The State Library of South Australia is pleased to present Aspects of a Journey an exhibition celebrating the work of Adelaide artist Franz Kempf. Partnering with the 2016 SALA Festival, the exhibition is a reflection of Franz Kempf’s past and present work. See paintings and prints drawn largely from Kempf’s personal collection from the late…
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David Strassman’s New Show iTedE
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“A truly remarkable performance that appears to defy reality…NEVER has watching a grown man unravel with five puppets tugging at the strings been as entertaining as David Strassman’s iTedE.” Adelaide Advertiser 2016 “It is amazing what this man can do with ventriloquism…it really must be seen in person to appreciate the magnitude of Strassman’s ability…
Just a Thought
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I’m not a politician and probably never will be, we all know that. This is just one of those stupid ‘what if …’ ideas that I’ve thought about off and on for the past few years. I’m sure you all have them from time to time. Immigration more specifically ‘illegal immigration’ isn’t a bad thing…
Chinese Filmmakers are Scouting Australia for Locations, Post & VFX Opportunities
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Ausfilm in partnership with the Australian Embassy Beijing and Village Roadshow Pictures Asia (VRPA) welcomed this week a delegation of leading Chinese filmmakers to Sydney for their first stop on an Industry Familiarisation Tour of Australian locations, Australia’s four major studio complexes, screen services companies, post and sound production facilities and visual effects studios across…
WA providing Funds to help Charitable recyclers
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Charitable recyclers in Western Australia can now apply for a rebate to help recover some of the cost of disposing unusable donations that have been dumped at charitable clothing bins. Environment Minister Albert Jacob said the Charitable Recyclers Rebate program would provide an estimated $300,000 annually to eligible charitable recyclers to meet the cost of…
NZ eGates open for travellers to Queenstown
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Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says six new eGates are now open for New Zealand, Australian, US, UK, and Canadian ePassport holders travelling to Queenstown. “Four new next-generation eGates are available on arrival and two on departure, giving travellers the option of completing Customs checks using the one-step electronic process,” Ms Wagner commented “The opening of…
Chauvel Cinema CINE-VAULT
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Palace Cinemas has announced that Chauvel Cinema, Paddington, will commence a program of iconic and cult film favourites as part of the newly-launched Chauvel Cine-Vault. Palace Cinemas explained that the program will be opening on Friday, July 8th the program, which has evolved from the long-running Chauvel Cinematheque, aims to showcase rare 35mm film prints…
Me Before You: The Real Problem
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For the record while I am writing this I have not yet seen the movie Me Before You, it is being released today on the 16th of June and I plan to go see it after I have written this article. There is a little controversy in some circles about the movie Me Before You…
July is National Desexing Month
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Australia’s cat and dog owners are being urged to get their vet on board for National Desexing Month in July and help reduce the number of unwanted kittens and puppies. “Please check with your vet to see if they are part of the program and ask them to sign up if they’re not,” National Desexing…
The Conjuring 2 US Box Office Success
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Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, Worldwide Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that James Wan’s sequel to 2013’s record-breaking supernatural thriller summoned up $90.350 million at the worldwide box office, making “The Conjuring 2” #1 in its opening weekend in North America and expecting to be #1 internationally, outside of China. “Once again, James Wan has…