London, July 4 (Ians) The contentious dismissal of Jonny Bairstow on final day of second Ashes Test at Lord’s has undeniably heightened the tensions between England and Australia, intensifying the already fiercely competitive atmosphere of the Ashes 2023 series.
Both the captains have already shared their opposing views on Bairstow’s dismissal. Stokes was sceptical about the whole incident and clarified that he wouldn’t have wanted to “win a game in that manner”.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins, on the other hand, offered an entirely contrasting view to his England counterpart, saying “It was totally fair play. That’s how the rule is.”
England coach Brendon McCullum was left frustrated by the incident and declared post-match that “he can’t imagine we’ll be having a beer any time soon” with the Australia players. Australia coach Andrew McDonald hit back, calling the comments ‘disappointing’.
The controversial dismissal also received significant criticism from the British media,...
Both the captains have already shared their opposing views on Bairstow’s dismissal. Stokes was sceptical about the whole incident and clarified that he wouldn’t have wanted to “win a game in that manner”.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins, on the other hand, offered an entirely contrasting view to his England counterpart, saying “It was totally fair play. That’s how the rule is.”
England coach Brendon McCullum was left frustrated by the incident and declared post-match that “he can’t imagine we’ll be having a beer any time soon” with the Australia players. Australia coach Andrew McDonald hit back, calling the comments ‘disappointing’.
The controversial dismissal also received significant criticism from the British media,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sydney, June 9 (Ians) Former Australia batsman Michael Di Venuto, who is credited for laying Steve Smith's path to greatness, has returned to Australian team as assistant coach for the limited-overs tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh in July and August respectively.
Although there is no clarity over his role, it looks likely that he will settle into the post of batting coach which he once occupied between 2013 and 2016.
The Australian cricket team is without a batting coach since last year when former England batsman Graeme Hick was made redundant following cost-cutting measures by Cricket Australia.
Assistant coach Andrew McDonald and Andre Borovec, who is an assistant coach with Victoria men's team, will also join Di Venuto under head coach Justin Langer for the short tours that are warm-ups for the T20 World Cup and are part of Odi Super League.
A recent review done by Cricket Australia found...
Although there is no clarity over his role, it looks likely that he will settle into the post of batting coach which he once occupied between 2013 and 2016.
The Australian cricket team is without a batting coach since last year when former England batsman Graeme Hick was made redundant following cost-cutting measures by Cricket Australia.
Assistant coach Andrew McDonald and Andre Borovec, who is an assistant coach with Victoria men's team, will also join Di Venuto under head coach Justin Langer for the short tours that are warm-ups for the T20 World Cup and are part of Odi Super League.
A recent review done by Cricket Australia found...
- 6/9/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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What made Trainspotting so special? We take a look back at Danny Boyle's classic, as it heads towards its 20th birthday...
Trainspotting, by Irvine Welsh, was first published in 1993. The novel grew from a series of short stories into a collection of non-linear connected vignettes based around a group of heroin addicts from Leith and their acquaintances. Parts of the novel – which grew from Welsh's diaries after being inspired by the early Nineties rave scene – were published in a variety of journals and pamphlets across Scotland, including New Writing Scotland and Rebel Inc. One of these publishers passed on the work to Secker & Warburg, who published it despite not feeling it had much commercial value (though they had previously put out works by Orwell, Kafka, and Simone de Beauvoir).
Written from multiple characters' perspectives in a variety of accents, it was longlisted for the Booker Prize...
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What made Trainspotting so special? We take a look back at Danny Boyle's classic, as it heads towards its 20th birthday...
Trainspotting, by Irvine Welsh, was first published in 1993. The novel grew from a series of short stories into a collection of non-linear connected vignettes based around a group of heroin addicts from Leith and their acquaintances. Parts of the novel – which grew from Welsh's diaries after being inspired by the early Nineties rave scene – were published in a variety of journals and pamphlets across Scotland, including New Writing Scotland and Rebel Inc. One of these publishers passed on the work to Secker & Warburg, who published it despite not feeling it had much commercial value (though they had previously put out works by Orwell, Kafka, and Simone de Beauvoir).
Written from multiple characters' perspectives in a variety of accents, it was longlisted for the Booker Prize...
- 3/12/2016
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Visual-effects studio Rising Sun Pictures, visual effects software developer The Foundry and artists talent agency Tyroe will provide live feedback on effects reels submitted by students as part of February's PauseFest digital technology festival in Melbourne.
The industry heavyweights will give students live feedback on what works and what doesn't..
Participants are invited to submit reels of no more than ninety seconds in any of four categories: Compositing, Modeling, Lighting and Texturing..
Students must use at least one product from The Foundry in each entry, and can submit entries via www.tyroe.com/register
The submissions will be whittled down to a short list of reels for the Battle of the Reels on February 10 at Acmi.
The live critique will be conducted by Rising Sun Pictures. Marcus Wells and Kirsty Parkin, Tyroe.s Alwyn Hunt and Andrew McDonald, and The Foundry.s Mariana Acuna and Nicki Morris.
The best reel...
The industry heavyweights will give students live feedback on what works and what doesn't..
Participants are invited to submit reels of no more than ninety seconds in any of four categories: Compositing, Modeling, Lighting and Texturing..
