The first ever film re-enactment of the 1915 Gallipoli landings, ‘The Hero of the Dardanelles’, is now available on DVD, just in time for the 100th anniversary of its premiere at Melbourne’s Majestic Theatre on 17 July 1915. Directed by Alfred Rolfe, The Hero of the Dardanelles was filmed only weeks after the Gallipoli events.…
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Vic Government introduces new drunk-drug driving laws
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Natalie Hutchins, Victorian Acting Minister for Roads and Road Safety, announced two new offenses for drink-drug driving will come into force on 1 August 2015. “The Andrews Labor Government is cracking down on idiotic drink and drug drivers to make our roads safer and to help reduce road trauma.” Ms Hutchins commented. Ms Hutchins explained…
Shaun the Sheep Interview!!!!
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Editor’s Note:- A big thank you to Sean Clarke, Aardman’s Head of Rights and Brand Development for answering my questions. Will Skånes Djurpark have the only international Shaun the Sheep Attraction? Skånes will be the world’s first international Shaun the Sheep theme park attraction in 2016 , but we have ambitions to launch other theme…
British & Irish Lions to tour NZ in 2017
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Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the announcement of the All Blacks 2016/2017 home schedules, this features a 10-match tour from the British & Irish Lions in 2017. “Following on from the ICC Cricket World Cup and FIFA Under 20 World Cup, sport in New Zealand is on a high,” says Dr Coleman “The…
30,000th Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate
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Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Todd McClay has represented New Zealand at the 30,000th Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate, in Belgium. “We regularly commemorate New Zealand losses at the Menin Gate and have a close relationship with the Last Post Association,” Minister McClay commented “While the names of our missing are on other…
Shaun the Sheep Land coming to Sweden
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Things are looking up for the king of the barn Shaun the Sheep; first he got his own television series, now he is set to get his own international family attraction. Aardman and Skånes Djurpark have announced an exciting new partnership to bring the first international Shaun the Sheep family attraction to Sweden. Based on…
Do you do Porridge?
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Here is something to consider the next time you have breakfast. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan in an average seven days, 4.1 million Aussies aged 14+ (or 21% of the population) eat porridge; 4.9 million (or 25%) eat biscuit cereal; and 6.3 million (or 32%) eat other cereal. Andrew Price, General Manager…
NFSA launches Take Three
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The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has launched Take Three, an initiative to support Australian tertiary students and emerging filmmakers/artists by providing up to three minutes of footage/audio, and ten stills, free of licence fees for use in their projects. “We can’t wait to see what Australia’s creative minds will be able…
Everest Featurette
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Manny Lewis Released to DVD on July 8th
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Manny Lewis directed by Anthony Mir and starring comedian Carl Barron will be released to Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital Download on Wednesday 8th July. “Manny Lewis” was shot around Sydney and stars Carl as Manny, a successful stand-up comedian, who, at the peak of his career realises there is something missing in his life. It…