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OSCARS
Well its Oscar time. Heres my tips:
Russ’s ego needs a pop so he won’t win best actor again, Will Smith is
still just a young buck and wont get it but Denzel will win even though
he wasn’t amazing in Training day – Don’t belive for one second that the
winner of Best Actor oscar is the best actor of the year – however
winner’s write history and the USA is KING.
Moulin Rouge will pick up art department type awards and music but wont
get the big awards like best pic.
The Acadmey will reckon that the ol happy days boy `ron howard’ has
done his time and deserves an oscar as either best film or best director
– he and BM, are very overrated though!
Lord Of The Rings – great adaption of the book, made a bucketload, 2
more to come and studios love offshore production so it will pick up
several biggies – probably best film so Ron can have best director.
Lantana won’t get best foreign film but good luck to it

It really doesn’t matter who wins but its America’s `Royalty Day’ and
winners will earn more money. Good for America’s post sep 11 depression.

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HARVEY’S HOUSE
Harvey's House is a precis of the TV and pay-TV columns, published each
week by the industry insider's newsletter MEDIAWEEK (described by The
Australian as 'the industry
Bible'). It is read by media and TV executives, and a very large number
of agencies, production houses and subscribers of all types. Harvey
Shore, a multi-Logie winning
writer/producer, writes the TV and pay-TV columns, and is always keen to
hear production news and opinions from Filmnet readers. If you'd like
your industry news
in Mediaweek, or if you're interested in a Mediaweek subscription,
contact Harvey by email:
onero@...

- Sportsworld is not dead.
- Peter Hiscock, executive producer of Foreign Correspondent, told me
his gun reporter Evan Williams has just filed another of his legendary
‘death or
glory ’ scoops.
-Bruce McAvaney will host a new 150-minute mega-show, Sportswatch.
- Andrew Brooke, ceo at Grundys, told me, "We‘re now very close to
finishing the re-design of Sale of the Century. We’ve chosen a
short-list of male and
female hosts, which Nine is now looking at, and we’ve added new elements
to the game-play while maintaining the character of the show. <GM: About
time they had a female host but I’d rather see a female host on Wheel of
fortyune and a bimbo male turning the letters for a change!>
- The Weakest Link has not been cancelled.
- Marina Manzoufis, head of ABC TV programming, is keen to buy The
Trench, a new four-part BBC series in which 24 men from Hull in North
England
relive the reality of day-to-day life in a First World War trench.
- Tim Brooke-Hunt, formerly an executive producer at Yorum Gross Film
Studios, will unveil a new corporate identity for his own children’s
animation company Pacific Vision, at a media function in Sydney on March
28. At the function, Tim intends revealing a range of new affiliations
and future productions for Pacific Vision. One will be the start of work
on Yakkity Yak, a new animated children’s series that has already been
pre-sold to Nickelodeon/MTV Networks. Following the launch,Tim plans to
join other Australians flying off for the annual MIP showcase.
- WIN Television turned 40 this week amid a flurry of executive changes.
Hot on the heels of John Rushton’s resignation and David Sturgiss’
appointment as managing director (with Peter Gough as the new coo),
Bruce Gordon, executive chairman of WIN Corporation announced the
following promotions and new appointments:
George Papadopoulos - Associate Director; Glen Peary - Network IT
Director; Sean Ryan - Network Sales Director (Local); Chris Goodwin -
Network
Financial Controller; Paula Abbott - Network Traffic Director; Trevor
Clarke - Network Program Director; Vicki Tiegs - Network Publicity
Director; Valerie
Wells - Network Travel Director. Gordon also announced Michael Posetti,
WIN's NSW general manager will also take on a key role in the
development of
the new network operations centre in Wollongong.
- Nine are a little disappointed that this year’s 74th Annual Academy
Awards, for which 13 Australians have been nominated, will be telecast
out of ratings. Traditionally the Academy Awards night draws a huge
audience, usually delivering enough viewers to give Nine the week. But
this year, the Oscars will be shown here on March 25, during the
two-week Easter ratings break.
- Ben Dark (Getaway reporter) has completed a new one-hour special for
Nine called Aussies – Who Gives A XXXX?
- Tim Clucas, Ten’s head of factual programming, told me, "We’re
launching Big Brother, series two, on April 7, with a one-hour special
profiling the
casting process for potential housemates and the finalists. Then, on
Monday, we’ll kick off the new series with a 90-minute live telecast
from Dreamworld, starting at 7pm, as the new housemates are locked in.
That’s Big Brother Day, and I can’t say its going to be games and fun
for everyone. For those who work on the show, Bib Brother can be a very
demanding mistress. It tends to chew up and spit out its suitors. But we
expect it will rate like crazy, and if that happens you can expect a
third series before long." <GM: Sumone should get Fiona parker a spot on
the show!>

MORE HARVEY
Allan Fels at the ACCC will commence informal meetings with interested
pay-TV parties next week, ahead of formal submissions on the proposed
Foxtel-Optus content merger. Both Foxtel and Optus are pushing for an
ACCC decision by May, so their new-model Australian pay-TV landscape can
be launched on November 1. The model is being opposed by Seven, and now
by Ten which has just thrown its hat in the rings.
<GM: New Foxtel CEO Kim Williams (whose side is he on thesedays?) wants
the Australian drama production quota dropped. Even if the proposal
doesn’t get through his anti Australian production industry stance is a
terrible sign for the Australian industry especially with Foxtel
probably set to be a monopolist in the Oz Pay TV market – perhaps the
AFC, SPAA, AWG, ASDA should quickly get their act together and petition
Alan Fels not to allow the Foxtel-optus deal to go through? Better hurry
Kim (Dalton) and crew!!!!!!!!!>

