Entertainment
Comedian George Carlin dies in L.A.
1pointsLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian George Carlin, a counter-culture hero famed for his routines about drugs and dirty words, died of heart failure at a Los Angeles-area hospital on Sunday, a spokesman said. He was 71.
Local film finds success in the USA
1points'Sprawl' a short film created in 2006 by local filmmakers Mike Hoath and Maziar Lahooti has found success in the US based 'Door Post Film Project'. The selection provides the team substanital funding for their next project but also new challenges.
Splendour In The Grass Final Announcement
1pointsThe final acts have been announced for Splendour In The Grass.
Aria honours Perth band "The Triffids"
1points"The Triffids" will be inducted into the 2008 ARIA Hall of Fame. While it is wonderful that this 1980's Perth band is being recognised, as a fan it is bittersweet, as they were largely ignored by the Australian media throughout their career
Sydney Pollack, Film Director, Dies at 73
1pointsSydney Pollack, a Hollywood mainstay as director, producer and sometime actor whose movies like “The Way We Were,” “Tootsie” and “Out of Africa” were among the most successful of the 1970s and ’80s, died on Monday at his home in LA.
ANZ pulls ads from Footy Show
1pointsThe ANZ has withdrawn advertising from The Footy Show in an apparent protest against its attitude towards women.
Jandamarra features on ABC TV
1pointsThe ABC series Artists at Work will devote two upcomming episodes to the production of 'Jandamarra' by Black Swan Theatre Company. This epic play was one of the highlights of the 2008 Perth International Arts Festival.
Black Balloon wirter has much more to come
1pointsPerth writer Jimmy the Exploder has found great success so far this year with the feature film 'the Black Balloon'. Jimmy outlines some of the ideas he hopes to bring to the screen next including a zombie film and another set in a Mr Whippy Van.
Charlie Lewis's 'Brood' screens internationally
1pointsPerth based Film Director Charlie Lewis talks to the team at FTI about his short film 'Brood' that is screening around the world in places like Bradford, Michigan, Brazil and Oklamhoma.
ABC shows off new media player at REMIX
1pointsToday at REMIX 08, ABC Commercial previewed its new media player, which is the first major commercial project in Australia to be developed with Microsoft’s Silverlight platform.
New television channels on hold
1pointsTHE Federal Government has shelved the launch of several new TV channels amid concerns policy and technical flaws would make them unviable.
Sea Patrol and JAy Z keeps the waters beautiful
1pointsJay Z big Pimping meets Sea Patrol. What happens when you takes scenes from Sea Patrol, Jay Z's big pimping track and some sneaky subtitles. Really enjoy these kinda mash-ups. I hope this guy doesn't get a CAD from rockafella for using Jay Z's track.
Ledger portrait bags award
1pointsA portrait of Hollywood star Heath Ledger painted weeks before his death has won an Australian art award.

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