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10 Things I Learned This Week

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:45 +0000

By Michael Adams 1. Sam's Boots Were Made for Walking With just a month to go until “Avatar” makes him one of the biggest -- and bluest -- stars in the movie world, Sam Worthington's having himself a fun victory tour of his native Australia. This week he was named “Man of the Year” by the Down Under version of GQ magazine and lauded at the Inside Film Awards. Showing he's keeping it real, Sam wore his “lucky” old workboots -- the ones he kept o...

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Aussie tourism board backs show

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:25 +0000

Weekly International: Seven net’s series takes workers on vacation -- The tourism biz in Australia -- like the rest of the world -- is getting hammered by the recession, so Tourism Australia is thinking inside the box … the TV box.

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'New Moon' Off to Hot Start

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:30 +0000

By Daniel Frankel Boding well for a North American premiere some believe could eclipse $100 million, Summit’s “Twilight” follow-up is already off to a hot start abroad, with Australia, France, Italy and Spain reporting strong early returns. Premiering at midnight on 466 shows Down Under, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” took in $1.6 million, eclipsing “Star Wars: Episode III” as the region’s highest grossing 12 a.m. show ever. In France, first-day admissions were almost four times bigger than they were for the first “Twilight,” wit...

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Focus takes 'Kick-Ass' abroad with UPI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:46:00 +0000

Matthew Vaughn's action comedy "Kick-Ass" will storm theaters in the U.K., Germany, Australia, Latin America, Austria, Switzerland and New Zealand under a multiterritory pact.

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Oz distributor Hopscotch ramps up

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:55:00 +0000

This week's release of Scott Hicks' new Australia-U.K. co-production "The Boys Are Back" is part of a hectic few months for Hopscotch Film Distribution.

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Michael Buble: Criticism of Britney's Lip-Synching Is 'Nasty'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:15:49 +0000

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Britney Spears might have made headlines with her recent lip-synching while on tour in Australia - but she has an unlikely ally coming to her defense - Canadian crooner Michael Buble.

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'Samson' takes six at Oz IF Awards

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:36:10 +0000

Award Central News: 'Australia' wins box office achievement award -- There were few surprises at this year's IF Awards, awarded in Sydney Tuesday, with crix favorite "Samson and Delilah" scooping six wins at the 11th annual kudofest.

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She shore looks good

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:20:00 +0000

CAROLINE Flack looks hot yesterday as she soaks up the sun in Australia

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Australia TV set for kids' bonanza

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:28:00 +0000

In the next three weeks the volume of children's programming on Australian television will grow as new free-to-air and pay-TV channels lift the total output to a massive 1,770 hours per week.

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Britney Takes a Break Down Under

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:12:00 +0000

During a break from her tour, Britney Spears and her boys relax in Australia.

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Protagonist targets 'Wild' deals

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:41:01 +0000

International News: Territories sold include Australia, China, Germany -- Brit sales company Protagonist Pictures has closed deals on a number of territories for helmer Jonathan Lynn's "Wild Target."

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I'm A Celebrity kicks off with Sam Fox in shark-infested waters, as Katie Price arrives in Australia to join camp

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:27:14 +0000

The former topless model appeared to have barely aged in the past 20 years as she took a dip in the sea ahead of the reality television show.

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Britney Spears tells critics read my lips: it's for fans (Reuters)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:17:49 +0000

Reuters - Britney Spears has a message for the critics who savaged her performance during her first tour of Australia -- it's all for the fans.

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Britney Spears tells critics read my lips: it's for fans

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:17:49 +0000

Reuters - Britney Spears has a message for the critics who savaged her performance during her first tour of Australia -- it's all for the fans.

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After 25 years of moaning about Britain, comedian Ben Elton is off to Australia

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:51:45 +0000

The writer and comedian is moving to Fremantle in Western Australia next month with his wife, the Australian saxophonist Sophie Gare, and their three children.

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John Mayer Chimes In On Britney's Aussie Lip-Syncing Controversy

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:57:19 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- John Mayer has chimed in on Britney Spears' Australia lip-sync controversy. Last week, an Australian government official cried foul over Britney's use of pre-recorded vocals, with one official even suggesting legislation to make it mandatory to note on tickets that portions of the show are not live. But John suggests it isn't that big of a deal.

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Britney Spears Upset After Australian Fans Walk Out on Show

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:56:04 +0000

Fans in Australia walked out and demanded their money back after catching Britney Spears lip synching during her Circus concert in Perth. Plus John Mayer tweets in her defense.

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Britney Spears 'extremely upset' after Australian fans walk out of show

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:05:35 +0000

Britney Spears may not have resorted to shaving her head again, but UK's Daily Mail reports she is "extremely upset" after fans in Australia walked out on one of her Circus tour shows.

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Britney Spears "Extremely Upset" by Tour Criticism in Australia

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:45:06 +0000

Called out for lip-synching and "boring" concerts, the pop star is traumatized by Australian media reports

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Britney Spears "Extremely Upset" by Tour Criticism in Australia

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:45:06 +0000

Called out for lip-synching and "boring" concerts, the pop star is traumatized by Australian media reports Get more Us! Follow us on Twitter , Friend Us on

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Britney Spears Get Flak From Fans About Lip-Synching

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:45:00 +0000

After only three songs, some fans stormed out during a Britney Spears concert in Australia, enraged by her lackluster performance. Check out photos of Spears through the years Fans were appalled by Spears' lack of interaction with the audience as well as lip-synching during her ...

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Fans Storm Out Of Britney Spears Lip-Syncing Concert

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:32:10 +0000

On Friday, about 100 angry fans reportedly stormed out of Britney's concert at the Burswood Dome in the Western Australia city of Perth, saying they were disappointed by the lackluster performance and Spears's lip-synching during her two-hour show. Spears gave Perth fans a generic welcome, never mentioning their city by name. "What's up Australia?," she said from the stage. "How you feeling tonight? It's so good to be here tonight. Your country is beautiful."

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John Mayer Tweets About Britney Spears Lip-sync Scandal

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:40:00 +0000

Critics in Australia blast the American star for not singing live – but fans defend her

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