After two successful films, the Wolf Creek universe is being channeled into a six-episode miniseries event exclusive to on-demand service Stan as part of their Original Series lineup. Fans will be glad to know that John Jarratt is reprising his role as serial killer Mick Taylor, alongside rising international star Lucy Fry (who can also…
Next Friday, the In The House series at the Event Cinemas on George Street in Sydney will be screening the Pixar classic Toy Story (book tickets HERE). In anticipation, we looked back at the film to bring you these 8 facts that you may have never known about one of our favorite movies of all time: Toy…
The countdown has begun to Supanova’s first conventions of 2016 and for their Gold Coast and Melbourne events they’re bringing a solid and diverse lineup of guests. Actors from Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Game of Thrones, Torchwood, Harry Potter and Angel to name a few will be set to spend their weekend meeting and greeting…
In an interview about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck has confirmed that he’s working on “something” with DC’s Chief Creative Officer, Geoff Johns. Given Affleck’s performance is one aspect of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice that’s mostly garnered praise, money’s on this “something” being the next Batman film – though where it would fit into their release…
Adding to their musical members like Keith Richards, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has confirmed a beetle will join the cast in the fifth (not sure if this is the last) installment, Dead Men Tell No Tales. Paul McCartney is amongst the team which has reportedly proceeded with a heavfty set-piece designed especially for his…
For the second time this week, The LEGO Batman Movie has a new teaser trailer. It comes with another fantastic introduction by Will Arnett‘s Lego Batman and might even be funnier than the first. Check it out below: The LEGO Batman Movie releases March 30th 2017. ———- This content has recently been ported from its original home…
In the lead-up to the release of the R-rated ‘Ultimate Cut’ of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder has released a scene cut from the film’s theatrical cut. Titled ‘Communion’, it sees Lex Luther (Jesse Eisenberg) getting up to no good in the heart of the Kryptonian spacecraft from Man of Steel. It adds some…
Fans of last year’s Wayward Pines got their first look at Season 2 of the show in a new video released by Fox. Given the first season was structured and promoted as an event season, it’s a bit of a surprise to see the show getting a second season. However, from the looks of it there are…
A new trailer for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow has dropped during a panel for the series at Los Angeles’ Wondercon, revealing new characters set to join the series’ cast. Titled ‘A Look Ahead’, it showcases some of what’s coming in the second half of the first season – including Jonah Hex (Johnathan Schaech) and a younger…
The Night Manager is a blend of elegance and a much more British 007 with Tom Hiddleston’s Jonathon Pine being a hospitable and intelligent but a little naïve agent. Accompanied with classical and modern music, the opening credits is an interesting masterpiece, mixing up symbols of military, terrorism and the rich, indicating the show isn’t…
“Twice As Far” starts the three-episode race to the end of season 6 and we finally get to see Negan’s Saviours take a chuck out of Rick’s group in retaliation for their aggressive assault on their base two episodes ago. Last week’s excellent bottle episode with Maggie and Carol notched up even more kills to…
In their quest for total global dominance, Disney has scored another hit, this time with their new animated flick Zootopia. The family film pulled in AU$4.2 million in its opening week. Having played for 3 weeks in the States, Zootopia is sitting on a $US633 million worldwide gross and enjoyed the biggest opening ever for…
The first trailer for David F. Sandberg‘s horror film Lights Out is here and it’s definitely one for genre veterans. Conceptually, it’s rare to find a movie trailer as immediately terrifying and compelling as this one. Check it out below: Lights Out is in cinemas on July 21, 2016. ———- This content has recently been ported from its…
We’re only a month away from the return of HBO’s fantasy epic and the anticipation keeps building in the latest trailer for Season 6 of Game of Thrones. It’s only a short trailer but there’s a lot to see here – from glimpses of a big battle yet to come to Danyarys’ (Emilia Clarke) return…
Despite mixed responses from critics, Warner Bros’ superhero showdown film has stormed box offices both locally and abroad. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice opened #1 at the Australian box office with over $3.3 million on opening day. It’s a big debut that leaves last year’s local records by Avengers: Age of Ultron, Jurassic World and Fast and…
