contribution, made on behalf of the Australian people, will support research and breeding efforts at the zoo to help reverse the decline…
OzHelp and SIHQ collaborating to deliver nationwide access to mental health support
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A ground-breaking collaboration between OzHelp Foundation and SIHQ will launch a new digital counseling platform to provide access to life saving mental health services to Australian workplaces across the country. OzHelp and SIHQ have been developing the fully automated, encrypted video psychology platform over the past 18 months to provide essential health support to workers…
Infinity War Breaks All-Time Record for April Second Biggest Opening Behind The Force Awakens
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Opening on Anzac Day, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Australia-wide has grossed a staggering $29M at the Australian box office across the five-day cinema weekend. This compares with STAR WARS: The FORCE AWAKENS opening weekend of $30M, which went on to achieve nearly $100M in the Australian market. In a joint statement Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of Village…
The Blake Mysteries Telemovie Announced
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Film Victoria and Screen Australia have backed December Media and Channel Seven as they announce a new direction for The Blake Mysteries. A 90-minute telemovie will now skip three years ahead and focus on Jean Beazley (Nadine Garner) who will take on the central role in the drama. Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley…
After the Apology to Open The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival
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The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival will open with the ground-breaking documentary After the Apology, which explores the skyrocketing rates of Aboriginal child removal today. After the Apology follows the story of four grandmothers challenging government policies to bring their grandkids home. Their grassroots actions spearhead a national conversation to curb the skyrocketing rates…
St Kilda Film Festival 2018 Program Announced
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St Kilda Film Festival has revealed an action packed 10-day event calendar for its 35th instalment. Proudly produced by the City of Port Phillip, the Festival is Australia’s longest running publicly owned short film festival, running from Thursday 17 May to Saturday 26 May 2018. The festival’s Opening Night will take place at the Palais…
Production has Begun on The Good Liar
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Principal photography has begun on location in London, on the New Line Cinema drama “The Good Liar,” pairing Oscar winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”) and two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen (“Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” “Gods and Monsters”) on the big screen for the first time. Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning screenwriter…
Spielberg Announced to Direct Blackhawk Movie
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Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group recently announced that on the heels of their successful collaboration on “Ready Player One,” Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment are again teaming with Warner Bros. Pictures to produce the action adventure “Blackhawk,” with an eye to Spielberg directing the film. Based on the classic DC property, the project…
Crumpler and Star Wars Australia Release Limited Edition Star Wars Collection
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Australian bag and luggage company, Crumpler, has confirmed the launch of a collaboration with the iconic entertainment franchise, Star Wars Australia, nationally on Friday May 4th. “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with one of the world’s most-loved and iconic brands, Star Wars, and we’re excited to see what the response to the range is from…