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If you have any interest in strategy games, you’ve almost certainly heard of Age of Mythology, one of its many sequels, or the franchise it spun off from, Age of Empires. I played a little bit when I was a kid, but the original title and I are about the same age. That’s how big it is. As you can probably guess from the name, Age of Mythology: Retold is a shiny new coat of paint on this classic game. I tend to be a bit pessimistic about remakes and remasters, but this was an understandable, well-executed endeavor, and…
Oswald Cobb (Colin Farrell) has some work to do with the mob. Hide HBO Captions Toggle Captions HBO Maybe you’ve heard: They’re producing another Batman show without Batman. i know right? One more thing. Conceptually, Batman without Batman is a big drooling tennis ball, and the culture is a golden retriever that drops it in your lap and keeps looking up at you expectantly. Who could blame you for getting rid of the mongrel? That’s enough. Think about it. First there were the birds of prey. Then there was Gotham. Then there were the Titans. Then there was Batwoman. Then…
If you’re looking for a new TV for your home theater, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you get the best movie-watching experience. There are four main criteria that are considered when evaluating how suitable a TV is for watching movies. contrast ratio Contrast ratio is the ratio of the brightness of the brightest white to the darkest black that a TV can produce. A higher contrast ratio means your TV can display deeper blacks, improving overall picture quality, especially when watching content in a dark room. If your TV has a low contrast ratio,…
BTL Next Step is a trusted starting point and career accelerator for below-the-line (BTL) mid-career practitioners to step up to senior crew and leadership roles where talent is in short supply. The latest round focuses on upskilling editors, line producers and production managers. Newsreader S3, photo by Jane Zhang BTL Next Step Stage Two applications are currently open for four mid-career practitioners (“Participants”) to participate in the BTL Next Steps program. These are paid opportunities for competitively evaluated and selected mid-career practitioners who are ready to step up to one of the four roles listed. Applicants…
Tent boxing is an interesting subject for a movie. Australia’s defunct recreation sits on a Venn diagram between sporting events and circus acts, where troupes of combatants perform low-cost spectacles for outback audiences.This is the centerpiece of director Paul Goldman’s 70s-set drama Kid Snow, whose scruffy title character, played by Billy Howle, is a lowly Irish boxer who becomes part of this world. He works at a show run by his brother Rory (Tom Bateman).Following the lore of boxing movies, the protagonist is offered a match with the man he lost to on a fateful and tragic night ten years…
In September, government agency Screen Australia announced a $2 million investment to support Australia’s gaming sector. The move is part of a $12 million commitment to game development announced in January. Government investment in video games may seem small, but the industry plays an important role in developing talent and providing a pathway to other IT and innovation fields. “This significant investment underscores our continued commitment to driving growth and innovation in the Australian games industry,” Screen Australia CEO Deirdre Brennan said in a press release. said. “By supporting these projects and industry events, we are nurturing local developers and…
Belfast trio Kneecap have announced their first Australian tour in March 2025, with an upgraded venue in Sydney and a second show in Melbourne. The trio of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí combine satirical yet socially conscious Irish and English lyrics for an explosive live performance, and we can’t wait to see them live in 2025 . Kneecap released his critically acclaimed studio album Fine Art in 2024, which blends Irish folk music with bass-heavy, bouncy dubstep. They are also releasing a semi-fictional film about how they formed the trio. Starring Academy Award nominees Michael Fassbender and…
Sky Sports has secured the rights to the British & Irish Lions’ tour of Australia in 2025 and will exclusively broadcast live coverage of all three Test matches and six preliminary matches. The deal will see Sky Sports broadcast the Lions’ tour for the eighth consecutive year, starting with the iconic 2-1 series victory over South Africa in 1997. The Lions tasted series success the last time they visited Australia in 2013, with a memorable performance in the decisive final Test and a dramatic 2-1 series win.The Lions, who lost their 2021 tour to South Africa due to the coronavirus,…
With so many TV series available to watch on SBS On Demand, Australia’s top free streaming platform, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices. SBS On Demand has over 11,000 hours of free content, including thrilling dramas, investigative documentaries, and laugh-out-loud comedies. To help you navigate, we’ve handpicked the 14 best TV shows on SBS On Demand for September 2024. These popular shows like ‘Stanley Tucci: Looking for Italy’ and ‘Alone Australia’ are perfect for your next binge-watch. Visit below to start streaming for free now. Stanley Tucci: In Search of Italy Travel enthusiasts and foodies alike will fall…
Screen Australia is introducing AI guidelines to protect the talent and intellectual property of Australian creators in the screen industry. Screen Australia has introduced a set of guiding principles for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the screen industry, reaffirming its commitment to protecting human creativity and talent. The agency’s approach will focus on maintaining the health of Australia’s film industry, particularly protecting the rights and intellectual property of practitioners.- Advertisement – In a statement, Screen Australia highlighted the evolving nature of AI technology and said it was closely monitoring developments in the domestic and international regulatory landscape. “These…