Filming for series four of Sherlock, the multi-award-winning hit BBC One drama produced by Hartswood Films, has started. Series four begins with the nation’s favourite detective, the mercurial Sherlock Holmes, back once more on British soil, as Doctor Watson and his wife, Mary, prepare for their biggest ever challenge – becoming parents for the first…
Special Programs and events announced for the St Kilda Film Festival
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The St Kilda Film Festival has announced an exciting preview of the upcoming 2016 Festival, with details of four speciality programs released and on sale in anticipation of the full launch in late April. In partnership with the Palm Springs International ShortFest, a specially curated program from the 2015 Festival will be showcased on Saturday…
Scouts Guide to the Apocalypse
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Director Christopher Landon Staring Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan Rated MA Score 2/6 Three scouts, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of friendship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak. If I had of come across this one when I was about fifteen years younger…
New Doctor Who Spin Off
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BBC Three has recently announced the stars of the Doctor Who spin-off series Class Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah. They will be joined by Katherine Kelly, as she takes the role of a teacher and powerful new presence at Coal Hill School. Award winning YA writer and Class creator Patrick Ness…
New Koala Joey Born at Tidbinbilla
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Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman is pleased to announce Tidbinbilla has a tiny new addition to their wildlife enclosure with the happy discovery one of the female koalas is carrying a young Joey in her pouch. “It is a very exciting time for us at Tidbinbilla, as this is the first koala…
Jem and the Holograms
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Director Jon M Chu Staring Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau Rated PG Score 1/6 As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. A small message to the Smug of Hipsters out…
April 13th Mystery Movie
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Village Cinemas are reintroducing the mystery movie concept with a twist. A preview screening of this undisclosed film will be held on Wednesday 13th April at select locations, and the cinema chain is so confident that customers will love the movie that it has promised a money-back guarantee if they walk out before the credits…
Norway Condemns Russia’s Continued Occupation of Ukrainian territory
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“It is two years today since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. Norway condemns Russia’s continued occupation and illegal annexation of this part of Ukraine. Russia’s actions constitute a serious violation of international law and a challenge to the international order,” Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende commented. The illegal annexation took place after Russian…
London has Fallen
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Director Babak Najafi Starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman Rated MA Score 2/6 In London for the Prime Minister’s funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. If your after a movie where you can deactivate your brain for 90 minutes and relax for all intents and purposes the…
THE PLASTIC FINGERS TO RELEASE NEW EP ON APRIL 1
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The Plastic Fingers are an exhilarating rock art guitar trio from Melbourne who will release their debut EP, The Blessed, on April 1st. The hard-hitting power trio features Mark Ward (MOON, Pearls & Swine) on guitar, vocals and sonic waves; Ronald John Neal (Pearls & Swine) on bass and vocals; and George Velenik on drums,…
BBC Arabic Festival
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BBC Arabic invites film and documentary-makers to submit works to the third BBC Arabic Festival. The work must have been made after January 1, 2015, and shed light on the Arab world today. Tarik Kafala, Head of BBC Arabic commented that now in its third year, the BBC Arabic festival has successfully brought ground-breaking films…
BBC Awarded GC2018 UK Broadcast Rights
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It was announced on Commonwealth Day, that the BBC has been awarded the UK broadcast rights for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. It will be the 17th consecutive Commonwealth Games to be covered by the UK’s public broadcaster as the BBC. “I can’t think of a more fitting day than Commonwealth Day to announce…
Vic Government increases Metro Train Order
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Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today to announce that the Labor Government has increased its initial order of High Capacity Metro Trains from 37 to 65 seven-carriage sets. The new trains will begin arriving in 2018 and will immediately reduce congestion on the Cranbourne Pakenham line – Melbourne’s busiest. “Victoria…
The CW Renews 11 series for 2016-17 season
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Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW has announced that the CW Network has given early renewals to 11 of its primetime series for the 2016-2017 season. “The CW has become home to some of the most critically-acclaimed shows on broadcast television, with a wide array of fantastic scripted series across the week, ranging from musical comedy,…
GC2018 Para-Sport Program Announced
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The integrated para-sport program for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will be the most extensive in Commonwealth Games history. The announcement, made by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), coincides with the international Commonwealth Day celebrations today, March 14, and the launch of the 2016 theme…
Louis Theroux Australian Tour
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BBC film-maker, immersive journalist and social commentator Louis Theroux is bringing his weird and wonderful world to live audiences across Australia. Hosted by Australia’s own Julia Zemiro, Louis Theroux Live On Stage is an intimate and behind the scenes look at some of Louis’ most popular films and documentaries. “I couldn’t be more excited about…
Ice Age Live! A Mammoth Adventure kicks off March 25th
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Ice Age Live! A Mammoth Adventure has delighted audiences of all ages since its premiere at Wembley Arena, London in November 2012. The show has been on tour for over 75 weeks, visited 25 countries, over 65 cities and sold over half a million tickets. The show features 40 performers from 21 countries aged from…
Easter Sunday Declared Public Holiday
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Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations, Mick Gentleman has today reminded Canberra businesses and workers that Easter Sunday is now an official public holiday in the ACT, alongside existing public holidays on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. “The new Easter Sunday public holiday is a win for hardworking Canberrans who are required…