Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre. Bridget Jones first blasted onto bookshelves in Helen Fielding’s literary phenomenon Bridget Jones’s Diary, which became a global bestseller and a blockbuster film….
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From the ICC to multiple UTS venues, the Palace, and beyond, the energy of Australia’s film industry was unmistakable at SXSW Sydney 2024’s Screen Festival. Here are some of our highlights from panels, interviews, and sessions featuring indie pioneers and industry giants alike. Creative folks talking candid shop What better way to open a festival…
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The cast of The Correspondent and other dignitaries were out in force for the opening night of the Adelaide Film Festival. The movie tells the gripping story of Peter Greste, a journalist who was sent to cover the riots in Egypt following the election in 2013, and was arrested and convicted of terrorism. Richard Roxburgh…
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2024’s Sony Catchlight Film Festival awards night was a vibrant celebration of filmmaking talent, held at Sydney’s iconic White Bay Power Station. Now in its fourth year, the festival recognises filmmakers from Australia and New Zealand who tell their stories using Sony cameras. The 2024 edition was nothing short of inspiring, with awards given across…
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New Line Cinema, the studio that brought you The Notebook, and the unhinged creators of Barbarian cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story… Written and directed by Drew Hancock, Companion stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend, and, if this cryptic trailer is anything…
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Far from your average mother-daughter flick, Audrey is a twisted, razor sharp comedy both gloriously absurd and strangely relatable. Following its acclaimed US debut at Austin’s prestigious SXSW festival, where it impressed audiences with its acerbic humour and high-stakes deception, New Zealand’s funniest export leads the charge, alongside Australian screen veterans and emerging stars, proving…
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Packed full with Australian and Queensland premiere titles, including highly anticipated films out of the Cannes, Berlin and Toronto International Film Festivals, as well as two retrospective program stands, The New Farm Queer Film Festival returns with its biggest and best program yet, running from October 3rd to the 13th. Programmed by Sean Tayler and…
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No stranger to the action genre already due to her work in No Time To Die, The Gray Man, and Ghosted, Ana de Armas looks to take on her biggest, most brutal challenge yet with the forthcoming release of Ballerina; officially titled From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, so as to remind us what…
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“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.” Written and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers, trying to leave their troubled past behind, returning to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater…
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After teasing a mysterious project over the last few days with cryptic social media messages, Lady Gaga has announced the release of Harlequin, a 13-song strong LP that’ll serve as the musical accompaniment to the film Joker: Folie à Deux, the anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning Joker, in which she stars as Lee, a reimagining…
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Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) 2024 is proud to announce the inclusion of two of the most acclaimed films from this year’s Venice Film Festival in its program. A Special Presentation of The Room Next Door and The Brutalist – winners of the prestigious Gold and Silver Lion awards – will be featured as part…
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South by Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) is thrilled to roll out the purple carpet for its Headliners, announcing today five films that embrace the signature bold, genre-focused storytelling of the SXSW Sydney 2024 Screen Festival, presented by IHG Hotels & Resorts. Colin Daniels, Managing Director, SXSW Sydney said: “We are incredibly excited to unveil our Screen…
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The mission to save Christmas is on. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Red One is a must-see action-comedy event that delivers a fresh twist on Christmas for the holiday season. Directed by Jake Kasdan, who has previously teamed with Johnson on the blockbuster Jumanji movies, this multigenerational global spectacle features such megawatt stars as Chris Evans and…
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Four movies and other events have been teased out ahead of the full Adelaide Film Festival announcement coming on September 17th. Cannes Film Festival 2024 Palme d’Or Award winner, Anora, reimagines Pretty Woman as a tragicomedy and cements director Sean Baker as someone to watch. It screens at the AFF on Thursday October 24th. Screening…
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SXSW Sydney (October 14th – 20th, 2024) is back for its second year, and its bringing a bold and inspiring mix of local and international features, showcasing the best across drama, horror, comedy and documentaries for its Screen Program. The lineup includes the Australian premiere of Lucy Lawless‘s directorial debut, Never Look Away, a documentary about…
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The Adelaide Film Festival runs between 23th October and 3rd November and will feature the movie The Correspondent. The opening night gala marks the world premier of this gripping movie. Directed by Kriv Stenders, The Correspondent stars Richard Roxburgh as Australian war correspondent Peter Greste who was arrested and jailed in Cairo, Egypt in 2013,…