INQUIRY INTO WIRELESS BROADBAND TECHNOLOGIES
“The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts,
Senator Richard Alston, today announced that the Federal Government will
establish a House of Representatives Inquiry into wireless broadband
technologies.” Another wasteof taxpayer money. More government employees
running around writing a report that will please their Federal masters.
I have a feeling that if it was a senate enquiry that the findings would
be rather different!
http://www.dcita.gov.au/cgi-bin/graphics.pl?path=6276

GOING BACKWARDS NOT MODERNISING
Alston’s PR office say “ The Coalition Government today introduced
legislation in accordance with its election commitment to modernise
Australia's media ownership laws.
http://www.dcita.gov.au/cgi-bin/graphics.pl?path=6273 “ Of course the
whole exercise is not to medernise Australia’s media laws but just to
give the media moguls EVEN MORE POWER and hence fulfil the coalition’s
promise to the media moguls! Democracy in Oz is becoming a bit of a joke
these days (Governor General affair, Hefferman affair, Baby overboard)
and its little wonder that the populace don’t believe a word the liars
say thesedays!

You’ve gotta laugh at the proposal to split editorial departments to
ensure editorial integrity. It won’t work at all and shows a convenient
naivity in the Governm,ent’s understanding of how companies like
newscorp work. Murdoch doesn’t give the ok to every story like some old
school Beverbrook mogul, he appoints people who will perform his wishes
and if they don’t he sacks them. This culture of intimidation is how
modern moguls work and employees at these organization know it all too
well. Funny how we never saw an article in the Austrlalian saying
`Australia’s media laws don’t need reforming!’ It’s another con job.
Lets hope labor and the democrats hold true to their course of opposing
this degenerative legislation. After caving in on the GST and being seen
as the `easy lay of Australian politics’ it will be interesting to see
if Natasha does indeed see through her promise to oppose the
legislation. Crean’s labor party may even cave in too and `do a deal’.

NOYCE FEELS THE PRESSURE
At the enhance TV launch in Melbourne last Thursday Phil recounted how
he was stunned by the voracious attacks by Andrew Bolt and Des Moore in
Murdoch’s newspapers. Apparenty 1000 screenings for schools of his film
Rabbit Proof Fence had been set up but many schools cancelled their
viewings after the attacks on the film hit newsstands ( no doubt many
teachers submitted to pressure from pupils and weak willed headmasters –
be interesting to see a list of which schools did this – Melbourne
Grammar?) Still its an example of just how powerful the medi giants
already are. Still I’m sure Phil knew full well that by making a film on
such a hot political issue that he was bound to cop some flak Good on
him for tackling the subject anyway. He could easily have made an easy
10-20 million bucks directing another Angelina Jolie movie in all the
time he spent here!

ENHANCING TV
Websites come and go but the enhance TV site does actually look as
though it is useful and has a future. The royalty fee collection agency
Screenrights (Virginia, Simon & crew) have basically expanded their
activities to not only collect royalties but also tell artists where and
when their programs are being broadcast anywhere in the world. The
education component is also very significant as the site is designed to
be a nexus between teachers and the filmmaking community so that study
materials, stills, interviews, press clippings (positive and negative)
etc can be made available. Many industry bodies have got behind the site
and I’m sure distributors will come on board too eventually. Plenty of
potential. If the AFI had been on the ball they should have put this
kind of site together years ago.
Check it out at www.enhancetv.com.au Discuss it at:
http://pub73.ezboard.com/ffilmnetfrm2.showMessage?topicID=33.topic

IN BRIEF
Maquarie Bank film investment scheme courier mail piece:
http://thecouriermail.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,3995501%255E3122,00.html

Dan `Slamdance’ Mirvish reveals how he got his low budget US pic OMAHA
(THE MOVIE) DVD released to 350,000 people:
http://www.directorsworld.com
(look under "feature" and follow the Carhenge picture to the piece) - on
April 11 his new short open House plays at the American Cinematheques'
Egyptian http://www.slamdance.com/mirvish
Russell Crowe's first film -- Blood Oath -- is going be be reissued and
released on DVD. Info here:
http://www.maximumcrowe.com/indexpots_inprint.html
Memento did well at the Spirit awards reports indiewire:
http://www.indiewire.com/film/biz/biz_020323_spiritwinners.html
Nick levy is running a course on Independent Filmmaking ( see below) –
avoid the pitfalls! www.radiosamurai.com
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS

EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE RELEASE
Fans of Peter Jackson’s acclaimed film “The Lord of the Rings: The
Fellowship of the Ring” are soon to be treated to a special sneak
preview of the second instalment in the trilogy, THE TWO TOWERS.
On March 29, 2002 a three and ½ minute advance look at selected footage
from THE TWO TOWERS will be globally released at theatres.

THE TWO TOWERS Preview will be attached to prints of THE FELLOWSHIP OF
THE RING between the end of the film and the credit sequence. This
advance footage has been created by Peter Jackson specifically for the
fans. For screening times of THE TWO TOWERS Preview, people should
contact their local theatre or check cinema directories. THE TWO TOWERS
is scheduled for release in cinemas throughout Australia in December
2002 and is distributed by Roadshow Film Distributors.

<===PR – NEW APPOINTMENTS / STAFF CHANGES / NEW LOCATION===>
FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2002 - Morrissey Management has appointed Alan Wilson as
the company’s senior agent, Mark Morrissey announced today.

“I am delighted that Alan has agreed to join the Morrissey team. As an
actor with over 20 years experience and an actors agent for the past 13
years, Alan brings unique skills to the company,” said Morrissey.

He began his career as an agent in 1989 at Shanahan Management, the
company that had previously represented him as an actor. In 1994 he
opened his own theatrical agency, Alan Wilson Management, which he ran
until selling the company in 2001.

Wilson is keen to return to the agent’s role. “I’m back in the world of
being an agent, which I love, and I’m working with a very dynamic
company, which is important in this ever changing and evolving
industry,” he said.

