Netflix has announced Painkiller, a new scripted drama and limited series about the origins of the opioid crisis. Eric Newman (Children of Men) will serve as Executive Producer as part of his overall deal with Netflix where he is showrunner on Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. Emmy Award® nominated writing duo Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster…
Stage Two of Canberra Light Rail Progressing
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Stage two of light rail is progressing with Minister for Transport Chris Steel announcing more detail today. Minister Steel explained that the 2A extension will add 1.7km of wire-free track from the Alinga Street station, along the western side of London Circuit and onto Commonwealth Avenue, finishing at Commonwealth Park. The Minister added that to…
The Rock
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Director Michael Bay Starring Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris Rated R Score 4.5/6 A mild-mannered chemist and an ex-con must lead the counterstrike when a rogue group of military men, led by a renegade general, threaten a nerve gas attack from Alcatraz against San Francisco. I was a little surprised when I had a…
27,000 Golden Perch Fingerlings Released in Lake Tuggeranong
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More than 27,000 Golden Perch fingerlings were recently released into Lake Tuggeranong, Isabella and Upper Stranger ponds to boost native fish numbers in Canberra’s urban waterways. “This adds to more than 40,000 native Murray Cod that were successfully released into ACT waterways in December, bringing the total number of fish stocked this season to over…
6 Days Until The 24th National Multicultural Festival
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The Festival is Canberra’s biggest celebration of cultural diversity and this year will run from 21-23 February. Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Chris Steel said that the Festival launch was a sample of what the Festival weekend is all about – a celebration of cultural diversity and an expression of our welcoming and inclusive city. “Canberra…
Netflix Acquires Six Short Films from Telfaz11 Studios
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Netflix has exclusively acquired six award winning short films from Telfaz11 Studios which will be available for viewers in 190 countries starting Thursday 27 February. To be released under the name “Six Windows in the Desert,” the short films made by Saudi creators aim to shine a light on thought-provoking subjects with a focus on…
Filming Commenced on ABC Drama Wakefield
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ABC, Screen Australia and Screen NSW are thrilled to announce that production is underway on the intriguing eight-part drama series Wakefield. Made by Jungle Entertainment (Mr InBetween, No Activity, A Moody Christmas) in partnership with BBC studios, Wakefield explores the fine line between sanity and madness, with humour and heart. Delving into the hidden world…
Breaker Morant
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Directed by Bruce Beresford Staring Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, Bryan Brown & John Waters Rating PG Score 6/6 Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers. With the anniversary 118th of the executions of Lieutenants Peter Handcock and Harry “Breaker”…
New Series from Paw Patrol Creator to Premiere on Netflix in September
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Netflix and Spin Master Corp. together announce a new CG animated series Mighty Express. From the creator and producers of the award-winning PAW Patrol, season one will feature 52, 11-minute episodes and debut on Netflix this September. Executive produced by Spin Master Entertainment’s Executive Vice President, Jennifer Dodge, and Spin Master’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Ronnen…
Netflix Inks Overall Series Deal with Alexander Woo
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Netflix and Alexander Woo have entered into an overall deal for scripted series programming and other projects. Woo will work with Netflix to develop, write and produce content across drama and science fiction genres. Alexander Woo is a playwright, screenwriter, and writer/producer for television. He most recently was co-creator, showrunner and executive producer of the…
Midsumma Festival 2020 Wraps Up
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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…