Netflix and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have announced they will bring some of the most iconic and beloved stories and characters of Dr. Seuss to life with five new animated preschool series and specials. The projects are inspired by treasured stories like Horton Hears a Who!; The Sneetches; One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish;…
Victoria Introduces Sick Pay Guarantee
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Victorians who work in casual or other insecure jobs will no longer be forced to choose between a day’s pay and looking after their health, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee. An Australian-first, the $245.6 million scheme will transform casual and contract work in Victoria by providing vulnerable workers the safety…
The Batman
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Director Matt Reeves Starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz & Jeffrey Wright Rated M Score 5/6 When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city’s hidden corruption and question his family’s involvement. The production and release of any superhero movie without any degree of…
The Forever Purge
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Director Everardo Gout Starring Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta & Josh Lucas Rated MA Score 2/6 All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end. For those of you playing along at home it seems that they…
Five Australian Directors Receive Australia Post Legends Awards
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Five of Australia’s most talented film directors are being honoured in the 26th annual Australia Post Legends Awards, celebrating their powerful contributions to Australian culture and the global film industry. Film Directors – Baz Luhrmann, George Miller AO, Gillian Armstrong AM, Peter Weir AM, and Warwick Thornton – will each have their portrait featured on…
AIDC 2022 Awards Announced
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At a recent special presentation at ACMI, Melbourne and live-streamed around the world, the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) announced the winners of 2nd Annual AIDC Awards. The AIDC Awards ceremony marks the conclusion of the four-day in-person and online conference for the documentary and factual industry, with two more days of International Marketplace meetings…
Nigella Lawson Coming to Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
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Nigella Lawson is coming back for seconds at this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, with support from the Andrews Labor Government enabling an extra event to be added to the program. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today announced that following a sold-out Sunday Lunch with Nigella, a new event, Drinks…
Netflix Confirms Seasons Two and Three for Vikings: Valhalla
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Netflix has confirmed a Second and Third season of Vikings: Valhalla. Production of Season Two has wrapped, with the series expected to return to Netflix audiences around the world in 2023. Jeb Stuart returns as Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer of both Season Two and Season Three. Sam Corlett (Leif Eriksson), Frida Gustavsson (Freydis Eriksdotter) and Leo Suter (Harald Sigurdsson), among…
Ashley Zukerman to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller In Vitro
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Ashley Zukerman (Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, Succession) will star in the sci-fi thriller In Vitro that has just wrapped filming in regional New South Wales, Australia. In the lead opposite Zukerman is Talia Zucker (Lake Mungo) alongside Will Howarth (Beast). In Vitro is the anticipated follow-up from Tom McKeith and Will Howarth after their…
Icon Humphrey B. Bear to Help Kids Deal with Stresses of COVID
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Australian television superstar Humphrey B. Bear is heading back to school to launch a new and exciting initiative to help children with developmental challenges or disabilities participate in school and better cope with the stresses of COVID. The much-loved Logie winner who loves singing, dancing and eating honey is the new face of a series…
World Game Facilities Funding Announced
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The Andrews Labor Government is kicking in for community football venues across the state for the next Socceroos or Matildas star. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence announced that the applications are open for the fourth and final round of the $20 million World Game Facilities Fund while also unveiling the ten projects to benefit…
20-Million Meals Served Through Victorian School Breakfast Clubs
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Hundreds of thousands of Victorian students are now starting the school day with full stomachs, clearer minds and better moods, with the Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs program celebrating more than 20 million meals served. Minister for Education James Merlino visited Leopold Primary School in Geelong, which has provided more than 10,500 meals, to…
Four Dramas Commissioned Through the Digital Originals initiative
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SBS, NITV and Screen Australia are thrilled to announce four new dramas developed through the Digital Originals initiative have been commissioned. A Beginners Guide to Grief, Night Bloomers, Latecomers, and Appetite explore contemporary issues in fresh and innovative ways and will premiere on SBS On Demand from 2022. Digital Originals is a joint initiative of…
Production Starts on Bali 2002 Series
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Stan, the 9Network and Screen Australia have announced that production has commenced on the upcoming Stan Original and 9Network co-commissioned series Bali 2002 – with the four-part series set to premiere later this year on Stan. Based on the 2002 terrorist attacks on Bali’s tourist hotspots, Bali 2002 is an inspiring drama that explores how…
Lindsay Lohan Signs 2-picture Deal With Netflix
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Netflix and Lindsay Lohan will continue to work together through a new partnership where Lohan will star in two new films. “We’re so happy with our collaboration with Lindsay to date, and we’re thrilled to continue our partnership with her. We look forward to bringing more of her films to our members around the world.”…
#BreakTheBias – International Women’s Day – 8 March 2022
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Editor’s Note this article was written By Erik Bigalk As women continue to struggle and are faced with gender inequality in almost all areas of life, not only locally but around the globe, International Women’s Day on 8 March, reminds us we are still a long way off from achieving gender equality. Now, 111 years…
SWIFF’22 Announces The Northman as Opening Night Film
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Screenwave International Film Festival 2022 (SWIFF’22) has announced The Northman, directed by acclaimed director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) as the feature for the Opening Night Gala, marking the start of the Festival on Thursday 21st April. “As a festival made for movie fans by movie fans, SWIFF is thrilled to have an exciting…
Two Unemployed Actors Podcast Episode 83
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Two Unemployed Actors is a weekly podcast, hosted by Australian Actors Max Belmonte and Sam Folden. They interview a range of industry professionals from all walks of life including Casting Directors, Writers, Stunt performers, Agents, and of course, other Actors. Now in its third year, Two Unemployed Actors has a new season with A-lister guest…