Entertainment
Baz Luhrmann to premiere extended version of ‘Australia’ at SXSW Sydney
Baz Luhrmann’s “Faraway Downs”, an extended version of his 2008 epic film “Australia”, will premiere at the inaugural SXSW Sydney Screen Festival later this month, reports Variety Australia’s Sarah Downs.
The “Elvis” director will present it in person on Saturday, October 21st, with the film being told as a six–part mini series and starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The film will then hit streaming services worldwide, including Hulu, Star+, and Disney+, starting November 26th.
“I am honoured to world premiere “Faraway Downs” in Australia, the place that has inspired me and my work my entire life, and with a partner like SXSW who deeply recognizes the intersection of film, television and music with storytelling.”
‘Something is going to happen’: Jerry Seinfeld hints at sitcom reunion
It’s like Festivus for Seinfeld fans. Jerry Seinfeld has hinted that he and his fellow cast members might make a return to the classic ’90s sitcom, reports The Sydney Morning Herald’s Garry Maddox.
Answering a question from the audience about whether he liked Seinfeld’s final episode at a stand-up show in Boston, the 69-year-old comedian said he had a “little secret” about the ending.
Business of Media
Tabcorp’s problem child sucks on the TikTok pipe
Tabcorp CEO Adam Rytenskild appeared before Federal Parliament’s online gambling inquiry in April with a punchy message. In a saturated field of barkers, chancers and parasites, we are TAB, we’re the Big Green, we’re ASX-listed, and we’re the adults in the room, reports The Australian Financial Review’s Mark Di Stefano.
Rytenskild also came with marked homework. He pointed out where there were holes in the law, and suggested banning TV ads during daylight hours.
Delta Goodrem’s new role in global Fight With Care campaign to help cancer patients
Australian popstar Delta Goodrem has opened up about how the severe side effects of her cancer treatment has led her to front an initiative to help address a “huge gap” for patients, reports News Corp’s Adella Beaini.
Goodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18 years old and endured eight months of chemotherapy and two months of radiotherapy.
The 38-year-old is now raising awareness of the harsh effects of cancer treatment as the new face of a global Fight With Care campaign launched by skincare brand La Roche-Posay.
Opinion: If every brand is funny online, is anything funny?
In the comments on a recent TikTok post by RyanAir, an exuberant traveler posted about flying the airline for the first time. In the past, the typical corporate response to this might have been something like, “We’re glad to have you!” or “Thanks for joining us!” reports The New York Times’ Sopan Deb.
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Ryan Air went with: “Do you want a medal?”
It was quirky, except not. Being weird on social media has become standard practice for corporate brands.
News Brands
What News Corp AGM’s fine print reveals about pay — and Tony Abbott’s power
The Murdochs are never quick out of the blocks when it comes to disclosing their pay and AGM arrangements, but everything is in place for what should be two historic AGMs in November when 92-year-old Rupert Murdoch formally retires as executive chair from Fox Corp and News Corp boards, reports Crikey’s Stephen Mayne.
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WA Police back down over ABC Woodside footage demand
The WA police said they are prepared to work with the ABC and reduce the amount of footage to be handed over by the public broadcaster of climate activists that was taken as part of a Four Corners investigation, reports The Australian’s Sophie Elsworth.
On Monday night, the ABC’s investigative program aired an episode titled, “Escalation: Climate, protest and the fight for the future” which included footage taken outside the home of Woodside chief executive officer Meg O’Neill in the early hours of August 1.