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THE FAVOURITE continues winning streak
Tony McNamara and Deborah Davis’ THE FAVOURITE continues wowing audiences and critics alike picking up a slew of awards at the BIFA’s as well as the Atlanta Film Critics Circle Awards overnight. Read all about the good news here!
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HLA welcomes Jessica Arthur!
HLA Management is delighted to announce that we now represent theatre director Jessica Arthur! Some of Jess’ recent productions include TWO HEARTS (KXT), THE WOLVES (Old Fitz), LETHAL INDIFFERENCE (STC) and REALISM (NIDA). In 2019 Jess will be remounting THE WOLVES for Belvoir, as well as directing MOSQUITOES by Lucy Kirkwood and BANGING DENMARK by Van Badham for the Sydney Theatre Company. Welcome Jess!
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TAP DOGS return to the West End!
Following successful back to back seasons in South Africa and Saudi, Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS returns to the West End with its trademark blend of live music and electrifying tap dance. 2018 marks 23 years from the time when TAP DOGS first pounded the boards in the UK and Dein Perry secured his second consecutive Olivier Award for Best Choreography. The original West End season in 1995 featured the inimitable talents of Dein Perry, subsequent tours included Dein’s gifted brother ...
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Studio Canal Back Keith Thompson and Katherine Thomson
Studiocanal Australia and Goalpost Pictures are developing a feature based on the true story of members of the Vienna Mozart Boys’ Choir and their choirmaster who were trapped in Australia during World War II. Keith Thompson (The Sapphires, Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You, Hoges) is writing the first draft and Goalpost’s Rosemary Bright will produce. The second project backed by the fund is Helena, a biopic about the Polish-Australian-American cosmetics businesswoman, art collector and philanthropist Helena Rubinstein. Set in 1928, the film follows ...
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Simon Phillips brings SONGS FOR NOBODIES to the West End
This new play with songs is directed by Simon Phillipsand features music from five iconic divas; Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callasand opens at the Ambassadors Theatre on 10 January, with previews from 7 January and running until 23 February. Read more here.
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Louis Nowra: The Playwright Born To Shock
“Every day, I think how did I get here?” he says. “How did I get to be writing books and plays and going to Hollywood, how? I am lazy but I have this other persona that does all the work. And I’ve never reconciled my upbringing with this persona who has done so much.” MARTIN PORTUS profiles LOUIS NOWRA, the remarkable talent behind the Australian classic Cosi and much more. Read it here.
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Fighting Season Premiere
Lead director Kate Woods points out: “we send these young men to war and teach them to kill and when they do, and it becomes part of their life, how do they assimilate that into themselves as human beings when they come back home? And what responsibility does the Armed Forces have for that?” Read more here. Fighting Season will premiere 8.30pm, October 28 on Foxtel’s showcase.
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THE FAVOURITE
Venice Film Festival Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize Congratulations to producers Ed Guirney, Ceci Dempsey, Lee Magiday; writer Tony McNamara and director Yorgos Lathimos.
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What is an Australian Story?
Panel discussion featuring Cate Shortland, Margaret Pomeranz and Warwick Thornton (to name a few!). October 8th, Trades Hall, Sydney!
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Read the Australian’s glowing review of THAT EYE, THE SKY
“Kate Champion has brought together a production that crackles with Winton’s text and enriches the characters, each one faced with challenges seemingly greater than their resources and endurance.” Read more of this excellent review here.
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TAP DOGS’ South African Tour starts this week!
Dein Perry’s award winning TAP DOGS continue to take the world by storm and are only days away from kick starting their 2018/2019 world tour. Celebrating their 23rd year of international touring, Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS will commence their global tour in South Africa this week opening in Cape Town on August 22 and transferring to Johannesburg August 29.
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18th Annual Helpmann Award Nominations announced!
Congratulations to all the HLA clients and projects that received a nod for the 18th annual Helpman awards! 18th Annual Helpmann Awards Nominations announced
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Darlene Johnson to direct THE HEIGHTS
“It’s a diverse community, but this series doesn’t seek to exploit the things that make us different but rather explore and celebrate the things that ultimately make us all the same. This isn’t story about good versus evil or rich versus poor; it’s about the very unifying experience of trying to make one’s way in the world, and the family you surround yourself with, whether by bloodline or by circumstance.” Read more here.
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HLA now represents Damir Peranovic
HLA Management Pty Ltd now represents AACTA winning costume designer Damir Peranovic. Damir is a Sydney-based costume designer who has most recently completed costume designs on the upcoming FIGHTING SEASON, directed by Kate Woods for Foxtel. https://www.damirperanovic.com/
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Jane Campion Wins NSW Premier’s Literary Prize
The New South Wales Premier’s literary awards winners were announced last night among them Dame Jane Campion was announced the joint recipient of the Betty Rowland Prize for Script writing. The fourth episode of TOP OF THE LAKE: CHINA GIRL entitled Birthday was written by Campion and co-creator Gerard Lee. Here’s what the judges had to say: The Birthday episode script effectively combines reinvented elements of the thriller, the melodrama and film poetry to create a mode of storytelling in a heightened register ...
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HAVE YOU SEEN THE LISTERS in Cinema’s today!
In cinemas today nation wide! Check out Eddie Martin’s incredible documentary HAVE YOU SEEN THE LISTERS? http://www.transmissionfilms.com.au/films/have-you-seen-the-listers Congratulations to Eddie on a wonderful production, head to the cinemas to check it out.
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HAMLET opens at the Adelaide Festival
“The most anticipated Adelaide Festival opera since Richard Meale’s Voss in 1986, Brett Dean’s Hamlet is a mesmerising work that grips the audience in a vice.” Read more here.
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Rachel Ward announced to direct PALM BEACH
“Everybody’s vision is absolutely aligned and with Joanna’s exceptional script in the incredibly capable hands of Rachel, the alluring world of Palm Beach is hopefully set to become a future classic.” Teaming up with duo Bryan Brown and Sam Neill (currently on screen in Warwick Thornton’s Sweet Country) Joanna Murray-Smith’s exceptional script is set to become a future classic. Read more here.
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FILM CRITICS CIRCLE OF AUSTRALIA Awards Nominees announced
Congratulations to all the nominees in the FILM CRITICS CIRCLE OF AUSTRALIA Awards. Special mention to: Cate Shortland nominated for UNIVERSAL PICTURES AWARD BEST DIRECTOR (Berlin Syndrome), Stefan Duscio (Jungle), Greig Fraser ASC (Lion), Germain McMicking (Berlin Syndrome) nominated for ACS AWARD BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, and Jack Hutchings (Berlin Syndrome) for BEST EDITING.
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