Entertainment
In Australia, movie watches you.
1pointsYou might think that when you go to the cinema you are watching a movie, but if you go to a screening of Australia over the next few weeks, chances are that the movie (or at least hired goons from 20th Century Fox) will be watching you.
Opera Australia director found dead in hotel
1pointsTHE opera world was in shock yesterday following the sudden death of Richard Hickox, the artistic director of Opera Australia.
Fugitive Pieces: Laying the Ground Work
1pointsA warning to those given to feelings of depression. The slow, bleak, heart rending journey of Fugitive Pieces to its uplifting finish may not seem worth the effort at times. But I still recommend a visit to the cinema to see it.
Film industry sues iiNet over BitTorrent downloads
1pointsThe leading film studios and Channel 7 have taken legal action against iiNet claiming the ISP is complicit in the infringement of their copyrighted material.
Australia getting an early thumbs up
1pointsHE SET himself an enormous challenge, but Baz Luhrmann has pulled off an incredible film in Australia.
The CIA's involvement with US film making
1pointsIt is not widely known how much the spies have wanted to get in bed with the film-makers. In fact, the story of the CIA's involvement in Hollywood is a tale of deception and subversion that would seem improbable if it were put on screen.
Mythical Beatles track does exist
1pointsSir Paul McCartney has confirmed a 14-minute long Beatles track many thought was a myth does exist - and says he wants the public to hear it.
Baz Luhrmann agrees to happy ending for Australia
1pointsSTILL in the editing room for his big-budget epic Australia with two weeks until the premiere, Baz Luhrmann has bowed to studio pressure for a happy ending.
So you think you can dance? Join 200,000 others
1pointsMore than 200,000 people will kick up their heels in the world's largest choreographed dance event when Sydney Festival begins in January.
Sydney to get new free TV channel
1pointsAUSTRALIA'S first free-to-air digital television channel not created by a commercial or public TV network will launch in Sydney today.
Andrew Denton calls it quits on Enough Rope
1pointsAfter a television career spanning 20 years, the journalist has announced he is ending his chat show Enough Rope after six years and will step behind the camera to create programs for his production company.
Man On Fire: Twin Towers Tightrope
1pointsFrenchman Philippe Petit walked between the World Trade Center twin towers in August 1974. 'Man On fire' is a documentary about that amazing adventure.
Ex-pollies banned from ABC, SBS boards
1pointsThe public will be invited to apply for vacancies on the boards of the ABC and SBS, while former politicians and senior political staff will be banned in a bid to depoliticise appointments.
ABC flagship radio shows axed
1pointsA raft of the ABC's flagship radio programs have been axed at the same time the national broadcaster moves to sack dozens of employees elsewhere in the organisation.
New AC/DC album leaked online
1pointsAustralian hard rock fans who have waited eight long years for the latest outing from AC/DC can obtain the band's new album, Black Ice, a week early after it was leaked in full on illegal download websites.

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