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Directed by legendary
film-maker Ron Howard
THE MORRISON Government will provide $13 million to Imagine Entertainment and MGM to shoot the live-action feature film Thirteen Lives, about the incredible Thai caves rescue, in Queensland. 
The production, to be directed by legendary film-maker Ron Howard, will commence filming in March. The Gold Coast hinterland will double for Thailand.
Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said the production is expected to inject more than $96 million into the economy, directly creating around 435 jobs for cast and crew, as well as an equivalent 3400 background extra days.… Members read the rest!

MAJOR WINNERS TAKE A BOW AT
60TH GALA AACTA AWARDS NIGHT
THE AUSTRALIAN acting industry turned out in force to help celebrate the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) 60th presentation year in Sydney last night (December 5, 2018).
In what has been a big year for Australian screen stories, SWEET COUNTRY, MYSTERY ROAD, RIOT, LADIES IN BLACK, Nicole Kidman, Warwick Thornton, Deborah Mailman and Simon Baker were among the winners announced at the star-studded Ceremony.… Members read the rest!

Jackman, Watts and Weaver do us proud
By SHIRLEY BROUN

HUGH Jackman, Naomi Watts and Jacki Weaver did Australia proud alongside Hollywood's movie elite as each waited with anticipation for the announcement of winners at the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, millions of  Aussies were switched on to the live broadcast to back their immensely talented `home-grown' stars to take out the `big one' in each of their respective categories, but alas it was not meant to be ...

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The Sapphires scoops the pool winning six

THE Sapphires sang their way into history at the 2nd Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards, held last night (January 30, 2013) in Sydney, scooping the pool with six big wins.

The movie, which is about four Aboriginal girls who formed a singing group in the 1960s has been a real hit at the box office.

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Kidman, Crowe to star at AACTA Awards in Sydney

IT was a happy reunion for Keith Urban when he greeted his wife, Nicole Kidman, and children who flew in this morning for Nicole's special appearance at the 2nd Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards to be held tonight at the Star Event Centre, in Sydney.

Still very much in love, the showbiz couple have to endure time apart as each fulfils the requirements of their individual careers - Nicole as an actor, and Keith on tour with his highly successful recording and live performances.

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Cilla Black takes 12 songs for new album as Allan Caswell's career hits a high note
On With the Show's
Flashback to Variety Today, 1991

By SHIRLEY BROUN

SINCE 1979 when he wrote Lyn Hamilton's big hit `On The Inside' Australian songwriter Allan Caswell has had 350 of his songs recorded. He has been a Golden Guitar finalist in the Country Music Awards in Tamworth 21 times receiving four nominations this year, and his songs have won him five Golden Guitars since he was named Best New Talent in 1980.

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Hugh hops into a new role

THE December 13 release of Hugh Jackman's latest movie, Rise of the Guardian, is the culmination of three years work for our much-loved Aussie star, soon to be known as Bunnymund or `Bunny' (the Easter Bunny) for short.

In an interview with Channel 9's Richard Wilkins, Hugh said he first began work on the animated production three years ago and was then called back from time to time as rewrites necessitated updated dialogue.

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