Film & TV

John Wick returns with sequel John Wick: Chapter Two in 2017

Keanu Reeves’ hit action flick John Wick will be making its return with a sequel titled as John Wick: Chapter Two, announced to make its debut in cinemas on 10 February 2017. Chapter Two will be greeted with familiar faces with Keanu Reeves, John Leguizamo, Ian McShane, Bridget Moynahan and Lance Reddick returning to their original roles….

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Hughesy & Kate join the cast of Kung Fu Panda 3

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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That time we made a music video using nothing but an iPhone 6S Plus and its slow-motion features

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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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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Five theories inspired by the original Cloverfield

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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Taken prequel casts lead

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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Our first impressions of Netflix and Judd Apatow’s new romantic comedy Love

Created and written by comedic auteur Judd Apatow, Love is the latest comedy to join Netflix’s increasingly-impressive lineup. While we’re only a few episodes in, it’s already very clear Love is approaching things from a different place to Netflix’s other efforts. It’s less of a traditional sitcom than Grace & Frankie, it lacks the drama of Orange is…

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Fans launch petition for Deadpool to host SNL

Deadpool-fever (or the ‘Ryan Reynaissance’ as I’m calling it) is in full effect and fans have voiced their support for the character to host an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. So far the petition itself stands at over 70,000 signatures and Ryan Reynolds himself getting involved, releasing a ‘leaked’ rant to Youtube. What do you think? Should Deadpool jump…

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DVD Review: Show Me A Hero (USA, 2015)

Leave it to David Simon, the creator of The Wire, to turn a story about housing developments into the one of the richest miniseries television has seen in years. Show Me A Hero is a six-episode miniseries that adapts the real-world story behind the enforcement of federally-mandated public housing in the American city of Yonkers….

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt returns in teaser trailer

Netflix has a lot of big series returning over the next few months and they’ve released a teaser for the second season of Tina Fey‘s electric comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Check it out below: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt returns on April 15th. ———- This content has recently been ported from its original home on The Iris…

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HBO renews Vinyl for second season

Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger‘s rock-and-roll drama Vinyl has been renewed for a second season only a few days after the series’ two-hour debut. The HBO drama stars Bobby Cannavale, Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, Ato Essandoh, Pax Casella, PJ Byrne, JC Mackenzie and James Jagger and is set in the 1970s. Check out the trailer for Vinyl…

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Florence Foster Jenkins gets trailer

The Meryl Streep-fronted biopic Florence Foster Jenkins has received a new trailer. Also starring Hugh Grant, the film tracks the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress and socialite who obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer. Check out the trailer below: Florence Foster Jenkins releases on 5 May 2015. ———- This…

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Blade Runner 2 gets an official release date

The follow-up to a film regarded as the greatest science fiction film of all time finally has a release date. Blade Runner 2 is set for release on January 12th 2018. Harrison Ford is set to reprise his role from the first film alongside co-star Ryan Gosling with the film picking up several decades after…

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Orphan Black is back in new trailer

Clone club is almost back in session with a new trailer of Orphan Black‘s fourth season released by BBC America. The trailer teases a little bit of what’s to come with a few of the series’ new cast members making an appearance. As an Orphan Black fan, it’s got everything you’d want: Sarah telling someone to piss off,…

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Video Games Preview: Kona: Day One [Beta] (PC, 2016)

Kôna: Day One, from indie studio Parabole, is the first act of a narrative driven game series revolving around a chilling detective tale set in northern Canada in the 1970s. Currently, the game is in a pre-beta stage so the play through only contained around 25% of the full experience, therefore I was limited to…

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Hyrule Warriors: Legends exclusive to 3DS lands March 24

Hyrule Warriors: Legends, an exclusive 3DS release, will be making its debut on March 24. Packed with even more content than its predecessor, Legends will feature five brand new characters, the ability to command and switch between four characters on the battlefield and two new exclusive story lines.