Earlier in the month at SXSW, I had the chance to sit down with the cast and crew behind the first Pee Wee movie in almost 30 years (you can read these chats HERE). One thing that was universal with all the interviews I conducted was that this now classic – yet still bizarre in all…
Two brand new character art posters have been revealed by Legendary Pictures for the upcoming Warcraft movie. The first hitting social media yesterday of half-orc, half-human Garona. Heralded “the survivor” the character is portrayed by Paula Patton and is “Torn Between Worlds.” Today we had new artwork of both Durotan (Toby Kebbell) and Anduin Lothar…
The Mark Wahlberg-fronted dramatization of The 2010 BP Oil Spill. It’s a surprisingly heavy trailer that cuts between the titular oil spill and an explanation of oil-drilling by the daughter of Wahlberg’s character. Check it out below: The film releases in Australian cinemas on October 6th 2016. ———- This content has recently been ported from its…
Arrow star Stephen Amell and his cousin Robbie Amell launched a Kickstarter for their science fiction film Code 8 a few days ago and its already soared past its $200,000 goal. Based on (and a follow up to) a short film the brother shot in Los Angeles last year, Code 8 is set to star the two Amells alongside Aaron Abrams, Chad…
Pee-Wee Herman returned to the big (and small) screen last week with the Netflix debut of Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday. At SXSW, we caught up with stars Jessica Pohly and Alia Shawkat to talk butt pads, bank robberies and their role in the Pee-Wee revival. Well, congratulations on the film. I’m curious as to when you first received…
Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, released on March 18 on Netflix, stars Paul Reuben’s Pee-Wee Herman alongside Joe Meganiello as himself in an adventure written by Reubens and Paul Rust. The Iris caught up with director John Lee (Wonder Showzen, Inside Amy Schumer, The Heart, and She Holler) at SXSW to talk about the challenges of re-imagining such a well-known and…
Potentially the crest of a wave early-2000s franchise revivals, Bridget Jones’s Baby got its first trailer today. Renée Zellweger returns as titular character and it looks like its going to be a pretty-fun nostalgia trip for fans. Colin Firth is also set to reprise his role. Check out the trailer below: Bridget Jone’s Baby is releasing in Australian cinemas on September…
Hot off the release of the more serious-looking Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the first teaser trailer for The LEGO Batman Movie is here. There’s a few callbacks to the characters first appearance in The LEGO Movie but on the whole it looks like its own hilarious thing. Check it out below: The LEGO Batman Movie…
When the BBC first commissioned the series Ripper Street it began as a crime drama procedural set in 1889 in Whitechapel, the infamous burrough that Jack The Ripper haunted. Investigating a range of crimes are Detective Inspector Edmund Reid (Matthew MacFadyen), Detective Sergeant Bennet Drake (Jerome Flynn) and Captain Homer Jackson (Adam Rothenberg). After two…
Starz’s upcoming series, the adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel American Gods has casted Sucker Punch actress Emily Browning as Laura Moon. Emily Browning will play Shadow Moon’s wife, Laura Moon, who has been preparing for her husband’s pending prison release, which will be played alongside actor Ricky Whittle who has been set to play…
Luc Besson’s has revealed new details and a first look at his upcoming sci-fi film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in a new interview over at Entertainment Weekly. Based on French comic Valerian and Laureline, the film stars Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, John Goodman, Ethan Hawke and Rihanna. As part of the…
Military-industrial comedy War Dogs has its first trailer. The film, based on a true story, will see Jonah Hill and Miles Teller take on the role of two friends who exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts during the Iraq war. Check out the trailer below: War Dogs…
Joe Manganiello recently sat down with The Iris’s Larry Heath to talk about the reprisal of his childhood icon in Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday. When you got offered this role and you knew that essentially, it was kind of for you how was it feeling you were going to be playing a version of yourself? Well, when…
You are never too old for some good fun on the big screen! Relive one of Pixar’s biggest hits in history at the In The House screening of Toy Story (1995). To infinity and beyond! This film was historic as it changed animation forever, it was the first computer animated film of all time. Join…
The Iris found themselves locked in a room with screenwriter Paul Rust last week to talk about his role in bringing Pee-Wee to new audiences without losing the sentiments of the Tim Burton original. Congratulations on the film, it seems like you’re doing so much on Netflix right now, do you find it affords you…
