Peter Berg’s Film 44 has inked a first look deal with Netflix to produce and direct live action films and series. Berg directed Spenser Confidential, starring Mark Wahlberg, which became one of the most popular Netflix films with 85 million members choosing to watch the film in the first 4 weeks. Last year it was…
Animated Musical STEPS headed to Netflix
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Netflix is producing a new musical animated comedy STEPS, from Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and will feature a script and music by Emmy Award Nominees Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci. In a spin on the classic Cinderella story, two stepsisters are overlooked for marriage by the Prince and embark on an epic journey, realizing…
Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw
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Director David Leitch Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba Rated M Score 2/6 Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity. The Fast & Furious movies will always be fun to watch in a ‘I reject your physics and insert my…
Live Action BRZRKR Feature Film Followed by Anime Series Coming to Netflix
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Netflix has acquired the rights to the BOOM! Studios comic book BRZRKR and will first adapt the story into a feature film followed by an anime spinoff series. BRZRKR is created by Keanu Reeves, written by Reeves and New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt, and illustrated by famed Marvel artist Ron Garney with colors…
Bad Boys Media Launches NFT For Australian Artists
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An Australian company is about to change the way musicians release music, authors fund books releases and artists protect their art with the help of NFT – Non-Fungible Tokens. Bad Boys Media, who started in the podcast space with the popular Bad Boys Podcast, have unveiled plans to help the creative communities change the way…
Nominations Open for Multicultural Film Festival
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Nominations are now open for this year’s Multicultural Film Festival, which showcases the stories, cultures and experiences of Victoria’s diverse multicultural community. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence and Victorian Multicultural Commission Chairperson Vivienne Nguyen have called for creative and original short films about cultural diversity and multiculturalism. “The film festival is a celebration of…
News of the World
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Director Paul Greengrass Starring Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel Rated M Score 4/6 A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either, can call…
Midsumma Announces 2021 Program
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Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma Festival, has revealed the highly anticipated 17-day 2021 program, set to take place from 19th April until 5th May 2021. In 2021, Midsumma Festival returns to Melbourne bigger and better than ever, offering audiences an entirely unique experience that’s unlike anything on the calendar! With an incredible…
Bad Eggs
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Director Tony Martin Starring Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin, Judith Lucy Rated M Score 5/6 Ben Kinnear and Mike Paddock are police officers working for the Zero Tolerance Unit, a special division of Victoria Police. When they accidentally shoot the corpse of a judge several times each, they are reprimanded but investigate his death, leading to…
Netflix Acquires Rights to He’s All That
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Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to rom-com remake He’s All That from Miramax. Directed by Mark Waters, written by R. Lee Fleming Jr. and starring Addison Rae, Tanner Buchanan, Madison Pettis, Peyton Meyer, Isabella Crovetti, Annie Jacob, Myra Molloy, Rachael Leigh Cook, Matthew Lillard. Netflix will release the film globally later this year. The…
The Fall of Men
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Director Yohan Faure Staring Benjamin Hubert, Aurélie Dujarrier, Christophe Perez Score 5.5/6 The Fall of Men is an original story of Trunks against the infamous Cell. It is a live action fan fiction of Dragon Ball Z. Apparently, Dragon Ball Z: The Fall of Men was shot in 20 days over a period of more…
Online Coaching SLOCOACH Arts Launches in Australia
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ATTENTION all budding performers, SLOCOACH, the innovative platform revolutionising the world of online coaching, has just launched an Arts & Entertainment arm to their Australian site. SLOCOACH Arts gives up-and-coming artists, comedians, singers, musicians, dancers and many other creatives the chance to digitally connect with the best in the business to receive personalised, one on…
Revised and Rejiggered 17 Date EIREBORNE Australian Tour Announced
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In preparation for St Patricks Day and all things Irish, Mellen Events is thrilled to announce the rebirth of Irish dance: EIREBORNE. Although like so many events, due to COVID-19, EIREBORNE had to be postponed. However, tour promoter Brad Mellen, Director of Mellen Events, is delighted for the relaunch and to be able to announce…
Yasuke Anime Series Coming to Netflix
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John Derderian, Netflix, Vice President of Japan & Anime has announced April 29, 2021 as global premiere for Yasuke. Derderian explained that Yasuke is a six-episode anime series created by LeSean Thomas, set in alternate fantastical Japan during the feudal era. The story follows a samurai warrior of African descent who must return to his…
Kurt Sutter to Make Feature Directorial Debut
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Kurt Sutter is set to make his feature directorial debut with This Besast for Netflix. Sutter will also write and produce This Beast. Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse with Carla Hacken who will produce under her banner Paper Pictures. An 18th century English village is besieged by a mysterious and elusive beast. Dozens of…
Coeliac Awareness Week (13-20 March) and something to try
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Embrace your tastebuds and live your wildest dreams this Coeliac Awareness week, with Wilde Gluten Free (GF) Beer. This March, Wilde Beer is supporting Coeliac Awareness Week (13-20 March) by encouraging Australians with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease to embrace foods they would typically have to forego, with a range of unique and delicious GF…
Interview with Sam Cawthorn
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A big thank you to Sam Cawthorn for taking the time for the interview. We are living in the age of influence. However, if you want to be an influential leader, it’s all about heart. In a time where many of us have lost confidence in brands, companies, and leaders, it’s time to ask why.…
Elsa Pataky And Luke Bracey To Star in Matthew Reilly’s “Interceptor” For Netflix.
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Elsa Pataky and Luke Bracey To Star in Matthew Reilly’s “Interceptor” for Netflix. Pataky is known for her performance as Elena in The Fast and the Furious franchise, and as Adrielle Cuthbert in Tidelands while Luke Bracey is known for his performance as Utah in Point Break and as Jackson in Holidate. When 16 nuclear…