The 15 greatest Australian musicals, on stage and screen – sorted

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The New York Times. Australia recently imposed new defamation standards that require plaintiffs to prove a publication caused “serious harm” to their reputations while defendants can argue the published pieces are protected by public interest. The piece in question, penned by politics editor Bernard Keane, ran June 29 with the headline, “Trump is a confirmed unhinged traitor.

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch filed suit against Australian news site Crikey on Tuesday over an opinion column that connected the Murdochs to the siege of the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.

his family said in a statement.“We have recently discovered that John has a cancerous growth,” the singer’s wife Jill Billman, and their two adult sons, Robert and James, said in the statement obtained by ABC. “He has been admitted to hospital this morning for surgery and ongoing treatment,” his loved ones added.Farnham, who is best known for his Aussie anthem “You’re the Voice,” also provided a statement to fans, saying that cancer is something “so many people face every single day.”“The one thing I know for sure is that we have the very best healthcare professionals in Victoria, and we can be grateful for that.

A TV executive has apologized after referring to "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke as a "short, dumpy girl." Australian news outlet Crikey reported that Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany made the disparaging remarks when he addressed the audience at the premiere screening of the HBO show’s spinoff series "House of the Dragon" in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday. During his speech, the Australian television executive recalled that he was late to start watching the hit series, in which Clarke played Daenerys Targaryen, and shared his reaction to a pivotal scene in the "Game of Thrones" premiere episode.

Zac Efron is on a mission to bring cases of beer overseas to his friends serving in the Vietnam War in his new movie, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever."  The first trailer for Apple TV+‘s wartime comedy - based on a true story - gives a sneak peek at Efron’s role as Chickie Donohue, a real-life hero who traveled from New York to the front lines of the Vietnam War to gift soldiers American beer.  The film features Hollywood stars Russell Crowe and Bill Murray, and is based on the New York Times bestseller "The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty, and War" by Donohue and J.T. Molloy.  Zac Efron is on a mission to bring cases of beer overseas, to his friends serving in the Vietnam War.  (Apple TV+) "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" is set in 1967 and focuses on Donahue's plan to support his friends fighting in Vietnam by personally bringing them beer.

The Greatest Beer Run Ever starring Zac Efron – check it out below.Based on a true story, the film follows John ‘Chickie’ Donohue (Efron) who ventures from New York in 1967 to deliver beer to his army friends in Vietnam to show they have the support of US citizens. While there, however, he’s confronted with the realities of war.Directed by Peter Farrelly (Green Book), the film is based on the book The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir Of Friendship, Loyalty, and War by Donohue and J.T.

Zac Efron has a little freak out in the trenches in the new trailer for his new movie, The Greatest Beer Run Ever.

Zack Sharf HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” touched down in Sydney this week for its official Australian premiere, but the event quickly turned controversial after Patrick Delany, the CEO of Australian television company Foxtel, referred to Emilia Clarke as a “short, dumpy girl.” Foxtel, an Australian pay television company, is the country’s home for “Game of Thrones.”As reported by Australian publication Crikey (via Vanity Fair), Delaney was giving a speech ahead of the “House of the Dragon” premiere screening and tried to make a joke about the first time he watched “Game of Thrones.” The CEO said, “I was like, ‘What’s this show with the short, dumpy girl walking into the fire?’” Delaney was referencing Emilia Clarke’s character, Daenerys Targaryen, who famously walks through fire during the series. An attendee at the Sydney premiere told Crikey that “there was a bit of a gasp” after Delany made the comment.A Foxtel spokesperson told Crikey after the event that Delany’s remark was “meant to be self-deprecating.” The company issued a statement that reads: “The aim was to convey that for him, ‘Games of Thrones’ was something very different for television in 2011 and that Emilia Clarke went from relatively unknown to one of the most recognized and most-loved actors in television and film.“On behalf of Mr Delany, the Foxtel Group apologies if his remarks were misunderstood and caused any offense,” the statement concluded.Since “House of the Dragon” takes placed hundreds of years before “Game of Thrones,” Clarke is not involved in any capacity with the new HBO prequel series.

Carson Burton Zac Efron is heading to Vietnam in the first trailer for “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.”Apple TV+ dropped the trailer for its upcoming true-life war comedy starring Efron, Russell Crowe and Bill Murray. The film, which is based on a true story, follows Efron as John “Chickie” Donohue. Set in 1967, Donohue leaves New York to track down his army friends in Vietnam and share a few beers with them to show that they have support from the American people.

Few things spread good feeling quite like sharing a drink.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's daughter Sosie Bacon has given fans a glimpse inside her home life, as well as sharing her incredible talent for singing, in her latest social media video.Taking to Instagram this week, the talented star posted footage of herself singing to her pet owl while playing the guitar outside in the garden.MORE: Sosie Bacon dives into the deep wearing bikini and booties She sang Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridger's song, Nothing New, and blew fans away with her musical abilities - including her mom!VIDEO: Sosie Bacon showcased her incredible singing talentThe footage looked to have been taken at her parents' farm in Connecticut, where they keep a wide range of animals.Kyra was one of the first to comment on the video, writing: "Beautiful," alongside a red love heart emoji. Another follower wrote: "I love your voice! I want the Sosie album," while another wrote: "I could listen to you all night long."MORE: Kevin Bacon's daughter Sosie shares unexpected baby photos as fans reactMORE: Kevin Bacon's off-guard photo during date with Kyra Sedgwick delights fansSosie followed in her parents' footsteps in the entertainment industry and is not only a talented singer, but an actress too.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Phineas and Ferb” co-creator Dan Povenmire was absent-mindedly doodling on a scrap of paper during a meeting when he realized he had sketched his way into his next TV show: It was a hamster, in a superhero outfit.“It just came from my subconscious somewhere,” he told Variety. “I liked it and I set it aside and took a picture of it. I brought it home, and then I pitched a bunch of ideas for a show for it to my daughter when I was tucking her in one night.

Hallie is one of the rising stars we’re most excited about at Just Jared, and we want to give our readers an exclusive chance to get to know them even better.

EXCLUSIVE: UK-French film company Alief has secured international sales rights to Australian filmmaker Alena Lodkina’s second feature Petrol, following its buzzy world premiere in Locarno’s Filmmakers Of The Present competition.

She discussed her battle in 2020, telling The Guardian she was focussing on her strength.

Her husband John Easterling, confirmed the news in a post to social media, saying that Olivia was "a symbol of triumphs and hope".

Aussie streamer Stan is tightening its ties with Sony Pictures Television.