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WEST IS WEST trailer

December 30th 2010 04:37

REUNITING ORIGINAL CAST MEMBERS OM PURI, LINDA BASSETT, JIMI MISTRY, LESLEY NICOL, EMIL MARWA & INTRODUCING AQIB KHAN

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Australian actors Geoffrey Rush, Nicole Kidman, Kodi Smit McPhee and Jacki Weaver have all received acting nominations for the 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards which will broadcast LIVE on STARPICS on Saturday 15 January from 12.30pm (AEDT).

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A radical new aproach for EIFF.

December 29th 2010 06:02

Gavin Miller, CEO Centre for the Moving Image (CMI) announced today a radical new approach to the image and structure of the Edinburgh International Film Festival in its 65th year has hired James Mullighan to produce the ambitious transformation of next year’s Festival, the blueprint of which has been shaped by Mark Cousins, Tilda Swinton and a wider artistic team to be announced.

Moving away from the traditional concept of Film Festivals, the blueprint that Cousins has developed is the theme of “All That Heaven Allows.” It may cease to have a competition section or prizes, and will focus more on inviting a team of guest curators to programme their own selection of films or contribute to special themed days within the Festival. The Festival goers will be encouraged to interact with many bold initiatives to bring the city alive, all of which will be revealed later by Cousins and his artistic team.
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REEL AUSTRALIA finalists announced!

December 29th 2010 04:50

The Australia Day Council of NSW and the AFI would like to CONGRATULATE the following finalists for their outstanding entries for the 2011 Reel Australia Short Film Competition;

Aquinas Crowe - Something Australia WA
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LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS trailer.

December 29th 2010 04:42

Hathaway portrays Maggie, an alluring free spirit who won’t let anyone - or anything - tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie (Gyllenhaal), whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serve him well with the ladies and in the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie’s evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.

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248 Feature Films Eligible for Best Picture Oscar®

December 29th 2010 04:26

Two hundred forty-eight feature films are eligible for the 2010 Academy Award® for Best Picture, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.

To be eligible for 83rd Academy Awards® consideration, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by midnight, December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days.
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Conrad Raw!

December 22nd 2010 04:13

INTRODUCING:

THE CONRAD SHOW

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Byron All Shorts and Little Big Shots.

December 22nd 2010 03:51

The Byron All Shorts competition celebrates the filmmaking talent in the Northern Rivers region and encourages audiences to experience the many local stories that are produced in the region each year.

This competitive local programme will screen on Saturday 22nd January 2011 at 5pm, alongside the Byron Flickerfest 3 day screening's of the best of the worlds short films.
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MAMMA GÓGÓ-Icelands entry to this years foreign films race.

December 22nd 2010 03:40

Here's something a little different...

After premiering the Kate Winslet-narrated documentary A MOTHER’S COURAGE (HBO) at TIFF last year, Fridrik Thór Fridriksson returns to fiction with the highly personal, semi-autobiographical feature film MAMMA GÓGÓ. MAMMA GÓGÓ is Iceland’s official entry for the Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Film category.
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From the pages of MADMAN..

December 22nd 2010 03:05

Looking for more ways to see anime series on TV? The perfect chance to catch up with great anime series and introduce a new audience to some amazing shows is about to arrive.

What’s that? Community TV? Across the country, in each metro area, there is community TV programming to be discovered on these Digital free-to-air channels. And now, there’s also anime!
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New Factual Entertainment Initiative

December 21st 2010 05:43

ABC TV and the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) last night announced a new $2.1 million initiative aimed at developing original ideas for a series of factual programs, to be produced out of South Australia, and to air on ABC1 in prime-time.

Jennifer Collins, ABC TV Head of Factual said “It is a pleasure to be working with SAFC on this initiative, entitled The FACTory. We are looking forward to commissioning up to 20 half hour programs from South Australia – a brand new slate of factual entertainment that the whole family can enjoy”.
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GRIFF THE INVISIBLE TO APPEAR AT BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

December 20th 2010 06:24

Griff - office worker by day, superhero by night - has his world turned upside down when he meets Melody, a beautiful young scientist who shares his passion for the impossible.

