The Andrews Labor Government is urging those signing up for gym memberships to read the fine print carefully and make sure they understand the costs involved before making any commitments. With a new year comes new fitness goals for many Victorians, meaning a significant spike in the number of people signing up for gyms and…
Golden Tag Competition to Lure Fishers back to bushfire-affected areas
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The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging recreational fishers back to bushfire-affected areas by giving them the chance at landing a tagged fish worth up to $10,000. “We want to get people back to East Gippsland and the north east with family and friends, spending money and helping local communities get back on their feet.” Victorian…
ACT Government Providing Chromebooks for ACT Public School Students Years 7 to 12
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Now for a third year, the ACT Government continues to provide all ACT public school students in Years 7 to 12 with a free Chromebook device. Minister for Education Yvette Berry explained that the ACT Government believes in providing equitable access to the tools that students need to give them equal opportunity to learn. Irrespective…
Mulan – 1998
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Directors Tony Bancroft & Barry Cook Starring Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong Rated G Score 5/6 To save her father from death in the army, a young maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China’s greatest heroines in the process. Last month I watched a live action version of Mulan, so…
New Transportable Spaces Opened for the ACT School Year
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This week more the 49,000 public school students and 3,800 public educators are returning to 88 ACT public schools. Lyneham High School has opened the doors to its new transportable learning space to support the growing student population. “The ACT Government is committed to ensuring that every public school is a great school, that has…
Greater Competition for Canberra Petrol Market
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Canberrans are set to benefit from the ACT Government’s push for more competition in the local petrol market. “Historically Canberrans have been poorly served by fuel retailers and we are working to put a stop to the unfairness. Government initiatives are focussed on saving money for drivers in the ACT. We’re encouraging smaller operators to…
Principal Photography Begins on Night Teeth
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Principal photography has begun in New Orleans a new thriller Night Teeth for Netflix directed by Adam Randall (iBoy, I See You) and starring Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Bumble Bee, Spider-Man: Homecoming), Debby Ryan (Insatiable, Life of The Party), Lucy Fry (Bright, Waldo, Godfather of Harlem), Raúl Castillo (Army of the Dead, We the Animals) and…
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Rights to The Human Factor
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Sony Pictures Classics have announced that they have acquired rights in North America, Scandinavia, India, South Africa, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and worldwide airlines to The Human Factor directed by Academy Award®-nominee Dror Moreh (The Gatekeepers, Sharon) and produced by Dror Moreh and Teddy Leifer (Icarus, The Invisible War, The Interrupters). With unprecedented access…
Extra Trams to Get to St Kilda Festival
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With 400,000 people expected to head to the bay for the 40th St Kilda Festival next Sunday, the Andrews Labor Government is adding hundreds of extra tram services to get people to the festivities more quickly. “If you’re heading to the festival, leave the car at home. More than 650 extra tram services will be…
Midway
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Director Roland Emmerich Starring Woody Harrelson, Luke Evans, Ed Skrein, Aaron Eckhart, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore Rated M Score 5/6 Midway centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the…
Dolittle
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Director Stephen Gaghan Starring Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas & Michael Sheen Rated PG Score 4.5/6 After his wife’s death, Dr. Dolittle decided to hide from the world with his beloved animals. But he has to take a journey to a mysterious island to find a healing tree, which is the only medicine that can…
Sony Pictures Classics and Stage 6 Films Partner on I Carry You With Me Release
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Sony Pictures Classics announced recently they have partnered with Sony’s Stage 6 Films for the worldwide release of Heidi Ewing’s feature narrative debut I Carry you With Me (Te Llevo Conmigo). Co-written by Ewing (Jesus Camp, One of Us) and Alan Page Arriaga, the film received multiple standing ovations at its Sundance Film Festival premiere…
Eurovision 2020 Semi-Final Line-up Announced
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With just over 3 months to go until the Eurovision Song Contest begins, the line-up for this year’s Semi-Finals have been decided by a draw, broadcast live online, as a part of the traditional Host City Insignia Ceremony. At the ceremony, Zippi Brand Frank, Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv, representing last year’s host city, passed…
Netflix and Titmouse Announce Creative Deal
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Netflix has inked a multi-year production commitment overall deal with award-winning animation studio Titmouse to produce multiple original adult animated series. Under the terms of the deal, Netflix will also have a first look at adult animated series developed and created at Titmouse. This marks an expansion of the relationship between the two companies, which…
2020 APIA Young at Heart Seniors Film Festival
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The APIA Young at Heart Seniors Film Festival presented by Palace Cinemas returns for its 15th addition this February 19 to March 4, 2020. The Festival will light up cinema screens across 14 venues in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and for the first time ever, Byron Bay. The only nationwide Film Festival in…
A Salute to Spam. The Meat, not the emails
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Man: Sshh, dear, don’t cause a fuss. I’ll have your spam. I love it. I’m having spam spam spam spam spam spam spam beaked beans spam spam spam and spam! Vikings (singing): Spam spam spam spam. Lovely spam! Wonderful spam! Waitress: Shut up!! Baked beans are off. (Spam Sketch – Monty Python’s Flying Circus) After…
Principal Photography Begins on Happiest Season
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TriStar Pictures and Entertainment One announced that Academy Award® winning actress, Mary Steenburgen (Book Club, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), six time Emmy-nominated actor Victor Garber (Argo), Golden Globe nominated actress Alison Brie (Glow), Independent Spirit Award winner Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West) and Emmy Award nominee Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) have joined Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie…
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution Coming to Netflix
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Netflix and The Pokémon Company International have announced that the newest animated movie based on the beloved Pokémon franchise will premiere on Netflix around the world outside of Japan and Korea. “Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution” welcomes a new CGI style to animated Pokémon movies and is inspired by one of the most popular stories in…