Day: 21 March 2016

Music Video of the Day: Chris Watts “Let Go” (2016)

Chris Watts builds on the impressive amount of momentum surrounding his self-titled debut album with the release of the music video for “Let Go”. A slice of pop goodness, even if you’re not a massive pop fan, you’ll be sucked into this one, so just embrace it. The music video itself is crisp, vibrant and well-shot and…

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Mobb Deep added to “This is Hip Hop” Australian tour with Bone Thugs N Harmony and more

Upcoming Australian tour “This is Hip Hop” just expanded their already nostalgic 90’s-focused line up to include infamous Queensbridge duo Mobb Deep, who were last in Australia for the 20th anniversary of their seminal The Infamous LP. The duo of Prodigy and Havoc join the already announced headliners Bone Thugs N Harmony, who will be…

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The Living End release new single, tour dates, and new album details

Half a decade on from The Ending Is Just The Beginning Repeating, Aussie legends The Living End have announced a big comeback with their seventh album, Shift, being released on May 13th of this year. The album announcement isn’t the only new coming out of today either, as the band have popped the album’s first…

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Live Review: Art vs. Science + KLP – The Triffid, Brisbane (19.03.16)

Last night marked the very final night of Art vs. Science’s album tour for Off The Edge Of The Earth and Into Forever, Forever. As expected, the three-piecey really gave it all for their closing show, filling the stage and venue with energy, sweat and brighter-than-stars pyrotechnics. With around an hour and a half set…

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Video Games Interview: EA Canada’s Brian Hayes talks UFC 2‘s post-launch plans, Bruce Lee and more

With EA Sports UFC 2 now unleashed upon the masses of fans eager to live out their fantasies of personally stepping into the octagon, we got the opportunity to chat to the game’s creative director Brian Hayes via email.

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SXSW Interview: Paul Rubens talks returning to his iconic character Pee-Wee Herman for Netflix’s Big Holiday

Pee-Wee Herman revival flick Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday hit Netflix last week. In honor of the occasion, we caught up with Paul Rubens to talk about returning to the character for the Netflix movie at this year’s SXSW. Congratulations on the film Did [you] see the film? Twice actually, I watched it again this morning on Netflix. Oh…..

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SXSW Interview: Garth Ennis talks bringing his comic series Preacher to AMC

AMC’s upcoming adaptation of Garth Ennis‘ comic series Preacher went through so many failed attempts before making it successfully to AMC it’s easy to lose track. Larry caught up with Ennis at SXSW to chat about this and more ahead of the pilot’s premiere. Check our interview below: Preacher premieres on AMC on 22nd May 2016. ———- This…

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SXSW Interview: Joe Gilgun talks about his role in AMC’s Preacher

Joe Gilgun is set to play the Irish vampire Cassidy in AMC’s upcoming Preacher adaptation. Larry caught up with former Misfits star at SXSW to talk about what attracted him to the role. Watch the interview below: Preacher premieres on ABC on 22nd May 2016. ———- This content has recently been ported from its original home on…

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Film Review: The Daughter (Australia, 2016)

The Daughter brings together an incredible Australian cast with Director and Writer Simon Stone, who penned the Belvoir adaptation and marks his screen debut debut here, as did Cowell with Guthrie. The 1884 Norwegian play has been transformed here into an Australian family drama (though the duck, naturally, remains present), set on the NSW South Coast, focusing on a family and…

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Film Review: Jane Got A Gun (USA, 2016)

Set in the Wild West, Jane Got a Gun centres around Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman), her outlaw husband Bill (Noah Emmerich) and Jane’s ex-lover Dan Frost (Joel Edgerton).  Bill finds himself in a bit of trouble from an outlaw gang and their leader Colin (Ewan McGregor) wants him dead.  In a desperate effort to save…

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SXSW Interview: Director Wendy Schneider talks about bringing Butch Vig and Steve Marker’s studio to the screen in The Smart Studios Story

Over some 30 years, Smart Studios, founded by Garbage members Butch Vig and Steve Marker, helped changed the landscape of music. Six years after it closed, director Wendy Schneider has brought the story of the studio to the big screen with her film The Smart Studios Story. At its premiere at SXSW, Larry talked to Wendy  about her…

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Video Games Review: EA Sports UFC 2 (PS4, 2016)

I am probably the last person on earth who should be reviewing a UFC video game. I’ve never seen a UFC fight and I only know names like Ronda Rousey because my social media feeds never stop talking about her. I’ve never even been in a fist fight in my entire life. It would seem,…

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Win a copy of The Librarians Season 2 on DVD

The Librarians are back! Flynn Carsen (Noah Wyle) and his team of Librarians continue their mission to save the world in this fantastically fun action-adventure series. As the new season begins, a massive storm over Manhattan draws the Librarians back together to solve the mystery after having been off on their own for months. They…

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Din Tai Fung introduce limited edition Panda Buns with dark chocolate and salted caramel

Ahead of adding new items to their menu from this weekend, Din Tai Fung have announced a special themed bun to help bring in Easter holidays and state school holidays this year, as well as celebrate the release of Kung Fu Panda 3. Instead of your typical Easter Bunny, the acclaimed dumpling chain will be…

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Sake Double Bay’s popular Dragon Egg dessert will be available at all Sake restaurants for Easter

Saké Double Bay has become famous for one particular dessert that seems to pop up in Instagram almost everyday now. Their large Dragon Egg dessert has caught the attention of many a discerning diner in the area and has become a tradition for some. It’s not hard to see (or taste) why. That Valrhona dark…

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Willy Wonka-inspired Chocolate Factory set to open at Universal Studios in Orlando

Although The Toothsome Chocolate Factory  carefully avoids official affiliation with Willy Wonka, this chocolate factory and “savory feast emporium” is planned to bring an “out-of-this-world” dining experience to the CityWalk at Universal Studios, Orlando. The factory incorporates the surrealism of Steampunk, including “smoke stacks, funky gadgetry, and staff wearing unique Steampunk fashion”, along with the dream-like…

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Richmond’s Meatmother reopens with a new menu inspired by BBQ techniques from around the world

Meatmother in Melbourne has been relaunched and reinvented. The restaurant remains dedicated to the importance of ethically-raised, quality produce, but the menu and cooking techniques have seen some changes. Previously well-known for its American BBQ, the new Meatmother now draws upon BBQ techniques from around the world, and will be grilling, smoking, roasting and barbecuing over premium white charcoal….

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Project Yum has popped up at Broadway Shopping Centre with Poklol, Brasserie Bread, and more (Sydney)

The pop up food festival Project Yum has now been launched in Sydney’s Broadway Shopping Centre. The festival brings the latest trends in food from the likes of Asian food eatery, POKLOL, and organic food specialists, Agape Canteen, together with live music by DJ Xcentric every Friday from 12pm to create a complete entertainment experience….

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Merivale will open their super venue, The Newport, on Good Friday (NSW)

Merivale  is set to open the much anticipated mega-venue The Newport on Good Friday as a part of the official launch of the first phase of the iconic’s landmark redevelopment. The Newport promises to be a vibrant gathering place thanks to its remarkable location, which looks out over the vista of Pittwater estuary, and the…

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