Starring Ryan Kwanten (smash hit US TV series, True Blood) and Maeve Dermody (Beautiful Kate

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GULLIVERS TRAVELS trailer

December 20th 2010 05:55

In a contemporary re-imagining of the classic tale, Jack Black stars as Gulliver, a big-talking mailroom clerk who, after he’s mistakenly assigned a travel piece on the Bermuda Triangle, suddenly finds himself a giant among men when he washes ashore on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of very tiny people. At first enslaved by the diminutive and industrious Liliputians and later declared their hero, Gulliver comes to learn that it’s how big you are on the inside that counts.

Cast: Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Jason Segal, Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet, Catherine Tate, James Corden & Olly Alexander
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MAX Tropscore 2011 entries closing

December 20th 2010 05:18

Are you the next John Williams, Bernard Herrmann or Jerry Goldsmith? Or perhaps you have the talent to rival the likes of Quincy Jones, Danny Elfman and Nick Cave? If you think you have what it takes to be the next big thing in film scoring enter MAX TROPSCORE before entries close on Thursday 13 January 2011.

Music is integral to the art of filmmaking. Imagine Psycho without the screeching violins of Bernard Herrmann’s spine-tingling score. To celebrate music in film Movie Extra Tropfest for the third year, invites experienced and amateur musicians, composers, bands and artists of all ages to compete and create the winning piece. To enter, create an original musical score or synch for a three minute short film produced by emerging Australian film-maker David Hansen.
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41 Original Songs Queue for 2010 Oscar®

December 18th 2010 05:07

Beverly Hills, CA – Forty-one songs from eligible feature-length motion pictures are in contention for nominations in the Original Song category for the 83rd Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.

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THE RACE IS ON FOR JUNIOR MOVIE MAKERS

December 18th 2010 04:35

Trop Jr – the world’s largest short film festival for kids, by kids – announces junior movie makers have just three weeks to get their films in by Thursday 6 January 2011. Incredible prizes are up for grabs as well as the opportunity for finalists to have their short films screened at the Domain in Sydney ahead of the iconic Movie Extra Tropfest event on Sunday 20 February 2011.

Trop Jr and Tropfest have become major drawcards for film lovers across the nation, attracting hundreds of thousands of fans every year. To enter Trop Jr, young people, 15 years of age or under, must create a film that is no longer than seven minutes, and include the Trop Jr Signature Item for 2011 – FAN. To get your lights, camera, and action going for the 2011 festival check out www.tropjr.com/au for tips, hints and insider winning info

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CHRISTMAS SHORT FILMS ARE AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

December 18th 2010 03:12

Shorts International has released a fresh batch of Christmas Short Films on iTunes, a selection of 16 yuletide delights that are sure to entertain short movie fans of all ages. The collection will be available to download on iTunes from December 14th in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany and other territories throughout the world.

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VIDAL - the movie

December 16th 2010 05:18

A feature documentary spanning 80 years of revolution in culture, as told through the life of one extraordinary man, VIDAL SASSOON THE MOVIE is the revealing and inspirational story of how one man changed the world with a pair of scissors.

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VICTORIA’S BEST YOUNG SUSTAINABILITY FILMMAKERS

December 16th 2010 02:49

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED:Filmmaking and the environment.

On Wednesday, 15 December twenty-six of Victoria’s best young filmmakers will gather at ACMI cinemas for Australia’s night of nights for youth environmental filmmaking. Young filmmakers who still believe that we CAN help change.
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15 Features in Line for 2010 VFX Oscar®

December 16th 2010 02:42

Beverly Hills, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films have been selected as semifinalists for Achievement in Visual Effects for the 83rd Academy Awards®.

