Australia’s premier genre film festival invites you to join their sinister congregation with the high concept trailer made for this year’s festival, which runs from November 22-24 in Melbourne, Australia. The trailer was directed Jointly directed by Monster Pictures co-founder Neil Foley and filmmaker Mark Bakaitis (CULT GIRLS), and was inspired by J. Lee Thompson’s…
Andrew Davies to Write six-part adaption of Les Misérables
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A new six-part adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, a 19th century classic has recently been announced. This is to be a BBC Studios and Lookout Point co-production for BBC One in association with Weinstein Television. Andrew Davies will go back to the novel and delve deep into the many layers of Hugo’s story, revelling…
Australian Liqueur Drinkers
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According to the latest findings from Roy Morgan Research, 8.0% of Australian adults (or 1.5 million people) drink at least one liqueur in any given four weeks, with different consumer groups being more likely than others to consume particular brands. “Liqueurs do not account for a huge slice of the overall alcohol market: in fact,…
Star Trek Beyond
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Director Justin Lin Staring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban Rated M U.S.S. Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test. We have another review that was sent in by a Special Guest Kid Reviewer…
Star Trek Beyond
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Director Justin Lin Staring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban Rated M Score 4/6 The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test. This might not be as action packed as the previous two…
unINDIAN to premiere in India on August 19
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unINDIAN is an Australian romantic comedy with a lot of heart and little bit of spice. It follows the chequered path of Aussie bloke Will (Brett Lee), as he attempts to woo Meera (Tannishtha Chatterjee), a gorgeous Indian woman who lives in Sydney with her daughter. Alongside cricket superstar Lee, and internationally acclaimed actress Tannishtha…
Little Big Shots Film Festival
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The fun-filled Little Big Shots film festival is headed for the Sydney Opera House Studio 5-7 August, featuring the best in local and international shorts, animations and documentaries for – and even by – children. “Little Big Shots is quite simply the best film festival for kids I’ve seen. Every year it gives kids the…
LOUIS THEROUX: MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE Receiving Limited Australian Release
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Following on from sell-out sessions at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival, LOUIS THEROUX: MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE will be released for limited sessions in cinemas around Australia from September 8 ahead of Theroux’s national live on stage tour in late September. In his first feature documentary, the incomparable British broadcaster won’t take no for an…
Ghostbusters
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Director Paul Feig Staring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones Rated PG Score 1/6 (But only because Jason Reitman did not direct) Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat. First…
Gmail exceeds Microsoft Australia’s top email service provider
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Research 7,427,000 Australians over the age of 14 (37.9%) used Gmail in an average four weeks in the 12 months to March 2016—for the first time exceeding the 7,362,000 emailing through a Microsoft account (37.6%). “Nearly three quarters of Australians use one (or more!) of these big…
Pokémon’s popularity
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According to Roy Morgan’s Young Australians Survey Last year, just 1 in 5 Aussie kids aged six to 13 thought Pokémon was cool. “Last year around one in five Aussie kids aged six to 13 thought Pokémon was cool—around the same proportion as were giving the thumbs-up to Superman and Toy Story, and a touch…
Peter ‘Phoebe’ Freestone to tour Australia
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Peter ‘Phoebe’ Freestone – speaker, author, personal assistant and best friend to Freddie Mercury – will tour Australia in September 2016 Celebrating what would have been the iconic singer’s 70th birthday. You’re My Best Friend: An Evening With Peter Freestone will be an intimate evening of personal stories, rock anecdotes, rare photos, unheard audio and…
Documentary The Opposition wins first court battle
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Court Battle Surrounding Documentary The Opposition The Supreme Court of New South Wales today released the full judgment of 8th July 2016, unequivocally dismissing former Papua New Guinean politician Dame Carol Kidu’s claim for a permanent injunction preventing filmmaker Hollie Fifer, Media Stockade and Beacon Films from screening the documentary The Opposition. The Supreme Court’s…
Thank You, Thank You : People I have to Thank
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Ladies, Gentleman and followers of all ages last Tuesday night (July 12th) to borrow a line from well respected space-bums Arnold Rimmer and Dave Lister I had what could be considered to be an ‘oh smeg’ moment, actually to be more accurate it was more of a ‘oh-fuck-what-the-heck-am-i-going-to-do-I-really-don’t-want-to-sleep-in-my-car’ kind of moment. Actually they might be…
Why are you in a wheelchair? : That’s a Soup Question
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A couple of days ago on Facebook I saw a post from ABC TV about a show coming to iview called You Can’t Ask That and it was about 3 questions you should never ask someone in a wheelchair. Now two of the questions I guess I agree that you should never ask someone in…
Screen Australia Gender Matters Funding Announcement
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The Australian Government has revealed the 58 recipients of Screen Australia’s Gender Matters: Brilliant Stories and Brilliant Careers. “Gender Matters is unashamedly providing express-lane access to female business ideas and stories. The funding boost provided by Screen Australia has been a game-changer, providing the industry with an opportunity to get behind some very commercial and…
Mercury Plains
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Director Charles Burmeister Staring Scott Eastwood, Angela Sarafyan, Nick Chinlund Rated MA Score 1/6 A troubled man runs away to Mexico and is recruited to join a paramilitary group of teens fighting the drug cartels. He proves himself to the group, but questions their motive. In this age of anti-trolls and anti-bullies at times it…
The Increased Popularity of Soy Drinks
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According to recent figures released by Roy Morgan in the 12 months to March 2016, 5.7% of Australians 14+ (or just over 1.1 million people) reported consuming at least one soy drink in any given seven-day period, ahead of those who consumed energy drinks (5.6%), sports drinks (5.6%), iced tea (4.7%) and breakfast drinks (4.7%).…