Day: 4 August 2015

the AU interview: Steve Kilbey of The Church (Sydney) talks new album Further/Deeper and Small World Festival

We caught up with Steve Kilbey, frontman of iconic Australian band The Church, following their recent Australian tour in support of new album Further/Deeper. Billed to play the Small World Festival in Sydney in September, and just about to head out on tour in the States, we found out a little bit more about their…

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The AU's 7 favourite performances and discoveries from Lollapalooza Chicago 2015

With what must have been hundreds of performances over three days on more than eight stages, Chicago’s iconic Lollapalooza festival has its fair share of eclectism and choice for all attendees. And alongside the big names – from Paul McCartney to Metallica – there are plenty of unknowns too. Emerging local, national and international artists…

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Gamescom 2015: Halo Wars 2 coming to Xbox One, Windows 10 in 2016

Halo Wars 2, the follow-up to the 2009 real time strategy game by Ensemble Studios, is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 next year. The game was announced by 343 Industries head Bonnie Ross during Microsoft’s Gamescom 2015 presser.

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Gamescom 2015: Destiny: The Taken King drops Peter Dinklage, makes your elite weapons look like toys

The next expansion for Bungie’s popular shooter Destiny is bringing sweeping changes to a few of the game’s fundamental principles. Among the many things getting a facelift are missions, weapons and overall game progression.

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Official trailer released for gripping film Spotlight

The official trailer for  Thomas McCarthy’s highly anticipated film Spotlight has finally been released. Scandals, fabrication and justice drive this star-studded cast featuring Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams into a truly gripping and thrilling film, screening nationally from November 15th. The film focuses on the  relentless efforts of The Boston Globe,  an investigative news team,  in their…

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Exclusive preview screening announced for Everyman

The latest Carol Ann Duffy stage adaptation Everyman  has announced an official preview screening at Melbourne’s Cinema Nova . Captured live from the London stage, this modern adaptation starring Academy award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor and  directed by Rufus Norris, will be screened from August 8th. The tale of Everyman (Ejiofor) is one of success, popularity and…

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Video Games Review: Rare Replay Collection

Gaming historians got pumped when Rare announced an anthology comprising many of their best games at E3 this year. The Rare Replay Collection has arrived and offers something of an industry time capsule, cataloguing the rise and fall of one of gaming history’s most celebrated developers.

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What to Watch: The Iris’ Weekly TV Picks (5th August-11th August)

Need to catch a TV break and don’t know what to watch? Simon takes us through his top picks on must-see shows and films for the week. Click through to see what’s showing for your entertainment needs. Wednesday 5th August 2015 If You Are The One-SBS2-6.30pm AEST If You Are The One is not only…

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