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Bondi Open Air 24 hours to grab special tickets

December 15th 2010 10:11

Bondi Openair returns with a balmy potion of sunset drinks, gourmet food, live music and films under the stars from 20 January 2011!

Everyone should be excited about the new summer program, which includes THE SOCIAL NETWORK, New Zealand's runaway success BOY and the multi-award winning drama WINTER'S BONE. Some of Sydney’s most-loved musicians including Jack Carty, Miriam Lieberman and Ashleigh Mannix will play at sunset each evening.
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HAMLET at the UK National Theatre on screen

December 15th 2010 09:50

Starring Award-winning Rory Kinnear in the title role, continues the second season of “NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE”
The best of British Theatre is Captured Live in High Definition and screened in cinemas across Australia and the world

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Golden Globe nominations for 2011.

December 15th 2010 05:48

Awards season is definitely in the swing now, what with the Australian Film Industry celebrating 2010 last Saturday night. Soon to come will be the BAFTAS and then the OSCARS but the first of the major award ceremonies, the Golden Globe announced their nominations Tuesday December 14.

Josh Duhamel, Katie Holmes and Blair Underwood hosted the 68th Golden Globes announcement at the Beverley Hilton Hotel. Nominations were announced in 25 categories.
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Past winners line up to present.

December 14th 2010 04:07

Halle Berry, Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Marisa Tomei and Oprah Winfrey will present on the 83rd Academy Awards®, telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced today.

In 2001 Berry won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Monsters Ball." She can currently be seen in "Frankie & Alice."
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2010 SAMSUNG MOBILE AFI AWARDS CEREMONY

December 14th 2010 02:29

On Saturday night the 2010 AFI Awards were held at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne with the big winner being the gangland drama ANIMAL KINGDOM taking home 10 Awards including Best Picture and Best Director and Best Screenplay for debut director David Michod..

With talk of possible Oscar nominations it was no surprise when Jackie Weaver took home the award for Best Actress for her portrayal as the Cody's Matriach while Ben Mendelsohn took home Best Actor and Joel Edgerton Best Supporting Actor.
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AFI INDUSTRY AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

December 13th 2010 11:11

The 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Industry Awards presented by Digital Pictures were held Friday at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne.

Alex Dimitriades, Fred Schepisi, Shaun Micallef, Adam Zwar and emerging young actress Poppy Lee Friar were among the guests who attended the prestigious event, hosted for the first time by the ever-entertaining Shane Jacobson. The show was produced in true style by Dainty Consolidated Entertainment.
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SPAA 2010 Conference Wrap

December 13th 2010 10:23

Thanks to everyone who particpated in the 2010 SPAA Conference - speakers, delegates and of course our wonderful sponsors.

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Four weeks til TROPFEST entry deadline!

December 13th 2010 06:27

Movie Extra Tropfest announces that filmmakers have just four weeks to get their film or mobile short into the world’s largest short film festival – the 19th Movie Extra Tropfest and mobile film category Telstra Mobile Masterpieces.

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Screen Oz announces festival funding

December 13th 2010 04:43

Screen Australia will invest over $2.3 million in 20 festivals and events over the next three years. Triennial funding was announced today for 12 diverse recipients of its Australian Festivals, Special Events and Conferences program.

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Reg Grundy 2010 'Raymond Longford Award' recipient

December 12th 2010 05:18

The Australian Film Institute announced television industry veteran Dr Reg Grundy OBE AC as the recipient of the AFI Raymond Longford Award. The AFI presented Reg Grundy with the Australian screen industry’s highest accolade at the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards on Saturday 11th December.

First presented in 1968, the AFI Raymond Longford Award (an award which honours the masterful Australian film pioneer Raymond Longford) is the highest honour that the Australian Film Institute bestows on an individual and recognises a truly outstanding contribution to the enrichment of Australia’s screen environment and culture.
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FLICKERFEST CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

December 11th 2010 05:16

With the weather warming up, thoughts turn to summer, and with it comes Flickerfest, Australia’s leading International Short Film Festival and one of the greatest events on the summer calendar.

