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Production starts on “Mortal Kombat”, based on the blockbuter video game franchise

The diverse international cast reflects the global nature of the brand, with talent spanning the worlds of film, television and martial arts. The ensemble includes Joe Taslim as Sub Zero; Ludi Lin as Liu Kang; Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade; Josh Lawson as Kano; Tadanobu Asano as Raiden; Mehcad Brooks as Jackson “Jax” Bridges; Chin Han as Shang Tsung; Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion; Max Huang as Kung Lao; Sisi Stringer as Mileena; and Lewis Tan.   //   James Wan (“The ...

2019 Lavazza Italian Film Festival – Bangla Movie Review

The humour in Bangla resides in the crazy things that happen in everyday life when cultures collide. There are no over the top histrionics and the touching moments feel lived in and real. As much as major cities, in this case Rome, are melting pots, there are still cultural differences bubbling under the surface. These moments are brought to life in a humorous way.   //   These kind of films make wonderful additions to the film festival circuit as they provide opportun...

The star studded Hair the Musical to open at HOTA in just a few weeks!

HAIR, which also stars Queenslanders Matthew Manahan in the role of Claude and Angelique Cassimatis (Priscilla/Saturday Night Fever) as oxygen-conscious Jeanie, has already performed in Perth and Geelong to rave reviews and will head to Wyong, Wollongong and Sydney before concluding with two shows on the Gold Coast, on October 11 and October 12. HOTA’s Outdoor Stage provides the unique opportunity for the audience to experience the iconic tunes of HAIR (including Aquarius, Let the Sun ...

First highlights from the 2019 Mini British Film Festival Announced

We are delighted to announce the first highlights from the programme which feature some of the most anticipated films of the year - from powerful true stories and literary adaptations to biographies and documentaries. With 20 new release titles plus a retrospective on Dame Helen Mirren and some restored gems, this year’s selection sees British cinema at its best. The MINI British Film Festival will open nationally with MILITARY WIVES from director Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty, 1997). ...

Kristian Fletcher to present a special 40th anniversary screening of Mad Max!

Starring Mel Gibson, the 1979 movie MAD MAX is set In a self-destructing world where a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang. One of the film's actors John Ley joins us after the movie to chat all things MAD MAX and beyond. John Ley has also featured in the Australian cult movies Turkey Shoot and BMX Bandits. Made for $400,000 and a big success in America, MAD MAX was the most profitable film ever made at the time. MAD MAX screens at 8.15pm ...

Ad Astra Movie Review

He has difficulty connecting with his fellow humans including his wife Eve (Liv Tyler). As a career military space traveler, he feels more comfortable in the isolation of space than on Earth. He also feels a deep loss as his father had disappeared long ago while on a mission to Neptune.   //   He escapes death while working on a transmission tower that reaches up to the edge of space after it is struck by a rouge electrical storm. This event leads him to a mission that ...

Check out the new single ‘Don’t Call Me Angel (Charlie’s Angels)’ By Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey!

o. The track, which features co-writing credits from all three of the artists, was recently featured in the film’s trailer and is the lead single from the upcoming Charlie’s Angels (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). The soundtrack is co-executive produced by Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, and Scooter Braun and will be available November 1, 2019 via Republic Records, two weeks prior to the film’s November 14, 2019 release. //   Director Elizabeth Banks stated, “It was ...

Watch the first official trailer for Judy starring Renée Zellweger in the title role!

It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in THE WIZARD OF OZ, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians, and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of romance seem undimmed as she embarks on a courtship with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. //   And yet Judy is fragile. After working for 45 of her 47 years, she ...

Check out the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark trailer!

It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time-stories that have a way of becoming all too real for a group of teenagers who discover Sarah's terrifying tome. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark will be released in Australian cinemas September 26! www.facebook.com/UniversalPicturesAU

Abominable Movie Review

Yi (Chloe Bennet) is a young girl in recovery. She has recently lost her father and buries herself in work. She wants to earn enough money to follow her late father’s dreams of travel. Through circumstance she comes in contact with a Yeti, who is on the run after escaping from a mysterious company, who have unclear plans for this loveable animal.   //   Yi and her friends Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert Tsai) hit the road together with Everest, the name ...