Sue Kroll, President Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that New Line Cinema’s horror thriller “IT” has surpassed $500 million at the worldwide box office today, after less than three weeks in release. The critically acclaimed blockbuster is now the highest-grossing horror film ever, breaking the 44-year record belonging to “The Exorcist,” one…
Special new Frankie Fish book to help Luke Batty Foundation
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This October, comedian and children’s author Peter Helliar will publish a special new Frankie Fish book, with a percentage of profits going to the Luke Batty Foundation. Inspired by the genius prankster character he created, Helliar has written Best Ever Pranks (and More!), a guide to Frankie Fish’s favourite practical jokes, gags and mischief. The…
AZURE and Warner Bros to Remake Infernal Affairs
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AZURE Entertainment Pvt. Limited and Warner Bros. India have announced a strategic collaboration to jointly invest in and produce an Indian remake of “Infernal Affairs”. The 2002 Hong Kong Original is a cult film with global recognition and was the film upon which the multi award-winning The Departed (directed by Martin Scorsese in 2006) was…
Gage Roads wins Perth Stadium Beer Contract
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Western Australia’s own Gage Roads Brewing Co. has secured the beer and cider supply contract for Perth Stadium. “When Western Australian companies win, the whole State benefits.” Premier Mark McGowan commented “Gage Roads is a true Western Australian success story – going from local start-up to become one of the country’s biggest independent brewers. Gage…
JFF – Birds without Names – The Movie Boards
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Director Kazuya Shiraishi Starring Yu Aoi and Sadao Abe Rated Recommended for ages 15 and over. Score 5/6 Tawako’s boyfriend is not her kind, but she puts up with it in exchange for shelter. Her old boyfriend of almost a decade ago is long gone, and was also not nice, but like most girls she…
AFL Grand Final Day Transport
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The Andrews Labor Government is putting on more train and tram services than ever during Grand Final week to help footy fans celebrate and get to the Grand Final week events in Melbourne. “There’s no place like Melbourne during Grand Final week. We’re helping Tigers and Crows supporters, and thousands of footy fans, get to…
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
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Director Matthew Vaughn Starring Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong Rated MA Score 5/6 When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, the Kingsman’s journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US. These two elite secret organizations must band together to defeat a common enemy. Before…
Village Cinemas Family Deals
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A family trip to the cinemas is a favourite Australian pastime and in an effort to encourage families to spend more quality time together at the movies, Village Cinemas has further amplified their family offerings. Village Cinemas General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Mohit Bhargava is thrilled to provide families special offers and activities tailored…
One Last Heist
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Director Ronnie Thompson Starring Matthew Goode, Stephen Moyer, Joely Richardson Rated M Score 4/6 In April 2015, the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company, an underground safe deposit facility in London’s Hatton Garden area, was burgled by 4 elderly men. The total stolen may have a value of up to £200 million, the incident has been…
Ratchet & Clank
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Director Kevin Munroe, Jericca Cleland Starring James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Jim Ward Rated PG Score 3/6 When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe. I’ve been putting off watching this one for the…