This review has a level of significance considering that it’s the first book that I have reviewed for The Movie Boards. Lonely Planet’s Film and TV Locations: A Spotters Guide written by Laurence Phelan is a little different from most travel books as it doesn’t provide some of the information that you would expect from…
Interview with SketchShe
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A big thank you to You Tube comedy trio SketchShe who took the time to answer some questions about the upcoming Megastar Talent Competition. How did SketchShe come to be? I (Lana) met Shae when we were doing a promo job in Sydney for the opening of Topshop. Our days consisted of riding around on…
ACT Government Electric Bike Fleet Has Traveled 2500KM
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Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury announced recently that The ACT Government’s electric bike fleet has traveled 2500 kilometres – more than the distance between Canberra and Wellington – since a trial commenced late last year. “The eight e-bikes introduced to the ACT Government’s vehicle fleet have proven popular with staff in participating…
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
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Director Shuki Levy & David Winning Starring Jason David Frank, Catherine Sutherland, Hilary Shepard Rated PG Score 0/6 The legendary Power Rangers must stop the evil space pirate Divatox from releasing the powerful Maligore from his volcanic imprisonment on the island of Muranthias, where only the kindly wizard Lerigot has the key to release him.…
Village Cinemas Relaunches Rewards Program
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Village Cinemas loyalty members will receive more benefits than ever before, with an all new loyalty club program launched on March 23. Movio, the global leader in marketing data analytics and campaign management software for cinema exhibitors, film distributors and studios around the world, worked with the Australian-¬‐based cinema exhibitor to refine and relaunch its…
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers the Movie
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Director Bryan Spicer Staring Karan Ashley, Johnny Yong Bosch, Steve Cardenas, Jason David Frank, Amy Jo Johnson & David Yost Rated PG Score 3/6 A giant egg is unearthed at a construction site and soon opened, releasing the terrible Ivan Ooze, who wreaks vengeance on Zordon for imprisoning him millennia ago. With Zordon dying and…
The Legend of Ben Hall
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Director Matthew Holmes Starring Jack Martin, Jamie Coffa, William Lee Rated M Score 6/6 Ben Hall is drawn back into bushranging by the reappearance of his old friend John Gilbert. Reforming the gang, they soon become the most wanted men in Australian history. Okay, just to put things into perspective for those of you who…
For Film’s Sake Festival Program Announced
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April is shaping up to be an absolute cracker for Sydney peeps. The For Film’s Sake Festival (formerly WOW) runs from April 26 – 30 and the program has just been announced. “This is a Festival unlike any other. Through partnerships with community organisations and corporate partners, FFS is shifting the film experience from beyond…
Power Rangers – 2017
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Director Dean Israelite Staring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler & Elizabeth Banks Rated M Score 4.5/6 A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world. For those of you who might not Know Power Rangers is the third film of the Power Rangers…
Beauty and the Beast – 2017
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Director Bill Condon Staring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans Rated PG Score 4/6 Disney’s animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when…
Conspiracy
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Director Aram Rapport Staring Frank Grillo, Minnie Driver, John Leguizamo & Maggie Q Rated M Score 4/6 In the not so distant future, a team of white collar criminals are enlisted by the Federal government to thwart a cyber-attack that threatens to bankrupt the United States of America. Just in case you have a bit…
Underworld: Blood wars
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Director Anna Foerster Staring Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Tobias Menzies Rated MA Score 2/6 Vampire death dealer, Selene fights to end the eternal war between the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. For going into this one no I did not do my homework and rewatch any of the previous movies from…
SketchSHE to host Megastar Mobile Talent Competition
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Aussie YouTube comedy group SketchSHE has signed on as the first global host of the world’s first mobile talent competition, Megastar, following the announcement of DanceOn, a dance-focused entertainment company co-founded by Madonna, as the first performers. The SketchSHE trio, comprised of three models-cum-comedians Shae-Lee Shackleford, Lana Kington and Madison Lloyd, are best known for…
MAC Footy Express Services to Adelaide Oval
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Footy fans will have access to free public transport this year with new and expanded MAC Footy Express services announced for the 2017 season. The Motor Accident Commission, the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs and the State Government have again come together to offer free public transport to Adelaide Oval for the AFL season,…
Airport Bus Route for Canberra
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The first Transport Canberra buses commenced servicing the terminal at Canberra Airport today, providing frequent and affordable public transport for Canberrans and visitors, seven days a week. “In another improvement to Canberra’s public transport network, I’m excited to announce that buses will begin servicing Canberra Airport’s passenger terminal from today. Customers now have access to…
Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
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Director Michael E. Briant (as Michael Briant) Staring Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Duncan Lamont Rated G Score 3/6 The TARDIS suffers an energy drain and crash-lands on the planet Exxilon. The Doctor and his companion Sarah Jane Smith are subsequently embroiled in a conflict between the Daleks and the human Marine Space Corp expedition, over…
Queensland State Government a Major Sponsor of QRL Maroon Festival
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently attended the official opening of the Queensland Rugby League’s Maroon Festival, announcing the Queensland Government as a major sponsor of the event. The Premier said the inaugural festival, running from 28–31 May 2017 at South Bank Parklands, will enhance the experience of the State of Origin for all fans of the…
Iron Fist
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Creator Scott Buck Staring Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Jessica Stroup Rated MA Score 3/6 A young man is bestowed with incredible martial arts skills and a mystical force known as the Iron Fist. While sitting down to right this review I am about two-thirds of my way through the new series Iron Fist. Because of…