The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn; Sydney, Australia red carpet premiere...

ROBERT PATTINSON COMES TO SYDNEY FOR THE TWILIGHT SAGA...

ROBERT PATTINSON TO TOUR SYDNEY FOR THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2</b>

HOYTS DISTRIBUTION is thrilled to announce that ROBERT PATTINSON, star of the upcoming release of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 will be coming to Australia to promote the final instalment in the global phenomenon.

As part of the Sydney only tour later this month, Robert will be participating in media interviews to support the NOVEMBER 15 release of the film, and will appear at a fan event on Monday 22nd October, details of which will be revealed in the coming weeks.

The astonishing conclusion to the TWILIGHT SAGA franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2, illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

Academy Award® winner Bill Condon directed both the first and second part of the two-part finale starring KRISTEN STEWART, ROBERT PATTINSON and TAYLOR LAUTNER. The film, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series, was written by MELISSA ROSENBERG with WYCK GODFREY, KAREN ROSENFELT and STEPHENIE MEYER producing.

About THE TWILIGHT SAGA film series

THE TWILIGHT SAGA film series stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson & Taylor Lautner and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together...even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires.  The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in Australian theatres on December 11, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second instalment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON was released November 19, 2009, the third instalment, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE was released July 1, 2010, and THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 1 was released on November 17, 2011.

About Hoyts Distribution

In July 2012 STUDIOCANAL acquired HOYTS DISTRIBUTION Pty Ltd, one of Australia & New Zealand's leading independent film distributors.

Hoyts Distribution has been operating a successful film distribution business in Australia and New Zealand for over 10 years, becoming one of Australia's leading independent film distribution companies. Hoyts Distribution boasts a film library that contains over 120 titles, including four films from the highly successful SAW series and all of the films from the enormously popular Twilight franchise, including the final instalment, The Twilight Saga: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2, which opens in cinemas November 15.

News Update from Entertainment Quarter, Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney...

Strong rain.

Hundreds of fans.

Dozens of news media, most well behaved, some not.

RP's Twilight co-stars are making their own global appearances. Kristen Stewart is reportedly jetting off to Japan, while Taylor Lautner heads to Brazil.

The whole crew will then gather for the Los Angeles premiere in mid November - the first red carpet together for Pattinson and Stewart since their cheating scandal earlier this year.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 is in cinemas from 15th November.

Promo...

After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.

Director: Bill Condon

Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay), Stephenie Meyer (novel)

Stars: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner

Websites

Breaking Dawn movie official website

www.breakingdawn-themovie.com

Hoyts

www.hoyts.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

NixCo

www.nixco.com.au

ATA ALLSTAR ARTISTS PRESENTS The Long-Awaited Australian Tour THE HOLLIES 50th Anniversary Tour

U.K's legendary group The Hollies have been responsible for a remarkably varied and intriguing catalogue of music. What’s more, this is one of the very few bands who have retained their status, dignity and cool - never descending to the revival package circuit, yet still regularly selling out major venues all over the world in their own right. The live performances is The Hollies pure and simple – or complex and sophisticated - as the mood takes them. Wistful vocal harmonies or sheer raw musical power - each song is spectactacularly showcased by its own brilliant light show. On stage, their five decades of music is as always driven by Bobby Elliott’s powerful drumming and punctuated by Tony Hick’s incisive narrative - the inside story on how The Hollies classic recordings were created, occasionally seasoned with the odd morsel of backstage gossip. The Hollies pioneered the use of the three-way vocal harmony in Pop Music.

The innovative Pop or hard-edged Rock - through to their Power Anthems - The Hollies do it all - and they do it with style and panache. The Hollies appeared on the BBC’s first "Top of the Pops" on New Years Day 1964, along with The Stones, Dusty Springfield and The Beatles. Unusual instrumentation was often used during the production of their records - including tubular bells, a celesta, glockenspiel and bagpipes. "Carrie Anne" is the first hit record to feature real steel drums. 

