Netflix has entered into a multi-year first look deal with Academy Award nominated writer, producer, director Chris Columbus and his 1492 Pictures partners, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe. Under the deal, Netflix gets a first look at any feature film that Columbus and his partners want to produce. “Chris has established himself as a diverse…
2018 Unscene Short Film Competition Winner Announced
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Now in its third year, the Village Cinemas’ Unscene short film competition was back in full swing and last night celebrated some of Australia’s most talented aspiring filmmakers. Presented by The Cinema Crew podcast host, Kyran Wheatley at Rivoli Cinemas, guests enjoyed a series of short films created by aspiring film makers addressing the theme…
The Meg
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Director Jon Turteltaub Starring Jason Statham, Bingbing Li, Rainn Wilson Rated M Score 4/6 After escaping an attack by what he claims was a 70-foot shark, Jonas Taylor must confront his fears to save those trapped in a sunken submersible. The Meg was adapted from 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror written by…
Victoria’s biggest ever Firefighting Fleet
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A 49-strong aerial firefighting fleet has jetted into Victoria in time for summer, thanks to a $29.9 million investment from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Emergency Services Lisa Neville and Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp recently to officially launch the state’s biggest-ever fleet, as…
Reprisal
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Director Brian A. Miller Starring Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo, Johnathon Schaech Rated MA Score 3/6 A bank manager haunted by a violent heist that took the life of a coworker teams up with his ex-cop neighbor to bring down the assailant, initiating an explosive counterattack that brings all three men to the breaking point. Seeing…
For a Good Cause – White Balanced
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Written & Directed by Tony Walsh Starring Julian Curtis, Thomas Larkin, Becky Lucas, Sam Cotton, Sophia Emberson-Bain, Jonathan Fang Score 3.5/6 For A Good Cause was created by emerging writer and director Tony Walsh (The Bus Knight, Sodium Squad) with funding from Screen Queensland’s shorts program. The Pilot episode White Balance premiered on YouTube on…
Southland Cinema & KidsCo: Child-free Christmas Shopping for Parents
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Australian Cinema and Entertainment group, Village Entertainment has today announced a collaboration between Village Cinemas and the innovative child-minding service, KidsCo Australia. On Sunday 9 December, KidsCo Australia’s qualified teachers will keep children aged between 5 and 12, engaged and entertained at Vjunior at Village Cinemas Southland; giving parents the opportunity to tackle the Christmas…
The Marine 6: Close Quarters
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Director James Nunn Starring Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin, Shawn Michaels, Rebecca Quin Rated MA Score 3/6 Jake Carter and another former Marine, Luke Trapper, join forces to rescue a kidnapped girl from a gang of international criminals. My only excuse for watching this would be having a case of franchise-completion-itis. I suppose it was nice…
Netflix Announces Young Wallander Series
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Netflix today announced Young Wallander, a new original series based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels. In an original new story set in contemporary Sweden, Young Wallander sees Henning Mankell’s iconic detective Kurt Wallander investigate his gripping first case. The story focuses on the formative experiences – professional and personal – faced by Kurt…
Top End Wedding to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
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Entertainment One (eOne) is proud to announce that Top End Wedding, a feature film directed by Wayne Blair (The Sapphires, Cleverman), and co-written by and starring Miranda Tapsell (The Sapphires, Love Child), will have its World Premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most revered film festivals…
Sean Bean Joins World on Fire Cast
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BBC One and Mammoth Screen today announced that Emmy and Bafta-winner Sean Bean (Broken, Game Of Thrones, Lord Of The Rings) will be joining the cast of the epic drama World On Fire by multi-award winning writer Peter Bowker (Eric And Ernie, Blackpool). “I am thrilled to be part of this ambitious drama. Peter Bowker’s…
Netflix Announces Animated Roald Dahl Universe Deal
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Netflix and The Roald Dahl Story Company jointly announced today that Netflix is extending the Roald Dahl universe of stories for global family audiences with an exclusive new slate of original animated event series, based on the books from the acclaimed and award-winning author’s best-selling library, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG,…
The Happytime Murders
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Director Brian Henson Starring Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks, Maya Rudolph Rated MA Score 4/6 When the puppet cast of a ’90s children’s TV show begin to get murdered one by one, a disgraced LAPD detective-turned-private eye puppet takes on the case. Past movies that I have watched that have starred Melissa McCarthy have not been…
Robin Hood
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Director Otto Bathurst Starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn Rated M Score 3/6 A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown. Okay, this is exactly what I remember the tale of Robin Hood being. Now, if you go into this one expecting it to be something…
Short Film Before I go Explores the Vulnerability of Men’s Mental Health in Rural Australia
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Before I Go is a short film that looks at three generations of one family in country Australia, examining issues surrounding male mental health in rural areas. This is the second film produced by Australian content production company, The Act of Storytelling (TAOS). TAOS was founded by Lauren Bailey and Nick Cain, in 2013 with…
Season 2 of Squinters Filming Underway
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ABC in association with Screen Australia and Create NSW are pleased to announce filming is underway on the new season of Jungle Entertainment’s Squinters, the acclaimed, hit comedy series that celebrates the comically mundane ritual of the daily work commute. Created by Trent O’Donnell (No Activity, The Moodys) and Adam Zwar (Wilfred, Lowdown), Squinters season…
Australian Premiere of On the Basis of Sex at Jewish International Film Festival
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Entertainment One (eOne) has announced that On the Basis of Sex will have its Australian Premiere at the Jewish International Film Festival on November 25, following its World Premiere as the Opening Night Film at AFI Fest in Los Angeles on November 8. On the Basis of Sex is the inspiring and uplifting true story…
Netflix’s Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle Premieres on November 25
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The World Premiere of Netflix’s Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, will be held in Mumbai on November 25th, 2018 with director and star Andy Serkis joined by Christian Bale, Freida Pinto, Louis Ashbourne Serkis and newcomer Rohan Chand who plays Mowgli in the film. Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is the first time India will…