Author: Maria Nayef

Big week of Warcraft promos shows movie has what it takes to be next fantasy blockbuster

It’s been a great week for Warcraft fans with a plethora of promotional material coming from Legendary and Universal Pictures. As we reported last week, there was the brand new, gritty character art that was quickly followed by a new one-minute TV spot. Over the last few days we’ve also had a new official movie poster,…

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Magic, intense battle scenes feature in new Warcraft movie TV Spot

The Lion of Azeroth has landed to where his gryphon was taking him in the new TV spot for the upcoming Warcraft movie: right into battle with a huge orc. Lothar, the greatest hero of the Alliance and portrayed by Australia’s Travis Fimmel, makes an epic landing, barefoot and with sword in hand, as the…

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Travis Fimmel as gritty Lothar leads bold new Warcraft movie character art

Legendary have answered fan-fueled demands for new Warcraft movie images this week by revealing brand new character art from the upcoming fantasy epic. The bold new posters represent both the Alliance and the Horde and feature two of the film’s main protagonists: Sir Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) and Orgrim Doomhammer (Robert Kazinsky). A gritty-looking Lothar was…

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Exclusive: Alyssa Sutherland on that scene from Vikings “All I wanted was to see Aslaug pick herself up and get back on her feet.”

Spoilers ahead: This article discusses events from episodes one and two from Vikings season four as well as past events from the series. Last night’s episode of Vikings, the second of the brand new season, was entitled “Kill the Queen” and we learned that it was Kwenthrith, the Queen of Mercia (Amy Bailey) whose life…

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Vikings creator and writer Michael Hirst on Season 4 surprises, heartbreak and why there’s no going back for Ragnar

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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New movie for Travis Fimmel; Aussie actor to star in All Quiet On The Western Front

Travis Fimmel (Vikings, Warcraft ) will star in a new adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, an anti-war film to be directed by Roger Donaldson (Smash Palace, The November Man). ScreenDaily broke the news that the Australian actor will play Captain Katczinsky in the film about four young German soldiers at the end…

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Aslaug will fight for power and to regain her identity on Season 4 of Vikings, says Alyssa Sutherland

“A woman will one day rule Kattegat” but will it be Aslaug? The daughter of Sigurd and Brynhildr and wife of King Ragnar Lothbrok did seem adept at ruling solo when we saw her last on season three of Vikings. The epic, historical drama, created and written by Michael Hirst, returns to SBS with a…

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Ragnar, Rollo face to face in battle in new Vikings Season 4 Trailer

On Monday we reported that the new season of Vikings will begin on SBS on February 24 and will air in two 10-episode parts during the year. We love the show’s stunning visuals and thrilling battle scenes, and thanks to the brand new Season 4 trailer, we get a bigger taste of what we can expect…

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Fourth season of top rating drama Vikings returns to SBS in February

The highly anticipated fourth season of Vikings, starring Australia’s Travis Fimmel and Alyssa Sutherland, arrives on Australian television screens on February 24th on SBS. Known for outstanding drama, stunning visuals and thrilling battle scenes, Vikings will return with a brand new, bigger season, boasting 20 episodes that will air in two 10-episode parts during the year. History Channel…

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Acting coach to the stars Ivana Chubbuck talks exclusively about her work with Travis Fimmel on Vikings

Internationally acclaimed acting coach and author Ivana Chubbuck is associated with some of Hollywood’s most elite actors, but she also has a close association with Australia. She has conducted numerous Masterclasses in Australia with 16th Street Actors Studio and will hold an exclusive Actor Director Masterclass in Melbourne in January 2016. Chubbuck is also the…

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BlizzCon 2015: The full trailer for the Warcraft movie premieres

It has been a massive week for Warcraft fans, who have patiently waited for more images and a trailer from the upcoming epic fantasy film based on the phenomenally popular game World of Warcraft since San Diego Comic-Con when we saw the first official character art. Earlier this week, Legendary revealed a new poster for…

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Hollywood Acting Coach Ivana Chubbuck on her first ever Actor Director Masterclass in Melbourne

Internationally renowned and distinguished acting coach Ivana Chubbuck will conduct a first ever Masterclass for both actors and directors in Melbourne in January next year, in collaboration with 16th Street Actors Studio. Having famously coached Halle Berry to her Oscar win for Best Actress in Monster’s Ball, Ivana Chubbuck is also the author of the…

