Netflix has announced a deal that sees the upcoming original Anime series Perfect Bones to premiere only on Netflix. This marks the first ever original Anime title to debut all episodes simultaneously in 190 countries around the world. “We are incredibly excited to work with Production I.G, who have worked on hit series such as…
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Mercy and Justice International Short Film Festival
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Istanbul’s Cekmekoy Municipality has launched a mercy and justice-themed international short film contest. The Contest was launched on 10th December 2015, by Ahmet Poyraz, the Mayor of Cekmekoy who announced that the contest was open to all countries of the world with entries open until April 8th, 2016 with a prize pool of 99.000 TL…
Mister Maker and the Shapes New Australian Tour
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Mister Maker is coming back with his brilliant, fun and interactive live show. Featuring brand new songs and makes, Mister Maker is returning to Australia following his sold out 2015 tour with his new show that promises once again to be the hottest family ticket for 2016! Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a…
Foxtel Subscriber Channel Habits
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan in 2015, of the 5.3 million Australians over the age of 14 with Foxtel 24% said there are between six and 10 channels that they especially choose to watch. Another 15% of subscribers cite 11-15 channels, 9% cite 16-20, and 6% have an extensive must-watch list comprising…
Eurovision Voting Overhauled
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The voting in the Eurovision Song Contest is set to be radically transformed in 2016. In previous years the results of the professional juries and viewers have been presented as a combined result, each accounting for 50 percent of the final score. From 2016, the professional juries and televoters from each country will each award…
OBSERVANCE SET TO TERRORISE AUSTRALIA THIS APRIL
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Sterling Cinema has revealed its internationally acclaimed feature film OBSERVANCE has a new trailer and poster as they announced the film will be released in Australia by Umbrella Entertainment with its Australian Premiere set for Sunday the 3rd of April as a FilmInk Presents screening at the Randwick Ritz followed by a limited theatrical run…
Coburg Drive-in goes to the dogs
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On Sunday, March 13 the whole family (even the four legged family members) will be able to experience the launch of Coburg Cinemas Doggy Drive-In with an advance screening of Disney’s Zootopia to boot. “We are thrilled to be working together with RSPCA to offer our customers and their beloved pets this unique experience at…
Eddie Izzard 27 Marathons in 27 Days for Sports Relief …… Again
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Eddie Izzard has announced that he will attempt to complete a staggering 27 marathons in 27 days across South Africa for Sport Relief 2016. This gruelling challenge will see Eddie aim to run over 700 miles in temperatures of up to 30°C. The new BBC Three will exclusively cover Eddie’s journey, from his first marathon…
Record Crowds for St Kilda Festival
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With record crowds of 440,000, the 2016 St Kilda Festival has proven to be one of the most successful years in the Festival’s rich history. The 11th annual Yalukit Wilum Ngargee opened the St Kilda Festival program last Saturday 6 February in O’Donnell Gardens where crowds enjoyed an all-star line up of Aboriginal and Torres…
Moose Toys wins top award
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Australia’s Moose Toys won Girl Toy of the Year for the Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck based on votes from toy retailers, media, TIA members and consumers. Echoing the most-coveted industry award, Shopkins was also recently named the 2015 top-selling toy in the US, for the Shopkins 12-pack, according to The NPD Group. “Winning an…