Francesca Farago is moving on!
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Netflix is developing a family feature about Jessica Watson, who became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world in 2009 at the age of 16. The movie based on Watson's memoir True Spirit will be directed by fellow Australian Sarah Spillane, while Princess Diaries producer Debra Martin Chase will produce.
Spillane and Cathy Randall are writing the screenplay. To complete her solo voyage, Watson navigated some of the world's most challenging stretches of oceans
.Francesca Farago is moving on!
Chris Hemsworth‘s wife, Elsa Pataky, experienced a dangerous detour after getting stuck in a flooded roadway in Australia.“I got stuck, yes. Awesome.
murder trial heard how Patel had spent months plotting to kill his wife so he could start a new life in Australia with his secret boyfriend, and live on a £2million life insurance payout. Now it has emerged that Jessica endured years of coercion, control and domestic abuse at the hands of her cruel partner.Mitesh Patel, 37, was convicted of her murder and jailed in December 2018.
Netflix and beat the chill? The streaming juggernaut has dropped its full schedule of new releases for August, and there’s plenty to keep you entertained at home.WATCH: The Guilt Trip with Seth Rogen and Barbara Streisand trailer Whether you’re avoiding the chilly weather or you’re wisely following lockdown restrictions as the nation faces increasing coronavirus cases, Netflix has you covered.If you were completely engrossed with the Michael Jordan doco, The Last Dance, you’ll be delighted to
Jake Kanter International TV EditorDes, ITV’s drama starring David Tennant as British serial killer Dennis Nilsen, has been acquired by a raft of international broadcasters and streamers, including AMC Networks’ Sundance Now in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean.Made by All3Media-backed Catherine The Great producer New Pictures, the miniseries has also been sold by All3Media International to DIRECTV in Latin America, STAN in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand.In Europe, Des has been acquired by C
Dave McNary Film ReporterNetflix is developing a feature film based on Jessica Watson’s sailing memoir “True Spirit,” with Sarah Spillane on board to direct.Watson became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world in 2009, surviving seven knockdowns while at sea for 210 days on a 33-foot vessel. She returned Sydney, Australia, three days before her 17th birthday.
What’s the story?The series follows main character Sofie, as an Australian citizen struggling with mental health issues who is detained after fleeing a cult.As with many Netflix series, this is based on a true story.Stateless loosely chronicles the life of Cornelia Rau, an Australian-German woman who, fifteen years ago, was unlawfully detained for a period of ten months between 2004 and 2005 as part of the Australian Government's mandatory detention program.Like her on-screen version, Rau was
However, shoppers who’ve spent thousands of dollars building up “mini supermarkets” in their homes are defending their behaviour by saying that stockpiling is very different to panic buying. "“I am not only a stockpiler, I also am a prepper,” one woman wrote on Facebook.
Stateless (now streaming) that I just can't get out of my head. It's said by Ameer (Fayssal Bazzi), an Afghani refugee seeking Australian protection visas for both himself and his young daughter, Mina (Soraya Heidari).
Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerGravitas Ventures has obtained the North American rights Machine, a documentary about the rise of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning from I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead filmmaker Justin Krook.
Jason Derulo, climbs to the summit of Australia’s singles chart.The Auckland producer (real name Joshua Stylah) becomes just the third New Zealander to lead the ARIA Singles Chart in its 37-year history. And at 17 years of age, he’s the youngest.It’s been nearly a quarter century since a Kiwi act led Australia’s singles chart.
“We expect this sale will help stimulate demand even more and encourage Australians to go on holidays and visit family and friends while also helping get more of our people back working again.” Fares are available throughout August, September and October. The sale is being launched to rival Virgin’s sale last Thursday and the recent Jetstar “Friday Frenzy” sales which offered a range of $19 flights around the country.
Tom Hanks is hoping to return to Australia by the end of this year to continue filming the forthcoming, currently-untitled, Elvis Presley biopic.As the Sydney Morning Herald reports, Hanks said the production team is tentatively looking at “making this movie in October”, but that date is still up the air.“There is certainly a plan and a desire from the studio’s perspective and from everybody else involved in the movie to figure out a way to make it happen,” Hanks said in a Zoom call.“There are
Earlier this year it was announced that Chris Hemsworth will be playing Hulk Hogan in a Netflix biopic about the iconic pro wrestler.
Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorRose Byrne has demonstrated fierce comedic timing in movies like Bridesmaids, Spy, the Neighbors franchise and this year’s Like a Boss. But the Australian native’s turn as feminist trailblazer and Ms.