Morrissey Management is one of Australia’s leading acting and voice
talent agencies representing many of the best and most popular talent in
Australia. Since its inception in 1993 Morrissey Management has grown to
be one of the major theatrical agencies in Australia. The agency is
comprised of 4 major divisions: Morrissey Management, Morrissey Voices,
Morrissey Creative and eCelebrity.

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FFC Funding Approvals
The FFC invests in a feature film about Singer Frank Sinatra’s notorious
1974 tour of Australia. [click here]
http://www.ffc.gov.au/tl_index_fund_march02.html


<=== PR – PRIZE WINNERS / NOMINATIONS (FESTIVALS/ COMPETITIONS ETC) ===>

AUSTRALIANS CELEBRATE RECORD NUMBER OF ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEES AT
EXCLUSIVE PARTY
Los Angeles Australian Film and Television Association (LAAFTA) and
Australian Consulate host private party in Beverly Hills

(Los Angeles) March 22nd – It was an unforgettable night, as Australians
celebrated their outstanding contribution to Hollywood, and honored
this years 11 Australian Oscar nominations. The Los Angeles Australian
Film and Television Association (LAAFTA) and the Australian Consulate in
Los Angeles hosted an exclusive pre-Oscar party lauding all nominees on
Thursday March 21st at the official consular residence in Beverly Hills.

The exclusive, high profile event honored nominees Jill Bilcock (editor
Moulin Rouge), Martin Brown (producer Moulin Rouge), Gethin Creagh,
(sound Lord Of The Rings), Russell Crowe (Best Actor Beautiful Mind),
Nicole Kidman (Best Actress Moulin Rouge), Andrew Lesnie (cinematography
Lord Of the Rings), Baz Lurhmann (producer Moulin Rouge), Catherine
Martin (Art Direction and Costume Design Moulin Rouge) and Don McAlpine
(cinematography Moulin Rouge), Roger Savage, Guntis Sics (sound Moulin
Rouge) and Angus Strathie (costume design Moulin Rouge).

“It has been such an incredible year for Australian filmmakers,” said
David Pratt LAAFTA co-founder and president and AUSFILM Commissioner in
his speech. “To quote our very own Dame Edna in this April’s Vanity Fair
“Scientific tests have determined that Australians are genetically more
talented than anyone else in the world…paleontologists at the University
of Tasmania have recently determined that Australia and Puerto Rico were
attached to each other in the Jurassic period. That makes Jennifer Lopez
an Australian!”

Australian nominees in attendance were Nicole Kidman, Baz Lurhmann, Jill
Bilcock, Martin Brown, Roger Savage and Guntis Sics. The evening’s tone
was relaxed, fun and typically joyous. It was a wonderful opportunity
for many of Tinseltown and Australia’s favorite icons to share in the
tremendous glow the continent Down Under has been basking in lately.

When asked what distinguishes Australians from other nationalities
Nicole Kidman remarked, “A sense of humor.” Sadly Russell Crowe had just
returned from Japan for the Oscars and could not be there. Other
Australian notables unable to attend were Hugh Jackman, Anthony
LaPaglia, Carrie Anne Moss and Kylie Minogue who all sent their best
wishes to the nominees.

The cocktail party was held at the Australian Consulate residence in
Beverly Hills with a star-studded guest list of Australians and
supporters who came out to celebrate this year’s dominance of the Oscars
by Australians.

In addition to many of the nominees, the guest list included Kate
Cebrano (Australian singer), Kimberley Davies (South Pacific), Alberta
Ferretti (designer), Sascha Horler (Changi), Barry Humphries (Dame
Edna), Malcolm Kennard (Amy), Paris Jefferson, (The Diamond of Jeru),
Bai Ling (Anna & The King), Ben Mendlesohn (Vertical Limit), Julian
McMahon (Charmed and Profiler), Midnight Oil, (Australian Band), Jane
Seymour (Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman), Kym Wilson (Brides of Christ), and
Sarah Wynter (6th Day).

Other Antipodean Academy Award nominees who came to the glamorous fete
were Barrie M. Osborne (producer Lord Of The Rings), and honorary Aussie
Fred Baron (producer Moulin Rouge). “We are proud of all our Australian
nominees and congratulate them for their distinguished achievements,”
said John Price, Senior Trade Commissioner and Deputy Consul General.
“Australians have a reputation for exemplifying the best in creative
filmmaking,” Price continued. “Tonight, as we honor our nominees, we
also applaud our entire film community both here and in Australian for
their outstanding contribution the entertainment industry.”

Industry heavyweights seen enjoying themselves included Icon Productions
prez and Mel Gibson’s partner Bruce Davey, Fox’s President of Intl
Distribution Scott Neeson, producers Michael Gallant and Phyliss
Carlyle, Richard Francis Bruce (famous aussie editor), Paul Steinke,
Head of Production Finance at Walt Disney Pictures, Diane Gutterud,
Head of Physical production at Disney Channel and Robert Florio,
Producer.

Hot Hollywood DJ Zak spun the latest tunes throughout the party. A
highlight of the soiree was a knockout performance by female
impersonator Miss Idaho, who ‘sang’ two numbers “Diamonds are a Girls
Best Friend” and “Lady Marmalade” to a cheering audience. VB (Victorian
Bitter), the amber brew preferred by many Australians but only
attainable in the US through the Australian consulate, was the beer of
choice, and guests indulged at the Red Bull Vodka Bar. Los Angeles’ cult
coffee favorite, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, which opens in Melbourne,
Australia in May, proudly sponsored the event.

Gift bags worth hundreds of dollars were given to all LAAFTA members.
Products included Vegemite, Minties, Movieline, Details and W Magazines,
Beautiful Mind and Lord of the Rings soundtracks, The Coffee Bean & Tea
Leaf® coffee, Jurlique, Fudge and Bloom beauty products, Trapp Candles,
and Aboriginal designed Boomerangs.

