In a move that has the potential to shake up the Australian subscription streaming scene – Nine & Fairfax’s Stan has – according to The Hollywood Reporter – signed a deal with CBS to become Australia’s official home for US Network Showtime. Under the deal, Stan will have official and exclusive streaming rights to all…
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IN THE HOUSE returns again this year to Sydney’s Event Cinemas on George Street for its fourth season. The series of classic films, returning to the big screen for one night only, runs every other Friday at the cinema and Season Four will include screenings of Reservoir Dogs, the original Planet of the Apes, and…
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Last night, Sydneysiders were treated to the first screening of Zoolander 2 anywhere in the world, as part of the Australia Day Ridiculously Fun Fan Screening at the State Theatre. And there to walk the red carpet with fans was Zoolander himself – the film’s star, co-writer and Director Ben Stiller. Stiller spoke to the…
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It had its limited release in 70mm and now The Hateful Eight has entered the box office arena and what a first week it enjoyed. After its official opening, Quentin Tarantino’s 8th film has shot to number one with an opening AU$2.4 million, just edging out The Revenant which made AU$2.2 million. Following on from…
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Its is officially the end of an era as president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America Shawn Layden has announced a new company named Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Serving as “headquarters for everything Playstation”, SIE will join Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Sony Network Entertainment LLC. It will utilise both of their talents to build an “even stronger…
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PlatinumGames (Bayonetta, Transformers Devastation) have revealed that they’re working on a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game called Mutants in Manhattan and thanks to the trailer they dropped, we can tell you that it looks wonderful. First thing you’ll notice are those sweet cel shaded visuals. Granted, I’ve been a sucker since I first laid eyes on…
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Chain Of Command is an explosive action thriller starring WWE superstar ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin with martial arts legend Michael Jai White. Special Operative James Webster has just returned from his third tour of duty, only to witness the brutal slaying of his brother. In his search for the perpetrators Webster uncovers a conspiracy that…
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From Executive Producer Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, Power is a visionary crime drama set in two different worlds – the glamorous New York club scene and the brutal drug trade. Power stars Omari Hardwick as a wealthy New York nightclub owner who also lives a double life as a drug kingpin, serving only the rich…
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O’Shea Jackson Jr. is following in his father’s footsteps alright. His dad, better known as Ice Cube, hit the acting scene hard in 1991 (the year O’Shea Jr was born) with Boyz n the Hood, an in-depth drama about South Central L.A that remains one of the most highly praised films about African-American youth ever…
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A big slice of Woollahra history has risen back up from the ashes with beloved venue The Phoenix Hotel being transformed by Greek-Australia brothers William, Alex, and Andrew Cooney into the simply named Phoenix. After more than a year of just sitting there empty after Champagne Bar One Moncur closed for business, the space seems…
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Australia has spoken! The ‘other’, more delicious Hottest 100 list has been unveiled, looking at the ever-growing craft beer industry across the country and helping rank the best of the best brews of 2015. Since 2008 the poll, started by The Local Taphouse, has sifted through barrels and barrels of creative brews to give us…
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René Redzepi’s hotly anticipated Noma Australia is finally here, popping up in Barangaroo on Australia Day for a sold-out, ten-week residency that runs until April 2nd. The arrival of Noma has been met with so much speculation, given Redzepi’s dedication to local produce and the team’s singular level of creativity in the kitchen; they all…
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Sydney brewery Rocks Brewing Co. really nailed flavour-rich beers last year when they started experimenting with tastes like passionfruit, lychee, cherry, and pomegranate, with their Passion Fruit Wheat Beer going on to become one of their most popular limited edition brews. The team are obviously keen to keep this ball rolling on 2016, just recently…
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Spent too much money on coffee and cigarettes, I’ve never felt so far away… It’s a catchy as fuck line that will get into your head just off the first listen of Ali Barter‘s new single “Far Away” – a definite highlight of my week of listening to new music this week, that’s for sure….
