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Hoyts Edgley
Hoyts Edgley was a short lived Australian film and television production company. Company background It was formed in the wake of the success of '' The Man from Snowy Mountain'' (1982) in which Michael Edgley had invested. Simon Wincer had known Edgely for over twenty years and they decided to work together. The company was run by Terry Jackman and Jonathon Chissick from Hoyts and Michael Edgley and Simon Wincer from Michael Edgely International.Scott Murray, "Simon Wincer", ''Cinema Papers'', March–April 1984 p 102 Bill MacCartney was chief executive.BILL SAILS INTO AN ENTREPRENEUR'S LIFE By Marian Theobald 20 November 1986 Sydney Morning Herald p 3 Select filmography *''Phar Lap'' (1983) *''One Night Stand'' (1984) *''The Coolangatta Gold'' (1984) *''An Indecent Obsession'' (1985) *''Burke & Wills'' (1985) *'' The Boy Who Had Everything'' (1986) See also *List of film production companies *List of television production companies This is a list of television production comp ... [...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] |
Michael Edgley
Edgley International is a theatre and concert promotions company from Australia, first started in the 1930s and run by several generations. It has also been known as Edgley & Dawe Attractions, Edgley Ventures, and Michael Edgley International. The company is noted for bringing to Australia many foreign acts not previously seen in the country, particularly dance companies and circuses from Russia. Origins English song and dance vaudeville brothers Eric Edgley and Clement Edward were invited to Australia in 1920 by J&N Tait to appear in a production of ''Sinbad the Sailor'' at King's Theatre, Melbourne. Born as Eric and Clem White, to musician Richard White and dancer Lizzie Warton, they changed their names in their early years to stage names, considering that "White" was uninteresting and became duo "Edgley and Dawe" The partnership later toured Australia for theatre manager J. C. Williamson and played in shows including ''Robinson Crusoe'', '' Love Lies'' and '' So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Wincer
Simon may refer to: People * Simon (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the given name Simon * Simon (surname), including a list of people with the surname Simon * Eugène Simon, French naturalist and the genus authority ''Simon'' * Tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel Places * Şimon ( hu, links=no, Simon), a village in Bran Commune, Braşov County, Romania * Șimon, a right tributary of the river Turcu in Romania Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Simon'' (1980 film), starring Alan Arkin * ''Simon'' (2004 film), Dutch drama directed by Eddy Terstall Games * ''Simon'' (game), a popular computer game * Simon Says, children's game Literature * ''Simon'' (Sutcliff novel), a children's historical novel written by Rosemary Sutcliff * Simon (Sand novel), an 1835 novel by George Sand * ''Simon Necronomicon'' (1977), a purported grimoire written by an unknown author, with an introduction by a man identified only as "Simon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Jackman
Terry Jackman (born 1943 in Brisbane) is a retired businessman involved in media, sports, and tourism in Australia. He was the chairman of Tourism Queensland and the founder and chairman of Pacific Cinemas. He commenced work at the age of fifteen at Birch Carroll & Coyle, where he worked for twenty years, the last five as that company's chief executive. Between 1976 and 1985, Jackman was managing director of Hoyts Theatres. After exiting Hoyts he was involved in marketing Paul Hogan's first Crocodile Dundee film and was an investor in the movie. In 1989 he established Pacific Cinemas Pty Ltd, which has interests in five complexes in Sydney, the Gold Coast, and Brisbane. He is chairman and sole proprietor of the group. He was a non-executive director for Prime Television Prime7, formerly Prime Television and other names, was an Australian television network. Prime Television launched on 17 March 1962 as '' CBN-8'' in Orange, and later expanded to cover regional New Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoyts
The Hoyts Group of companies in Australia and New Zealand includes Hoyts Cinemas and Val Morgan. Hoyts operates more than 450 cinema screens and 55,000 seats, making it Australia's second largest movie exhibitor after Event Hospitality & Entertainment. Val Morgan sells advertising on cinema screens and digital billboards. In 2015, the majority of Hoyts was acquired by a Chinese conglomerate, the Wanda Group. In Argentina by Cinemark. In Chile it was acquired by Cinépolis, and in Uruguay by Life Cinemas. History 1909 - 1930: At the start of the 20th century, dentist Arthur Russell bought a share in a small touring tent show incorporating magic and moving pictures. Russell also performed shows at St George's Hall in Bourke Street, Melbourne, and in 1909 moving pictures was the only attraction. Russell eventually negotiated a long lease for St George's Hall with the purpose of opening a Picture Palace called Hoyt's Pictures. By the time he died at the end of World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phar Lap (film)
''Phar Lap'' (also released as ''Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation'') is a 1983 film about the racehorse Phar Lap. The film stars Tom Burlinson and was written by David Williamson. Plot A chestnut Thoroughbred horse called Phar Lap, known as Bobby by his strapper Tommy Woodcock (Tom Burlinson), collapses and dies in Tommy's arms at Menlo Park in California in 1932. The news is greeted with great sadness in Australia. The remainder of the film is done as flashback. Five years earlier, Phar Lap arrives in Australia, purchased for £168 sight unseen from New Zealand. His trainer Harry Telford (Martin Vaughan), along with his wife Vi (Celia De Burgh) and young son Cappy, watch as Phar Lap is lowered onto the wharf in a sling, underweight with warts all over his face. Mrs. Telford comments that she "wonders what his (Telford's) American friend (Phar Lap's owner David Davis (Leibman)) will think?" Mr. Davis is not impressed with the underweight colt, calling him a cross between a shee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Night Stand (1984 Film)
