Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, I Am Legend, Slumberland) is set to direct the live action adaptation of BioShock, with Michael Green (Logan, Blade Runner 2049, Death on the Nile) writing the screenplay. Netflix is partnering with 2K and Take-Two Interactive to produce a live-action film adaptation of the renowned video game franchise…
River Red Gum Crowned Australia’s Favorite Tree
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Australians have chosen the river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) as their favourite native tree in ABC’s national poll.With a widespread distribution across Australia, river red gums provide shade along inland waterways. Forests of these trees also contain significant Aboriginal sites. “The river red gum is the perfect Australian tree. No two trees are the same,…
Coles Trials Bring-Your-Own Deli Containers in SA
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South Australian customers are being encouraged to bring reusable containers to help them purchase their cold cuts, small goods, and other deli favourites at eight Coles supermarkets. Customers who bring in clean reusable containers with a resealable lid can ask deli Team Members to pack their items in their containers as part of a trial…
Irish Film Festival – Let the Wrong One In
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Director Conor McMahon Starring Karl Rice, Eoin Duffy & Anthony Head Rated MA Score 6/6 A young supermarket worker discovers that his older brother is a vampire and must choose whether to help him or slay him. A vampire movie is always a good fun idea for something to watch and this is the second…
Simply Irresistible – Revisit
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Director Mark Tarlov Stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery & Patricia Clarkson Rated PG Score 3/6 A department store executive can’t help but fall in love with a beautiful young woman who he believes has magical powers. Alright, I suppose I have to admit that Simply Irresistible is on my list of guilty pleasure…
Fiji Joins BeReal
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Fiji has become the first country in the world to boast a national social media account on BeReal, joining the authenticity-focused platform to celebrate and share the ‘real’ Fiji. The island nation has joined the latest social media phenomenon amid growing demand from social media users to see more honest and unfiltered content. Meaningful connections…
1996 HSV GTSR Expected to Sell for $500k at Auction
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One of the rarest Holdens on the market is going under the hammer this weekend and is expected to sell for $500k. The 1996 HSV GTSR is build number 11 of just 85 ever built and is in original condition. “This is an extremely rare Holden, the last time we saw the same model was…
Filmmaker Chris Anthony Announces Tour for documentary Mission Mt. Mangart
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Professional skier, filmmaker, and Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductee, Chris Anthony, is pleased to announce the tour dates for the award-winning documentary Mission Mt. Mangart. The film follows the U.S. Army’s legendary 10th Mountain Division’s trailblazing efforts, which were led by volunteers during the experimental infantry unit in the Julian Alps region of Italy…
Animated Short Friendship Wins at IndieFEST Film Awards
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The animated short film ‘Friendship’ from Lin Tam and Immix Studios, has won a prestigious Award of Excellence from the IndieFEST Film Awards. ‘Friendship’ was recognized for its universally touching themes and nostalgic 2.5D animation. The film was commended for its use of animation style and a live orchestrated score to bring out the passion…
Aussie Musicians Strip Down For Total Support Calendar
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In a major collaboration with iconic Australian retailer BONDS, Aussie musicians from diverse genres and backgrounds have united for a cheeky twist on the classic charity underwear calendar in partnership with Rolling Stone Australia. A limited number of calendars are on sale now with all proceeds going to music industry charity Support Act, the organisation…
Production Starts on Bunya Productions’ Limbo
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Production has begun on Bunya Productions’ Limbo ,the latest feature film by Australian auteur Ivan Sen. Featuring AACTA Award-winning, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, Simon Baker (Breath, The Guardian, The Mentalist, High Ground), with Rob Collins (The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson, Firebite), Natasha Wanganeen (Rabbit Proof Fence, Firebite) and Nicholas Hope (Bad…
Screen Queensland Announces $1 Million Funding For Gaming
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In the lead up to this week’s Gamescom (the globe’s largest digital games conference in Germany) the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland has announced seven digital games projects to be supported with more than $1 million total in development funding. Screen Queensland CEO Kylie Munnich said the sunshine state is emerging as Australia’s most innovative…
Little Sydney Lives Finalists Announced
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Twenty images captured by Sydney’s youngest photographers have been selected as finalists in the annual Little Sydney Lives photography competition.Children aged 3 to 12 years across Sydney captured images of nature, family, pets and toys as their cute and quirky take on life in Sydney.A panel of judges comprising artist Atong Atem, photographer Sam Ferris…
Irish Film Festival – Redemption of a Rogue
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Director Philip Doherty Starring Aaron Monaghan , Aisling O’Mara & Kieran Roche Rated MA Score 6/6 A bible, black comedy about a prodigal son returning to his hometown to seek salvation for his sins. Before we get too far into things a brief moment of ‘yes there are times when I am that much of…
Hercules in New York
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Director Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars Arnold Stang, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Deborah Loomis Rated PG Score 2/6 After many centuries, Hercules gets bored living in Olympus (the home of the great Greek gods) and decides to move to… New York. But obviously, it is not easy for a man who lived in ancient Greece to get used…
Irish Film Festival 2022 – Young Plato
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Directed by Declan McGrath & Neasa Ní Chianáin Rated PG Score 6/6 An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast’s Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs and guns. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and…
Indie Action Film Helping Raise Awareness Of Child Abductions and Trafficking
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AJLO Productions have released its first indie feature action film in Arizona depicting a quick thinking father who is on a quest to save his abducted daughter. In 2019, Jason Lohman (producer and director of Rescue), saw a news article relating to a child abduction/trafficking bust in Mesa, Arizona. This scenario haunted him as he…
Melbourne AR Art Trail
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The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a new interactive augmented reality experience to Melbourne’s CBD, supporting city traders by offering visitors more reasons to stay longer and see more. Creativity and technology will combine to see world-class artworks adorn Melbourne’s arts precinct with the launch of AR. Trail – a collaboration between Fed Square, Koorie…