The spotlight is firmly on rising star Sarimah Ibrahim as she sets her sights on a groundbreaking opportunity in the entertainment industry. The bilingual talent, fluent in both English and Malay, is on a mission to secure a coveted role in the highly anticipated new Karate Kid movie alongside icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio.…
WithLove Streaming Service Heads to Australian Market
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WithLove, a Dutch streaming service catering to enthusiasts of romantic films, is excited to announce its expansion into the Australian market. Positioned as an affordable alternative for viewers predominantly seeking feel-good films centered around romance, love, and passion, WithLove presents an enticing option for those finding mainstream streaming services like Stan or Netflix to be…
Twisted Vines
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Director Jihane Mrad Balaa Starring Brande Roderick, Brian Borello, Jon Briddell, Michael Paré & Vivica A. Fox Score 5/6 Set in a beautiful, picturesque wine country, Bed and Breakfast, the intimate, elegant wedding of the estate owner’s daughter to her beau, brings out the best and worst of the wedding guests, including the bride and…
“Bundle of rights” named Worst Words of 2023
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The Plain English Foundation has chosen “a bundle of contractual rights” as its worst words of 2023. This is the phrase Qantas came up with to avoid responsibility for selling cancelled flights. The airline argued it does not actually sell flights, just the right to fly … eventually. Every year, the Foundation gathers dozens of…
Mulan
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Director Niki Caro Starring Liu Yife, Donnie Yen & Gong Li Rated PG Score 2/6 To keep her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, a fearless young woman disguises herself as a man and battles northern invaders in China. For the record at the time this was released, I think I was making…
Top Holiday Spots According to Bupa
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Indonesia is just the ticket when it comes to top international holiday spots for Aussies, followed by the USA and New Zealand, Bupa Travel Insurance data reveals. Suitcases are also being packed for long-haul flights to the UK, along with closer, more tropical destinations, Thailand, and Fiji, to soak up the sun.The travel insurance data,…
Cast Announced for Eddie’s Li’l Homies
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A voice cast combining experienced Australian actors and exciting new talent has been announced for Eddie’s Li’l Homies, an upcoming animated children’s series inspired by the popular children’s books by AFL great Eddie Betts. The 10-part series, due to premiere on NITV and Netflix in early 2024, stars Hunter Page-Lochard (Cleverman, The Newsreader, Barons) as…
CDU Study of Crocodiles Caught in Darwin Harbour
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Problem saltwater crocodiles are typically travelling between 100km and 200km to Darwin Harbour potentially in search of new resources or territories, according to a new study on the migration of the reptiles. The researchers used a crocodile DNA database that they developed by collecting saltwater crocodile tissue samples from across northern Australia and Southeast Asia…
Music Video Apart of UnTrue Crime Series
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The dynamic creative duo behind popular new series UnTrue Crime, are set to captivate audiences once again when their music video hits YouTube on December 16. YouTube sensations ArtSpear Entertainment, whose audience totals over 2.93 million followers, created an original comedy song ‘Stop Calling Us Pigs’ in collaboration with a star-studded cast and crew. ArtSpear…
Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A to Commence in 2024
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CIMIC Group companies Pacific Partnerships, CPB Contractors and UGL, as part of the Canberra Metro consortium, will finance, design, build and operate the next stage of Canberra’s world class light rail system, Stage 2A from the City to Commonwealth Park. The Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and…
NSW Heritage Plate to be Auctioned
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After being missing in action for decades and never been offered for public auction before, the heritage “NSW 1” number plate has been listed for auction with bidding already surpassing $10 million after being online for just over 72 hours at Lloyds Auction House already set to break Australian records. As one of the most…
King of Killers
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Director Kevin Grevioux Stars Alain Moussi, Frank Grillo, Shannon Kook Rated MA Score 2/6 Garan is a part of a group of international hitmen who are contracted to take out the most dangerous killer in the world, only to find out that they’re the ones being hunted. For those of you who might be interested,…
The Furry Fortune
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Director Justin Ward Starring Juju Brener, Mason Blomberg, Hana Hayes, Mason Wells, Adam Kulbersh. Score 3.5/6 When two twins discover their pet dog is shedding money, the evil neighbor kidnaps the money-making canine, and the kids must work together to save their pet, and their family. Okay, it’s been more than a little while since…
The Moogai and Every Little Thing Headed to Sundance Film Festival 2024
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Two Australian features will screen at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival including Jon Bell’s psychological horror The Moogai, which will have its world premiere and be the first Australian First Nations title in the Midnight section of the festival. Every Little Thing written and directed by Australian Sally Aitken will make its world premiere in…
30 years since the Endeavour Replica was Launched
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Saturday December 9 2023, marks 30 years since the Endeavour replica was launched in Fremantle, Western Australia. To mark this occasion, the Australian National Maritime Museum has developed a new publication that covers the history of two vessels, one successively known as the Earl of Pembroke, HMB Endeavour and finally Lord Sandwich and then an…
Google names BrainTrack Best App for Good
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BrainTrack, developed by Dementia Australia and Deakin University’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A²I²) Institute, was recognised overall as one of the best apps in the Australian market in Google Play’s Best of 2023 Awards. Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM said it was fantastic to see BrainTrack, which has been downloaded more than 60,000 times…
La Trobe University Study Australians support restricting alcohol exposure in films for kids
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Most Australian adults support the use of policies to restrict the depiction of alcohol in film aimed at children under the age of 15, a new study by La Trobe University researchers shows.Alcohol exposure is common in popular films and research has demonstrated a link between alcohol exposure and use. Currently, only alcohol marketing in…
Ron Howard’s EDEN Starts Filming in Queensland
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Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard has returned to the Gold Coast with Eden.The Imagine Entertainment and AGC Studios feature has recently commenced filming. Eden will generate an estimated $26.5 million for the Queensland economy and create more than 300 local jobs . Imagine Entertainment’s Eden is the second Ron Howard feature film to be made…