Scientists have sighted a fledgling Night Parrot for the first time at Bush Heritage Australia’s Pullen Pullen Reserve in Queensland, confirming the 56,000-hectare nature refuge is successfully protecting a breeding population of one of the world’s rarest birds. A young fledgling appeared from a hummock of spinifex in the late afternoon, and University of Queensland…
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
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Director David Yates Staring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol Rated M Score 3/6 The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. Okay, the first instalment of a new Harry Potter Franchise is finally here. Is this a…
Monster Fest Announces Changes to To Guest Line-up and #GREASYDOWNUNDER Tour
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Monster Fest, which kicks off at Lido Cinemas this week (Nov 24-27) has announced today a change to its guest line-up and subsequent ‘Greasy Downunder National Tour’ featuring two stars of Sundance Film Festival sensation, “The Greasy Strangler”. Michael St. Michaels who plays Big Ronnie in The Greasy Strangler will no longer be in attendance,…
New VJunior experience
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From December 1 Village Cinemas Southland will boast six unique cinema concepts, allowing patrons to choose their own experience, making Village Cinemas Southland the most diverse movie destination for patrons of all ages in Australia. Gold Class, Village Cinemas introduced the first premium cinema offering to the world in 1997. The luxurious movie experience includes…
New film on Citizenship in Sweeden
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A new film showcasing how Sweden celebrates its new citizens with coffee and cinnamon rolls, served in the Golden Hall of the Nobel banquet venue, was launched recently. It features Swedish symbols, like the national anthem and ’fika’, as well as the personal reflections of Mexico-born Diego on his new home and identity. “We wanted…
The Accountant
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Director Gavin O’Connor Staring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons Rated MA Score 4/6 As a math savant un-cooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise. Alright there might of been a slight case of procrastination on going to see one…
Ray Martin to Host Prime7 Special
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Respected journalist and television presenter, Ray Martin, has joined PRIME7 NEWS to present a major public affairs special on ice addiction. The special Ice: The Scourge of Regional Australia, exposes the dramatic public consequences of an increasing ice epidemic in regional and rural Australia. The special will air in December. “Ice use in regional Australia…
The Karate Kid Movies Something to Ponder
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I’m not one to over analyze movies, it’s just not my style. But after noticing the 2010 Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith on TV a few weeks a thought came into my head and it is showing no signs of going away anytime soon. The thought was that both Mr. Miyagi (portrayed by Pat Morita)…
Shadow Electric announces Shimmerlands festival
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The team behind Shadow Electric, who have been involved with producing some of Australia’s most memorable events, are thrilled to announce their most audacious endeavor to date, Shimmerlands, an entertainment oasis at the edge of Melbourne CBD over summer 2017. From Sunday January 1 – Sunday February 26, Shimmerlands will enliven the University of Melbourne,…
400 year old storm damaged tree relocated to Molonglo River Reserve
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A large storm damaged tree in Nicholls estimated to be almost 400 years old will provide new life at the soon to be declared Molonglo River Reserve as part of an innovative restoration project. “Unfortunately each year storms can damage or bring down many trees down across Canberra,” Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick…
Dami Im cast in Australian version of Dreamworks’ Trolls
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Century Fox Film Distributors Australia is excited to announce that chart-topping artist and Eurovision star Dami Im is joining Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake in the Australian version of this year’s hugely anticipated film from DreamWorks Animation, Trolls. Dami Im lends her voice to the small but significant character of Grandma Rosiepuff, the grandmother of…
– Series Producer & Director of Prisoner Zero Josh Campbell Interview
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Series Producer & Director of Prisoner Zero Josh Campbell took some time out to answer some questions What can audiences expect from Prisoner Zero? The audience can expect beautifully created 2D animation from local Australian animators. An engaging story written by Science fiction experts and voiced by high-class voice talent. Prisoner Zero has characters you…
Alcohol warning for under-18s ahead of Leavers Week
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Western Australian Mental Health Minister Andrea Mitchell today reminded parents and students ahead of Leavers Week (November 21 to 24) that no-one should provide alcohol to under 18s. This is the second year that the Liberal National Government’s secondary supply laws will be in force, meaning 18-year-olds that provide alcohol to their friends could be…
Western Australia to host Heath Ledger Exhibition
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The Western Australian Museum and the Art Gallery of Western Australia, in conjunction with Heath Ledger’s family, will present an exceptional exhibition celebrating the life and work of the Perth-born actor, to open in 2017. Western Australian Culture and the Arts Minister John Day said it would showcase the extraordinary talent of Ledger as an…
Tales From The Antiques Roadshow Touring Australia
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In May 1977 a pilot recording for a new programme about antiques was filmed in Hereford. Antiques Roadshow went on to become one of the most loved and popular shows on British television. In Australia the programme has an equally loyal audience – broadcast on Foxtel’s Lifestyle channel, the ABC and Nine. A firm favourite…
Filming Date Announced for Living Space
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College sweethearts Brad and Ashley venture into the heartland of Germany. Their romantic holiday takes a sinister turn when encountering a German SS Officer, thrusting them into a psychological vortex revealing there is not always life in a ‘Living Space’. Tru Dot Films today announced that principal photography on the feature film, Living Space will…
Drama
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Director Sophie Mathisen Staring Sophie Mathisen, Jonathan Burteaux and Francois Villevielle Available on November 17th Score 5/6 Anna travels to Paris following John, unintentionally causing tension between her best friend Jean and his partner Philippe. Even though I do have a bit of a soft spot for Australian movies Drama is probably something that I…
Godzilla Final Wars
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Director Ryûhei Kitamura Staring Masahiro Matsuoka, Rei Kikukawa, Don Frye Rated PG Score 2.5/6 When the aliens Xilians invade Earth, they release monsters to destroy the big cities. The Earth Defense Force formed by mutants is incapable to defeat the creatures. Commander Douglas Gordon decides to unleash Godzilla that has been trapped for many years…