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The Most Complained About Ads 2018
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In a record year, a gambling advertisement showing a man naked from the waist up presumably ‘manscaping’ is now the most complained about ad in Ad Standards’ history. The previous most complained about ad was in 2014 for an online dating website, aimed at married people looking to have an affair, with 481 people lodging…
Netflix New Years Countdown
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If you are one of the 74% of parents letting their kids stay up a little later this one special night of the year, let the ball drop whenever you want with new characters from animated series like Pinky Malinky, Super Monsters, Boss Baby and Motown Magic. But it’s not just young kids and their…
Peppa Pig Coming to Australian Cinemas in May 2019
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Join the party from May 2, 2019 when Entertainment One’s (eOne) beloved preschool series PEPPA PIG returns to Australian cinemas for an all-new big screen adventure to mark the 15-year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. The hour-long theatrical release gives preschool audiences 10 never-before-broadcast episodes featuring a two-part festival special, complete with new…
See You Yesterday Coming to Netflix in 2019
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Netflix and Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Inc to release the time travel drama See You Yesterday. Based on the award-winning short film, the feature centers on two Brooklyn teenage science prodigies, Claudette “C.J.” Walker and Sebastian J. Thomas, who build make-shift time machines to save C.J.’s brother, Calvin, from being wrongfully…
Flickerfest 2019 Program Announced
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The 28th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival is thrilled to announce the full list of short films officially selected into the Academy® Accredited and BAFTA recognised competitions for 2019. Over 10 thrilling days, Flickerfest, a beloved Sydney summer institution will once again delight audiences with the very best in short films from Australia and around…
Village Cinemas Announces 180 Jobs for Summer Blockbuster Season
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Village Cinemas Australia has announced the employment of 180 young people who are set to work across the 21 Village Cinemas locations in Victoria and Tasmania this summer. The busy employment period saw over 1,500 job-seekers apply for the available roles, proving the roles popular among young people looking for part-time employment. Kirk Edwards, CEO…
Canned Water for Disaster Affected Queenslanders
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In an Australian first, free canned water will be distributed to Queenslanders whose water supply is cut off during natural disasters. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford today launched the relief program at Carlton & United Breweries’ Yatala Brewery. “This program is being delivered by CUB in partnership with the Palaszczuk Government and not-for-profit…
Netflix in 2018
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It might be a little early in December to be putting up lists like this. How many of these shows did you watch on Netflix?
Village Entertainment Introduces Oreo Popcorn
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A new treat has arrived. Australian Cinema and Entertainment group, Village Entertainment is excited to announce a delicious collaboration between Village Cinemas’ Chef’s Gourmet Premium Popcorn and OREO® Cookies. For a limited time only, Village Cinemas is proudly expanding the Chef’s Gourmet Premium Popcorn, introducing a new flavour with the world’s number one biscuit –…