''One Night Stand'' is a 1984 science fiction film directed by John Duigan. Plot Just before Christmas, Sydney Opera House usherette Sharon and her friend Eva meet best mates Brendan and Tony in the midst of an anti-war protest in front of two United States Navy ships. Despite being dressed as Santa Claus, the men chat up the women. Brendan attempts to impress Sharon by claiming to be a singer who has performed at the Opera House. The four go on a double date to see Midnight Oil and later the women kick the men out of their flat after overhearing them (falsely) claim to each other to have seduced their dates. There are news reports of growing tension between the United States and Soviet Union with fears that one mistake could lead to nuclear war. On New Year's Eve, Sharon is working at the Opera House and after the performance, Eva meets her so they can go to a party. They find a U.S. Navy Sailor asleep in one of the theatres, who identifies himself as Sam. Having known for mont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Coolangatta Gold (film)
''The Coolangatta Gold'' is a 1984 Australian film which led to the establishment of the iron man race The Coolangatta Gold. Plot Joe Lucas is determined that his son Adam will become a champion iron man. He neglects his younger son, Steve, who is an aspiring band manager and enjoys karate, as well as being his brother's training partner. The leading iron man event is The Coolangatta Gold, an arduous competition for $20,000 prize money. The favorite for this event is champion iron man Grant Kenny. Kenny's father beat Joe Lucas for the iron man title in 1960. Steve falls in love with a ballet dancer, Kerri, who inspires him to compete with his brother in The Coolangatta Gold. Cast *Joss McWilliam as Steve Lucas *Nick Tate as Joe Lucas *Colin Friels as Adam Lucas *Josephine Smulders as Kerri Dean *Robyn Nevin as Roslyn Lucas *Grant Kenny as Himself *Melanie Day as Gilda *Melissa Jaffer as Ballet Teacher *Wilbur Wilde as Lead Singer *Kate Mailman as Child on beach Production Writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Indecent Obsession
''An Indecent Obsession'' is a 1981 novel by Australian author Colleen McCullough. Summary To the battle-broken soldiers in her care, nurse Honour Langtry is a precious, adored reminder of the world before the war. Then Michael Wilson arrives under a cloud of mystery and shame to change everything. A damaged and decorated hero, a man of secrets and silent pain, soon he alone possesses Honour's selfless heart—inciting tense and volatile passions that can only lead to jealousy, violence, and death. Film The novel was turned into a 1985 film. Cast * Wendy Hughes – Honour Langtry *Gary Sweet – Michael Wilson * Richard Moir – Luce Daggett * Bruno Lawrence – Matt Sawyer * Bill Hunter – Colonel Chinstrap * Julia Blake – Matron Production It was shot on location at Lord Howe Island.David Stratton, ''The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry'', Pan MacMillan, 1990 pp. 161–162 Release The film was released on DVD with a new print by Umbre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burke & Wills
''Burke & Wills'' is a 1985 Australian adventure film directed by Graeme Clifford, starring Jack Thompson and Nigel Havers. The film is based on the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition across Australia. The film follows Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills in their crossing of Australia's interior in 1860–1. The film's account of the story changes the expedition's ending by having the explorers actually reach the northern coast. This upbeat idea was vehemently criticised by Australian reviewers. The film was released a week after the similarly themed comedy ''Wills & Burke''. Plot synopsis Irish explorer Robert O'Hara Burke (Thompson) and British scientist William John Wills (Havers), have set out to make the first maps of the interior region of the Australian continent in 1860. During their journey, they and their compatriots run low on food and suffer from heat exhaustion until there is only one survivor. Cast *Jack Thompson as Robert O'Hara Burke *Nigel Havers as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boy Who Had Everything
''The Boy Who Had Everything'' is a 1984 Australian film written and directed by Stephen Wallace. Its video title was ''Winner Takes All''. It won the award for best screenplay at the Australian Film Institute. Jason Connery and Diane Cilento, who play mother and son in the film, are real-life mother and son. The film was also entered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. Plot Johnny Kirkland (Connery) is a university student having problems with his alcoholic and emotionally damaged mother (Cilento), who was recently divorced. At school, his fraternity brothers find out that Johnny excelled in his high school academically and in sports, and try to prevent him from achieving the same level of success. Johnny also has problems with his girlfriend Robin (Williams). Principal cast Production The film was autobiographical for Wallace. The original draft started when the lead character was 28 but this was changed to begin when he was at university because it was felt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Film Production Companies
This is a list of film production and distribution companies. A production company may specialize in producing their in-house films or own subsidiary development companies. Major production companies often distribute films from independent production companies. This list includes both active and no longer active (defunct) companies. Active production companies are either run by themselves or as a subsidiary. Film studios also create television programs for broadcast syndication. Notable production companies See also * Film producer * List of animation studios * List of documentary films * List of film and television directors * List of television production companies * Lists of actors * Lists of films * Major film studio References {{DEFAULTSORT:Film Production Companies * Production Companies A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, televisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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