Director Brad Bird Staring George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie Rated PG Score 3.5/6 Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory. I suppose proper…
The Marine 4: Moving Target
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Director William Kaufman Staring Mike Mizanin, Josh Blacker, Matthew MacCaull & Danielle Moinet Rated MA Score 3/6 Jake Carter is assigned to protect a “high-value package,” a beautiful whistleblower trying to expose a corrupt army defense contractor. This is not the best of franchises and it’s a fair assumption that it has struggled to find…
NFSA launches Take Three
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The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has launched Take Three, an initiative to support Australian tertiary students and emerging filmmakers/artists by providing up to three minutes of footage/audio, and ten stills, free of licence fees for use in their projects. “We can’t wait to see what Australia’s creative minds will be able…
Terminator Genisys
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Directed Alan Taylor Staring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke & Jai Courtney Rated M Score 3/6 John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be. Sitting here writing this review I’ve found that I’m a little conflicted…
Everest Featurette
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Manny Lewis Released to DVD on July 8th
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Manny Lewis directed by Anthony Mir and starring comedian Carl Barron will be released to Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital Download on Wednesday 8th July. “Manny Lewis” was shot around Sydney and stars Carl as Manny, a successful stand-up comedian, who, at the peak of his career realises there is something missing in his life. It…
Ted 2
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Director Seth MacFarlane Staring Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried Rated MA Score 3.5/6 Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he’s a person in a court of law. Alright, I’m a Seth MacFarlane’s work though I might…
Mobile devices on the rise for Facebook and YouTube
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According to the latest cross-device audience data from Roy Morgan Research the majority of visitors to Facebook and YouTube already use a mobile phone or tablet (or both), and Ebay is not far behind. Tim Martin, General Manager – Media, Roy Morgan Research explained that the figures revealed that almost 13 million Australians visited Facebook…
SCA Partnering with Sydney Underground Film Festival
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Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), is partnering with the Sydney Underground Film Festival (SUFF) this September to host an inaugural talk and master-class program, led by some of the hottest local and international talent in independent and experimental filmmaking. As part of the four-day festival from 17-20 September, SCA will bring together successful film…
Banana growers receiving further assistance
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Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce has announced that the Government will deliver additional assistance to banana growers following the detection of Panama disease, Tropical Race 4, in Queensland, including financial compensation to growers affected by the initial response as well as funding to develop detailed mapping of major banana producing regions. “The Australian Government, together…
$55 Billion spent on Hospitals in 2013-14
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According to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) recurrent hospital expenditure in Australia, for public and private hospitals combined, topped $55 billion in 2013–14. The report, Hospital resources 2013–14: Australian hospital statistics shows that more than $44 billion was spent by public hospitals, and over $11 billion by…
Netflix Market Leader
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Data from Roy Morgan Research shows that within two months of its local launch, over a million Australians across 400,000 households had signed up to Netflix, the latest Streaming Video On Demand (SVOD). Tim Martin, General Manager – Media, Roy Morgan Research explained that Netflix launched in Australia on March 24, although some estimates say…
San Andreas
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Director Brad Peyton Starring Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario Rated M Staring 3.5/6 In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter. No matter how simplistic disaster movies like San Andreas are we are always going to be…
Darters Launch 2015 Season
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Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury MLA, today launched the Canberra Darters 2015 Australian Netball League season. Led by coach Melinda Clark, the team boasts a host of local players from the ACT and surrounding region. “The Australian Netball League competition is proving that it is a strong developmental competition. We can see that…
The Man with the Iron Fists 2
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Director Roel Reiné Staring RZA, Schnitrnunt Busarakamwong, Grace Huang Rated MA Score 2.5/6 When a stranger, Thaddeus, is found badly wounded near the village, miner Li Kung and his wife Ah Ni offer him refuge. As he heals, he becomes entrenched in a conflict that pits the townsfolk against the evil Master Ho, his nefarious…
Foxtel’s Network Ten Stake to Boost Viewers
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Foxtel’s recently announced 15% stake in Network Ten will see its combined audience more than triple to 12.2 million viewers per week, the latest media data from Roy Morgan Research shows. 3.7 million Australians 14+ (19%) watched Foxtel or Foxtel Go (but excluding Presto) in an average seven day period in the 12 months to…
Queen Vic Assessed for Possible National Heritage Status
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The Australian Government has announced that Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market will be assessed by the Australian Heritage Council for possible inclusion on the National Heritage List. “As a proud Victorian I am delighted to visit the Queen Victoria Market today and announce that his historic site will be included on the Australian Heritage Council’s work…
YMCA new interim operator of Canberra Olympic Pool
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Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury, has announced that the YMCA has been appointed as the interim operator at the Canberra Olympic Pool in Civic. “This is a great outcome for the community. The YMCA’s appointment ensures a continuity of service for Canberrans using the Canberra Olympic Pool (COP),” Minister Rattenbury said.”The YMCA has…