LAAFTA, the host of this party, is a non-profit, entertainment industry
organization that celebrates the work of Australian film and television
makers while providing a Los Angeles-based forum for Australian
professionals working in the film and television industries. Founding
sponsors include Twentieth Century Fox and Austrade. For information
about joining LAAFTA please contact LAAFTA@...

<GM: Showbags! Anyone in the industry heading to LA should check out
LAAFTA – LA is a daunting place!>

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VCA Postgrad Narrative are having a screening under the NOVADOSE banner
@ cinema Nova on the third of April - 2 sessions, different programs - 6
and 7:45
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SHORT SITED 6 FILM FESTIVAL
Saturday March 30 2002
Wollongong Botanic Garden amphitheatre gate open at 6pm, films on from
8pm FREE entry, plus gold coin donation for festival program A selection
of short films will be screening in competition at Short Sited 6, and,
as always, the films cover a wide range of genres, reflecting the
amazing talent and diversity of our local short filmmakers ... there
are comedies and dramas, documentaries and mockumentaries, experimental
short films and music video clips.

It's a FREE event ... we'll just be asking for a gold coin donation for
the festival program. The short films will be getting underway after
sunset, at about 8pm. Bring a blanket or cushion to sit on, as well as
something to eat and drink, and be early, as we're not sure how many
people we can fit in to this wonderful new venue. More festival details
can be found in the News section at
www.filmillawarra.org.au David Kemmery [Director, Short Sited 6 Film
Festival - dkemmery@...
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FFC Investment Guidelines Review
View FFC’s proposed changes to its current investment guidelines and the
timetable for industry consultation. [click here]
http://www.ffc.gov.au/tl_index_investment.html
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TV1 joins Sci-Fi 2002 as we head for Melbourne!
The inaugural Australian Sci-Fi Film Festival is proud to welcome TV1 as
Festival Partner for this year’s season. This is an exciting partnership
and one which will ensure the success of our commitment to providing a
world-class event in 2002.

After the Sydney season at Dendy Opera Quays (May 9-15), the Australian
Sci-Fi Film Festival will head to Melbourne’s Kino Cinemas from June 13
to 19. A revised programme will continue celebrating the art of science
fiction cinema with premieres, recent hits, old favourites, guilty
pleasures, forums and another screening of the Short Circuit finalists
from this years short film competition.

We’re very excited to announce that totaldvd.com.au have provided a
stellar prize for one lucky member of the Australian Sci-Fi Film
Festival. Aside from reduced entry to all sessions (excluding opening
and closing nights), our members will automatically receive the
totaldvd.com.au newsletter, 10% discount on subscription to Clubink,
Filmink magazine’s members club and the chance to win an SAST AV959 Home
Theatre System, courtesy of totaldvd.com.au.

Ticketing will be the same at both venues. 14 / $12.50 concessions
(students, pensioners, Club Dendy, AFI & ASFFF members) $25 opening
night, $20 closing night 5 ticket season pass $65 / $57.50 members
10 ticket season pass $120 / $100 members Membership is only $20
Ordering season passes or applying for membership will be available in
the festival programme or online at www.australianscifi.com in coming
weeks. If you have any queries regarding, or seek interviews with, the
Australian Sci-Fi Film Festival – contact Richard Johnson or Colin
Fraser on 02 8308 6878 or email data@...
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Little understood role & future of Film and Television Schools becomes
clearer
"The world was once a stage - now it is a screen." Associate Professor
Jenny Sabine, Head, VCA School of Film and Television

A global Congress set to commence at Melbourne's internationally
celebrated Victorian College of the Arts School of Film and Television
in April will explore the future - of Film and television education in
more than fifty countries.

From 6 - 12 April the Victorian College of the Arts , School of Film and
Television will host the CILECT Congress 2002. The Congress will bring
delegates from around the world to Melbourne to explore the future of
Film and Television education. Founded in Cannes in 1955, CILECT is the
Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinema et de Television,
and has 100 member institutions in more than 50 countries on 5
continents.

The CILECT Congress 2002 at the VCA will explore critical contemporary
developments in how educators train and prepare creative future leaders
in these - indisputably - the most powerful and pervasive
communications mediums and the increasingly economically significant
industries that support them.

The CILECT Congress 2002 is designed to challenge the educators of the
film makers of the future. It's goals are to provide a means for the
exchange of ideas among the member schools and to stimulate discussion
and interchange regarding the educational future of creative personnel
in the film, television and related media industries.

This is the first time the CILECT Congress has been held in Melbourne
and only the second time it has been held in Australia (CILECT was
previously held in Sydney in 1982). The most recent Congress was
convened during 2000 in Ebetoft, Denmark and attracted participants from
across the Globe.

The CILECT Congress in Melbourne will attract - key personnel from the
major film and television schools of the world together with guest
speakers and industry representatives.

The Congress key note speaker is Academy Award Nominee (for The Lord of
the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) Australian Cinematographer -
Andrew Lesnie.

Plenary sessions, workshops, technical and product demonstrations,
debates and regional forums will be offered during the congress.

