Following its world premiere sold-out screening at New Zealand’s highly regarded DocEdge Film Festival, and last night’s packed Sydney premiere at the Cremorne Orpheum, the thrilling new Australian documentary Ice Maiden has commenced its circumnavigation through Australian and New Zealand cinemas in August and September. Lisa Blair to travel with the film to Sydney, Melbourne…
Bupa Data Reveals Top Dog & Cat Breeds
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The truth about cats and dogs is Cavoodles are Australia’s favourite canine, while the Domestic Short Hair has purred its way to the title of Top Cat, according to Bupa Pet Insurance. The list, based on Bupa Pet Insurance policies, shows size doesn’t matter with big dogs like Labradors, Border Collies and Golden Retrievers making…
Deadpool and Wolverine
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Director Shawn Levy. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney. Rated MA. Score 5/6 A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more…
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MIFF Opens
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The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has officially opened with the hometown and Australian Premiere of Adam Elliot’s long-awaited new claymation masterpiece, Memoir of a Snail, supported by the MIFF Premiere Fund. A further 18 days of cinematic glory await with the festival running online nationwide, around Melbourne and across Victoria from 8-25 August. Having…
$1Mill Contribution to SBW Stables Theatre Redevelopment by The City of Sydney
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The City of Sydney will contribute $1 million to the Griffin Theatre Company’s upgrade of Darlinghurst’s historic SBW Stables Theatre. Founded in 1979, Griffin Theatre Company is the only one of its kind solely dedicated to developing and staging Australian plays. The company purchased the theatre in 2022. The upgrade will increase the capacity of…
Hazel and Roxley Release Lonely
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“Lonely” is not just a song, but a powerful message from Hazel and Roxley. They challenge the common belief that loneliness is an insurmountable state of mind. Their unique perspective offers hope and inspiration to those battling loneliness and depression, suggesting that there are ways to overcome our fears and discover our true selves. Hazel…
Summernats 37 Music Lineup Announced
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Street Machine Summernats 37 will rock Canberra into the new year with Jet headlining two huge nights of horsepower-infused Aussie rock and party action. Friday night’s kicks off with Sydney rock stars Thirsty Merc. With a stack of hits including In the Summertime And Someday, Someday, there’s more than 20 Good Reasons to head to Summernats…
Coles Cuts The Cheese
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Coles has cut the price of its popular Own Brand 1kg cheese blocks today, providing great value to customers on a household staple and helping Australians stretch their weekly budget. Joining Coles’ Down Down range of price cuts, the Coles Australian Colby Cheese 1kg, Coles Australian Tasty Cheddar 1kg and Coles Australian Light Tasty Cheddar…
MIFF 2024 Award Nominees Announced
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With a mammoth prize pool of over $300,000AUD on offer, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has been unveiled the nominees and esteemed juries for the annual MIFF Awards. Shining a light on local and international filmmaking excellence, this year’s categories includes the newly coined Uncle Jack Charles Award, recently renamed in honour of the…
Meals in Schools Pilot Program Launched in ACT Schools
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Kids can’t learn on an empty stomach. That’s why the ACT Government has launched the Meals in Schools pilot in ACT public schools. Every child deserves a great education, and the research shows that access to nutritious food at school benefits children and young people’s education and wellbeing. Participating schools are: Students at these five…
Holiday Inn Headed to Hayes Theatre
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Bursting with irrepressible charm, irresistible humour and a nostalgia that promises to delight – Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tap dances onto the Hayes stage to ring in the Christmas season. “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn appeals to me for several reasons,” said Producer and Director of Holiday Inn Sally Dashwood. “The music is, first and foremost, gorgeous. I have a dance…
Phillip District Enclosed Oval Upgrades Commence
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Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry today will announce the start of construction for the upgrades to the Phillip District Enclosed Oval. The first stage of this project is a new stand-alone community sports pavilion and additional car parking spaces. Further works will also soon be progressed, including LED sportsground lighting, a new storage…
The Boys Prequel Vought Rising Announced
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During the panel for the Emmy-winning series The Boys’ Hall H at San Diego Comic- Con, it was announced that The Boys world is expanding to include Vought Rising, a prequel to The Boys, starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash. The exciting news was revealed when Ackles surprised the SDCC audience by coming on stage…
Kento Kaku cast as Akira Nishikiyama in Like a Dragon
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Prime Video recently announced the casting of Kento Kaku as Akira Nishikiyama, aka Nishiki, during the Like a Dragon: Yakuza panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The panel for the action-packed TV adaptation of SEGA’s iconic video game series started with the official teaser trailer giving fans a glimpse of the first ever footage from the…
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
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Directed by Guy Ritchie. Starring Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Henry Golding and Alex Pettyfer. Rated MA. Score 5/6 Billed as a true story about a secret British World War II organization; the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war,…
Alison Newman Releases Free Me from EP Wolf
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Singer and songwriter Alison Newman is set to release ‘Free Me’ today (Friday, 26 July). This is the second track from her EP, ‘Wolf’.
Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
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Director John Korty. Starring Eric Walker, Warwick Davis, Fionnula Flanagan, Guy Boyd, Aubree Miller. Rated PG. Score 4/6 The Starcruiser of the Towani-family crashes on the moon Endor. Father and mother Towani get separated from their 2 children Mace and Cindel. The children are found by Ewoks, inhabitants of Endor. Although communicating is a real…