KIIS FM radio hosts Dave Hughes and Kate Langbroek are set to appear in Australian cinemas via a cameo appearance in the upcoming Kung Fu Panda 3. Both are thrilled to have roles alongside an “incredible cast” and are excited for fans to see their appearance as a pair of geese. Hughesy said: “I’ve been looking for my…
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What would happen if Vic Mensa and Skrillex were let loose in Tokyo for 24 hours? Luckily, they documented it all for the official music video for their recent collab, “No Chill”. Directed by Colin Tilley, who was also behind the clip for Kendrick’s “Alright” and Nicki’s “Anaconda”, “No Chill” has Vic and Skrillex go deep into Tokyo’s underground scene,…
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If we weren’t already convinced that Sydney music and nightlife lovers aren’t happy with the current state of affairs surrounding recent lockout laws and damning legislation being doled out on venues throughout the city, Sunday’s Keep Sydney Open rally most definitely proved it. While Art vs Science and Royal Headache performed live sets for the event, speakers at…
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Sydney duo Microwave Jenny are soon to be the latest artists to be showcased at the Seymour Centre’s Courtyard Sessions, performing an unmissable live set this Friday. Tessa and Brendon took some time out from working on prep for the set (not to mention being parents to gorgeous little Molly!) to chat about how their…
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New York-based duo The Flux Machine have preceded the release of their upcoming album Louder! with “Love and Affection”, a catchy alt-rock track that hints at punk influences with a vocal styling similar to that of Julian Casablancas of The Strokes. ———- This content has recently been ported from its original home on The AU…
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NBC’s prequel to the Liam Neeson thriller films of the same name has found its Bryan Mills. Vikings-star Clive Standen is set to play a younger incarnation of Neeson’s character, with the series set to show audiences the story behind his ‘specific set of skills’. Standen is primarily known for his work on Vikings as Rollo. Alexander Cary is set…
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10 Cloverfield Lane comes out next month, so there’s never been a better time to revisit the first Cloverfield. Released in 2008, the film blended found-footage, disaster and monster movies in some really exciting ways. Like almost everything JJ Abrams has touched, it has its fair share of detractors – but also a lot of fans. Consequently,…
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It is no secret that acclaimed English screenwriter Michael Hirst (Elizabeth, The Tudors) thought that the Vikings had received bad press, so when he created History Channel’s first scripted series, Vikings, he was determined to tell the stories of the Scandinavian seafarers without the “ridiculous stereotypes” that had overshadowed them. With his academic background and…
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Street Fighter V feels like it yearns for a simpler time, for the fighting games from 20 years ago, before juggling and endless combos became the genre’s order of the day. It’s both stylish and disciplined, simple enough for newbies to jump into and technical enough that the hardcore can dig right in. But it’s also…
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Back in December, for the music video competition Captured Australia, one of the participating film makers dropped out rather last minute. I was the man behind the competition, and the artist he was paired with – WA musician Gryff – was one of my favourite entrants. I really wanted to see him stay a part of…
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Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz has come on board with Princess Cruises to revamp their approach to theatre, helping them in a first-of-its-kind cruise industry partnership to develop a whimsical music revue titled Magic to Do, performed exclusively across the cruise line. The partnership comes as the cruise line attempt to modernise…
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It’s not hard to see why P&O Cruises as a brand has stayed at the forefront of conversations about luxury cruisers, especially when you’re actually on board one of their ships. The cruise line has always been one of the first to leap forward with the times, responding to the common criticism that cruise ships…
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French luxury hotel brand Sofitel is instantly recognisable around the world, synonymous with high-end, ultra-comfortable accommodation and the expected features that come with such a high standard, including the service. Located a stone’s throw from the beach at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, this Sofitel is by far no exception to said standard, large and…
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As part of our brand new section AU Abroad, we bring you a birds eye view of the world of travel. In this article series, we let you in on the best airlines to fly with. Having already covered the Virgin Australia route, today Johnny Au looks at the service offered on Qantas’ A380 service…
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This May, we’ll be heading over to the annual music festival and conference Canadian Music Week, held in the fine city of Toronto. Last week, we let you in on the best ways to get to Toronto from Australia, and now today we’re taking you through a day in the fine city. What to do, where to…
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I’ve always been fascinated by Theme Parks, especially in America. The stories of how the parks originated and have since grown and thrived is often as interesting as the rides themselves. Six Flags: Fiesta Texas, located just outside of San Antonio, is no exception, with the origins of the park dating back some 25 years,…
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I probably say this every time I review a production of the play, but Hamlet is my favourite Shakespeare play. I’ve seen the oft-performed revenge tragedy many times, both here in Australia and in the UK. I have, however, never seen a Hamlet quite like the one presented by The Tiger Lillies and Theatre Republique…
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Romeo And Juliet. The classic tale of forbidden love and the passion of youth, and the first programme by Peter Evans as the new Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare. We searched for the light through yonder window and found Kelly Paterniti, the productions Juliet, to discuss tackling the world’s most famous leading role, pivotal moments…
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Ubisoft® and Scholastic have announced a collaboration on a new young adult book series, Last Descendants, based on the hit video game franchise Assassin’s Creed®. Written for readers ages 12 and up by award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, the first book in the “Last Descendants” series will launch simultaneously in September 2016 in the United…
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