FOX Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Elizabeth Banks have joined forces to develop “Bedrock”, a primetime animated adult comedy series continuing the story of everyone’s favorite modern Stone Age family, the Flintstones. The pilot script will be written by Lindsay Kerns (Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, DC Superhero Girls, Trolls: The Beat Goes On!), with Banks…
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The Fathering Project’s BIG PUSH Pushing Off April 30
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The Fathering Project’s “BIG PUSH” bike ride is an event with one goal: of celebrating and promoting what is a father’s most important role in the world, being a dad. The Fathering Project program works with dads to support, engage, educate, and provide practical help to build stronger relationships with their kids, leading to greater…
Imagination Tree Opened at Monash Children’s Hospital
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A giant ‘imagination tree’ spanning four levels in the foyer of Victoria’s world-class Monash Children’s Hospital has been officially opened. Minister for Health Martin Foley launched the Moose Imagination Tree, which is an interactive space for sick children and families, imagined by The Walt Disney Company and built by Moose Toys. “We know a stay…
Troppo Headed to ABC in 2022
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ABC, AGC Television, Screen Australia and Screen Queensland are thrilled to announce that American actor Thomas Jane (The Expanse, Hung) is heading to tropical Queensland to star in the new eight-part crime drama Troppo, based on Candice Fox’s bestselling novel Crimson Lake. Produced by EQ Media Group and Beyond Entertainment, with AGC Television onboard as…
Barons Headed to ABC in 2022
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The hedonistic world of surfing, the cutthroat culture of big business and the emotional rollercoaster of relationships, will collide in the new eight-part drama series Barons. Commissioned by ABC with major production investment from Screen Australia, Barons weaves a compelling story about a group of brave but crazy, 20-something friends, who all have one thing…
Wings of Fire headed to Netflix as Animated Series
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Netflix have announced Wings of Fire, an animated event series for the whole family, based on the best-selling series of books, published by Scholastic, that have enthralled readers around the world with 14 million copies in print. The epic fantasy saga marks the first animated series from Academy Award® Nominee and Emmy Award® Winner Ava…
Roskino Key Buyers Event to be Held Digitally
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The Key Buyers Event: Digital have announced that the third edition of the event will take place virtually from 8-10 June 2021. The successful international online market of audio-visual content from Russia will present exciting new projects, showcase prominent producers and local emerging and established talents. The event traditionally centres on the distribution market, but…
Perth Majesty’s Theatre Balconies Restoration
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Visitors to His Majesty’s Theatre will soon be able to walk along the balconies and verandahs as part of further upgrades at the historic performing arts venue. The works, which commenced yesterday, are expected to create 110 jobs. “The creative industries were hit hard by COVID-19, but our performing arts venues are a crucial part…
Peter Berg’s Film 44 Signs Netflix Deal
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Peter Berg’s Film 44 has inked a first look deal with Netflix to produce and direct live action films and series. Berg directed Spenser Confidential, starring Mark Wahlberg, which became one of the most popular Netflix films with 85 million members choosing to watch the film in the first 4 weeks. Last year it was…
Animated Musical STEPS headed to Netflix
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Netflix is producing a new musical animated comedy STEPS, from Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and will feature a script and music by Emmy Award Nominees Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci. In a spin on the classic Cinderella story, two stepsisters are overlooked for marriage by the Prince and embark on an epic journey, realizing…