Well technically that’s true; Ant-Man has continued that classic Marvel tradition of clutching the top spot in its opening weekend, earning $5.3 million in Australia and $57 million in the US. Impressive yes, but given the unstoppable nature of the MCU, it doesn’t exactly live up to expectations. The first Avengers movie for instance made…
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Despite the introduction of dinosaurs, time travelling cyborgs and male strippers, one adorable and very resonant animated film has weathered the storm and secured top spot over the weekend. In its 4th week since opening, Inside Out has been rewarded for its consistency and rose (deservedly so) to the the top of the box office…
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Let’s get one thing straight. Dirty Bomb ain’t easy to get a hang of. Indeed, Splash Damage (Quake Wars, Brink) have created an FPS so visually similar yet entirely different to most titles in the genre that you’d be a fool for walking in with your Call of Duty swagger. The very tutorial warns you…
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It took another new addition to an iconic 20+ year old franchise to dethrone Jurassic World, but it wasn’t the opening we were expecting. Terminator: Genisys hit theaters over the weekend and while it enjoys its number 1 spot, it has some impressive competition nipping at its heels. Opening with a less that stellar $4.7 million,…
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Foul mouthed teddy bears are no match for towering dinosaurs it would seem as Ted 2 comes up short in its opening week. While Seth Macfarlane and Mark Wahlberg’s comedy sequel earned itself $4.2 million over the weekend, it was unable to knock the box office king off its perch. Jurassic World spent its 3rd…
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Jurassic World sees your war for #1 spot and scoffs. In its second week, one of cinema’s biggest franchises just keeps on trucking as Jurassic World cleaned up another $9.8 million in the Australian box office over the weekend, an impressive feat indeed after a stellar opening last week ($16 million). Those irresistible Minions and…
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What a year! The constant shuffle at the top continues but hey, this one was always bound to happen. It was 22 years ago when Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park became a financial and critical success. And now with new director Colin Trevorrow and star Chris Pratt, the franchise has done it again with Jurassic World. Earning…
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To celebrate the release of Orange is the New Black Season Two on Blu-ray & DVD last month, the team at Australia’s favourite gelataria Gelato Messina developed a limited edition gelato creation which was served up on a prison-style cafeteria tray. The Limited Edition creation was available for sale at Gelato Messina’s Darlinghurst Dessert Bar (243 Victoria St,…
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The 2 part mini-series adaptation of Kate Greenville’s multi-award winning novel The Secret River will be released on DVD on June 24. This epic tragedy dramatises the British colonisation of Australia in microcosm, with the dispossession of Indigenous Australians made comprehensible and ultimately heart-breaking as Will Thornhill’s claim over a piece of land he titles ‘Thornhill’s Point’….
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Hellen Mirren’s award winning portrayal as Queen Elizabeth II in stage show The Audience will see a brief resurgence as it returns to Australian theaters. Recorded live at the National Theater The Audience follows the Queens meetings (also known as audiences) with England’s prime minister, a practice that has spanned 60 years. Mirren received a Tony award…
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The battle for top spot wages on. For the 4th time in as many weeks – and at a time where Age of Ultron was expected to reign supreme for weeks on end – that coveted number 1 spot is the home a new film. This time its the silver screen adaptation of hit TV…
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In its opening weekend, San Andreas has rocketed to the top of the box office earning $3.2 million. The blockbuster disaster movie is Dwayne Johnson and Brad Peytons second collaboration since Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and despite some ho-hum reviews (check ours out here), that ever reliable promise of jaw dropping visual FX has…
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Werner Film Productions (WFP) today announced a call for writers to submit original new television concepts for its development initiative, The Story Lab. Funded by Screen Australia’s Enterprise Stories, The Story Lab is an initiative of WFP’s two-time Emmy Nominated, AFI and multi-Logie award winning television producer Joanna Werner. WFP aims to take risks through The Story Lab and to cultivate…
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Exhibition on Screen is bringing The Impressionists and the Man who Made Them to Australian cinemas for a strictly limited time. Based on the Inventing Impressionism exhibition, which recently opened at the National Gallery London (in collaboration with the Musée du Luxembourg, Musée d’Orsay and Philadelphia Museum of Art), EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: The Impressionists and the…
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Directed by award-winning Australian writer and filmmaker Violeta Ayala and produced by Dan Fallshaw over the course of 2011-2015, The Bolivian Case follows three Norwegian teenage girls who are arrested with 22kg of cocaine in their luggage in a foreign country. The documentary explores the misdirected way in which the much relied upon media constructed stories based…
