Village Entertainment has announced the forthcoming launch of its Amazon Alexa Skill, in association with the highly anticipated Amazon Alexa voice service. The news follows Amazon’s announcement that Amazon Alexa and Echo devices will be available for pre-order from today. The Village Cinemas Alexa skill is capable of providing detailed answers and supporting information to…
Orange Sky Operating Perth’s first hybrid shower and laundry van for the homeless
by themovieboards - Editor •
Western Australian Water Minister Dave Kelly this week emphasised the value of water for people living on the streets, when he inspected Perth’s first hybrid shower and laundry van for the homeless. “Orange Sky’s vans show that a small amount of water can make such a difference to those in need.” Minister Kelly commented “Simple…
100% Wolf Receives Production Funding
by themovieboards - Editor •
Screen Australia, in association with Screenwest and Create NSW, have announced production investment for animated feature 100% Wolf from Flying Bark Productions. 100% Wolf is based on the book of the same name by Western Australian author Jayne Lyons. The film will be directed by Alexs Stadermann and has been adapted for the big screen…
Warner Bros Interactive announces Scribblenauts Showdown
by themovieboards - Editor •
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has recently announced “Scribblenauts Showdown,” a new video game based on the inventive franchise that expands upon the puzzle-action series’ creativity by introducing two new party game modes for one to four players. “Scribblenauts Showdown” will be available March 6 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.…
Red Tails
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Anthony Hemingway Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Gerald McRaney, David Oyelowo Rated PG-13 Score 3/6 A crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard. At the time I vaguely…
Monkey
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Toshi Aoki, Jun Fukuda, Kazuo Ikehiro, Yusuke Watanabe & Daisuke Yamazaki Starring Masaaki Sakai, Masako Natsume, Shunji Fujimura Rated M Score 6/6 Monkey (Journey to the West) is the story by Wu Ch’êng-ên based on the ancient Chinese legend tracing the origins of Buddhism. It follows the adventures of Tripitaka and disciples Pigsy, Sandy…
Peaky Blinders Season 4 Biggest BBC Two Drama in 2017
by themovieboards - Editor •
Series four of Peaky Blinders had a series average of 3.3 million, consolidated figures reveal, making it the biggest BBC Two drama series of 2017. It had a peak episode volume of 3.6 million for the series finale, the biggest audience for an episode ever. Patrick Holland, Controller of BBC Two explained that this makes…
The Room
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Tommy Wiseau Starring Tommy Wiseau, Greg Sestero, Juliette Danielle Rated M Score 0/6 (why did I pay for express delivery on this?) Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored with him and decides to seduce his best friend,…
Top Baby Names in Victoria for 2017
by themovieboards - Editor •
Oliver and Charlotte still reign supreme as Victoria’s best loved baby names according to figures released today by the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Attorney-General Martin Pakula today visited the Royal Women’s Hospital to meet some of Victoria’s babies with the most popular names. Mr. Pakula explained that the 2017 statistics show Oliver…
Federer Quokka Shot Sells WA to the World
by themovieboards - Editor •
World number two men’s singles tennis player, and 2018 Mastercard Hopman Cup winner, Roger Federer’s lovable quokka selfie has reached 581 million people in 45 countries through global online news. On the request of Tourism Minister Paul Papalia, the Swiss tennis star flew to Rottnest Island by helicopter on December 28, 2017, exploring Parakeet Bay,…
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Jake Kasdan Starring Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black Rated PG Score 3/6 Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. For those of you who are wondering no I did not do any homework…
Nestle sells Violet Crumble to Robern Menz
by themovieboards - Editor •
Nestlé Australia Ltd announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Adelaide-based family business Robern Menz (Mfg) Pty Ltd to sell the iconic Violet Crumble brand for an undisclosed sum. Under the sale, Robern Menz will acquire the iconic Violet Crumble brand and its associated intellectual property, plant and equipment. “The sale of…
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse
by themovieboards - Editor •
Director Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper & Eleanor Coppola Rated M Score 5/6 A documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems–nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director. Alright, it took some searching, but I found this one and its time…
Disc Golf Course Opens in Belconnen
by themovieboards - Editor •
ACT Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry recently attended the opening of ACT Disc Golf Club’s new course at John Knight Memorial Park in Belconnen. “This great new course on the northside complements the existing disc golf course at Eddison Park in Woden to bring this easy, fun game to even more Canberrans. Canberra is Australia’s…
ACT Libraries: A Look at 2017
by themovieboards - Editor •
The most popular books and DVDs requested from ACT public libraries in 2017 were revealed today by Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris. “Around 2.74 million items are borrowed each year from ACT public libraries by Canberrans, demonstrating the continued relevance of our local libraries to our communities. Our libraries play an integral…
2 Weeks Until Tuggeranong Residents get Green Waste Bins
by themovieboards - Editor •
With just two weeks left until green waste bin collections start in Tuggeranong, the first green bins have been delivered to residents who have opted-in for the service. “From today, Tuggeranong residents who have registered for the green waste collection service will start to receive their 240 litre green waste bins which will continue to…
Line Up for 2018 St Kilda Festival Announced
by themovieboards - Editor •
The City of Port Phillip is excited to announce the highly anticipated line-up for Australia’s largest free music festival, the St Kilda Festival on Sunday 11 February 2018. The St Kilda Festival Main Stage will play host to The Jezabels, Dan Sultan, Tkay Maidza, Models, Mia Dyson, Bustamento, Architecture in Helsinki (DJ set) and That…
Greens Call for Independent Misconduct Complaint Commission
by themovieboards - Editor •
The Australian Greens say that the McLachlan claims show it’s time for an independent misconduct complaint commission. News this morning that performer Craig McLachlan has been accused of sexual misconduct by a number of former colleagues shows women can’t wait for the industry to reform itself, Australian Greens media spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has said.…