The four themes to be explored by the conference are:
Documentary in the Teaching of Fiction. Triangle (the Creative
Triangle of writer, director and producer). School and Student - the
conflict between harmony and invention. Curriculum Change and
Technological Evolution.
<GM: The creative triangle! Don’t fotget the actors, dop, sound , music,
editor etc – Bermuda triangle maybe!>
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Due to sellout sessions back by popular demand for one more night
NovaDose presents great new films from the stars of the future 2
programs of shorts from the 2001 VCA Postgraduate Narrative Course
Both sessions introduced by supervising producer Hugh Burton
VCA Graduate Screenings at Cinema Nova Tickets on sale now - $10 full /
$7 concession Wed April 3 - 6.00pm

GOLDFISH (Alistair Reid, 1m) Exercise
LUCKY DAY (Pete Grayson, 7m) Everything good that¹s ever happened to
Reese has happened on a Wednesday, but on this particular Wednesday,
he¹d never have believed just how lucky he could be!
2 POINT 3 (Rohan Zerna, 2m) Exercise
PILLOW TALK (Robbie Simons, 3m) Exercise
SLIP (andrew Belk, 1m) Exercise
IS GOD A DJ? (Ben Chessell, 4m) Exercise
WINTER HARVEST (David Blumenthal, 19m) Jack has been training his whole
life. He¹s always been told that he¹s special, and now, as his 18th
birthday approaches, he¹s promised a chance to meet his elusive
godfather, and to discover what his future holds.
FAINTLY FALLING (Tim Metherall, 21m) Jake is stuck on the roof,
listening to his answering machine. Successive messages dredge up old
memories, and his predicament becomes a painful metaphor for a life of
missed opportunities.
SHORT BOY MEMORY (Julia West, 11m) Sean is plagued by a single childhood
memory. Frustrated, he refuses to communicate with those around him.
Finally, when faced with a man Sean believes to be himself, the memory
is allowed to collide with the present, and to his surprise, in the most
unusual of ways.
THE ONLY PERSON IN THE WORLD (Ben Chessell, 13m) The first cut is the
deepest. Sarah learnt to have an open mind. Her father learnt about her
and Damien. Damien¹s going to have to learn to cope.

Wed April 3 - 7.45pm
ALLEGRO MALTO (Peter Grayson, 1m) Exercise
SHOOTING DAD (Andrew Belk, 15m) ³Want you to go up the shed, up the
back. Next to the workbench you¹ll find a Milo tin. In the Milo tin
you¹ll find some cartridges. Put a cartridge in the cockatoo gun, come
back here, and shoot me²
LUCKY BLUE (Rohan Zerna, 26m) A Blues musician, a needy mother, and a
fallen angel. All three stuck in smalltown Nowheresville. A reluctant
night of discovery collides with a week of guilt as two women pull at
the heartstrings of Lucky Blue.
A STRANGE KIND OF TELLING (Julia West, 2m) Exercise
THE WALL (Jonathon Poynter, 13m) The inheritor of a legacy is driven
beyond the walls of his world.
SMALL TOWN (David Blumenthal, 3m) Exercise
A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC (Robbie Simons, 8m) Life in suburbia isn¹t quite
what it used to be for these kids. As they embark on a magical journey
into the unknown, realising new experiences and forging stronger
relationships with each other.
PESTILENCE (Tim Metherall, 1m) Exercise
FROM THE TOP (Alistair Reid, 15m) Leaving his daughter overseas, Maestro
returns to Melbourne for a farewell comedy tour. Art imitates life, the
past bleeds into the present - comedy is no laughing matter.
: www.cinemanova.com.au

<GM: Good to see filmmakers keeping fit!>

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This Saturday, 30 March on Melbourne's 3CR Media Moves Cinema Scene
(11am-12noon, 855AM), we do a post-mortem on the Oscars; welcome back in
studio Greg King to discuss the latest films for the Easter holidays and
the Foxtel short comedy film festival; talk to guests from CILECT, the
World Congress of Film Schools being held at the Victorian College of
the Arts, University of Melbourne; talk about the Popcorn Taxi tropfest
Melbourne screening last Tuesday; review latest releases: Ice Age, Not
Another Teen Movie, Jimmy Neutron-Boy Genius, Return to Never Land,
Kandahar, Monster's Ball, Panic Room; Van Wilder Party Liaison, and many
others; look at video and DVD releases, with Croupier, Happiness, Blue
Velvet, Blow and Psycho Beach Party just released on DVD; and we look at
free to air and cable TV recommendations for the holidays. Plus we
welcome back Melinda next week. - Peter Krausz Chair, Melbourne Film
Critics Forum <GM Antarctica review?>

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FEATURE FILMMAKING ON A BUDGET
Want to make an independent FEATURE FILM? If you answer YES to this
question then why not attend the definitive course on independent
filmmaking by producer-director Nick Levy.
When: Saturday 11th May 2002 Place: University of
Melbourne Tickets: $95-00 + GST ($104-50 incl GST)
10% off if you say you are a filmnet reader.

Nick has successfully produced 3 feature films including ‘Radio Samurai’
and ‘Razor Eaters’. This seminar will give you the KNOWLEDGE and
MOTIVATION to do what you have always wanted to do – make a feature
film. All attendees also receive a take-home book containing everything
you need to know about independent filmmaking.

Places are limited so BOOK NOW. For more information visit
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OPENChannel Course Update April 2002 March 26. Film Law Seminar
This Seminar covers legal issues relevant to the development, production
and distribution of short film, with particular relevance to films made
for festivals such as the St Kilda Film Festival. Topics include:
copyright law, music law, contracts, release forms and insurance.
Speakers for this seminar include Karen Goodwin from Roth Warren
Solicitors, Delia Browne from the Arts Law Centre of Australia and
Malcolm Blaylock (Director, St Kilda Film Festival). All this info for
only $10.00!!! Enrol now Šplaces
are limited and all enrolments must be confirmed by 5pm Monday 25th
March. Call 9419 5111 to enrol.
When: March 26. Tuesday: 6.15 - 9.15pm Contact hours: 3. Cost: A TOTAL
BARGAIN AT ONLY $10 !!

April 9. Write Your Documentary
Have you got a great idea for a documentary? This course will show you
how to get your project of the ground, including: Making your idea
sound original and compelling on the page; how to prepare your
documentary script for shooting and how to develop your ideas. It will
also provide an understanding of the process of writing proposals,
treatments and scripts. Learn how to present your film persuasively to
funding agencies and broadcast networks. Study the legal and moral
implications of the documentary format. Examine storytelling
conventions, script formats, interview techniques, genres and the
relationship between filmmaker and subject.
When: April 9, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30. Tuesday 6.15-9.15pm & Saturday 10am
-5pm. Contact Hours: 24 . Cost: $423/ $384 OC Members/ Concession.
April 8. Wizz Kids: Build a Website for 10 - 13 year olds.

