Legendary costume designer Orry Kelly will receive the spotlight as The Australian Center for Moving Image presents their latest exhibition Orry-Kelly: Dressing Hollywood. Having crafted costumes for the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart and lending his genius to films such as Casablanca, Some Like it Hot and The Maltese Falcon among others. Orry-Kelly: Dressing Hollywood tells…
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The collaboration between revered director Michael Winterbottom and comedy superstar and activist Russell Brand, The Emperor’s New Clothes is set to hit Australian theaters on June 11th 2015. The documentary focuses on the inequality were currently facing and the way the financial climate gives prominence to it. Utilizing live talks and rallies from Brand himself, the…
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In an article earlier today (here it is) we posted a news piece about ACMI holding an exhibition on Orry-Kelly, Australian costume designer to some of the biggest stars of classic cinema. The exhibition will feature the documentary Women He’s Undressed by Gillian Armstrong, which focus on Orry Kelly’s tumultuous history including his impact on…
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The 68th Cannes Film Festival is fast approaching and Entertainment One is on board, screening 3 films at the prestigious event. First up is a moving and deeply personal journey into the life and times of late singer Amy Winehouse entitled Amy. The team behind Senna have ascertained interviews with close friends and family and…
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Baz Luhrman’s venture into the humble beginnings of Hip-Hop culture is in full swing, with The Get Down casting its first female lead. Marking her acting debut, singer/songwriter Herizen F. Guardiola has been selected to play Mylene Cruz, a motivated young woman with a spectacular voice and aspirations to become a disco star – an ambition her deeply religious…
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Before Oz Comic Con in Adelaide this weekend, Walking Dead stars Chad Coleman and Sonequa Martin-Green are taking the reigns on the convention’s official Twitter page. From 6:30 – 7:30 (AEST) on Friday the 17th of April, the on-screen siblings will be taking questions on all things Walking Dead including that intense season 5 finale….
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Screenlaunch has announced that its Australian thriller Touch will land in theaters on May 21st. Rife with mystery and intrigue, Touch tells the tale of Dawn (Leeanna Walsman) and her daughter Steph (fresh face Onor Nottle, both on the run from a man (Matt Day) Dawn has attacked. Promising remarkable twists and turns, the crew…
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One Eyed Girl, an Australian drama about a tortured psychiatrist and his last chance at redemption via a mysterious cult, has received a date for release and a number of cinemas in which it will be played. Beginning May 30, One Eyed Girl will play at the following venues: ADELAIDE Trak Cinemas, 375 Greenhill Road,…
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Not content with the amount of advertisers, retailers and manufactures it has enraged on a weekly basis, The Checkout will make its comeback on April 9th on ABC. Serving as somewhat of a spiritual successor to the networks Chaser (even starring a couple of its members), The Checkout light heartedly mocks corporate Australia with investigative…
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Altruman, the warm-hearted tale of an everyday superhero who begins to question his entire life after learning that he has cancer, has left an indelible mark at various web festivals this year. The brain-child of Robin Geradts-Gill, Hannah Moon and Stephen Sholl was featured at the Miami, Seattle, Rome and Buenes Aries Web Fests as well as the…
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Predictably, Furious 7 has run rough-shot on the box office, drawing in over $14 million this week. The James Wan helmed action flick has done what the previous 6 effortlessly did and attracted audiences nation wide. Whether its a promising new director, the inclusion of Jason Statham or the intrigue of seeing Paul Walker’s departure following…
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Well Hunger Games may have slowed a little. Mockingjay Part 1 has been relegated to 2nd spot earning $1.7 million. No small feat but the action flick has been toppled by the second installment of comedy goldmine Horrible Bosses. The film (read our review here!) fell just short of $2 million. Ridley Scott’s…
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Legendary Pictures’ epic follow-up has received a definitive name. The upcoming film will now be titled Kong: Skull Island. Originally slated for release in Novemeber 2016, the monster flick has been pushed back to March 10th 2017. That is a US release date and no word of an international date has been reported. The second installment to…
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Not to be confused with gaming giant Grand Theft Auto and its PS2 record breaker, San Andreas – Dwayne Johnsons latest venture – is no less exciting. And now its has a trailer. Who doesn’t love a classic disaster movie? While Roland Emmerich has entered a couple of duds into the sub-genre, Brad Peyton…
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In its second week since opening The Hunger Games has performed incredibly at the box office, taking number 1 again with just over $3 million. Opener Exodus: Gods & Kings – Ridley Scott’s new venture also had an impressive first week, making $2.6 million. The story of Moses and his war on the Egyptian army has helped push…