Celebrating 20 years of screening the best internationally acclaimed short film fun, the Festival in 2011 will open on Friday 7th January at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Pavilion, wrapping ten days later on Sunday 16th January. Festivities on both nights promise to ramp up the excitement and glamour as Australian celebrities of the silver screen and film-lovers alike gather to party under the warm summer night skies

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ROOFTOP FILMS TRULY GOES UNDERGROUND

December 11th 2010 04:46

Tickets are going fast for Rooftop's shows in the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel, and advance tickets are now sold out for Saturday's show. But there ARE still advance tickets available for Sunday afternoon's Tunnel of Love show, so buy yours soon.

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THE RITE - trailer

December 11th 2010 04:40

Inspired by true events, “The Rite” follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith.

Directed by Mikael Håfström (“1408”), “The Rite” is a supernatural thriller that uncovers the devil’s reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth. The film stars Oscar® winner Anthony Hopkins (“Silence of the Lambs,” “Wolfman”), Colin O’Donoghue in his feature film debut, Alice Braga (“Predators”), Ciarán Hinds (HBO’s “Rome,” upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” films), Toby Jones (“Frost/Nixon,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”) and Rutger Hauer (“Batman Begins,” “Blade Runner”).
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Sundance Film Festival announces Australian short film in Competition

December 11th 2010 04:27

The Sundance Film Festival, one of the world’s most highly regarded independent film festivals, has announced its short film competition including Australian film Deeper than Yesterday.

Deeper than Yesterday (p: Benjamin Gilovitz, Sarah Cyngler, Anna Kojevnikov, w/d: Ariel Kleiman) is only one of 15 films to compete in the international shorts competition program. The program is driven by innovation and experimentation, seeking original imagination from filmmaking that transcends the rules of conventional storytelling.
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Countdown to the 83rd Academy Awards®

December 11th 2010 03:58

On December 12 (tomorrow!), we will be 77 days away from the 83rd Academy Awards. The Academy began on December 7 counting down to the February 27 ceremony by revisiting all of the Academy Awards ceremonies that have come before.

Luise Rainer was the first actor or actress to win two Oscars and she did them back to back in 1936/37. On January 12 she will turn 101.

And the Academy has sent out an open invitation to experience highlights from throughout the history of one of the world’s most anticipated annual events. They’ll be showcasing photos, audio clips, video segments and interesting facts (from the year’s awards winners and ceremony, as well as around the world in general) and all of the content featured will be shareable

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Sundance Film Festival announces two Australian films In Competition

December 8th 2010 05:51

The Sundance Film Festival, widely regarded as the highest profile film festival in the US, has selected two Australian features for its 2011 competition line-up. The films were selected from a record 3,800 submissions across the festival’s programs.

Mad Bastards (p: David Jowsey, Brendan Fletcher, Alan Pigram, Stephen Pigram, w/d: Brendan Fletcher) will have it’s international premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. It is one of only 13 films selected for the program, which showcases exceptional emerging filmmakers offering fresh perspective and inventive styles. The Sydney Festival will present the world premiere of Mad Bastards in January 2011, with performances from Alex Lloyd and The Pigram Brothers – who feature in the movie. The film will be released in Australia in May 2011 by Transmission Films.
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PRESENTERS, PERFORMERS AND GUESTS CONFIRMED

December 8th 2010 05:38

Willem Dafoe, internationally renowned star of blockbuster films such as Platoon, The English Patient, Clear & Present Danger, The Last Temptation of Christ and the Spider-Man trilogy, has been confirmed as one of the presenters for the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards, to be held this Saturday 11th December.

The 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards are Australia’s longest running and most prestigious film and television awards and will take place across two glittering nights, with the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Industry Awards presented by Digital Pictures on Friday 10th December, and the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards Ceremony on Saturday 11th December. Both events will be held at Melbourne’s beautiful Regent Theatre and produced by Dainty Consolidated Entertainment.
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THE 13th MOËT BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS.