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DVD Review: Sherlock “The Abominable Bride” (UK, 2016)

When the BBC brought us Sherlock in 2010 it was a fresh updated consulting detective Sherlock Holmes with his partner Dr John Watson taking on some complex mysteries and solving crimes. With Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, we were taken on a revival of some of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories…

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Kurt Russell officially joins Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

The sequel to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy officially entered production yesterday, putting an end to rumors that Kurt Russell was set to join the cast – by completely confirming their accuracy. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is being directed by James Gunn, with original cast members Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper,…

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Christian Bale joins new Western Hostiles

Christian Bale is set to star in the Scott Cooper-written and directed Western Hostiles. As reported by Variety, Bale will play  a colonial soldier in 1892 whose final mission sees him an Indian chief back to his Montana reservation – learning respect for his companions’ culture over the course of the journey. There’s no word on when the…

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The creators of Making a Murderer are coming to Sydney for an exclusive talk

Does Making a Murderer still keep you up at night? Do you have itching questions about the hit documentary that you need to ask the filmmakers as soon as you can? Breathe a sigh of relief because co-creators Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are heading to Sydney next month for an exclusive talk as part…

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Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool scriptwriting duo heading to Mars in new movie

Hot off the enormous success of Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds is heading to Mars in a new science fiction film called Life. The script for the film is being penned by Deadpool writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese and will follow a crew aboard the International Space Station who, after retrieving a sample from Mars, discover that it displays…

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Absolutely Fabulous returns in new film trailer

The trailer for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie has finally been released. The film is set to bring back together the entire cast of the original series including Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Joan Collins, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks and June Whitfield (alongside Ab-Fab superfan Rebel Wilson). There’s even been some talk of appearances from fellow Absolutely Fabulous-alumni such as…

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Moonlight Cinema announces March Movie Mania program!

Moonlight Cinema made an announcement yesterday that many of Hollywood’s hottest films will be screening at Moonlight before their release in Australian cinemas. The films range from a few Australian gems, family friendly picks to all new blockbusters, providing a broad collection of films to suit everyone’s taste. Moonlight Cinema will be showcasing these in…

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The world of Mr. Robot to return to SXSW with a humongous 100-foot ferris wheel

From Friday, March 11 to Monday, March 14, SXSW-goers will be able to experience the world of Mr Robot, decked out with a hacker den, retro arcade, and gigantic ferris wheel. The full list that will make up the fsociety Coney Island arcade experience includes: Mr Robot Ferris Wheel Standing at an impressive 100 feet,…

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Village Cinemas Australia and RSPCA Victoria partner up to bring dogs at Coburg Drive-In Cinema

Village Cinemas Australia and the RSPCA Victoria have partnered together to make it possible to bring your doggy friends – big or small – at Coburg Drive-In Cinema! Starting Sunday, March 13, dog owners will be able to bring their pets to experience the launch of Coburg Cinemas Doggy Drive-In with an exclusive advanced screening of Disney’s…

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St. Vincent covers The Rolling Stones’ “Emotional Rescue” for A Bigger Splash Soundtrack

It’s been announced that American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, St. Vincent will cover The Rolling Stones 1980s track, “Emotional Rescue” for the soundtrack of Luca Guadagnino’s film, A Bigger Splash, which will be available in Australian cinemas March 24. The cast of the film includes Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Dakota Johnston and Matthias Schoenaerts which is a sensuous portrayal…

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Donnie Yen joins the cast of xXx: The Return of Xander Cage

It was announced on Tuesday that international martial arts star, Donnie Yen will be joining the cast for xXx: The Return of Xander Cage. Yen will be playing an alpha-warrior character named Xiang in this hotly anticipated sequel, with shooting to begin in Toronto and the Dominican Republic this month for Revolution Studios Roth Kirschenbaum Films, One Race Films…

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Only one week left to submit your entries to the Sydney Film Festival

Australian and international filmmakers have just one week left to submit their work for the 63rd annual Sydney Film Festival, held on June 8-19, 2016. All entries must be submitted through Film Festival Life by 5pm AEST on Friday, February 26. Entries are open to features, documentaries, and short films (under 40 minutes). Visit Film…

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Entries now open for CinéfestOZ 2016

Entries are now open for CinéfestOZ 2016 Film Prize and the prize will be awarded during the August festival held in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The $100,000 Film Prize is awarded to an Australian film feature which showcases excellence in film making. In 2014, the CinéfestOZ 2016 Film Prize was won by Robert Connolly who…

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2017 Release date for JJ Abrams’ Space Thriller God Particle confirmed

Paramount and JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions have set a date for Space Thriller, God Particle  to be released February 24 2017. The story follows a team of astronauts making a terrifying discovery which challenges the notion of reality and their desperate fight for survival. Nigerian-American filmmaker Julius Onah will be directing the film with no cast…

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