Midsumma Festival 2020 wrapped up in a blaze of glory this Sunday 9 February with one of Australia’s biggest vocals, and a force to be reckoned with, Kira Puru. With the three- week festival finishing up for another successful year, total attendance for the 2020 Midsumma Festival are expected to exceed 255,000 attendances across a…
Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
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Director Cathy Yun Starring Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Rated MA Score 2/6 After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord. Okay before we get to far into things this more Harley Quinn solo movie then…
Wellesley Wild Overall Deal with Warner Bros Animation
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Emmy-nominated writer/producer Wellesley Wild (“Family Guy”) has signed an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Animation (WBA).Under the terms of the pact, Wild will develop, write and produce new animated projects — for both adult, kid and family audiences — at WBA across all platforms, including premium/pay and basic cable channels, streaming/on-demand and digital…
WBPG and HBO MAX Announce Warner Max
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Warner Max, a new film label that will serve as the feature production arm of HBO Max, was announced today by Ann Sarnoff, Chair and CEO of Warner Bros., and Warner Media Entertainment and Direct-To-Consumer Chairman Robert Greenblatt. This unique joint venture between one of Hollywood’s most successful movie studios and its sister company HBO…
Principal photography Underway on Untitled thriller directed by Nora Fingscheidt
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Principal photography is currently underway in Vancouver, BC, Canada on an Untitled thriller directed by Nora Fingscheidt. The untitled movie is adapted from the BAFTA Award-nominated 3-part British mini-series Unforgiven by Academy Award Winner Christopher McQuarrie. Emmy Award Nominee Vincent D’Onofrio (Godfather of Harlem, Daredevil, Jurassic World ), Jon Bernthal (Ford v Ferrari, Baby Driver,…
Seaweed Feed Has Potential to Create Multi-Million Dollar Industry
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A game-changing new research program involving seaweed being included in livestock fodder could lead to a $140 million new industry in South Australia within three years and potentially support up to 1,200 local jobs. The Marshall Liberal Government has partnered with CH4 South Australia and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) to research production…
Know your Rights with your Gym Membership
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The Andrews Labor Government is urging those signing up for gym memberships to read the fine print carefully and make sure they understand the costs involved before making any commitments. With a new year comes new fitness goals for many Victorians, meaning a significant spike in the number of people signing up for gyms and…
Golden Tag Competition to Lure Fishers back to bushfire-affected areas
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The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging recreational fishers back to bushfire-affected areas by giving them the chance at landing a tagged fish worth up to $10,000. “We want to get people back to East Gippsland and the north east with family and friends, spending money and helping local communities get back on their feet.” Victorian…
ACT Government Providing Chromebooks for ACT Public School Students Years 7 to 12
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Now for a third year, the ACT Government continues to provide all ACT public school students in Years 7 to 12 with a free Chromebook device. Minister for Education Yvette Berry explained that the ACT Government believes in providing equitable access to the tools that students need to give them equal opportunity to learn. Irrespective…
Mulan – 1998
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Directors Tony Bancroft & Barry Cook Starring Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong Rated G Score 5/6 To save her father from death in the army, a young maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China’s greatest heroines in the process. Last month I watched a live action version of Mulan, so…
New Transportable Spaces Opened for the ACT School Year
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This week more the 49,000 public school students and 3,800 public educators are returning to 88 ACT public schools. Lyneham High School has opened the doors to its new transportable learning space to support the growing student population. “The ACT Government is committed to ensuring that every public school is a great school, that has…
Greater Competition for Canberra Petrol Market
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Canberrans are set to benefit from the ACT Government’s push for more competition in the local petrol market. “Historically Canberrans have been poorly served by fuel retailers and we are working to put a stop to the unfairness. Government initiatives are focussed on saving money for drivers in the ACT. We’re encouraging smaller operators to…
Principal Photography Begins on Night Teeth
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Principal photography has begun in New Orleans a new thriller Night Teeth for Netflix directed by Adam Randall (iBoy, I See You) and starring Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Bumble Bee, Spider-Man: Homecoming), Debby Ryan (Insatiable, Life of The Party), Lucy Fry (Bright, Waldo, Godfather of Harlem), Raúl Castillo (Army of the Dead, We the Animals) and…
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Rights to The Human Factor
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Sony Pictures Classics have announced that they have acquired rights in North America, Scandinavia, India, South Africa, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and worldwide airlines to The Human Factor directed by Academy Award®-nominee Dror Moreh (The Gatekeepers, Sharon) and produced by Dror Moreh and Teddy Leifer (Icarus, The Invisible War, The Interrupters). With unprecedented access…
Extra Trams to Get to St Kilda Festival
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With 400,000 people expected to head to the bay for the 40th St Kilda Festival next Sunday, the Andrews Labor Government is adding hundreds of extra tram services to get people to the festivities more quickly. “If you’re heading to the festival, leave the car at home. More than 650 extra tram services will be…
Midway
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Director Roland Emmerich Starring Woody Harrelson, Luke Evans, Ed Skrein, Aaron Eckhart, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore Rated M Score 5/6 Midway centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the…
Dolittle
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Director Stephen Gaghan Starring Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas & Michael Sheen Rated PG Score 4.5/6 After his wife’s death, Dr. Dolittle decided to hide from the world with his beloved animals. But he has to take a journey to a mysterious island to find a healing tree, which is the only medicine that can…
Sony Pictures Classics and Stage 6 Films Partner on I Carry You With Me Release
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Sony Pictures Classics announced recently they have partnered with Sony’s Stage 6 Films for the worldwide release of Heidi Ewing’s feature narrative debut I Carry you With Me (Te Llevo Conmigo). Co-written by Ewing (Jesus Camp, One of Us) and Alan Page Arriaga, the film received multiple standing ovations at its Sundance Film Festival premiere…