December 8th 2010 05:04

The British film industry turned out in force in London on December 5 for The Moët British Independent Film Awards. The winners of the 13th edition were announced at the glittering ceremony held at Old Billingsgate which was hosted by James Nesbitt.

Best British Independent Film was won by The King’s Speech with Gareth Edwards picking up Best Director for Monsters, Carey Mulligan Best Actress for Never Let Me Go and Colin Firth Best Actor for The King’s Speech.
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Give a little back at Crowdrise.

December 8th 2010 03:28

Edward Norton announced today that his social philanthropy and fundraising site Crowdrise.com, which recently partnered with the New York Road Runners to help raise over $30 million for the ING New York City Marathon, 2010, is launching a new campaign for the holiday season called the Crowdrise Holiday Fundraiser Thing (CHFT). Crowdrise brings the power of crowdsourcing and the fun of social networking to giving back and Norton has enlisted over 20 of his “sort of famous friends” to help get everyone to participate.

The ever growing list of celebrities getting involved on Crowdrise include: Ashton Kutcher, Will Ferrell, Edward Norton, Liz Banks, Jonah Hill, Kristen Bell, Paul Rudd, Mandy Moore, James Franco, Seth Rogen, Christina Applegate, Sophia Bush, Austin Nichols, Flea, Kate Walsh, Robin Quivers, Jason Bateman, Patricia Arquette, Russell Brand, Glen Hansard, Rosie Perez, John Legend, Paul Pierce, David Blaine and Barbra Streisand

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Screen Australia ends 2010 on a high

December 7th 2010 05:57

Screen Australia today announced production investment in 28 projects including five feature films, three television drama series, two low budget television dramas, one children’s television series and 17 documentaries. Screen Australia’s investment of nearly $18 million in the 28 projects will trigger production worth almost $84.5 million.

“It’s great to end the year on a high note announcing such a diverse slate, with features including The Sapphires from talented Indigenous filmmaker Wayne Blair, The King Is Dead! by experienced auteur director Rolf de Heer, along with Dead Europe by one of our most promising new directors Tony Krawitz,” said Screen Australia Chief Executive Officer Ruth Harley.
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Paris Premiere pics

December 7th 2010 05:29

Here are a few pics from the Paris Premiere of the new animated film MEGAMIND starring Brad Pitt and Wlll Ferrell. On hand to help celbrate the release were all the stars with a cameo appearance from Brads other half Angelina.

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CUCKOO trailer

December 7th 2010 04:49

Cuckoo, a creepy thriller starring Richard E. Grant, Laura Fraser (‘A Knight’s Tale’, ‘The Flying Scotsman’, ‘Titus’), Tamsin Greig (‘Love Soup’, ‘Green Wing’) and award winning jungle/drum & bass artist Adam Fenton (Adam F).

Richard Bracewell (Writer/Director) and Tony Bracewell (Producer) are available for interviews after December 6th. Please contact Rabbit Publicity.
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WINNERS OF THE 2010 ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN AWARDS

December 7th 2010 03:23

AFTERSHOCK WINS BEST FEATURE FILM

Tangshan dadizheng (Aftershock), from the People's Republic of China, has won the Best Feature Film Award at the fourth annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), announced this evening at a stunning ceremony on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Chinese actor Chen Daoming received the Best Performance by an Actor award for the same film, which is the highest grossing domestic film of all time at the Chinese box office

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Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader opening this week.

December 7th 2010 02:23

'The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader', directed by Michael Apted, will be released in the UK on the 9th of December, for the first time in Digital 3D.

The film, the third instalment in the series created by C.S Lewis had its Royal Film Performance and World Premiere at the Odeon and Empire Cinemas in Londons Leicester Square on Tuesday the 30th of November.
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First online French FilmFest this January.