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TV Blu-Ray Review: Vikings Season 3 (Canada, 2015)

It was a treat to re-live the glorious and sophisticated historical drama Vikings Season 3 in HD, while the thoughtful extras helped bring a better understanding to what creator and writer Michael Hirst was trying to achieve, leading to a greater appreciation of the show’s production and newest characters. Vikings, as many Australians will know,…

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Incredibeard’s bespoke Beard Art helps launch Season 3 of Vikings on DVD

To celebrate the launch of Vikings Season 3 on DVD and Blu-ray in Australia, Twentieth Century Fox Australia commissioned beard art designer Isaiah Webb, aka Incredibeard, to create a special Vikings-inspired beard for the occasion. The result: the fantastic creation below, in which Isaiah’s beard has been transformed into an axe, which has stabbed him right in…

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Vikings star Clive Standen to raid Australian shores for Oz Comic-Con

Australian Vikings fans are in for a treat this month with Clive Standen, who portrays legendary Norse warrior Rollo Lothbrok in the acclaimed historical drama, set to raid our shores as part of Oz Comic-Con. Standen will be attending both Brisbane and Sydney events and fans will have the opportunity to get up close and…

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Vikings actors Travis Fimmel and Alexander Ludwig mingle with fans at The Big Viking Picnic

Australian actor Travis Fimmel (Vikings, Warcraft) attended The Big Viking Picnic held at Grove Gardens in Kells, Co. Meath in Ireland over the weekend, an event that came about due to his association with children’s cancer charity, Aoibheann’s Pink Tie.

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Travis Fimmel talks Warcraft, Season 4 Vikings at San Diego Comic-Con

Australian actor Travis Fimmel appeared on not one but two panels at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend. Fimmel was there to promote season 4 of Vikings, currently filming in Ireland, as well as the upcoming fantasy film Warcraft, based on the highly popular game World of Warcraft, directed by Duncan Jones (Moon). Fimmel was…

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the AU interview: Yngwie Malmsteen on surviving in the music industry, his upcoming Australian tour & more!

Hailed as the undisputed king of neo-classical shred guitar and named by Time as one of the ten greatest electric guitarists of all time, Yngwie J. Malmsteen is no stranger to accolades and critical acclaim. The Swedish born musician has mesmerised fans the world over with his technical ability and astonishing speed since his first…

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The nine most memorable moments from Vikings Season Three (So Far)!

Travis Fimmel as the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok in Vikings. Warning: This article contains Season 3 spoilers! What a journey the Vikings have been on in Season 3, sailing to England, back to Kattegat and then to Paris, led by protagonist Ragnar Lothbrok, portrayed by Australia’s Travis Fimmel. Curious, tortured, ruthless Ragnar who will risk everything…

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the AU interview: Thomas Youngblood of Kamelot (Florida) on New Album “Haven” and Plans to Return to Australia

Twenty years since releasing their first record, symphonic metal icons Kamelot are back with Haven, their 11th studio album and second featuring Swedish frontman Tommy Karevik. Infused with post-apocalyptic sentiment and cinematic ambiance, Haven is classic Kamelot, showcasing powerful melodies and the haunting and beautiful lyrics the band are renowned for. Founder and guitarist Thomas…

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Exclusive Interview: Alyssa Sutherland on Aslaug’s challenges in Season 3 of Vikings and acting alongside Travis Fimmel

Alyssa Sutherland is in Los Angeles and in very good spirits when we speak, keeping busy doing publicity for season 3 of Vikings, already a ratings winner in the US. The acclaimed Norse historical drama, created and written by Michael Hirst, stars two Australians, Travis Fimmel as the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok whose saga the show…

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10 Reasons to get excited about the third season of Vikings

Michael Hirst has created something extraordinary with period drama Vikings, bringing a human aspect to the Scandinavians usually perceived as being only barbaric marauders wearing horned helmets. Vikings stars Australia’s Travis Fimmel and Alyssa Sutherland, with Season 3 to air on SBS ONE commencing 19th March. Here is what we are looking forward to in…

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the AU interview: Elize Ryd of Amaranthe (Sweden) talks about new album Massive Addictive and sexism in the industry

One can’t help but feel good listening to Amaranthe, after all the European sextet is all about creating positive energy. Less than two years since the release of The Nexus, whose single of the same name has had over six million views on YouTube, modern metal’s hottest act is back with a new album. Massive…

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