Greater Competition for Canberra Petrol Market

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Eurovision 2020 Semi-Final Line-up Announced

With just over 3 months to go until the Eurovision Song Contest begins, the line-up for this year’s Semi-Finals have been decided by a draw, broadcast live online, as a part of the traditional Host City Insignia Ceremony. At the ceremony, Zippi Brand Frank, Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv, representing last year’s host city, passed…

Netflix and Titmouse Announce Creative Deal

Netflix has inked a multi-year production commitment overall deal with award-winning animation studio Titmouse to produce multiple original adult animated series. Under the terms of the deal, Netflix will also have a first look at adult animated series developed and created at Titmouse. This marks an expansion of the relationship between the two companies, which…

2020 APIA Young at Heart Seniors Film Festival

The APIA Young at Heart Seniors Film Festival presented by Palace Cinemas returns for its 15th addition this February 19 to March 4, 2020. The Festival will light up cinema screens across 14 venues in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and for the first time ever, Byron Bay. The only nationwide Film Festival in…

A Salute to Spam. The Meat, not the emails

Man: Sshh, dear, don’t cause a fuss. I’ll have your spam. I love it. I’m having spam spam spam spam spam spam spam beaked beans spam spam spam and spam! Vikings (singing): Spam spam spam spam. Lovely spam! Wonderful spam! Waitress: Shut up!! Baked beans are off. (Spam Sketch – Monty Python’s Flying Circus) After…

Principal Photography Begins on Happiest Season

TriStar Pictures and Entertainment One announced that Academy Award® winning actress, Mary Steenburgen (Book Club, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), six time Emmy-nominated actor Victor Garber (Argo), Golden Globe nominated actress Alison Brie (Glow), Independent Spirit Award winner Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West) and Emmy Award nominee Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) have joined Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie…

Bad Boys For Life

Director Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Rated MA Score 5/6 Marcus and Mike have to confront new issues (career changes and midlife crises), as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department to take down the ruthless Armando Armas, the vicious leader of…

The Gentleman

Director Guy Ritchie Starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery Rated MA Score 5/6 American expat Mickey Pearson who built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain…

Tommy & Tiger Terry

Written by Darren Mort Illustrated by Niama Wessely Score 6/6 Tommy is a kid like so many from separated households: he loves his Mum; he loves his Dad. On his wish list, he would like them to reconcile – but, that is not going to happen. Importantly, Tommy believes it’s all his fault. To address…

Mulan: Rise of a Warrior

Director Jingle Ma Starring Wei Zhao, Kun Chen, Jaycee Chan Rated M Score 5/6 The epic story of the Chinese girl-warrior, Mulan, who fights to defend her father. With Disney’s live action remake of its 1998 animated classic scheduled to be released in March, it looks like I have an excuse to go watch it.…

Netflix and Bill Prady First Look Deal

Netflix and Bill Prady have entered a first look deal for scripted series programming. Prady will work with Netflix to develop, write and produce TV series across a range of genres including, drama, fantasy, science fiction and comedy. “Bill Prady is a renowned storyteller, and with The Big Bang Theory he created characters who have…