Legendary Australian film director Peter Weir to receive AFTRS inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award
1 Jun 2026

Legendary Australian film director Peter Weir to receive AFTRS inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

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This landmark celebration of a lifetime of screen achievement will recognise the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s extraordinary contribution to Australian and international cinema, including modern classics such as Gallipoli, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Dead Poets Society and The Truman Show.   Source: https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/legendary-australian-film-director-peter-weir-to-receive-aftrs-inaugural-lifetime-achievement-award/

HOYTS unveils world’s largest LED cinema screen at Karrinyup, redefining the big screen experience
10 May 2026

HOYTS unveils world’s largest LED cinema screen at Karrinyup, redefining the big screen experience

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Now open, Perth is home to this revolutionary cinema offering, delivering a more immersive and lifelike way to experience movies, bringing audiences closer to the story than ever before.   Source: https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/hoyts-unveils-worlds-largest-led-cinema-screen-at-karrinyup-redefining-the-big-screen-experience/

Slavery and sex trafficking: uncovering the secrets of Australia’s first Hollywood icon
30 Mar 2026

Slavery and sex trafficking: uncovering the secrets of Australia’s first Hollywood icon

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Drawing from new sources including Flynn’s own letters, Patricia A. O’Brien has written “the first complete account” of his life, which reveals the extent of Flynn’s involvement in slavery, in more than one form.   Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sundayextra/errol-flynn-hollywood-star-slavery-patricia-obrien/106505048