TV & Streaming

Elle Fanning turns to “educational videos” for support in first teaser of Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Today at the Apple TV 2026 Press Day, the stars of Margo’s Got Money Troubles, alongside prolific storyteller David E. Kelley, took the stage to unveil a teaser and shared a glimpse into the star-studded new series starring and executive produced by Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Elle Fanning, Golden Globe winner and…

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Interview: Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and director Ángel Manuel Soto on crafting their action film The Wrecking Crew with heart and brotherhood

From the moment The Wrecking Crew was announced, it felt less like a standard studio project and more like an inevitability. Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista – two of the most physically imposing stars working today – had already proven their onscreen chemistry as brothers in See. Fans could sense it. So could they. What…

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Director: Ángel Manuel Soto on constructing the rhythm of The Wrecking Crew; “You want to make it feel like there’s a collaboration of energy with the audience.”

Ángel Manuel Soto’s The Wrecking Crew wastes no time establishing its swagger: a sun-drenched, bone-crunching action comedy set on the streets of Hawaii, where estranged half-brothers Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista) reunite after their father’s mysterious death, only to find themselves tangled in buried secrets and a family-shattering conspiracy. When our Peter Gray…

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Film Review: The Wrecking Crew; Momoa and Bautista power energetic, violent buddy actioner

The Wrecking Crew knows exactly what kind of movie it wants to be, and it’s in that confidence that it reveals its greatest asset. Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle), this sun-drenched, bruising action comedy channels the spirit of 80s/90s-era buddy chaos, pairing Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista as estranged half-brothers pulled back together…

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Opinion: It’s time to Awake – Why this forgotten 2000s thriller deserves a second look

There are films that fail loudly, and then there are films that fail quietly; misjudged, misunderstood, and filed away under “not good enough” before anyone really figures out what they were trying to do. Awake belongs firmly in the latter category. Released in 2007 with a barely-there theatrical campaign, Joby Harold’s sleek medical conspiracy thriller…

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Paramount+ announce release date for new Yellowstone spin-off, The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell

The Madison is finally starting to step out of the shadows, and Paramount+ is making sure fans of the Yellowstone universe are paying attention. The streamer has released a moody 30-second teaser that offers a tantalising glimpse of Taylor Sheridan’s latest expansion. The short preview leans heavily on atmosphere rather than plot, hinting at emotional…

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Film Review: The Rip; Damon and Affleck reunite in one of Netflix’s more confident cinematic thrillers

Joe Carnahan’s The Rip arrives with the familiar Netflix sheen, but beneath that polish is something tougher, meaner, and far more cinematic than the algorithm usually allows. A pressure-cooker crime thriller steeped in mistrust and moral rot, the film leans hard into character before letting violence and paranoia take the wheel. It’s a throwback with…

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Why What I Like About You is an early-2000s sitcom worth rediscovering on Netflix

With What I Like About You arriving on Netflix Australia this coming Monday, 19th January, the early-2000s sitcom has a chance at a second life – one it arguably always deserved. In its original run from 2002 to 2006, the show rarely received the cultural spotlight afforded to its peers, yet it quietly delivered something…

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Prime Video releases full-length trailer for Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa’s action-comedy The Wrecking Crew

After we teased Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa’s long-awaited action-comedy team-up The Wrecking Crew last year with first-look images, Prime Video has now unveiled the film’s first full-length trailer – and it’s every bit the explosive good time we were hoping for. Set against the sun-soaked streets of Hawaii, the film finally unites two of…

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First Impressions: The Copenhagen Test is confident in its patience and unsettling in its implications

The Copenhagen Test arrives without the usual genre fanfare. There are no grandiose set pieces or relentless action beats demanding attention (at least not initially), with the series instead drawing viewers in quietly, building tension through atmosphere, psychology, and a creeping sense of dread. It’s a sci-fi espionage thriller that understands restraint can be more…

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Interview: Molly Vevers on the latest series of Call the Midwife and exploring her character’s quietly radical nature

For more than a decade, Call the Midwife has made a virtue of quiet heroism – finding revolution not just in the streets, but in delivery rooms, kitchens, and moments of unspoken care. As the multi-award-winning drama returns with its Christmas special and the forthcoming Series 15, Poplar enters 1971: a year of upheaval and…

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What to watch this Christmas: The AU Review’s festive film suggestions for the holiday season

There’s a point every December when the sleigh bells start to feel a little too loud and the familiar holiday classics blur together. You’ve seen the same heartwarming arcs, the same snowy kisses, the same miraculous last-minute transformations. Sometimes you want a Christmas movie that doesn’t insist on comfort. You want something stranger, sharper, or…

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Prime Video offers first-look images for Jason Momoa-Dave Bautista actioner The Wrecking Crew

Amazon MGM Studios have unveiled a series of first-look stills for The Wrecking Crew, their action-comedy starring Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa, which is set to premiere on Prime Video on January 28th, 2026. Born from one of Bautista’s own tweets – he posted on X in 2021 “Just going to throw this out into the atmosphere and…

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Hollywood talent added to AACTA Festival 2026 lineup

Yerin Ha, Phoebe Tonkin, Danny & Michael Phillipou, Baz Luhrmann, Dichen Lachman, Shane Jacobson and Adam Liaw added to the 2026 AACTA Festival Program AACTA today announced the next wave of programming for the 2026 AACTA Festival, revealing new headline guests, exclusive first-look screenings, milestone celebrations and the recipients of the prestigious 2026 AACTA Byron…

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What to stream in the new year on MUBI; January highlights for the best service celebrating cinema culture

MUBI is a place to discover ambitious films by visionary filmmakers, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs, all carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. With MUBI GO, members in select countries can get a free ticket every week to see the best new films in cinemas. And Notebook explores all sides of cinema culture – both in…