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New Line Cinema’s original anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in Peter Jackson‘s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien, through the eyes of legendary anime director Kenji Kamiyama. Set 183 years before…
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If there’s one way to follow-up that Robert Downey Jr. announcement at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con last month – if you haven’t heard, the newly-minted Oscar winner is returning to the MCU as Victor Von Doom – it’s by announcing all the films and television series coming our way possible from the House of…
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On Sunday 21st of July this year, the world stopped as former US President, Donald Trump, survived an assassination attempt. The last attempted American Presidential assassination attempt was March 30, 1981 when John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan. This significant world event sparked global interest about history repeating itself. In Queensland, Australia,…
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Presented by AIDC (Australian International Documentary Conference) and Screen Queensland, with the support of Sunshine Coast Council and in collaboration with the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, the inaugural Regionality Sunshine Coast, set to take place on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Maroochy RSL in Maroochydore, marks the first time the Sunshine Coast will host a…
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The Longest-Running Ever! The Taiwan Film Festival in Australia is Back for its 7th Edition, Traveling to Six Cities from July to September 2024! The 7th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia will take place from July 25th to September 14th, spanning six cities: Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, and, for the first time, Adelaide. With…
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As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) gears up to welcome local and international film lovers to its fine city across September 5th to 15th this year, the Gala and Special Presentation programmes have announced six titles that will be premiering ahead of the Festival’s official program selection. The six titles announced thus far include…
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It will never let go. Following the critical and commercial success of the 2022 original, Smile, the fear continues to spread in Parker Finn‘s eagerly anticipated follow-up, Smile 2. This time focusing on a global pop sensation, Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who’s about to embark on a world tour, she begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and…
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Embrace the winter chill with a cinematic treat that won’t freeze your budget. From June 2 to June 30 at HOYTS, movie-goers around Australia can grab $10* movie tickets for sessions commencing before noon on Sunday mornings. The Sunday Sessions $10* ticket offer will apply to all guests, not just HOYTS Rewards Members, and will…
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It’s fiesta time as the 2024 HSBC Spanish Film Festival, presented by Palace, prepares to set screens alight with a superb selection of the finest new and classic films from Spain and Latin America. The festival’s largest line up to date opens nationally will take place nationally from 11th June to 17th July (dates vary…
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After teasing us back in February with a gravity-defying first look, Universal Pictures has unveiled the magical first look at the big screen adaptation of Wicked, one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, now a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event coming this holiday season. Telling the untold story of the witches of…
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“The 71st Sydney Film Festival unfurls a canvas of bold narratives and remarkable visions, mirroring the evolving dynamics of our world,” said Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley. “This year, we are proud to present films that challenge, entertain, and provoke dialogue, from the sweeping landscapes of Australian dramas to the complex human stories from global cinema.” “The 2024 selection reinforces our commitment to…
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Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian, Amy Poehler will join this year’s Vivid Sydney line-up for a special Vivid Ideas event at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 27 May. Poehler, who is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and sought-after talents, with credits including actress, writer, director, producer, and bestselling author, will front Vivid Sydney Presents…
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Zoë Kravitz is stepping behind the camera for Blink Twice, a twisted, sinister thriller that is sure to raise a few questions about its certain topicality. Originally titled “Pussy Island”, Kravitz – who also co-wrote the screenplay with E.T. Feigenbaum (TV’s High Fidelity) – directs Channing Tatum as tech billionaire Slater King, who charms (or…
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Lady and Gentlemans… Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller will unveil his highly anticipated action adventure, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, in Sydney on Thursday, May 2, before he and the film’s stars begin their global publicity trek, travelling to Mexico City, the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, London, Miami, New York, Toronto and Los Angeles. Golden Globe…
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