ACT Fire & Rescue has launched a campaign aimed at residents and tenants of multi-storey buildings in the ACT to encourage fire preparedness and safety. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman joined ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) Chief Officer Mark Brown to raise awareness about being fire safe in the home to help…
July 4 Screening of Albatross Documentary at the Randwick Ritz
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NSW Greens MP Justin Field and Greens Federal Senator Peter Whish-Wilson will host a special Plastic Free July screening of the Albatross documentary at the Randwick Ritz Cinema on 4 July. Albatross is a powerful exploration of the impact of our plastic pollution on seabirds. It shows the tragedy of young Albatross on Midway Island…
The St Kilda Film Festival is Hitting the Road
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A selection of films screened at the 35th St Kilda Film Festival which concluded on 26 May will be showcased during the 3-month tour, providing film buffs from around the state the opportunity to view some of Australia’s celebrated filmmaking talent. The Victorian Tour will be visiting metro locations including Cinema Nova (Carlton), STARWARD Whisky…
1000 Minutes of New Looney Tunes Cartoons in 2019
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Warner Bros. Animation is announcing its most ambitious Looney Tunes content initiative to date with Looney Tunes Cartoons, a series of new short form cartoons starring the iconic and beloved Looney Tunes characters. With multiple artists employing a visual style that will resonate with fans, each “season” will produce 1,000 minutes of all-new Looney Tunes…
Blue World Order
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Director Ché Baker & Dallas Bland Starring Billy Zane, Bruce Spence, Jake Ryan Rated M Score 4/6 In a post-apocalyptic world in which civilisation has crumbled. A massive electromagnetic pulse has killed all children on the planet with the exception of Molly, the daughter of Jake Slater. Blue World Order is a kind of significant…
Village Cinemas launches The Cinema Crew Podcast
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Village Cinemas has launched The Cinema Crew, a podcast dedicated to new release movies. From behind the projectors and popcorn machines, The Cinema Crew is your backstage pass to the world of film. Every Wednesday host Kyran Wheatley, along with two of the brightest movie minds from Village Cinemas, review the latest and greatest movies,…
Every Doctor Who Episode since 2005 on BBC iPlayer
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Ahead of Jodie Whittaker taking up the mantle of the Thirteenth Doctor, all ten series will be available to watch as box sets on BBC iPlayer, including every special from the past 13 years of the Doctor’s adventures, including mini-episode The Night Of The Doctor. Whovians can take the TARDIS back to 2005 to enjoy…
Production has Started on Clint Eastwood’s The Mule
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Cameras have started rolling on Clint Eastwood’s next feature film, a drama entitled “The Mule,” from Warner Bros. Pictures and Imperative Entertainment. In addition to directing, the veteran actor will step in front of the lens again, alongside fellow stars Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña and Dianne Wiest, as well as Alison Eastwood, Taissa…
2018 Unscene Short Film Competition
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Now in its third year, Village Cinemas’ Unscene short film competition is back and is once again seeking to discover Melbourne’s most talented aspiring filmmakers. Partnering with Swinburne University of Technology and AAMI, Village Cinemas is calling out for entries from today for all emerging filmmakers to produce a short film inspired by this year’s…
New Lego Game: LEGO DC Super-Villains
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and DC Entertainment today has announced “LEGO DC Super-Villains,” the first LEGO game to put players at the center of a villain-centric adventure packed with favorite locations and characters from across the DC universe. For the first time, a LEGO game is giving players the ability…
Wildlife to Open 2018 Melbourne International Film Festival
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The first bumper reveal of the 2018 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) was announced today with the news that its 67th outing will open with the Australian premiere gala screening of Paul Dano’s directorial debut Wildlife – starring Carey Mulligan, Jake Gyllenhaal and Australia’s Ed Oxenbould. The First Glance selection of 32 films demonstrating MIFF’s…
Strays
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Director Steven Tandy Starring Ella Crotty, Brandon Humphrey & Jackson Kay Score 5/6 STRAYS focuses on the new relationship between two young outcasts, Riley and Ruby, who meet after a chance encounter. Despite being victims of circumstance and their environment, they attempt to make a connection and give each other hope. However, they soon get…
2018 St Kilda Film Festival Award Winners
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The winner of the 2018 Best Short Film at the 35th St Kilda Film Festival was announced to crowds at the Festival’s Closing Night on Saturday 26 May. Lost Property Office, directed by Daniel Agdag and produced by Liz Kearney, took home the prestigious award, walking away with a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of the…
Solo: A Star Wars Story
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Director Ron Howard Starring Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke Rated M Score 4/6 During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Considering that it seems that LucasArts lost the keys to the money printing press and Marvel found…
2018 SOUNDKILDA Award Winners
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Last night the winners where announced of this years SoundKILDA music festival Best Music Video Winner – Stranded, Flight Facilities feat. Broods, Reggie Watts and Saro Directed by: Tom Noakes Produced by: Freya Mackenzie Craft Award Winner- Your Light, Total Giovanni Directed by: Julian Lucas Produced by: Giordi Caputo Best Cinematography Winner –…
St Kilda Film Festival 2018 Awards Nominations Announced
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St Kilda Film Festival, Australia’s longest-standing and publicly owned short film festival, is pleased to announce the 2018 award nominees in the running for more than $50,000 worth of cash and prizes across 17 categories. City of Port Phillip Mayor Bernadene Voss says the Council is excited to announce the high calibre award nominees ahead…
Steven Tandy Interview – The St Kilda Film Festival 2018
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A big thank you to Steven Tandy director of The Story for taking the time to answer a few questions. Congratulations on the premier of The Story on the opening night of the festival. Is it the first film that you have had at the St Kilda Film Festival? Yes! It is my first year…
Obamas Sign Netflix Production Deal
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President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series with Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service. The Obamas will produce a diverse mix of content, including the potential for scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features. These projects will be available to the 125 million-member…