'Music': Film Review

Michael Gudinski, the Australian music pioneer whose Mushroom Group would become the template for independent music companies and who, with his rambunctious, exuberant personality, became the face of his country’s music scene, has died. He was 68.

Matt Damon is reprising his comedic role in the new “Thor” movie, and he’s brought along some hilarious friends.

Another day passes and inevitably another celebrity adds themself to the list of stars who need geography lessons about the distinction between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

AMC Networks siblings RLJE Films and Shudder have teamed to acquire North American rights to Seance, the horror film written and directed by Simon Barrett, the You’re Next and The Guest scribe who is making his feature directorial debut. A theatrical, on-demand and digital bow via RJLE Films is set for May 21, with Shudder bowing it on its platform later this year. Shudder also acquired UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand rights.

Antonio Ferme editorShudder has acquired rights to George A.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSydney’s The Kid LAROI has signed a worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing. The artist, songwriter, and producer, whose real name is Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, is currently riding the success of his song “Without You” and 2020 debut mixtape, “Fuck Love.”In his native Australia, The Kid LAROI, who is signed to Columbia Records, is the youngest solo artist to reach No.

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have shared their latest single ‘Pleura’, with a music video they filmed, edited, and uploaded to YouTube all yesterday (February 18).The clip, directed by Chunky Shrapnel mastermind John Angus Stewart, is a straight-forward one, seeing six cameras capture each member playing the song live simultaneously.

Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization Australians in Film on Tuesday unveiled a talent development program for undiscovered and underrepresented filmmakers. Dubbed Untapped, the nine-month online program will feature masterclasses from top filmmakers such as Honey Boy director Alma Har'el,Thor: Ragnarok helmer Taika Waititi,Late Night director Nisha Ganatra and Search Party co-creators Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers.

EXCLUSIVE: In a bid to gain ground on rivals, UK film PR and marketing firm Strike Media is partnering with U.S. PR firm October Coast to offer combined services for clients across the UK & Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and North America.

Angelique Jackson The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) announced its nominees in the film and newly-created television categories for its 10th AACTA International Awards.Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” leads the film nominations, earning six nods, including best film, best direction in a film and nods for stars Frances McDormand, David Strathairn and Swankie. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” follows with five nominations.