OPENChannel is excited to offer 10-13 year olds the opportunity to
design and develop their own websites. Graphics, text, animation and
video are all available to match the
students' imaginations. Participants can work alone, or come with a
friend or parent to create their own interactivity for the Internet.
All students will receive a CD Rom copy
of their work. When: April 8, 9, 10 & 11. Monday - Thursday 9.15am -
4pm. Pre-requisites: Participants should know how to use a computer and
how to use the internet. Basic Photoshop is desirable. Cost: $250 per
participant or bring a friend and make a website together for $190 each.
Parents welcome at no extra charge.
April 12, 13, 14. Final Cut Pro Introduction.
An exceptional opportunity offering two people one weekend of intensive
training in Apple's Final Cut Pro. This course is designed to help you
understand and work with the
basic features of this program. Participants will be given a clip to
work with and be shown titling, compositing, layers, filters and
effects. When: April 12,13 & 14. Friday 6.15 - 9.15pm. Satuday & Sunday
10 - 5.30pm And May 24,25,26. Contact Hours: 16. Cost $595 / $ 570 OC
Members/ Concession. *Note: Class size is strictly limited to two
participants to maximise learning opportunities.

April 20 & 27. Sounds Good: Sound from Pre-production to Screen and
Everything In-between.
Is sound letting your film down? This new and exciting course run in
conjunction with Music & Effects will show you how to get the most out
of the sound in your film. Learn how to identify your sound needs and
the best way to achieve required outcomes. Pratical issues addressed
include: recording clean soundtracks; the sound editing and mixing
process; and how to get the most out of your production sound budgets.
Enrol early to ensure a place. Date: April 20 & 27. Saturday 10am -
4pm. Pre-requiste: An interst in good sound. Cost: $120/ $108 OC
Members/ Concession NEW COURSES! NEW COURSES!
OPENChannel is looking for expressions of interest from potential
participants for the following courses. Call us for more information on
9419 5111.

Storyboarding for Animation storyboarding techniques for 2D and 3D
Animation. Introduction to DVD Studio Pro - a theoretical introduction
and demonstration. OPENChannel Online Learning - Learn the skills
required to prepare a proposal, formal tender or submission document for
a multimedia project from the comfort of your own home.

COURSES COMING UP IN MAY
Digital Editing Introduction - Commencing May 1st. Cost: $583 / $560 OC
Members/ Concession. Digital Video Introduction - Commencing May 17.
Cost $408 / $390 OC Members/ Concession. Writing a Short Film -
Commencing May 30. Cost $231/ $209 OC Members/ Concession.

For further details or to enrol in any of these courses call 9419 5111
or email openchannel@..., 13 Victoria St,
Fitzroy, VIC 3065. www.openchannel.org.au

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Part-time Bookkeeper wanted for small Film Production Company.
Mature-minded person, proficient in MYOB with some experience in
book-keeping. Flexible hours, based in Newtown. Love of film preferred.
Please email resumes to: filmbook66@...
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ACCOUNTS CLERK required for TV drama series. Mainly data entry into
Excel and accounting package - some accounting/bookkeeping desirable.
20 weeks work commencing late April, 40 hours/week, $600/week. Central
Melbourne location. Please contact Phil on 03 9697 7403 or email CV to
gorehowe@...
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Xin Lian Times Culture Broadcasting Company is a wholly owned
subsidiary ofChina Xin Lian Company. We plan to expand out TV
broadcasting business this year. Xin Lian Broadcasting together with
Sweden Greatwall TV Company will set up an English channel engaging in
reporting China’s economic life. Now we are in urgently need of one TV
programme director and four TV programme producers. Both of the above
positions are only opened to foreigners.

The requirements on the above positions are:
Programme Director: 1. Over 5 years experience on programme produce
and programme management in international TV institutions 2.
Profound knowledge on Chinese and global economy 3. Native
English speaker 4. Good understanding on Chinese culture 5.
Strong ability on group management and programme produce 6.
Willing to work in Beijing

Program Producer: 1. Over 3 years experience on TV programme
produce 2. Native English speaker 3. Strong ability on group
management and programme produce 4. Familiar with programme produce
on economy 5. Good understanding on Chinese culture 6. Willing
to work in Beijing and willing to travel around
We will provide competitive salary to the appropriate candidates. Please
send your resume by email or mailing to us if you have interest on it.
Best regards, Michelle Wilde Executive Assistant NSW FTO
NSW Film & Television Office Level 7 157 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW
2000 GPO Box 1744 NSW 1043 Tel: +61 2 9264 6400 Fax: +61 2 9264 4399
Email: wildem@... Web: www.fto.nsw.gov.au

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40s+ MALE ACTOR NEEDED ASAP -> for student feature Last shoot of
student feature ("thirty|eight") shooting 3rd+4th of April; due to
scheduling issues now short one cast member - despite that
rehearsals are coming up this week. Character is an older man, who has
worked for a company for nigh on 30 years, knows it inside out and
everyone (except for the protagonist) is afraid of him. It is a
prominent speaking role (could be considered co-lead), but even when not
speaking he is a menacing, overbearing presence; we are now short an
actor for this role - anyone interested please ring Kieran Morrissey on
0428-556-037 or 9578-5242 or email kieran@... asap. Deferred
payment (on a standard equity contract) but you will be fed.
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We need volunteer actors to perform in twelve short student films which
will be shot between17th March to 2nd May 2002Shoots will be 4 hours
each.
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT METRO SCREEN BETWEEN 9am to 1pm, Thursday 4th
April
Call Metro to book in for an audition time
Please bring a photo, a copy of your CV and an audition piece of your
choice. You may be required to do a reading from a script at the
audition.
All actors who are cast will receive a VHS copy of their work at the
end of the course.
Ph: 9361 5318 Fax: 9361 5320Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Corner
Oatley Rd & Oxford St, Paddington, NSW 2021
Regards www.metroscreen.com.au
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Casting Call: Actors required for flagship video clip.
Title: ‘As we do our thing’ Length: 3min Format: Super 16mm
Pitch: Signed music artist producing flagship video clip. Set in a
factory that creates and packages dance-steps, a DJ works to provide
inspiration for the other workers to do their job. But what do the
workers wish that they were really doing? And how do these wishes,
combined with music, influence the ultimate outcome of the story? Not
simply scenery, the actors chosen for workers will carry the emotional
themes of the clip which cumulates in the release of 50 show-quality
sausage dogs.