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Film Review: New Fears Eve; shameless slasher delights in its own twisted gore

Given the shameless pun that is its title, one needn’t worry about subtlety or nuance with a film like New Fears Eve. Whilst we are in the midst of a true appreciation for the horror genre and how deeply layered it can prove, there’s something refreshing about a gory slasher that follows a classic formula…

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Interview: One More Shot stars Aisha Dee, Sean Keenan and Ashley Zukerman on their time-loop comedy

On New Year’s Eve, 1999, armed with a bottle of time travelling tequila, Minnie (Emily Browning) arrives at the swanky beach house of her long-time friend, Rodney (Ashley Zukerman), only to discover that her former flame Joe (Sean Keenan), has brought his new girlfriend, Jenny (Aisha Dee). When Minnie takes a shot and is suddenly…

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Series Review: Man Vs Baby; Rowan Atkinson’s situational comedy is perfect for Christmas season streaming

2022’s Man Vs Bee was the type of simplistic, farcical premise that shouldn’t have worked as well as it did. One of the reasons it did though was the utter commitment from the comedic genius that is Rowan Atkinson, who built upon the largely silent, situational mentality of his classic Mr. Bean for nine micro-episodes…

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Interview: Nicholas Ralph on “Love and kindness being at the forefront” of All Creatures Great & Small

As All Creatures Great & Small returns for its sixth season, the Yorkshire Dales feel more alive – and more in flux – than ever. It’s 1945, the war in Europe has ended, and the world of Darrowby is shifting with new veterinary techniques, expanding families, and the hopeful hum of a community rebuilding itself….

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The 2026 Golden Globe Nominations announced; One Battle After Another reigns supreme in film, White Lotus the favourite in TV

One Battle After Another proved it was winning one of its own hardships as it was announced today that the Paul Thomas Anderson black comedy-thriller was this year’s most lauded title at the Golden Globe Awards. With nods for its director, lead actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), actress (Chase Infiniti) and supporting players (Benicio Del Toro and…

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Opinion: Netflix buying Warner Bros. is a disaster waiting to happen

When Netflix announced it would acquire Warner Bros. for more than $80 billion, the news landed with considerable weight. It wasn’t just another merger in an era already drowning in media consolidation. It was the moment Hollywood officially surrendered one of its last legacy studios to the gravity of a global tech giant. And let’s…

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AACTA Awards announce star-studded field of nominees for 2026 season

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) today announced the nominees for the 2026 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group, recognising outstanding achievements across film, television, documentary, short form and digital production. The Awards will be presented during AACTA Festival, held 4th – 8th February, 2026 at HOTA, Home of the Arts on…

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Film Review: Jay Kelly; George Clooney is charming and agreeable in soft Netflix dramedy

Though a richly textured performance from George Clooney (even if he is essentially playing himself) and some warm support from Adam Sandler (though his overuse of the word “Papi” starts to grate) help bolster Jay Kelly, it’s difficult to entirely find a way into the universality writer/director Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story, White Noise) hopes to…

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Film Review: Oh. What. Fun.; Michelle Pfeiffer is as luminous as she is biting in warm Christmas comedy

From the opening of Oh. What. Fun., director/writer Michael Showalter and his co-writer Chandler Baker very much express both the importance of mothers during the festive season and how, in the realms of cinematic ventures, they’re an under valued character.  As the film’s loving focal point, Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer, always a treat to see…

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Interview: Michael Showalter on his chaotic Christmas comedy Oh. What. Fun., and the “gifted comedienne” that is Michelle Pfeiffer

Come for the presents. Stay for the baggage. It wouldn’t be a Christmas comedy without some familial dysfunction, and, in 2025, the Clauster clan are delivering such in Oh. What. Fun., a new seasonal laugher from director Michael Showalter (Spoiler Alert, The Idea of You). Flipping the script on classic holiday movies to remind us…

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Five Things we learned from Stranger Things Season 5: Volume 1

With Stranger Things entering its long-awaited final season, the first half of Season 5 wastes no time throwing fans back into the chaos of Hawkins. Over a year has passed since the town was torn open and the Upside Down spilled into reality. Hawkins is now under military lockdown, tensions are high, and Vecna’s threat…

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Series Review: Ghosts: Australia is a clever transposition of a modern comedy classic – even if the jokes sometimes don’t quite land

When Ghosts: Australia was announced, it might be fair to say that the idea was met with some trepidation. There have been numerous examples of comedy hits in one country failing to impress when adapted for another – anyone remember when they tried to do an American version of Kath and Kim? Yet Ghosts, based on the…

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Interview: He Had It Coming creator Gretel Vella and Jungle Entertainment Producer Chloe Rickard on their odd couple crime comedy series

Produced by Jungle Entertainment with major production investment from Screen Australia, He Had It Coming is an odd couple comedy-drama of two women accidentally entangled in a murder mystery when their spontaneous feminist art activism is co-opted by a killer. Now streaming on Stan Australia, where it’s immediately raced into the Top 10 current most-streamed series,…

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Everything coming to Prime Video Australia this December

Prime Video Australia are the gift that keeps on giving this festive season, with the streamer announcing their December slate to ensure their viewers will be entertained all the way into the new year. From anticipated series returns to Christmas comedies, NBA championships to some modern classics, here’s a look at everything you can stream…

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Interview: Charles Venn on returning for another powerful chapter of fan favourite series Casualty

After two years of being off Aussie screens, BritBox is bringing back the long-running UK soap and fan-favourite drama Casualty, much to fans’ delight. Leading the cast is Charles Venn (EastEnders, The Dark Knight), who returns to the drama as Jacob Masters, the direct, confident, unconventional former army medic-turned-nurse who, for over a decade now, has proven one of…

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