Cast aside any prejudices that you may have about Rock‘n’Pop being the domain of youngsters, The Hollies still hack it in a major way. Their 60's hits have included "We’re Through", "I’m Alive", "I Can’t Let Go", "Bus Stop", "Stop Stop Stop", "Carrie Anne", and many others. The hits kept coming under this new line up, including signature songs "He Ain’t Heavy, He's My Brother" and "I Can’t Tell The Bottom From The Top". Even after founding member Allan Clarke left the group in 1971 (he would return in 1973), The Hollies enjoyed another major hit with "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress". It was also No. I in the American Billboard charts. "The Air That I Breathe" was a major hit in 1974, reaching No. 2 in the UK charts. 

In celebration of their five decades of success, The Hollies will be touring Australia in February 2013, proudly presented by ATA AllStar Artists. To witness originals - guitarist and vocalist Tony Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott with Peter Howarth, Ray Stiles, Steve Lauri and Ian Parker - the live performance is pure Hollies: trademark harmonies coupled with sheer musical prowess - their anthems promises to bring the concerts to a crescendo and well-deserved recognition - winning over new generations of fans.

"The Hollies created some of the greatest songs of our time"

Sydney State Theatre Monday Thursday 7th February 2013
Bookings: Ticketmaster 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au

Brisbane QPAC Concert Hall Friday 8th February 2013
Bookings: www.qpac.com.au 136 246

Melbourne Arts Centre, Hamer Hall Saturday 9th February 2013
Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

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Psy Gangnam Style performs at Marquee, The Star, Sydney, Australia

Korean rap music sensation Psy (Park Jae-Sang) performed at Sydney's famous Marquee nightclub at midnight last night.

It was obvious one or two VIP's and high rollers were in town, with police having a strong presence in and around the one time casino - now more an integrated entertainment and gaming hub, complete with nightclubs and entertainment attractions a plenty.

The only thing - person Marquee Sydney and The Star was missing was Psy, and now that's complete how will they top that!  We hear maybe with KISS, The Rolling Stones and / or Blondie and Pink, but that's just rumour at this stage... but do expect at least one of those big time acts to follow in Psy's footsteps.

The music video for "Gangnam Style" is the most viewed K-pop video on YouTube, and also the most "liked" video on the site. Published on July 15, 2012, the video has over 480 million views, and more than 4.1 million "likes." Psy has appeared on numerous television programs, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Extra, Good Sunday: X-Man, The Golden Fishery, The Today Show, Saturday Night Live and Sunrise.

Stay tuned and don't change your dial for more hot news on Psy and more of the world's top entertainment attractions.

Websites

Psy official website

www.psypark.com

Marquee Sydney

www.marqueesydney.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

A new look for an Iconic Australian Brand: Sportscraft

A new look for an Iconic Australian Brand...

Leading Australian lifestyle brand Sportscraft continues to strengthen its retail presence with the opening of a flagship store on 12 October 2012 within the Westfield Bondi Junction centre. This store will be the first in Australia to have the cutting edge new shop fit out representing the brands fresh new direction. 

In her role as Sportscraft Brand Ambassador, Kristy Hinze will help celebrate the opening of Sportscraft Westfield Bondi Junction at a store media event on the 18th of October from 6:00 - 8:00pm. 

Daniel Bracken, Apparel Group CEO said “Our strategy for Sportscraft centers around creating broad customer appeal, this investment in the ‘look & feel’ and the in-store experience will help cement Sportscraft’s position as the leading Australian brand”.

The new store fit will provide customers with an exploratory retail experience combining elements of Sportscraft heritage to create a truly authentic feeling. 

Textured timbers paired with rustic features and elements of innovate design create a fun yet whimsical journey for shoppers.

This new look is a mixture of stylish, yet recognisable and timeless details.  It is traditional with modern; old with new; light with dark. 

Further stores will be rolled out through 2013. 

Sportscraft Brand Overview...

Today, Sportscraft provides inspiration to the Australian man and woman, with a range of clothing and accessories that epitomise fresh, modern styling, outstanding quality, consistent fit, fabric innovation and great value. Sportscraft is for people who seek to be inspired to look their very best and value the quality that Sportscraft has been providing customers since 1914.