Required: Male and female actors, aged between 25 years and 50 years.
Dates: 27 & 28 Apr. (Saturday and Sunday, the Last weekend in April)
Location: Melbourne, Kilsyth
Contacts: Email: aswedoourthing@... Telephone Alex: 0409 03
8143
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CASTING
LARRIKINS, an independent 30 minute sitcom episode demo shooting in
Sydney, is casting non-paid roles for men and women.

SPEAKING"Kelly", male 25-35 Caucasian (slender, relaxed, larrikin,
Matthew Hardy-type) "Doodle", male 25-40 Caucasian (slender,
intense, likeable, corporate) "Tax", male 20-35 Greek (harmless, heavy,
Dave O'Niel-type) "M.C.", female 25-35 Aboriginal (slender, focused)
"Sheila", female 20-30 (heavy, Gabby Millgate-type) "Bruce", male
20-30 (very fit, coordinated footy-type, short) "Joey", male 18-25
Asian (boy-ish, Hung Le-type, must have ocker accent) "Hoist", male
18-25 (attractive "Oxford Street"-type) "Essenvessel", female 30-40
(heavy, Elle McFeast-type) * * * "Rex", male 18-25 (attractive,
coordinated footy-type) "Von Ghoul", male 30-40 "Leo", male
25-35"Programmer", 20-35 "Simon", male 30-40

NON-SPEAKING five (5) "mates", males 18-25 (coordinated footy-types,
must be able to handball a footy) Send headshots and resumes to:
production@... www.gray-lee.com click PRODUCTION OFFICE
<GM state, ph number???? Funny to see Ms MCFeast as a type!>
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Actors Wanted - Sydney
Actors required for an advertising campaign produced by second year
students of the Academy of Photogenic Arts (APA). Three advertisements
will be produced over a two day period. The production will be shot on
16mm film and requires one male and two female actors. If you would like
to expand your show reel and gain extra experience in film, please
contact Cassandra on 0414 788 030 asap for further details.
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Male Actor Required-Melbourne
Seeking lead male for silent short film being shot within the last 2
weeks of May. Film has elements of surreal and absurd. The role involves
actor to play an age range from 20 to 30. Looking for actors who have
experience in physical comedy/slapstick/mime as role has no dialogue.
Must be reliable and committed. There is no payment. Film will be aimed
at festivals.
Please submit interest with CV and photo to: the_front_room@...
snail mail: The Front Room attention: Natalie 212 Buckley Street, Noble
Park VIC 3174 or contact Natalie on 0418 363518.

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Seeking DOP for short film Melbourne Based
Seeking DOP with experience in film, particularly super 8 for silent
short film being shot in the last 2 weeks of May. Film has elements of
surreal and absurdity. Will be a small payment. Must be reliable and
committed and be able to produce examples of work.
Please submit initial interest to: the_front_room@... or
Natalie on 0418 363518
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D.O.P./cameraperson and Sound Recordist required for short experimental
DV doc based around a series of art events at the Humanities Research
Centre in Canberra, April 18th-20th by artist-in-residence Marcus Wood.
The events will centre around the construction, burial, and ritual
exhumation of a giant wichetty grub sculpture, culminating in its
hanging in the gallery of the HRC. Expenses only, but a good time and
much drink is assured. The final film will form the second of two
companion pieces, the first of which has already has confirmed screening
at numerous venues including: the Commonwealth Film Festival, Tate
Britain, Oxford University, Princeton University, and the New York
Academy of Arts. Email with C.V. to Richard Misek
(misek@...)
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Crew Call: Makeup artist req. for flagship video clip.
Title: ‘As we do our thing’ Length: 3min Format: Super 16mm
Pitch: Signed music artist producing flagship video clip. Set in a
factory that creates and packages dance-steps, a DJ works to provide
inspiration for the other workers to do their job. But what do the
workers wish that they were really doing? And how do these wishes,
combined with music, influence the ultimate outcome of the story? The
actors (cast as factory workers) will carry the emotional themes of the
clip and require a sensitive and professional hand.
Required: Makeup artist and kit. Dates: 27 & 28 Apr. (Saturday and
Sunday, the Last weekend in April) Location: Melbourne, Kilsyth
Contacts: Email: aswedoourthing@... Telephone Alex: 0409 03
8143
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Want a professional TVC on your show reel?Over the
March - April, Stonehouse Productions is producing a series of 15 and 30
second sample commercials, for the purpose of building show reels for
the cast and crew involved. These productions will be professional
training projects, assembled under actual industry conditions and
schedules - with full pre-production (including meetings and location
reccies); shooting schedules and post-production.