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Since its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, Cobain: Montage of Heck by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen (Crossfire Hurricane, The Kid Stays In The Picture) has received a phenomenal response from fans and critics alike, and from June 4 it can be yours on Blu-ray and DVD. Morgen received unprecedented access to Cobain’s…
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For the second week straight, the number 1 spot has a new resident. This time it’s a little taste of home as George Miller’s Mad Max sequel Fury Road has broken all kinds of records. Earning $6.19 million domestically, it soared to the top, assisted by its stellar reviews. Globally, Fury Road earned $109.4 million making it…
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Icon film distribution has announced that the world premiere of their Australian drama Last Cab to Darwin will be held at the Sydney State Theatre on June 6th 2015. And cast and crew from the film will be in attendance at the premiere. In addition, it’s inclusion in the Sydney Film festival program has also been…
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There aren’t a lot of films that could knock a Marvel flick off off their perch and in such a timely manner no less. But in only it’s third week since opening, Age of Ultron has been relegated to second spot as the sequel to 2012’s comedy smash Pitch Perfect 2 takes home an impressive $9.4…
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Today the iconic St Kilda film festival released its 10 day program. The festival will showcase 100 of Australia’s top short films, music videos, archival screenings, youth programs, an extensive filmmaker development program and highlights from the internationally acclaimed Palm Springs International ShortFest. This year the festival will feature special events including a screening of…
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In a predictable display of dominance, Avengers: Age of Ultron has blitzed it’s competition in its second week. Earning $7.8 million the comic franchises latest venture has has brushed off the occasional bad review and proved that it is truly “the age” of comic movies. Unfriended, the innovative, out-of-left field horror flick has had a tremendous showing…
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Hailing from the UK, The Glass Animals have already made a name for themselves in Oz and now the boys from Oxford are about to guest host Rage. Drawing inspiration from Electronica & Hip-Hop, The Glass Animals made waves down under last year with their debut album Zaba and subsequent tour. They managed to shoot…
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Sydney Film Festival and Transmission Films have announced Sydney Film Festival Presents, a new initiative to promote quality cinema across Australia. Slow West and Strangerland have been named the first of the selected feature films. In addition to their place at the SFF, the two films will be see national screenings at select Palace Cinemas…
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Full House, the ever popular 80’s sitcom is making a comeback after a big announcement by Netflix. Entitled Fuller House, the sequel will pick up the story in present times as the former teenage members of the house are now grown up with kids of their own. Many original cast members will reprise their roles. DJ Tanner…
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As the Sydney Film Festival draws closer, the event has announced that they will be holding a family friendly program which includes a slew of films that appeal to all audiences. The sessions will even take place during the day. The expanded program now includes: GAYBY BABY Director: Maya Newell | Australia | 85mins |…
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As part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, The Australian Center for the Moving Image (ACMI) will showcase a select few films that exemplify numerous aspects of Jazz. Jazz on Film will include the genres uncompromising artists and its tangible place in history and politics. The line-up is as follows: Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story…
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The Golden Age Cinema is prepped and ready to celebrate Mothers Day with a range of chic classics. The best part is that all proceeds from popcorn sales will go to the B Miles Women’s Foundation, which supports Sydney women with mental illnesses who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. The day kicks off with the Audrey…
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Despite some solid competition, Fast and the Furious 7 continues to mow down everything in its path, earning $4.3 million this week. The 7th installment in the ever popular action franchise is breaking records everywhere and doesn’t look to be slowing down. The live-action adaptation of Disney classic Cinderella is doing very well for itself,…
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INFINI, the new Australian Sci-Fi thriller from Shane Abbess is going to be released digitally on the same day as the US – May 8th. Ahead of its release, cast & crew will be holding Q&As and attending screenings in Sydney to help promote the film. INFINI tells the story of a search and rescue…
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Anzac Day is this Saturday and ABC are broadcasting an extensive look at all the marches and commemorations. Including services from Turkey and France, the schedule is as follows The local Anzac Day marches are at: NSW 9.00am – 12.30pm ACT 10.30am – 12.30pm (National Ceremony) VIC 9.00am – 12.30pm TAS 10.30am – 12.30pm QLD 9.30am…
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