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DC go-to-guy and target for nerd rage David Goyer has partnered with SyFy to create a new series called Krypton. Penned by Ian Goldberg (Flash Forward) the Warner Bros/DC production will tell an origin story, not unlike Gotham, that shapes the future home of our hero. Superman won’t make any appearances (as far as we know) as…
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Less of a battle and more of a profound statement, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, decimates its closest competitor, taking in over $5.5 million in its second week. Interstellar remains at a solid number 2, making over $1.5 million and Lets Be Cops drops to 3rd spot, taking just under $500,000. New release Nightcrawler…
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Classic anime series Sailor Moon will soon be the recipient of a small resurgence after its acquisition by Madman Entertainment. The ever-popular series will be released in Australia on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Platforms. The set will include all 200 episodes of the series, 3 feature films and the previously unreleased series Sailor Moon S, Sailor Moon Super S…
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Despite Interstellar’s stellar reviews and impressive opening week, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 did as expected and knocked it back down to earth. The Hunger Games is a box office magnet. It is commonplace for the franchise and this week was no different as the the newest iteration pulled in over $11.8 million. Interstellar didn’t…
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What may ostensibly be another cash in of a classic children’s cartoon in the vein of Alvin & The Chipmunks and Yogi Bear, Paddington has received the ultimate thumbs up. London’s Leicester Square was the home of the Paddington premier last night and the venue had a very special guest in attendance. Michael Bond -the creator of the…
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Sony Pictures has unveiled all the things that will go bump in the night in their upcoming Goosebumps movie. The cavalcade of characters look fantastic, most notable of which is Slappy, the ventriloquist doll from Night of the Living Dummy. Jack Black plays R.L Stine, author of the Goosebumps books who is forced to hide…
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Well it’s happening. Like it or not, Paul Blart is making a return to the silver screen. Not content enough to weave his unusual brand of justice in his home town, Paul Blart takes a trip to Vegas to attend a security guard convention. (Are those actually a thing?) Its here that Paul stumbles (probably…
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Despite an impressive opening by Lets Be Cops – one to the tune of $1.6 million – it just didn’t pack enough of a punch to usurp top spot. Interstellar retains its position at number 1 pulling in another $3.7 million. Christopher Nolan’s spectacle has received tremendous reviews, lauded for its ambitious storytelling and sheer scope….
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After a scary few months that saw ABC TV almost being axed, the network are back on top following a relieving announcement last week. ABC will again welcome in 2015 with a four-hour entertainment extravaganza to celebrate NEW YEAR’S EVE when we join with the City of Sydney to bring the world-renowned fireworks to audiences…
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Entertainment One has released the trailer for the new Australia black comedy The Mule. Written by Insidious stars Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson and directed by Sampson and Tony Mahoney, The Mule is a dark Australian comedy that is based on a bizarre series of true(ish) events. Since the trailer’s release, it has become the third…
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Well you could see it coming a mile off. Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar has derailed any chances Gone Girl and Fury had of sticking in at number 1. The ambitious blockbuster raked in $4 million in its opening week here. It reportedly failed to match what Warner Bros anticipated but it definitely isn’t small pickings for…
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Quentin Tarantino’s new film The Hateful Eight has been through the ringer. From proposed book adaptations to table readings to lawsuits over the leaked screenplay, the prolific filmmaker’s newest venture hasn’t exactly had a clear direction. But things have smoothed out over time and we now have received a teaser, albeit no footage. The next stage in production…
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War drama Fury has secured a second week on top of the Box Office bringing in $1.8 million. The Brad Pitt WWII epic has only just kept Gone Girl from re-acquiring number 1 position again. Praised for its loyalty driven narrative and thrilling action sequences, Fury has revitalized a genre, clearly helping it lead…
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Cinema Nova in Carlton and Yah Yah’s Collingwood in Melbourne are set to host Monster Fest, a 10 day marathon dedicated to cult horror movies. Running from November 20-30, the two venues will be hosting over 40 films, trivia nights, master classes, Q&A’s with film directors and parties. Films on offer include the follow up to the…
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Before the release of The Gambler’s official trailer we’ve been treated to the Red Band teaser. And boy it is packs a punch in its limited time. The Gambler tells the tale of Jim Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), a literature professor with a penchant for gambling. After incurring a debt to Neville (Michael K. Willams) the mob cracks down…
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