Dementia Australia Second Year as Penrite Oil Sandown 500 Nominated Charity

Dementia Australia is thrilled to be back for a second year as the nominated charity for the Penrite Oil Sandown 500, one of the greatly anticipated races returning to the Repco Supercars Championships calendar.  Supercars, Penrite Racing and Penrite Oil, the major sponsor and partner of the Supercars event, nominated Dementia Australia as their charity…

Pixar Putt Pop Up in Canberra

Australia’s much-loved pop-up mini-golf phenomenon, Pixar Putt, will return to Canberra in time for the school holidays when it opens at Civic Square on September 20. Tickets go on sale on Friday 13 September at 12pm local time via www.pixarputt.com.au. This pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories,…

The Fall Guy

Director David Leitch Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt. Rated M. Score 4.5/6 A stuntman, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right? i went into…

Sharko Drops Official Trailer

SHARKO is a feature documentary about enigmatic New Zealand Rugby League legend Mark “SHARKO” Graham, and his filmmaker son, Luke, has released its trailer ahead of its cinematic release in November. In his prime, Mark was the best rugby league player in the world. Known for his size, speed, skill and toughness, he was a…

Netball Marathon in December

In a ground-breaking display of athletic endurance and charitable spirit, Victoria will host the first Netball Marathon, an attempt to break the world record for the longest netball game. The event, scheduled for 6-10 December 2024 at Beaconhills College, will see 24 determined players compete in a single, non-stop 84-hour match.In addition to setting a…

New Children’s Shows Announced

Screen Australia and ABC in association with VicScreen, Screen NSW and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) have announced four new children’s titles at the Australian Children’s Content Summit in Coffs Harbour. The programs, three animations and one live action hybrid, are all original titles and will be highlights of the ABC’s Children’s content slate…

MIFF 2024 Award Winners Announced

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has unveiled its 2024 MIFF Award winners recently , presenting over $250,000AUD in prize money across a suite of five categories. The flagship Bright Horizons Award, presented by VicScreen and amounting to $140,000AUD – making it one of the most lucrative film prizes globally – is awarded to a…

Mother and Son season 2

Fans of the reimagined Australian comedy Mother and Son are in for a treat as the ABC, Screen Australia and Screen NSW confirm a second six-part season will commence filming in Sydney later this year.The incomparable and hilarious Denise Scott (Maggie) returns to our screens alongside co-star Matt Okine (Arthur), who shines both in front…

Frantales Productions’ Buried Headed to YouTube

Frantales Productions is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Buried, a darkly funny new five-part digital series about the school drop-off run from hell. Backed by Screen Australia and VicScreen, produced by Fran Derham (Surviving Summer, First Love), and created by talented Victorian duo Miriam Glaser (Utopia, Why Are You Like This) and Charlotte George (Surviving Summer)

The Meg 2: The Trench

Director Ben Wheatley. Starring Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, Cliff Curtis. Rated M. Score 0/6 A research team encounters multiple threats while exploring the depths of the ocean, including a malevolent mining operation. The creature feature or if you prefer to be slightly more specific giant monster movie…

New Movie “Hoop Street” Filmed in Memphis

For several weeks the Bluff City has served as the backdrop for an exciting new independent film. “Hoop Street” is a compelling drama that not only entertains but also carries a powerful message. It follows the journey of a hot-headed teenager who, after being expelled from his high school basketball team, must conquer his inner…

Production Commences on Bruce Beresford’s Overture

Screen Australia and Ambience Entertainment are thrilled to announce the commencement of production on feature film, Overture.                            Written and directed by the award-winning Bruce Beresford, Overture is a powerful, funny and moving family story which will resonate with contemporary audiences. Ambience Entertainment…

Ice Maiden Sailing to Cinemas in August and September

Following its world premiere sold-out screening at New Zealand’s highly regarded DocEdge Film Festival, and last night’s packed Sydney premiere at the Cremorne Orpheum, the thrilling new Australian documentary Ice Maiden has commenced its circumnavigation through Australian and New Zealand cinemas in August and September. Lisa Blair to travel with the film to Sydney, Melbourne…

Bupa Data Reveals Top Dog & Cat Breeds

The truth about cats and dogs is Cavoodles are Australia’s favourite canine, while the Domestic Short Hair has purred its way to the title of Top Cat, according to Bupa Pet Insurance. The list, based on Bupa Pet Insurance policies, shows size doesn’t matter with big dogs like Labradors, Border Collies and Golden Retrievers making…

Deadpool and Wolverine

Director Shawn Levy. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney. Rated MA. Score 5/6 A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more…