We are seeking skilled crew members interested in working on
professional TVC productions. Professional conduct and knowledge of the
industry are requisite. Experience is not essential, although will be a
key consideration in placement.Our production office is located in Surry
Hills, and all shoots will be in and around the Sydney metro area. Turn
over time on each commercial will be 2-3 weeks, with a commitment of 2-4
days depending on the role.Positions are available in the following
areas:

DOP/Camera Operator Sound Recordist Production Manger / 1st
ADProduction Designer Enthusiastic individuals with other skills are
also welcome to contact us, as we're always keen to meet new faces.
Contact: Mark Lorenzetto & Scott Mills Stonehouse
Productions Ph: (02) 9211 3535

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Help Contact Seamus on seamusflint@... or 040901002 <GM: email
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Can anyone tell me more about "The Pact" starring Sigrid Thornton and
Peter O'Brien? I know its going to be ready for the Cannes Festival but
anymore news anyone?
Thanks Jackie <GM: A Phil Avalon film.>
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dear sir, i need to contact Andy & Larry Wachowski Brothers (matrix
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<GM: Try Fox studios>
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"Genevieve Quirk (APNOC)" Genevieve.Quirk@... G'day the
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BECKER DEBATE
Gawain,
I would like to express how apalled I am at your publication of the
letter by Filminsider007. The substance of the letter furthers no
industry debate or discussion. Your decision to publish the letter is a
disgraceful
reflection on you and what you want Filmnet to be. Yours sincerely
Darryl Robinson
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Hi Gawain,
A colleague forwarded me your latest newsletter which included an
hilarious letter, regarding Beckers staff past and present, from the
anonymous 'Filminsider007@...

Can't disagree with much in the letter except to point out that I wasn't
'sacked' by Richard Becker. I gave three months notice and worked right
up until the day nominated. I figured that if it wasn't fun anymore I
shouldn't be doing it. And fun it certainly wasn't.

Beckers is very lucky to have inherited some terrific staff when they
acquired the Dendy organisation, including Troy Lum (Distribution) and
Sandy Don (Marketing). I am very proud of the job they have done since
being given some authority when the ......... and ........... Jane
Alsobrook was finally let go, after initially being given my job as
Headof Dendy Films and lasting six months before the staff all
threatened to ............
True story.
Lyn McCarthy, Niche Pictures, Byron Bay (where I'm definitely having
fun)
<GM: Whale watching!>
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Dear Gawain
re the extraordinary rant re Becker from "filminsider007" ; maybe
he/she needs a geography lesson? Last time i checked, Byron Bay was
nowhere near Melbourne.
Love The Potato Bug
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Gawain,
The anonymous letter 'Becker Vs Becker' re-affirms Filmnet's position as
the worst kind of online gossip tabloid. Your ongoing editorial decision
to give public platform to those hiding behind anonymity continues to
empower the gutless, bitter and ill-informed. I'm unsubscribing - before
somebody takes a cheap shot at me. - Andrew Mackie
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Re tennis event
WILL ALL MATCHES BE FILMED? No but we are keeping a close watch on you.
DS :O)
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Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the online petition: "Petition to request
that Yahoo Inc reconsider their decision to charge fees for pop mail,
groups, and homepages"
hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition
service, at: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/11213 I personally agree
with what this petition says, and I think you might agree, too. If you
can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider signing yourself.
Best wishes, Matt Norman
Actor/Writer/Producer "The Actors Cafe" www.theactorscafe.com
mattnorman@...
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Dear Gawain,
Loved the Iconoclast trailer. It should be re-named "Something about my
Spelling" and that isn't Aaron. Best laugh we have had since they last
published their crew list needs, where the foley artist
was the person who looked after the plants. Was that foley or foliage or
are they French. Seems like the Todds just can't spell, or possibly
could not find the "i" on the keyboard. To see what we
mean try reading the homepage. DL
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Hi G, Thought u might like to read this. - Dinorider
“Subject: [ Iconoclast - TJPS ] The Filmnet Scandal! Fwd: great quote
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 18:37:28 +1100
From: Adam Todd <adam@...>
Reply-To: ip-tjps-list@...
To: iconoclast-tjps@...

Vanessa sent me this today. I think it sums things up nicely!
>From: Vanessa
>Subject: great quote
>Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 14:53:22 +1100
>Hey Adam,
>I found this quote in my reading travels this afternoon and thought
about
>those internet comments we found last night....
>
>"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out where the
>strong stumbled, or how the doer could have done better. The credit
>belongs to the man who is in the arena, his face marred by dust and
sweat
>and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and falls short again and
>again: There is no effort without error. But he who tries, who knows
the
>great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy
>cause, at best knows the triumph of achievement and at the worst, fails

>while daring. His place shall never be with those cold and timid souls
who
>know neither victory or defeat." -T. Roosevelt
>Appropriate don't you think? :)
>Vanessa (VV)
Iconoclast Productions A Division of Todd Corporation Pty Limited
http://iconoclast.inoz.com “
<GM: Todd for president! lets not get back into all that Iconoclast
stuff again. Hopefully Todd if he’s really going to be successful and
around the industry will seriously address the concern’s of filmnet and
many readers about his firm’s employment practices and realised where
he’s stumbled. The last new company on the block promising to make 20
films a year etc was Gold Coast Productions and we know what happened to
them!>
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Return to Neverland Rating***
Peter Pan returns to a ravaged England during the second world war.
Wendy is now grown up & married & has a family: a daughter Jane, who's
about the same age as Wendy was in the original Peter Pan, & a baby son
Danny. Wendy's husbandhas to go off & fight in the war & so in this
situation daughter Jane has taken it upon herself to be as mature &
responible as possible. The complete antithesis of our Peter Pan.
However the dastardly Captn. Hook enters the scene & kidnaps Jane &
takes her to Neverland. Thus the story now begins: with Peter Pan & his
comical gang & Captn. Hook & his gang, plus a very threatening
sea-monster.

Despite Peter Pan having a thick California-sounding accent Disney does
a good job in 'sequelizing' J.M. Barrie's immortal Peter Pan story. Only
a few annoying songs enter the fray & the old-fashioned animation (done
in Australia & Canada) is quite good. Also its brevity is a breath of
fresh air in the current climate of 2hour plus movies. The kiddies
seemed to like it, which is even better. Not Bad. Nick Black
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