December 7th 2010 01:20

What a great way to start the new year with the very first online French Film festival. Running from January 14 until the 29th 2011, with interviews and clips online to tease you from January 10, viewers are invited to vote on 10 first or second feature films and 10 short films while a global jury of 16 including Australia's Andrew Urban(Urban Cinefile), England's Peter Bradshaw (The Guardian) and Germany film critic Lars Olav Beier(Der Spiegel)

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ASTRA graduate program a new first.

December 6th 2010 11:38

In a bid to foster creativity and nurture talent, the subscription television industry’s peak body, Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) has announced the student placements for the ASTRA Graduate Program. Through an industry first partnership with Australian Film, Television & Radio School (AFTRS), 10 Foundation Diploma graduates have been awarded short term work contracts with some of the leading names in broadcast and subscription television (STV).

Starting in February 2011, each graduate will work for three months with one of the following STV channels/platforms: Premiere Media Group (FOX SPORTS), FOXTEL, CBeebies (BBC Worldwide Australia), Showtime Movie Channels, TV1 & SciFi Channel, Discovery Channel Networks Asia Pacific, MTV Networks Australia and TVSN/Expo Channel. Work contracts have been awarded in different areas of STV including marketing, promotion, programming, production and broadcasting.
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'Tangled' topples Harry Potter.

December 6th 2010 05:50

'Tangled' topped the box office this weekend with an estimated $21.5 million. After only three weeks, the Potter franchise seems to have lost its magic with the Disney animation jumping from 2nd to 1st.

But even TANGLED's figures are far from exceptional dropping over 50% on its first weeks takings. Deathly Hallows has continued to slide after an initial week of over US$122 million and in its third week struggled to gain 15% of that total.
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7th Dubai International Film Festival Program Announced

December 6th 2010 05:24

Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the full program of its 7th edition, which will run from December 12 to 19, 2010. The program consists of 157 films from 57 countries, to be screened across fifteen sections, seven of which are comprised of the various Muhr Awards competitions (Arab, AsiaAfrica and Emirati) for narrative, documentary and short films. The other main out-of- competition sections include Cinema of the World, Cinema of AsiaAfrica and Arabian Nights. DIFF will also present a program for Cinema For Children and another for the Gulf cinema titled Gulf Voices.

The seventh edition of the festival will shed light on Mexican cinema through a program titled In Focus-Mexico, which includes five films produced in 2010. DIFF will also celebrate Indian cinema by screening four recent films in a special section titled Celebration Of Indian Cinema, while the Lifetime Achievement Awards section will celebrate the American actor and filmmaker Sean Penn, the Lebanese legend Sabah and the Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, in addition to screening a selection of their films.
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Animated and live action shorts Academy shortlist.

December 5th 2010 04:16

10 Live Action Shorts Stay Alive and 10 Animated Shorts Move Ahead in 2010 Oscar® Race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 animated short films out of an original 33 pictures have advanced in the voting process for the 83rd Academy Awards®. The academy also announced the 10 live action short films tol advance in the voting process for the 83rd Academy Awards®. Seventy-six pictures had originally qualified in the category

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AFI AWARDS WEEKEND – SPECIAL EVENTS!

December 5th 2010 04:04

The 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards are fast approaching, and to celebrate, they have announced a series of Industry and Filmmaker events.

AFTRS and the AFI presents Box Office Analysis 2010
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14th OZ Japanese Film Festival now in Melbourne

December 4th 2010 05:00

Here's the latest from the Australian tour of the 14th Japanese Film Festival.

If you havent had a chance to get out to see any of the films on offer, one recommendation would be the Sydney Film Festival favourite DEPARTURES. Academy Award® winner for Best Foreign Language Film, Departures is a delightful journey into the heartland of Japan as well an astonishingly beautiful look at a sacred part of Japan's cultural heritage.
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2011 Student Academy Awards® Competition Now Underway

December 4th 2010 04:03

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is now accepting entries for the 2011 Student Academy Awards competition. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, along with cash prizes, may be awarded to U.S. student filmmakers in the following categories: Alternative, Animation, Narrative and Documentary.