Websites

Sportscraft

www.sportscraft.com.au

Apparel Group

www.apparelgroup.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

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Photography Eva Rinaldi

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Photography Eva Rinaldi

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Photography Eva Rinaldi

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Photography Eva Rinaldi

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, a set on Flickr.

UNSUNG HEROES TO PREMIERE AT COCKATOO ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S CHARITY

Unsung Heroes is a revelatory documentary from producer and international children's advocate Alethea Gold, revealing the behind the scenes story of her collaboration with acclaimed photographer Luca Zordan as they travel across Africa to shoot their photographic book Children Of South Africa, their second in a charity series.

Premiering as a special fund raising screening at the Cockatoo Island Film Festival on Thursday 25th October, Unsung Heroes will be introduced by Alex Dimitriades, welcoming Her Excellency Ms Koleka Mqulwana, High Commissioner for the Republic of South Africa. Other guests attending this unique event include Heidi Middelton and Sara-Jane Clarke, Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman, George Gregan, Glenn Shorrock, Camilla Franks, Terry Biviano &Anthony Minichello,  Annalise Braakensiek, Fernando Frisoni, Leo Sayor, Deborah Thomas and  Alexandra Smart (Ginger and Smart). Exclusive drinks and nibbles at the Biloela Heritage House within the festival precinct will follow the screening.

This inspiring film, rather than offering up a story about grinding poverty, instead reveals a nation of children eager for opportunity, and the unsung heroes who have dedicated their lives to give them shelter, care and support.

The book Children Of South Africa was launched in conjunction with the

2011 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, raising funds for the charity AFRIKA TIKKUN, which looks after 25,000 extremely underprivileged and vulnerable children in 6 townships across South Africa. Nelson Mandela is the Chief Patron of this charity, and has commented, "The work this charity is doing is a miracle".

As part of their experience photographing this book, Gold and Zordan met Cynthia Tobias, a woman devoted to feeding and nurturing 28 vulnerable children, who now, due to the recent passing of her husband, relies on a single pension to ensure the survival of these children. Part of their ambition behind the screening of this film, is to raise money for this extraordinary woman and her extra special cause.

100% of the proceeds from this wonderful event will be donated to AFRIKA TIKKUN in partnership with Global Development Group to provide sports coaches for the 25,000 children under their care, as well as Cynthia Tobias, a very special unsung hero.

Guests will also be able to attend the 'Precinct Nightclub' on Cockatoo Island as part of their ticket, if they wish to stay and savour the festival atmosphere after this event. Otherwise a dedicated VIP Ferry will transport all Unsung Heroes guests to and from the island.

Details

Thursday 25th October 2012

6.00pm VIP Ferry departs Rose Bay Wharf; 6.15pm depart Opera House; 6.30pm arrives Cockatoo Island 6.45pm Screening in Blacksmith Cinema 7.45pm Drinks at Biloela Heritage House 9.30pm VIP Ferry returning to Rose Bay Wharf, arriving 10.00pm

Tickets $110 (including ferry)

100% of proceeds to be donated to AFRIKA TIKKUN in partnership with Global Development Group and Cynthia Tobias, an unsung hero.

To purchase tickets visit http://cockatooislandfilmfestival.com  

Everclear tours Australia: The Hi-Fi, Sydney

Photo Credit Christian Ross

Everclear is touring Australia - the first time in 14 years.

Friday night they played Hi-Fi, Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park, Sydney.

They previewed songs from their forthcoming album 'Invisible Stars'. They were joined by Sydney's own southern beach rockers, Strangers.

Everclear Australian Tour 2012:

Wednesday 10 October – Cooly Hotel, Coolangatta

Thursday 11 October – HiFi, Brisbane

Friday 12 October – HiFi, Sydney

Saturday 13 October – HiFi, Melbourne

Sunday 14 October – Capitol, Perth

Band Members:

Art Alexakis - Lead Vocals, Guitar

Davey French - Guitar, Vox

Freddy Herrera - Bass, Vox

Josh Crawley - Keyboards, Vox

Sean Winchester - Drums, Percussion, Vox

Websites

Everclear

www.everclearonline.com