Australian bag and luggage company, Crumpler, has confirmed the launch of a collaboration with the iconic entertainment franchise, Star Wars Australia, nationally on Friday May 4th. “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with one of the world’s most-loved and iconic brands, Star Wars, and we’re excited to see what the response to the range is from…
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Coles & Woolworths Have the Majority of Australia’s Fresh Meat Market
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According to analysis of long-term market trends released by Roy Morgan Research for the first time in 2017 Australia’s two largest supermarkets captured more than 50% of Australia’s $13 billion+ fresh meat market between them. “Australia’s ‘Big Two’ supermarket chains Woolworths and Coles now capture over 60% of Australia’s $100b+ grocery market. In recent years…
Principal Photography Starts on The Furies
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The first film produced by Canberra-based film studio The Film Distillery, The Furies (formerly Killer Instinct) has started principal photography yesterday and is shooting throughout April and May in Bywong. Its name has been inspired by the goddesses in Greek mythology who exact vengeance on men who have wronged women. Written and directed by Tony…
Binge-watching with your Pet
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According to a new survey released today by Netflix, when it comes to watching TV, most people (58%) find pets to be the best binge partner. The research showed that one in three people have turned to their furry friends for comfort during a sad or scary scene while 22% of people have talked to…
Border Politics to Premier at HRAF in Melbourne on May 15
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The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival will screen the world premiere of Border Politics on 15 May in Melbourne. Border Politics follows human rights barrister Julian Burnside as he crosses the globe to examine the treatment of refugees. The documentary highlights refugee and asylum seeker policies enforced in developed countries. Julian Burnside compares the…
Ready Player One Passes $300 Million Globally
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Propelled by extraordinary returns in China, Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Ready Player One” is crossing the $300 million mark at the global box office. The action adventure, from filmmaker Steven Spielberg, surpassed that number on April 6. A spokesperson for Warner Brothers explained that with nearly $143 million (RMB 897m)…
Nina Rodriguez St Kilda 2018 Film Festival Interview
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A big thank you to Nina Rodríguez, GIFF Director of Programming, who will be attending the 2018 St Kilda Film Festival as this year’s international guest for taking the time to answer some questions. What was the first movie that you fell in love with? I grew up in Germany in the 80s and loads…
Lotterywest Grant to Help Develop Community Project In the Shire of Denmark
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Western Australian Community Services Minister Simone McGurk today announced the Shire of Denmark has received a $163,400 Lotterywest grant towards the development of The Plane Tree Heritage Precinct. The precinct will provide a cultural and recreational focal point for the local community. Community Services Minister Simone McGurk announced the funding, on behalf of Premier Mark…
GC2018 Puts Original Games Venues Back in the Spotlight
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Queensland’s original Commonwealth games venues are once again hosting the world’s greatest athletes, with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) now underway. Minister for Sport Mick de Brenni said both the purpose-built Sleeman Sports Complex (SSC) and the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre (QSAC), which hosted events for the 1982 Commonwealth Games are still…
St. Kilda Film Festival Special Screenings Program Announced
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An exciting preview of the upcoming 2018 St Kilda Film Festival has been released with the announcement of the special screenings program. St Kilda Film Festival provides opportunities for both emerging and established filmmakers, producers and directors to gain recognition among their peers and the general public. Among the exciting ten-day calendar there will be…