The Academy also announced a change in its foreign film category. Since 1981, the Academy has recognized student filmmakers from abroad by presenting a single Honorary Foreign Film award. This year, up to three foreign films will be honored with medals, the same as in the individual U.S. categories.
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THE TOURIST clips and trailer

December 4th 2010 03:58

Johnny Depp stars as an American tourist whose playful dalliance with a stranger leads to a web of intrigue, romance and danger in The Tourist. During an impromptu trip to Europe to mend a broken heart, Frank (Depp) unexpectedly finds himself in a flirtatious encounter with Elise (Angelina Jolie), an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Paris and Venice, their whirlwind romance quickly evolves as they find themselves unwittingly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, and written by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and Christopher McQuarrie and Julian Fellowes, The Tourist is a GK Films presentation in association with Spyglass. The film is produced by Graham King, Tim Headington, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber and Jonathan Glickman. Studio Canal is also a partner on the production.
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ANIKIKO VIDEO CLIP WINS AUSTRALIAN CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD

December 2nd 2010 06:39

Something a little different to the usual fare found on WFF is the debut album of upcoming artist AniKiko. Her recent filmclip for her track 'Like No Other' has just taken home a major cinematography award in Australia.

Sydney songstress Anikiko’s video for her track ‘Like No Other’ has achieved industry recognition receiving a Gold Australian Cinematographer Society Award in the music category. Captured by Matthew Horex, the clip shows AniKiko go from dressing room to stage in one single fluid take. ‘Like No Other’ is the first video release from AniKiko’s recently released album Fibonacci’s Seam.
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SEE SAW Films a new UK/Australian co-operative.

December 2nd 2010 06:27

Emile Sherman and Iain Canning join forces to set-up new UK/Australian production company.

See-Saw Films, the newly formed London and Sydney based production company of Emile Sherman and Iain Canning was announced today in London and Sydney.
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A letter from the UK film Council

December 2nd 2010 05:29

A letter arrived recently from the UK Film Council regarding public funding issues and the closure of the Film Council and unnamed studios gaining control of funding in the UK along with the BFI taking control of the lottery funds.

While the letter does not say any thing specific,it seems that the public funding is slowly being privatised like many other industries throughout not only the UK. In this continuing age of gloablisation, it seems corporate and considerably large is the way of the future.
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Franco, Hathaway to Host Oscar® Show

December 1st 2010 04:58

Beverly Hills, CA – James Franco and Anne Hathaway will serve as co-hosts of the 83rd Academy Awards®, Oscar telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced today. Both have previously appeared on the telecast but not in hosting capacities.

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"James Franco and Anne Hathaway personify the next generation of Hollywood icons— fresh, exciting and multi-talented. We hope to create an Oscar broadcast that will both showcase their incredible talents and entertain the world on February 27," said Cohen and Mischer. "We are completely thrilled that James and Anne will be joining forces with our brilliant creative team to do just that

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From IF's to AFI's.

December 1st 2010 04:47

With the annual film industry awards soon to be announced, lets have a look back at the Inside film Awards to see who looks likely to take home the big gongs for 2010.

With TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN, (based on the novel of the same name by John Marsden) taking out the majority of awards and upstaging the more fancied ANIMAL KINGDOM, this years AFI's could serve up more than the usual number of surprises

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The High Concept Movie Workshop

December 1st 2010 04:10

Screen Australia is pleased to present The High Concept Movie Workshop, a new development initiative designed for screenwriters who are committed to writing a high concept movie. Under the personal guidance of renowned screenwriting consultant, Michael Hauge, writers will develop their high concept movie idea into a fully structured treatment and learn what it takes to get their idea to stand out and make it to the big screen in a highly competitive market.