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Easily one of the most well-known and important producers in pop and rock music, Tony Visconti will be heading to Austin in March to deliver a no doubt must see keynote speech at SXSW Music. For the first time in its history, the music conference will be offering multiple keynote speakers and today, Visconti’s spot…
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On a Saturday night in Adelaide, The Gov played host to two bands who have, over the past year, formed a bromance that has taken them right throughout the United States and now, to Australia. Walk The Moon and The Griswolds have a dynamic that clicks so well together and when you see both bands…
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The Jezabels recently dropped their latest film clip, this time for “Pleasure Drive”, and it’s a slice of pure gothic pop goodness. Hayley Mary has always reminded me of Chrissie Hynde in the way she exudes a powerful confidence on stage; she’s simply captivating. Her role in the “Pleasure Drive” film clip goes above and…
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Festival of the Sun 2015 was a little bit of a bittersweet show for Sydney’s sleepmakeswaves, as they wind down time with original guitarist, Kid Khor. Backstage, Larry was joined by Alex Wilson and Otto Wicks-Green to chat about the band’s final gig with their brother, touring overseas and where the band is headed in…
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Zosia Mamet, probably best known to many as the endlessly entertaining Shosanna Shapiro on HBO’s Girls, will be jumping into a vastly different role as she prepares to portray iconic musician and writer Patti Smith in an upcoming biopic based on US avant-garde photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith will be portraying…
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Acclaimed Ghanaian artist El Anatsui’s first major exhibition in Australia has opened at Sydney’s Carriageworks as part of Sydney Festival, marking the first Schwartz Carriageworks project. Running until 6th March 2016, the exhibition showcases more than 30 works from Anatsui dating all the way back to the 1970s, bringing in a range on ceramics, drawings,…
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Ice cream brand Streets have been real busy in Sydney as of late. They’ve already brought us the world’s best jumping castle and now it seems they want to let loose an actual samurai in Wynyard Park this Thursday. As part of a state-wide tour for their Fruttare truck, Streets have trained up a Fruttare…
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Sydney brand Piccolo Me are known for their indulgent savoury and sweet creations, delivering everything from Nerdtella Bombs to Cheeseburger Crossaints. They are best known for their playful, quirky creations and reliable cups of coffee, but now they are looking to be recognised for one of the country’s most ridiculously over-the-top, and highly tempting, desserts:…
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As a special treat during Lunar New Year in 2016, lofty CBD restaurant Lotus, The Galeries has brought in Sam Yeo from Sydney dessert staple Black Star Pastry to help newly appointed Lotus Head Chef Tiffany Jones (Four in Hand, Banc Restaurant) create an exclusive dessert degustation, exploring both the various textures and tastes of…
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As many of us spend Australia Day enjoying time off work, tuning into the Hottest 100, celebrating the public holiday with family and mates, many will also be acknowledging the darker historical element of January 26th, a chapter of Australian history that cannot be ignored yet still is by a large percentage of Australians. The…
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It won’t be long before Illinois artist William Fitzsimmons will be in Australia with his captivating live show and latest record Pittsburgh and we’re even more excited to find out that the talented Krista Polvere has now been added to shows in Melbourne and Sydney! Having opened for the likes of Ryan Adams and Steve…
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Sydney has a new record label as of this week, with FBi’s Cassandra Wilkinson launching Lazy Thinking Records! Co-founded alongside Jim Flanagan, Paul Mcleay and Chrissy Flanagan, the label (one for ‘innovative music’) will celebrate its launch with an official party at Red Rattler on February 11th, showcasing the talented Rita Revell, Greenwave Beth, JaysWays…
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Montreal artist Elliot Maginot performs his track “Monsters at War” off the record Young/Old/Everything.In.Between in Sydney, Australia as part of the AU sessions – Live and Acoustic web series! You can catch Elliot on the road with his new album through into February, don’t miss your opportunity to see him roll out the new material!…
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With Australia Day now hours away, today’s Music Video of the Day couldn’t have come at a better time. Mia Dyson, who is spending the public holiday abroad, has released her new clip for “Tearing Up the Lawn” – a nostalgic throwback to spending teen years skipping school, hitting the beach with mates and getting…
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Hot Chip are the latest to get behind the WA Bushfire Appeal, with the Brits announcing that they will be donating $20 from each ticket sold to their upcoming gig in Perth next week to the cause. The band performs at the Fremantle Arts Centre on January 29th, supported by Touch Sensitive and Empress Of…
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Kicking off her music career as both a drummer and front-woman for punk bands, Le Pie has evolved into an act that is equal parts intense and reserved. Le Pie’s new single “Up All Night” has the intensity of punk blended with the stunning vocal hooks of pop music. It’s a rad combination which you…
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