Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced that writing/producing duo Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman have signed a writing/producing deal with the studio under their new production arm, RaqMar Entertainment. “It is critically important to us to tell stories that subvert negative stereotypes and embrace cultural specificity in an authentic way, and we are grateful to Sony…
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The Raid Reimagination Headed to Netflix
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A reimagining of Gareth Evans’ The Raid is heading to Netflix. Patrick Hughes will direct the feature film, with Michael Bay and XYZ Films producing. Hughes was joined by James Beaufort to write the screenplay for the film. In Philadelphia’s drug-infested ‘Badlands’, an elite undercover DEA task force climb a ladder of cartel informants to…
ACCC Media Statement on pricing of rapid antigen tests
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Editor’s Note – This Media Statement was released Tuesday January 4 2022 The ACCC is aware of the significant public concern about the pricing of rapid antigen tests and is contacting suppliers and monitoring the situation very closely. The ACCC will be examining claims that the current pricing levels of rapid antigen tests are due…
Australia Day in Canberra
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Canberrans are encouraged to come together as a community this Australia Day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian experience, from its origins millennia ago to today. Festivities have been planned around Lake Burley Griffin, allowing people to gather in a COVID-safe way with activities dispersed across Patrick White Lawn, John Dunmore Lang Place, Reconciliation…
Netflix Announces Drama Series Nothing Special
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Netflix have announced its next Russian series ‘Nothing Special’. This drama is about a young actor Lyokha and his volunteer work at a charity that supports people with disabilities. Getting closer to the group he is assigned, the hero finds a common language with them and discovers answers to his questions, helping people close to him…
Martin Place Christmas tree turns 50
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The Martin Place Christmas tree turns 50 this year, fulfilling its role as the centrepiece of the City of Sydney’s Christmas decorations for half a century. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the tree occupies a special place in the hearts of Sydneysiders. “People love the Martin Place tree, the tallest Christmas tree in New South…
Survey Reveals Public Trust in Museums
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A new survey by the Council of Australasian Museum Directors (CAMD) has revealed that public trust in museums and educators is rated at 78%. Museums received one of the highest ratings of the 17 organisations surveyed which included universities, the media, the armed forces and the public service in the survey. The online survey was conducted…
Something to Think about this Christmas
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Australia is on the cusp of the busiest shopping period of the year, with many of us traditionally leaving our festive shopping to the last minute, according to eftpos data. eftpos CEO Stephen Benton said while shopping patterns in 2021 were dramatically impacted by COVID, eftpos data indicates that things are returning to “normal” and…
More Basketball Headed to Regional Victoria in 2022
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More basketball games are bouncing into regional Victoria in January 2022 as part of a festival of women’s basketball, with seven additional WNBL fixtures confirmed for Ballarat and Traralgon. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula has confirmed the extra games will complement four WNBL matches in the regions, four WNBL matches across…
Canberra Electric Vehicle Charging Outlook Released
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A new Electric Vehicle Charging Outlook for the ACT has been released, providing guidance for industry to ensure a strategic rollout of public charging stations. Minister for Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said that the outlook provides industry with information on expected trends in electric vehicle uptake, population density and electricity grid capability that will help…