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There are entire subgenres of video games that use arts and crafts as the basis for aesthetics, scenery, and storytelling. LittleBigPlanet, Chicory, the Paper Mario series, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and Kirby’s Epic yarns are just a few. Plucky Squire takes things a step further and things get very meta.Approximately two-thirds of the game takes place in a gorgeous children’s picture book with a hand-drawn feel, and players take on the role of the titular Squire and his two friends, an apprentice witch who is good at drawing and Rock’n on the mountainside). Roll Troll with a Knack for Rhythm –…

Screen Australia, in collaboration with Los Angeles-based television giant Dynamic Television, is inviting applications for the third round of its Dynamic Television Scripts Initiative. The program supports the development of outstanding scripted television projects and helps them towards global success as they move into production. Australian creators have a unique opportunity to bring scripted television projects to life through this initiative. Up to one project will be selected in each round, with a total development budget of up to $100,000. Screen Australia and Dynamic Television will each contribute 50% of the funding, providing significant financial support to advance…

You might not think of The Amazing Race Australia as a reality show synonymous with drama, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The 2024 Celebrity Edition has only just begun, but feuds are already brewing, particularly between Cyrell Paul and Ian Thorpe. Cyrell and Eden got into an argument with Ian and Christian. (Credit: Channel 10) Former Married at First Sight contestant Cyrell Paul, also known as Cyclone Cyrell, is no stranger to feuds on reality TV shows. However, the same cannot be said for former Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe. On this year’s The Amazing Race, Cyrell competed…

It’s no secret that the celebrity edition of ‘The Amazing Race Australia’ awards $100,000 to the winner’s chosen charity. But how much do contestants actually get paid? A team of 11 celebrities and their loved ones will trade their lives of luxury to test their resilience as they fight, cry and sweat in a strange land. Ian reportedly earns the most. (Credit: Ten) So what is all this mental suffering really worth to these celebrities? Channel Ten is thought to be sparing no expense. According to Yahoo Lifestyle, the network distributed “just over $1 million” to 2,024 teams, with celebrities…

Industry representatives from Nine, SBS, ABC, Seven and Netflix will tomorrow take part in Media Diversity Australia’s annual industry roundtable at Nine’s headquarters in North Sydney. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights and Multicultural Affairs Julianne Hill will be joined by representatives from AAP, Guardian, Conversation Media Group, ARE Media, Junkie Media, Women’s Agenda, National Indigenous Times and others. Representatives from the federal and state governments, Free TV, AFL, Google, Meta, Walkley Foundation, Women in Media, Workplace Gender Equality Agency and more will also be in attendance during the first half of the event. Mariam Veiszadeh, CEO of Media Diversity Australia,…

The 2024 Australian Women’s Film Festival (AWFF) concluded in Sydney last night with the announcement of this year’s AWFF Award winners and other prestigious honorees. Leah Purcell and Tracy Corbin-Matchett were recognized at the ceremony, hosted by Australian media personality Poppy Reid. On the night of the awards ceremony, judges included Cath Hepworth (Head of NSW Screen), Leah Purcell (director, writer and producer), and actors Sophie Wilde and Bella Heathcote. A panel of directors was in attendance to recognize the outstanding contributions of women in film. Co-founded by Kelly Tomasic and Tahina McManus, now in its fourth year, the Australian…

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson and his co-selected assistant coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison will be part of the fifth round of the 2024 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. He has named the All Blacks squad to face Australia in the Round and the first Bledisloe Cup. Tested at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Live on Sky Sport: Saturday 21 September: All Blacks vs Australia, 5.45pm (NZST). All Blacks Day 23 (Test cap in parentheses)   1. Ethan de Groot (26) 2. Cody Taylor (91) 3. Tyrell Lomax (38) 4. Scott Barrett (74) (Captain) 5. Tupou Vaai…

Origin Diamonds opened the three-Test series against England with an opening win. Written by Sophie Taylor The first leg ended with Origin Diamonds winning 70-57 against England Roses. Held in front of a sold-out South Australian crowd of 9,102 at the Adelaide Entertainment Center, the Diamonds got off to a strong start and showed no signs of slowing down in a tough, physical match. The stage was set for a hard-fought opening match, with both the Diamonds and Roses proving that winning would not be easy. Both teams went goal and goal early, but excellent defense from rookie duo Sarah…

The Good Fight. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+ This post is updated frequently as TV shows leave and enter Paramount+. *New additions are indicated with an asterisk. Paramount+ has been in a bit of an identity crisis in the streaming era. For years, it was known as CBS All Access, the portal for people to watch both current and classic CBS programming, but the company rebranded as Paramount+ in 2021. The best thing that Paramount+ has had going for it is the development of creators, particularly the Kings, the team behind originals The Good Fight and Evil, and Taylor Sheridan, who has…

Next week, the Australian government will make some pretty big changes to how video games are classified. The new rules will come into effect on September 22, 2024, and could mean games such as Pokemon, Zelda, and Animal Crossing will be aimed at people over 18. As revealed last year, the Australian government’s new rules crack down on all types of in-game gambling, including loot boxes and simulated gambling. All games with loot boxes that can be purchased for real money are rated at least M. This means that although it is recommended for people over 15 years of age…