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Lead Story

Batman beats Spidey at Box Office

“The Dark Knight” broke records like a disc jockey gone wild this weekend, upsetting former record-holder “Spider-Man 3″ with a best-ever opening estimated at $155.3 million.

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News

Terminator Salvation Teaser Trailer Hits Online»

The teaser trailer for the fourth installment of Terminator, Terminator Salvation starring Christian Bale as John Connor is now online.

Maggie Gyllenhaal Goes ‘Crazy’ for CMT Pic»

Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Robert Duvall have signed on to star in the music-based drama “Crazy Heart” for CMT Films and Informant Media.

Nikki Reed and DJ Qualls set for ‘Summer’»

DJ Qualls, Nikki Reed and William Sadler are toplining indie comedy “Last Day of Summer,” written, directed and produced by Vlad Yudin through his Vladar Co. shingle.

Bradley Cooper Is Having a ‘Hangover’»

Bradley Cooper is in final negotiations to star in the Todd Phillips bachelor-party comedy, about three friends who lose the groom at their Vegas fandango two days before the wedding.

Robert Downey Jr. to play Sherlock Holmes»

Robert Downey Jr. is in final negotiations to star as the title character in “Sherlock Holmes,” a reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s titular super sleuth that Guy Ritchie is directing for Warner Bros.

Music

Win Tickets to Splendour In The Grass 2008!»

This year’s Splendour in the Grass festival in Byron Bay is set to be a corker. Tickets sold out in hours, so if you were one of the unlucky ones and the only rocking-out you’re likely to be doing in August is in your bedroom then look no further! We have a competition which could see you head-banging, crowd-surfing and getting grubby in a field with the rest of them!!!!

The Verve Release New Single ‘Love Is Noise’»

The Verve release their first single in over ten years on Sunday 3rd August 2008. Entitled ‘Love Is Noise’, the single is released on Capitol/EMI Music and is their first single release since 1998’s ‘Sonnet’.

Michael Paynter To Tour Nationally With Vanessa Amorosi»

Singer songwriter, Michael Paynter has been confirmed to support Vanessa Amorosi on her national tour throughout July, travelling extensively through NSW, ACT, QLD, SA & VIC.

Conor Oberst (a.k.a. Bright Eyes) Heads To Australia»

Conor Oberst aka Bright Eyes is coming back to Australia for the three date tour in October for his new self titled album.

Beck’s Modern Guilt To Be Released On July 5»

Modern Guilt is the first new material Beck has written since the prolific stretch that produced 2005’s platinum Guero and 2006’s universally acclaimed The Information.

Pictures

Amanda Seyfried at Mamma Mia! New York City Premiere»

Amanda Seyfried at the red carpet for the premiere of Mamma Mia! The Movie in New York City.

Maggie Gyllenhaal Visits ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’»

Maggie Gyllenhaal stops by The Late Show with David Letterman to promote The Dark Knight, now in theatres.

Aaron Eckhart Visits ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’»

Harvey Dent/Two-Faced himself, Aaron Eckhart stops by The Late Show with David Letterman to promote The Dark Knight.

Jason Bateman at ‘Step Brothers’ Premiere»

Jason Bateman at the red carpet with his wife Amanda for the premiere of Step Brothers, starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly

Aaron Eckhart, Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal at ‘The Dark Knight’ Premiere»

The stars of The Dark Knight at the red carpet for the premiere of the highly anticipated film in New York City.

Films

AUS: Film Releases In May 2008»

Australia: May 2008 film releases including Silk, Stop Loss, What Happens in Vegas, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Iron Man, Captivity and Goal 2.

US: Film Releases on March 14»

Films coming out this week in the US — Sleepwalking, Funny Games, Never Back Down, Dr Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who and Doomsday.

Australia: Film Releases on March 13»

Four new films coming out in Australia this week — The Other Boleyn Girl, Death Defying Acts, Vantage Point and The Eye.

US: Film Releases on March 7»

Films coming out this week in the US — 10,000 .B.C., College Road Trip, Married Life, Snow Angels, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, The Bank Job and Paranoid Park.

AUS: Film Releases on March 6»

Films coming out in Australia this week — The Black Balloon, Closing The Ring, 10,000 B.C., Run Fat Boy Run, Mr. Woodcock and Sleuth

Music Reviews

Dirty Pretty Things – Romance at Short Notice»

A reincarnation of the demised The Libertines, former member Carl Barât formed Dirty Pretty Things forging on his music career and now up to their second album, Romance at Short Notice.

Ministry of Sound 1991 – 2008»

In the ever-growing collection that Ministry of Sound puts out what seems like every month, they have released a three CD compilation containing the more memorable hits in dance music from 1991 to 2008.

Beck - Modern Guilt»

The ten tracks on Beck’s Modern Guilt are filled with rock, folk and even a little electronic and is a feast for the ears.

Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack»

The long awaited movie version of the successful musical Mammia Mia! is now here and on the heels of it’s release is the movie’s soundtrack. Containing a whopping 17 tracks of all the songs sung in the movie with stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried and among others.

Maroon 5 – It Won’t Be Soon Before Long (Special Edition)»

Those guys from Maroon 5 are putting a debt in my finances. Why’s that? They’ve released a Limited Deluxe Edition of their striking sophomore album, “It Won’t Be Soon Before Long” with five bonus tracks.

Movie Reviews

Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart Shine in The Dark Knight»

Mind blowing, intense and action filled are some of the ways you would describe the highly anticipated Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight.

Hancock - An Action Thrill Ride with the Anti-Superhero»

Whatever Will Smith does, it turns into box office gold. This one should be no exception, his new action film, Hancock.

Kung Fu Panda»

Kung Fu Panda, released June 26, stars Jack Black as Po, an uncoordinated kung fu obsessed Panda randomly chosen to be the Dragon Warrior, and save their town from the evil Tai Lung. This movie is perfect for both kids and parents and will keep you laughing until the end.

Boy A - Sydney Film Festival»

Boy A is the incredible British film in which a young man, after years of incarceration for murdering a child (when only a child himself), is released back into society.

Young@Heart - Sydney Film Festival»

Imagine a choir that consisted of 80 year olds singing Coldplay, Sonic Youth, Jimi Hendrix and Outkast. That’s exactly what the documentary Young@Heart show’s us – and it’s fantastic. This film will have you laughing and crying the whole way through.