Day: 4 February 2015

Live Review: Mark Ronson – Channel V Island Party, Sydney (03.02.15)

The sun is setting over the spectacular Sydney Harbour and we’re aboard The Island, a fully kit out barge awaiting the arrival of Mark Ronson. Even though he’s running a little late, the wait is well worth it and he subsequently made up for his tardiness triple fold.

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Running Young "We Are The Sons" (2015)

Today we’re proud to premiere the new single from Melbourne group Running Young – the track “We Are The Sons”, which is the title track of their debut EP, due out this April. The band features ​Joel ​Famularo​ (lead vocals/bass), Ben Williams (keys/vocals), Benjamin Cropper (guitar/vocals), Cassandra McCawley (guitar/vocals) and John Bellew (drums). With intricate…

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the AU interview: Perfect Pussy (New York) talk Laneway Festival and comparing the weather in New York and Australia

the AU review’s Cleatus Glob talks to Perfect Pussy about their experiences during their first ever trip to Australia as part of the 2015 St Jerome’s Laneway Festival. This interview was filmed just before they went on stage in Melbourne. They hit the stage in Sydney tonight (4th February 2015) at the Newtown Social Club!…

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Flight Review: US Airways Express – Gulfport, MS to Charlotte, NC (US5126)

In today’s Flight review on AU Abroad, we take you on board one of the smaller domestic flights in the US with US Airways Express and one of their services from Gulfport, MS to Charlotte, NC (US 5126). Airline: US Airways Express Route: Gulfport, MS to Charlotte, NC (US 5126) Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-200 plane Seat:…

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All-female cast announced for Ghostbusters reboot

Last week, it was announced that the eagerly anticipated reboot of Ghostbusters by director Paul Feig would be happening – and it would be starring an all-female cast. Through a wordless tweet featuring only a photo of four women, Feig announced that those starring in the reboot would be none-other than Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy,…

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Doctor Who fans, brace yourselves – Billy Piper (Rose) is coming to Oz Comic-Con

Excellent news coming in for any Doctor Who fan today – Billie Piper, who plays Rose Tyler, is coming to Australian shores for Oz Comic-Con. Piper is renowned for playing the first companion in the reboot of Doctor Who alongside Christopher Eccleston, as well as multiple specials afterwards. It is of no contention that she…

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Celebrate a week of Bill Murray at Golden Age Cinema in Surry Hills!

All hail Bill Murray – our omnipotent God who knows no bounds and can do no wrong. To celebrate this legend of cinema, Surry Hills gem Golden Age Cinema is hosting a week of Bill Murray inspired films, screening from this Thursday to Sunday (February 5-8). Amongst the films are Wes Anderson favourites, Rushmore, The…

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Another Jurassic World trailer was released at the Super Bowl

During Monday’s Super Bowl, the audience were treated to another Jurassic World trailer. This time, we’re offered a further glimpse into the inevitable drama that is to ensue in the park – a genetically engineered dinosaur, pterodactyls picking off park visitors in a brutal fashion, Chris Pratt being a babe, and a squad of velociraptors…

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SXSW Announce Feature Film Lineup for 2015 Festival

South By Southwest (SXSW) have finally announced their film lineup for 2015 – something that all cinephiles have been awaiting anxiously. The festival – which is held in Austin, Texas from March 13 – 21 – is to show 145 features from emerging directors, master filmmakers, and unknown auteurs of our present day. “SXSW is…

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New Australian comedy Maximum Choppage to premiere on ABC2, February 24

If you’ve been missing your quintessential Australian comedy from your life, fear no more – there’s a new Australian comedy about to hit your screens on February 24 via ABC2 – Maximum Choppage. Fans of the classic Aussie series, The Moodys will eat this up – it stars not one, but two cast members of…

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