Director Michael Dougherty Starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner Rated M Score 3/6 A boy who has a bad Christmas ends up accidentally summoning a festive demon to his family home. It is the time of year again and I suppose I should try and get at least one Christmas movie reviewed this year…
Tag Archive for Christmas
Christmas Down Under Filming
by themovieboards - Editor •
Christmas Down Under, the latest venture for Ignite Pictures, began production earlier this week in Sydney. From director Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding & My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2), the feature film stars John Jarratt (Wolf Creek), Joanne Samuel (Mad Max), Justine Kacir (Home and Away) and Logie Award winner Paul O’Brien…
Plans to Help get Western Rock Lobster to the Plate
by themovieboards - Editor •
Western Australians will get a chance to celebrate Christmas and New Year, with a new program to provide more the State’s most iconic seafood – the western rock lobster. “The Local Lobster Program provides a chance for more Western Australians and tourists to enjoy this popular seafood. This festive season why not take up the…
Plan Ahead Use a Sober Bob
by themovieboards - Editor •
Heading into the Christmas period, the NT Government is asking everyone to think about how you will get home, plan ahead and use a Sober Bob. Sober Bob is anyone willing to get you home safely and may not necessarily be the person you are out with. Sober Bob is not only a mate, but…
Remember BBQ Safety
by themovieboards - Editor •
Five simple gas safety tips could be the difference between holiday BBQ fun or disaster, says Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr. Anthony Lynham. Dr. Lynham said the government’s petroleum and gas safety inspectors came across dodgy gas installs and unsafe use of gas appliances as part of their job every day. “I’m urging…
Some Palace Electric Cinemas Open on Christmas
by themovieboards - Editor •
Palace Cinemas announce that they will open key cinemas around Australia on Christmas Day, 2016. A spokesperson commented that with Boxing Day releases gifted one day early on Sunday, December 25th, cinematic highlights include; La La Land, Allied, A United Kingdom (hit of this year’s BBC First British Film Festival), Rogue One: A Star Wars…
Unwanted Christmas Gifts ….. Know Your Rights!!!
by themovieboards - Editor •
Following the Christmas and Boxing Day sale rush, Victorians are being urged to understand their shopping rights before returning their unwanted presents or purchases. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett said thousands of gifts would be returned this holiday period but many people were confused about their refund and return rights.…
Seven Christmas Toys fail safety requirements
by themovieboards - Editor •
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s pre-Christmas safety check of nearly 3,300 toys in stores and online, has found seven potentially dangerous toys that fail mandatory safety requirements. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that the affected products include four stuffed/plush toys that produce small parts and choking hazards when subject to tension testing; one…
Who is eating turkey?
by themovieboards - Editor •
According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Between October 2014 and September 2015, 6.2% of Australians 14+ ate turkey in an average seven days. Over the course of this 12-month period, there were discernible peaks and troughs: with January being the biggest turkey-eating month (12.0%) and August being the off-season (3.4%). “Along with pudding…
Carnaby Street Christmas Decorations
by themovieboards - Editor •
With just over a week till December it’s finally time to start thinking about Christmas, and if you are like me and need a little inspiration to really embrace the Christmas spirit here is something that might help you. Especially if you live in the City of Westminster in central London. Carnaby one of London’s…