The Andrews Labor Government is carrying out major tram works along Route 58 in Melbourne’s inner north, creating a more reliable and comfortable journey for passengers. Victorian Minister for Public Transport Melissa explained that the $3.7 million works between Grantham Street and Dawson Street in Brunswick West will take place from Friday 22 May, until…
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
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Director Tim Burton Starring Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton Rated PG Score 5.5/6 When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life. I know I have reviewed a lot of movies directed by Tim Burton, the first thought…
Quantum Leap Series 1 Episode 1
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Director David Hemmings Starring Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell Rated PG Score 4/6 Genesis: Part 1 Although the Project Quantum Leap isn’t ready yet, Sam Beckett doesn’t listen to supercomputer Ziggy, hops into the Accelerator and leaps. As Tom Stratton, an Air Force test pilot about to attempt a dangerous flight. Sam finds his memory Swiss…
Cancelled: A Series Written & Produced in Lockdown
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Online series Cancelled, filmed entirely in lockdown in Spain, has launched recently on Facebook with principal production investment from Screen Australia. Produced by More Sauce in association with UN3, Cancelled tells the true story of acclaimed Australian director Luke Eve (High Life, I Met A Girl), who had to cancel his wedding to Spanish actress,…
Bill Skarsgård to Play Clark Olofsson in New Swedish Netflix Original Series
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Netflix has recently announced Clark – a six episode drama series about the Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson who has been referred to as a “celebrity gangster”, has given rise to the concept of Stockholm syndrome, managed to escape prisons and committed robberies all over Europe. Clark Olofsson will be portrayed by Bill Skarsgård, who is…
The Wizard
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Director Todd Holland Starring Fred Savage, Luke Edwards, Jenny Lewis Rated PG Score 5/6 A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross country with the help of a girl they meet to compete in the ultimate video game championship. I know I do not normally review family movies but, the cinemas…
Netflix Made in Africa Collection
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Netflix has announced the introduction of a Made in Africa collection – a curated list of African series, films and documentaries – to celebrate Africa Month and demonstrate Netflix’s commitment to Africa and the African creative community. Ben Amadasun, Director of Licensing and Co-productions for Africa at Netflix explained that the collection is available globally…
Netflix Drops Trailer for upcoming series Betaal
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Netflix has dropped the trailer of its upcoming series Betaal that hits the service on May 24, 2020. Renowned horror studio Blumhouse Television, SK Global Entertainment and Red Chillies Entertainment come together to present this horror-thriller series. The story is set in a remote village, which quickly becomes the arena of a breathless battle when…
Red Dwarf Series 7 Episode 1: Tika to Ride
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Director Ed Bye Starring Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules & Robert Llewellyn Rated PG Score 6/6 First Broadcast 17th January 1997 In the aftermath of the battle with their future selves, the crew, resurrected from the dead, due to time paradoxes and Lister is depressed when he learns the curry supplies were destroyed in…
Additional Support for Canberra’s Artists
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Canberra’s artists have now received additional support as part of the ACT Government’s economic survival package to support jobs and maintain our creative sector. The Government has already created hundreds of jobs to support Canberrans and these numbers will now also be increased by jobs in the creative sector as we work to keep our…
Hend Sabry Series Coming to Netflix
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Netflix has announced a new deal with the super-star Hend Sabry starring in a new Arabic original series (untitled project). Netlifx’s new heartwarming drama-comedy will also feature Hend Sabry for the first time as an Executive Producer by her company SALAM Production. “We are excited to work with Hend Sabry, one of the Arab world’s…
Snapchat and Screen Australia Developing Vertical Series Apollo
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Screen Australia and Snapchat have selected murder mystery series Apollo from two of the creatives behind hit vertical series Content to be developed as part of the Snapchat + Screen Australia initiative. The team will receive $15,000 AUD of development funding and take part in workshops in May with the Snapchat development team based in…
Queen Sono Returning for Second Season
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Netflix announced that its first African Original series, Queen Sono, has been renewed for a second season. The 6-part series, starring Pearl Thusi in the title role, was Netflix’s first script to screen original production on the continent. In the second season, we will see Queen search for the truth as her newfound need for…
Robot Overlords
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Director Jon Wright Starring Ben Kingsley, Gillian Anderson, Callan McAuliffe Rated PG Score 3/6 Earth has been conquered by robots from a distant galaxy. Survivors are confined to their houses and must wear electronic implants, risking incineration by robot sentries if they venture outside. Time for one that is kind of topical. Okay, for the…
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
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Directed by Quentin Tarantino Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie Rated MA Score 5/6 A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. I meant to go and see this in the cinema…
ISOlation Photography for Mental Health
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Editor’s Note: A Big thank you to Karen Merry for writing and submitting this article. 2020 will go down as the year the world changed. Coronavirus, Covid 19, Social Distancing, flattening the curve, unprecedented, unchartered are all words some of us would prefer never to hear again. Some of the stressors of daily life have…
Netflix and MK2 Partnership Announced
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Netflix and MK2 have announced a partnership on a selection of iconic films from the MK2 catalogue. Throughout 2020, masterpieces of French and international cinema will be offered on Netflix, in France, with films by directors such as François Truffaut, Charlie Chaplin and Jacques Demy. Thanks to this collaboration, cinematic masterpieces will be rediscovered by…
Scoob Coming to Streaming and Digital Platforms
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Ann Sarnoff, Chair and CEO, Warner Bros. recently announced that Warner Bros. will make its upcoming animated feature film “SCOOB!” available for both Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) and for premium digital ownership in the U.S. and Canada on May 15, providing first-run content while theaters remain closed due to the current global health crisis.…