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Burrowes Film Group
The Burrowes Film Group was a short lived Australian production company established in the wake of the success of ''The Man from Snowy River'' (1982) and ''Anzacs'' (1985). It was named after Geoff Burrowes. Other key personnel included John Dixon and George T. Miller. In late 1985 they announced a $53 million package of several films over the next two years, including ''Cool Change'', ''Free Enterprise'' (which became ''Running from the Guns''), ''The Man from Snowy River 2'', ''Clancy of the Overflow'', ''Backstage'', ''Future Tense'' (which became ''Dogs in Space'') and ''Ground Zero''. Of these only ''Clancy'' - with a proposed budget of $12 million - was not made."Production round-up", ''Cinema Papers'', November 1985 p48 For ''Dogs in Space'' and ''Ground Zero'' the company worked mainly to secure finance leaving creative decisions to others, in exchange for a fee.Albert Moran, ''Moran's Guide to Australian TV Series'', AFTRS 1993 p 514-515 However the majority of the movie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man From Snowy River (1982 Film)
''The Man from Snowy River'' is a 1982 Australian Western drama film based on the Banjo Paterson poem "The Man from Snowy River". The film had a cast including Kirk Douglas in a dual role as the brothers Harrison (a character who appeared frequently in Paterson's poems) and Spur, Jack Thompson as Clancy, Tom Burlinson as Jim Craig, Sigrid Thornton as Harrison's daughter Jessica, Terence Donovan as Jim's father Henry Craig, and Chris Haywood as Curly. Both Burlinson and Thornton later reprised their roles in the 1988 sequel, ''The Man from Snowy River II'' (the film's original Australian title). The 1988 sequel film was later released in the United States by Walt Disney Pictures under the title ''Return to Snowy River'' and in the United Kingdom under the title ''The Untamed''. Plot When Jim Craig and his father Henry are discussing their finances, a herd of wild horses called the Brumby mob passes by, and Henry wants to shoot the black stallion leader, but Jim convinces his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anzacs (TV Series)
''Anzacs'' (named for members of the all volunteer army formations) is a 1985 Australian five-part television miniseries set in World War I. The series follows the lives of a group of young Australian men who enlist in the 8th Battalion (Australia) of the First Australian Imperial Force in 1914, fighting first at Gallipoli in 1915, and then on the Western Front for the remainder of the war. It follows in the wake of Australian New Wave war films such as ''Breaker Morant'' (1980), '' Gallipoli'' (1981), and precedes '' The Lighthorsemen'' (1987). Recurring themes of these films include the Australian identity, such as mateship and larrikinism, the loss of innocence in war, and also the continued coming of age of the Australian nation and its soldiers (the ANZAC spirit). Episodes Cast Main * Andrew Clarke as Martin Barrington * Jon Blake as Robert Flanagan * Paul Hogan as Pat Cleary * Christopher Cummins as Roly Collins * Jonathan Sweet as Bill Harris * Megan Willia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Burrowes
Geoff Burrowes (born 1945) is an Australian filmmaker best known for the movie ''The Man from Snowy River'' (1982) and the TV mini-series Anzacs (1985); he was a founding partner of the Burrowes Film Group.David Stratton, ''The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry'', Pan MacMillan, 1990 p64 He worked in television in the 1970s and also was press secretary to Moss Cass. He retired from filmmaking. accessed 9 Oct 2012 Select Credits * '' |
George T
George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States * George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States * George V, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1910-1936 * George VI, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1936-1952 * Prince George of Wales * George Papagheorghe also known as Jorge / GEØRGE * George, stage name of Giorgio Moroder * George Harrison, an English musician and singer-songwriter Places South Africa * George, Western Cape ** George Airport United States * George, Iowa * George, Missouri * George, Washington * George County, Mississippi * George Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force base located in California Characters * George (Peppa Pig), a 2-year-old pig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Canberra Times
''The Canberra Times'' is a daily newspaper in Canberra, Australia, which is published by Australian Community Media. It was founded in 1926, and has changed ownership and format several times. History ''The Canberra Times'' was launched in 1926 by Thomas Shakespeare along with his oldest son Arthur Shakespeare and two younger sons Christopher and James. The newspaper's headquarters were originally located in the Civic retail precinct, in Cooyong Street and Mort Street, in blocks bought by Thomas Shakespeare in the first sale of Canberra leases in 1924. The newspaper's first issue was published on 3 September 1926. It was the second paper to be printed in the city, the first being ''The Federal Capital Pioneer''. Between September 1926 and February 1928, the newspaper was a weekly issue. The first daily issue was 28 February 1928. In June 1956, ''The Canberra Times'' converted from broadsheet to tabloid format. Arthur Shakespeare sold the paper to John Fairfax Lt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool Change (film)
''Cool Change'' is a 1986 Australian action film directed by George T. Miller. It stars Jon Blake and Lisa Armytage.David Stratton, ''The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry'', Pan MacMillan, 1990 p224 Plot A park ranger is caught in a conflict between farmers and conservationists. Cast * Jon Blake as Steve * Lisa Armytage as Joanna *Deborra-Lee Furness as Lee *David Bradshaw as James Hardwicke *Alec Wilson as Bull Raddick Production The film was shot on location in Mansfield and the Victorian Alps. Critical reception The critic from the ''Sydney Morning Herald'' called the movie "a spectacularly simplistic propaganda piece for the cattle farmers of the Victorian high plains". Box office '' Cool Change'' grossed $60,868 at the box office in Australia, which is equivalent to $132,692 in 2009 dollars. References External links *''Cool Change''at Oz Movies''Cool Change''at TCMDB''Cool Change''at Screen Australia Screen Australia is the Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dogs In Space
