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Mark Coles Smith
Mark Coles Smith (born 1989) is an Indigenous Australian actor originally from Broome in Western Australia. He is known for his roles in '' Last Cab to Darwin'' (2015), '' Picnic at Hanging Rock'' (2018) and '' Occupation: Rainfall'' (2020), as well as the Canadian series ''Hard Rock Medical'' (2013-18). Early life Coles Smith was born in Broome around 1989, and made his debut in the Network Ten children's TV show '' Ocean Star'' at the age of 14 after being taken to an open audition by his aunt. In 2007, Coles Smith received the VCA Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts' Yvonne Cohen Award, and graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University (ECU) was established in 1980 to provide performing arts tuition. WAAPA (commonly pronounced "whopp-a") operates as a part of ECU, located at the ECU campus in ... in Aboriginal Theatre. Filmography Personal life Since 2015, Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broome, Western Australia
Broome, also known as Rubibi by the Yawuru people, is a coastal pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, north of Perth. In the the population was recorded as 14,660. It is the largest town in the Kimberley region. Geography Broome is located on Western Australia's tropical Kimberley coast on the eastern edge of the Indian Ocean. Roebuck Bay Being situated on a north–south peninsula, Broome has water on both sides of the town. On the eastern shore are the waters of Roebuck Bay extending from the main jetty at Port Drive to Sandy Point, west of Thangoo station. Town Beach is part of the shoreline and is popular with visitors on the eastern end of the town. It is the site of the 'Staircase to the Moon', where a receding tide and a rising moon combine to create a stunning natural phenomenon. On "Staircase to the Moon" nights, a food and craft market operates on Town Beach. Roebuck Bay is of international importance for the millions of migratin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
''Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'' is an Australian drama television series. It was first broadcast on ABC on 24 February 2012. It is based on author Kerry Greenwood's historical mystery novels, and it was created by Deb Cox and Fiona Eagger. The series revolves around the personal and professional life of Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis), a glamorous private detective in 1920s Melbourne. Three series have been broadcast, and a feature film titled ''Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears'' was released in February 2020. A television spin-off ''Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries'' was broadcast in 2019. ''Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'' has been aired in over 100 countries and territories. Plot and series ''Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'' revolves around the personal and professional life of Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis), a glamorous private detective in late 1920s Melbourne. In the first series, a running theme is the kidnapping and death of Phryne's younger sister Janey when they were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outback Ringer
''Outback Ringer'' is an Australian factual television series. It follows workers who retrieve feral cattle. The first season of ten episodes was first broadcast in 2020 on the ABC. See also * Outback Wrangler ''Outback Wrangler'' was an Australian factual television series that follows the work of helicopter pilot and animal catcher Matt Wright and his adventurous life in various parts of the Australian outback. ''Outback Wrangler'' has been seen in ... References External links * * 2020 Australian television series debuts Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming Australian factual television series English-language television shows Nine Network original programming Television shows set in the Outback {{Australia-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retribution
Retribution may refer to: * Punishment * Retributive justice, a theory of justice ** Divine retribution, retributive justice in a religious context * Revenge, a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance Film and television Films * ''Retribution'' (1921 film), an Australian silent film by Armand Lionello * ''Retribution'' (1969 film), a Soviet drama film by Aleksandr Stolper * ''Retribution'' (1987 film), an American horror film by Guy Magar * ''Retribution'' (2000 film) or ''Complicity'', a UK film based on a novel by Iain Banks * ''Retribution'' (2002 film), a British television film in the ''Hornblower'' series * ''Retribution'' (2006 film), a Japanese horror film by Kiyoshi Kurosawa * ''Retribution'' (2015 film), a Spanish thriller film by Dani de la Torre * ''Retribution'' (upcoming film), an American thriller film by Nimród Antal * '' Resident Evil: Retribution'', a 2012 film, the fifth in the ''Resident Evil'' series Television * ''Retrib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Norton
Les Norton is the protagonist in a series of fiction books written by Australian author Robert G. Barrett. Character A likeable and laconic Aussie battler, Norton first appears in ''You Wouldn't Be Dead For Quids'' (1984) and is described as stockily built and red-haired who doesn't mind a fight, a punt or a root. He was born in Dirranbandi, and lived there until he was involved in a pub fight, when the local police officer told him to leave before investigators from Brisbane could arrive when he was identified as a person of interest in a subsequent murder investigation. He moved to Sydney, and ended up living in Bondi, working as a bouncer in an illegal casino in Kings Cross. In later books it turns from an illegal casino to a bridge club, as the club's owner Price Galese has further trouble bribing Police and Government officials to ignore the casino's presence. Les' career provides many opportunities for training, fighting, sex, dancing, photography, reflection and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaun Micallef's Mad As Hell
''Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell'' is an Australian comedy news television program hosted by Shaun Micallef. The show first aired on ABC at 8:00 pm on Friday, 25 May 2012. The show was named as Most Outstanding Comedy Program at the Logie Awards of 2016. Its title is a reference to the 1976 American satirical black comedy-drama film ''Network''. Cast Micallef hosts the program, with at least five other cast members appearing, each as multiple characters, including Micallef. ;Notes Broadcast The program was commissioned without a pilot and the first series of 10 episodes originally screened from May to July 2012. The show was renewed for a second series of 12 episodes which aired in 2013. A third was announced in January 2014 and consisted of 10 episodes, shown weekly from 12 February 2014.A fourth series was announced to also screen in 2014 A fourth series premiered later in the same year on 24 September 2014 and the fifth series premiered on 11 February 2015. A sixth series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Doctor (Australian TV Series)
''Doctor Doctor'' (also known outside of Australasia as ''The Heart Guy'') is an Australian television drama created by Tony McNamara, Ian Collie and Alan Harris, which premiered on the Nine Network on 14 September 2016, lasting five seasons, concluding on 23 June 2021. The cast includes Rodger Corser, Nicole da Silva, Ryan Johnson, Tina Bursill, Hayley McElhinney and Steve Bisley, and follows the story of Hugh Knight, a rising heart surgeon who is gifted, charming and infallible. He is a hedonist who, due to his sheer talent, believes he can live outside the rules. His "work hard, play harder" philosophy eventually comes to 'bite' him. The series was originally produced by Essential Media & Entertainment and Easy Tiger Productions in association with Screen NSW. Andy Ryan and Jo Rooney served as executive producers. ''Doctor Doctor'' has been positively received throughout its run and has also achieved success outside of Australia in countries such as New Zealand, United S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunters (2016 TV Series)
''Hunters'' is an American television drama series that aired on Syfy, created by Natalie Chaidez and executive produced by Chaidez, Emile Levisetti and Gale Anne Hurd. Based on Whitley Strieber’s best-selling novel ''Alien Hunter'', the series premiered on April 11, 2016. It was originally going to air at 10/9c on Monday nights before the final six episodes were abruptly pushed back two hours in the schedule to Tuesdays at midnight due to the series' poor performance in the previous slot. Syfy announced ''Hunters cancellation on July 8, 2016. Premise ''Hunters'' centers around the disappearance of a decorated Philadelphia cop’s wife when he discovers an organization that hunts down alien terrorists. Production Developed in 2013, ''Hunters'' was ordered by Syfy in September 2014 with a straight 13-episode pick up at the time there were no casting announcements. Production began in Melbourne, Australia. Each episode takes its title from a different song by the British band Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pawno
''Pawno'' is a 2016 Australian romantic comedy drama film set in the diverse and multicultural Melbourne suburb of Footscray. It was released in cinemas around Australia on 21 April 2016 by Mind Blowing World. The film was directed by Paul Ireland from a script by Damian Hill. The two co-produced their debut feature film through their production company, Toothless Pictures. It stars John Brumpton, Kerry Armstrong, Maeve Dermody, Damian Hill, Mark Coles Smith and Malcolm Kennard. The film premiered to critical success, and was the fastest-selling Australian film at the Melbourne International Film Festival 2015, finishing in the top 10 for the MIFF Audience Award. Film critic David Stratton, formerly of '' At the Movies'', gave ''Pawno'' four stars in ''The Australian''. Plot synopsis ''Pawno'' is set in the multicultural suburb of Footscray, Victoria. A character-driven story, ''Pawno'' examines the intersecting lives of 14 local characters and their resident pawnbroker. Cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Film Critics Association
The Australian Film Critics Association (AFCA), formerly Melbourne Film Critics’ Forum, is an Australian professional association A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to advocacy, further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that professio ... for film critics, film review, reviewers and journalists who work in the media, based in Melbourne. It is a member of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI). History Formed in 1996, AFCA began as the Melbourne Film Critics’ Forum, expanding to a national organisation in 2004. In the same year, AFCA became an Australian representative of the FIPRESCI, International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), which comprises the national organisations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world. FIPRESCI has members in more than 50 countries worldwide. AFCA help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AACTA Award For Best Actor In A Supporting Role
The Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1974. Previous winners ReferencesAfi.org.au — AFI Award Winners {{Australian Film Institute Awards A AACTA Award winners Film awards for supporting actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Critics Circle Of Australia
The Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA) is an association of cinema critics and reviewers. It includes journalists in "media, television, major national and state papers, radio, national and state, online and freelance writers, Australian representatives from international magazines..and local specialist film magazines", and is based in Sydney. The FCCA Annual Awards for Australian Film, rewarding makers of feature films and documentaries is highly regarded. History The Sydney Film Critics' Circle became a national organisation as the Film Critics' Circle of Australia by October 1988. It joined International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), "which will allow its members to be considered for jury duty at international festivals, accreditation at festivals and markets." The FCCA Awards have been presented each year since September 1988, with the inaugural winners including two awards each for ''The Year My Voice Broke'': best director (John Duigan) and best male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
