Audiences attending the Sydney Film Festival Australian Premiere of the internationally acclaimed film Body Blow are in for a unique second course as the cast take to the stage to perform music from the film live. Body Blow makes its Australian Premiere at 6:15pm at Event Cinemas George Street as part of the Sydney Film…
Thank you!!!!!!
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Ok, apparently the Jetpack app I use has achievements to help motivate you to post more frequently. Last night (Wednesday May 20) I received an achievement that The Movie Boards has received views from 150+ countries around the world. When I realised that there’s about 195 recognised countries my first thought was ‘Oh my god,…
Raise a Guinness to “The World’s Cup,” & To Soccer Fans
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Soccer has a funny way of turning strangers into teammates, quiet bars into choirs and 90 minutes into a very good reason to gather. Guinness believes there’s a place for every kind of soccer fan, and when fans come together for the game, there’s often one unmistakable pint at the center of it all.Rooted in…
The All-American Rejects and Mike’s® Dirty Lemonade Ask Fans to Share “Dirty Little Secrets”
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A dirty little secret. Whether it’s a crush on someone you swear is “just a friend” or taking a “sick day” to go to a music festival, we’ve all got one. Or a few. In fact, research shows that the average person is holding onto 13 secrets, about five of which they’ve never told a…
Pringles x Miller Lite Collaboration
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As the days get longer and the weather warms up, Pringles®and Miller Lite are teaming up again to keep it crisp with the ultimate cookout-inspired snacks – introducing NEW Pringles x Miller Lite Beer Cheese Burger crisps and Pringles x Miller Lite Beer-Braised Steak crisps, brought back from last year’s debut. The snacking masterminds at…
2026 Cannes Film Festival “China Night” & Golden Coast Gala
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On the evening of May 14, 2026 (French time), the 2026 Cannes Film Festival “China Night” & Golden Coast Gala was successfully held at Plage des Palmes, the official beach of the Cannes Marché du Film. As an officially sanctioned event of the Cannes Marché du Film, this forum is led and organized by Beijing…
Vivid Sydney 2026
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For Vivid Sydney 2026 the Australian National Maritime Museum is embarking on its largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling. Throughout the Vivid Sydney 2026 program, from 22 May to 13 June, the Museum will be championing the incredible work of renowned Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Island) artist Brian Robinson, with…
ADP Survey Reveals one in three Australians have been underpaid in their usual pay period at least once
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Australians are missing an average of $1,131 in their paychecks as a result of underpayments, according to new polling commissioned by ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions. Key findings from the poll include: Kylie Baullo, General Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Japan at ADP, said the findings underscore how quickly payroll…
Moose Toys Expands Partnership With Netflix
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Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, and Netflix announced their partnership is expanding with new toy lines inspired by recently announced Kids & Family entertainment: “Young MacDonald” –- an animated musical series, and “Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory” – an animated film inspired by Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (Netflix…
BIG4 Holiday Parks Partners With Ford Australia
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BIG4 Holiday Parks has announced a new partnership with Ford Australia, bringing together two brands synonymous with Australian road trips and outdoor adventure. The partnership unlocks an exclusive offer for BIG4 Perks+ members, with savings of up to $3,000 on selected Ford vehicles – making it easier than ever for Australians to get behind the…
Fender celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Precision Bass
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Precision Bass, one of the most important and universally recognized bass guitars in both tone and aesthetic. “I tried other basses, but nothing had the balance of a P-bass,” Geezer Butler commented “It becomes part of you.” As big band stages grew louder in the…
Natalie Scott releases new historical fiction novel ‘The Rim of the Sky’ at age 98
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An Australian author who has just celebrated her 98th birthday is proving that stories have no age limit with the release of her latest novel, The Rim of the Sky, a sweeping work of historical fiction set against the turbulence of nineteenth-century Russia. Natalie Scott’s The Rim of the Sky follows young noblewoman Elizaveta Georgievna…
National Pear Week, May 25 -31
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As Australians continue feeling pressure at the supermarket checkout, growers and food advocates say one of the healthiest and most affordable foods in the fruit aisle may also be one of the most overlooked – pears. With National Pear Week shining a spotlight on the seasonal fruit, experts say pears are increasingly aligning with major…
The OMNI International AI Film Festival announces Jury
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The OMNI International AI Film Festival announces their Jury today, led by acclaimed director Alex Proyas, best known for directing I, Robot, who will serve as a judge for OMNI “Hyperphantasia” – presented by Envato. The festival’s third major iteration will premiere in Sydney in July 2026, following recent screenings across Australia and internationally in…
VISA and Jason Sudeikis team up to tap it in
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At the FIFA World Cup 2026™, everything can change in a split second. A quick pass. A simple finish. A tap in goal. This summer, Visa, the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, is turning those fleeting moments into something much bigger—launching Tap In, a bold new global campaign based on…
Walk Safely to School Day this Friday, 22 May
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Queensland parents are being urged to rethink the school run ahead of Walk Safely to School Day this Friday, 22 May, as research shows active travel to school has halved since the 1970s and fewer than one in four Australian children meet daily physical activity guidelines. Now in its 27th year and part of National…
Sydney Comedy Festival 2026 Announces Award Recipients
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On Sunday 17 May, Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event, the Sydney Comedy Festival, came to a close with the announcement of its 2026 award winners: Sean Collier, The Burton Brothers, Reuben Kaye and Frankie McNair who each took home a trophy along with a $1500 prize. This year, the prestigious Best of the Fest Award was awarded to two…
Record Growth and Huge Crowds for Sydney Comedy Festival
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On Sunday 17th May, the Sydney Comedy Festival wrapped for 2026 with a bang! Firmly cementing its place as one of the country’s biggest cultural events, the 2026 Festival delivered packed rooms, sold‑out outdoor festivals and a larger program, presenting 411 shows with close to 1000 performances across Sydney. In this milestone year, the Sydney…
Screen NSW’s Short to Feature Fast Track program
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Two filmmaking teams are on track for the silver screen with support from Screen NSW’s Short to Feature Fast Track program, set to accelerate their careers in the industry. Recipients for 2026 include filmmaking team David Ma and Rebecca Metcalf with short and feature film both titled Hostiles, and filmmaking team Jack Dodds, Abby Gallaway,…