During the 1950s and 1960s the Soviet space program used dogs for sub-orbital and orbital space flights to determine whether human spaceflight was feasible. In this period, the Soviet Union launched missions with passenger slots for at least 57 dogs. The number of dogs in space is smaller, as some dogs flew more than once. Most survived; the few that died were lost mostly through technical failures, according to the parameters of the test. A notable exception is Laika, the first animal to be sent into orbit, whose death during the 3 November 1957 Sputnik 2 mission was expected from its outset. Training Dogs were the preferred animal for the experiments because scientists felt dogs were well suited to endure long periods of inactivity. As part of their training, they were confined in small boxes for 15–20 days at a time. Stray dogs, rather than animals accustomed to living in a house, were chosen because the scientists felt they would be able to tolerate the rigorous and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ground Zero (1987 Film)
''Ground Zero'' is a 1987 Australian drama- thriller about a cinematographer who, prompted by curiosity about some old film footage taken by his father, embarks on a quest to find out the truth about British nuclear tests at Maralinga. It stars actors Colin Friels, Jack Thompson and Indigenous activist Burnum Burnum. Production and cast ''Ground Zero'' was produced in 1986 and released in 1987. IMDb, and the DVD release of the film, both credit Michael Pattinson and Bruce Myles as producers,IMDbGround Zero Retrieved 27 February 2009. but only Pattinson is named in other sources.Gardner, Geoff (1995). 'Ground Zero', in Murray, Scott (ed.), ''Australian Film 1978-1994: A Survey of Theatrical Features''. Melbourne: Oxford University Press, Australian Film Commission and Cinema Papers. Pattinson went on to direct several other Australian feature films, including ''Wendy Cracked a Walnut'' (1990), ''Secrets'' (1992), and '' The Limbic Region'' (1997). Myles did not go on to other direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running From The Guns
''Running from the Guns'' (originally known as ''Free Enterprise'') is a 1987 Australian crime thriller film directed by John Dixon and starring Jon Blake, Mark Hembrow, Nikki Coghill, Terence Donovan, and Peter Whitford. It is a buddy action film set in Melbourne.David Stratton, ''The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry'', Pan MacMillan, 1990 p251 Premise Two friends, Dave and Peter, accidentally pick up the wrong truck at the docks, which contains contraband wanted by some criminals. Cast * Jon Blake as Davie *Mark Hembrow as Peter * Terence Donovan as Bangles *Nikki Coghill as Jill *Peter Whitford as Terry * Patrick Ward as Mulcahy *Warwick Sims as Simon Martin *Bill Kerr as Gilman Production Filming took place in late 1985. Reception The film received poor reviews. ''Filmink'' later said "There’s no reason films like this couldn’t have worked in Australia, this just wasn’t done that well." References External links *''Running from t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Backstage (1988 Film)
''Backstage'' is a 1988 Australian film starring American singer Laura Branigan. The film was written and directed by Academy Award nominee Jonathan Hardy, who had also written ''Breaker Morant''. Plot The plot centred on American pop singer Kate Lawrence (Branigan) wanting to embark on a career as an actress. The only job she can find is playing the lead role in an Australian theatre production of ''The Green Year Passes''. The hiring of an American causes conflict with her Australian cast and crew, and the chagrin of theatre critic Robert Landau with whom she has an affair. Production In 1981 Frank Howson set up a company, Boulevard Films, with a view to making movies. He wanted to make a film on Les Darcy, ''Something Great'', and collaborated with Jonathan Hardy on the script. They could not secure financing but Hardy showed Howson some other scripts he had written, including ''Backstage''. ''Backstage'' had originally been meant to be directed in 1982 by John Lamond starr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man From Snowy River II
''The Man from Snowy River II'' is a 1988 Australian drama film, the sequel to the 1982 film ''The Man from Snowy River''. It was released in the United States by Walt Disney Pictures as ''Return to Snowy River'', and in the United Kingdom as ''The Untamed''. Reprising their roles from the first film were Tom Burlinson as Jim Craig and Sigrid Thornton as Jessica Harrison, while Brian Dennehy appeared as Harrison instead of Kirk Douglas. Plot Some years after his dangerous ride down the steep mountain to capture the Brumby herd and regain the colt, Jim Craig, now with a large herd of mountain-bred horses of his own, returns to take up with his girl, Jessica Harrison. She is still smitten with him, but opposition from her father remains as resolute as ever. Further, she also has a rich would-be suitor, Alistair Patton (son of the banker from whom Harrison is seeking a large loan), endeavouring to court her. Before he returns from Harrison's property to his home, Jim meets an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnamurra (film)
''Minnamurra'' is a 1989 Australian film about a feisty woman who lives on a country property. It is also known as ''Outback'' and ''Wrangler''. The plot appears to have been inspired by '' The Squatter's Daughter''. David Stratton called it "almost ''The Man from Snowy River'' III in terms of plot and character".David Stratton, ''The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry'', Pan MacMillan, 1990 p68 Cast * Jeff Fahey as Ben Creed * Tushka Bergen as Alice May Richards * Steven Vidler as Jack Donaghue * Richard Moir as Bill Thompson * Shane Briant as Allenby * Fred Parslow as James Richards * Cornelia Frances as Caroline Richards * Michael Winchester as Rupert Richards * Sandy Gore as Maude Richards * Drew Forsythe as Henry Iverson * Owen Weingott as General Smith * Mic Conway as Fredie * Wallas Eaton as Grassmore * Peter Collingwood Peter Trevor Collingwood (6 May 1920 – 23 September 2016) was an English-born actor who appeared in theatre role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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