Students must use at least one product from The Foundry in each entry, and can submit entries via www.tyroe.com/register
The submissions will be whittled down to a short list of reels for the Battle of the Reels on February 10 at Acmi.
The live critique will be conducted by Rising Sun Pictures. Marcus Wells and Kirsty Parkin, Tyroe.s Alwyn Hunt and Andrew McDonald, and The Foundry.s Mariana Acuna and Nicki Morris.
The best reel...
- 1/11/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
A third movie in the "28 [Timeframe of Choice] Later" zombie infected franchise has been discussed for so long, Moviefone had a story back in 2008 called "Danny Boyle Considers Directing '28 Months Later.'" It's sure as heck been more than 28 months since that plan, but maybe the issue was that no one had a good idea for another sequel. Until now.
We still don't know the idea, but Alex Garland -- who wrote "28 Days Later" (2002) and had a distant connection to "28 Weeks Later" (2007) -- told Indiewire a third movie is moving forward with producer Andrew McDonald, based on an idea Garland came up with himself. "About two years ago, Danny started collaborating on the potential to make 'Trainspotting 2,' another sequel," Garland said. "In that conversation, an idea for '28 Months' arrived. I had a sort of weird idea that popped into my head. Partly because of a trip I'd taken. I had this thought,...
We still don't know the idea, but Alex Garland -- who wrote "28 Days Later" (2002) and had a distant connection to "28 Weeks Later" (2007) -- told Indiewire a third movie is moving forward with producer Andrew McDonald, based on an idea Garland came up with himself. "About two years ago, Danny started collaborating on the potential to make 'Trainspotting 2,' another sequel," Garland said. "In that conversation, an idea for '28 Months' arrived. I had a sort of weird idea that popped into my head. Partly because of a trip I'd taken. I had this thought,...
- 5/13/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Writer/Director Alex Garland, coming off the success of "Ex Machina," is not a major fan of sequels. Yet one of his earliest writing efforts, Danny Boyle's acclaimed zombie drama "28 Days Later," may be getting another one it would seem.
Garland was not involved in the first sequel "28 Weeks Later" and had no interest in a third for several years. However, he now tells The Playlist that a third film is moving forward with producer Andrew McDonald and it came about due to a random idea:
"The rights to '28 Days' were frozen, effectively, because they were shared between Danny [Boyle], [producer] Andrew [McDonald], myself, and Fox. After the second one, none of us really wanted to do another. Fox may or may not have, I don't know.
[Then] about two years ago, Danny [Boyle] started collaborating on the potential to make 'Trainspotting 2,' another sequel. In that conversation, an idea for '28 Months' arrived.
Garland was not involved in the first sequel "28 Weeks Later" and had no interest in a third for several years. However, he now tells The Playlist that a third film is moving forward with producer Andrew McDonald and it came about due to a random idea:
"The rights to '28 Days' were frozen, effectively, because they were shared between Danny [Boyle], [producer] Andrew [McDonald], myself, and Fox. After the second one, none of us really wanted to do another. Fox may or may not have, I don't know.
[Then] about two years ago, Danny [Boyle] started collaborating on the potential to make 'Trainspotting 2,' another sequel. In that conversation, an idea for '28 Months' arrived.
- 5/12/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
A mother in New Zealand has been convicted of giving her 3-month-old baby marijuana through her breast milk. The 29-year-old woman, who was not identified, pleaded guilty last week and was sentenced to six months' supervision. A drug search at the woman's house resulted in the discovery, and her partner was also arrested on drug charges. Acting Senior Sergeant Andrew McDonald told BBC News that the woman's actions amounted to child abuse. He stated: "Child abuse is family violence in these circumstances, and it is clear this baby and its mother needed help. "People often believe drug-related activities (more)...
- 10/31/2012
- by By Natasha Wilson
- Digital Spy
This Friday, September 21st, Lionsgate is set to release Pete Travis' face-smashingly fun Dredd (review) in theaters everywhere, reintroducing the iconic character in a far more befitting manner than a certain Sly Stallone flick did back in 1995.
Tasked with the mighty duty of serving justice to the original Judge Dredd character (who was first introduced to back in the 2000 A.D. comic series some 35 years ago now) was screenwriter Alex Garland, whose previous writing credits include films like 28 Days Later, Sunshine and the indie drama Never Let Me Go.
Recently Dread Central had the opportunity to chat briefly with Garland about his experiences working on Dredd 3D, his thoughts on collaborating with star Karl Urban and why fans shouldn't get their hopes up for another 28 Weeks… flick anytime soon.
Check out our exclusive interview with Garland below, and look for Dredd 3D in theaters everywhere this Friday!
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Tasked with the mighty duty of serving justice to the original Judge Dredd character (who was first introduced to back in the 2000 A.D. comic series some 35 years ago now) was screenwriter Alex Garland, whose previous writing credits include films like 28 Days Later, Sunshine and the indie drama Never Let Me Go.
Recently Dread Central had the opportunity to chat briefly with Garland about his experiences working on Dredd 3D, his thoughts on collaborating with star Karl Urban and why fans shouldn't get their hopes up for another 28 Weeks… flick anytime soon.
Check out our exclusive interview with Garland below, and look for Dredd 3D in theaters everywhere this Friday!
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- 9/18/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
After catching up with Judge Dredd himself, Karl Urban, we turned out attention to the driving force behind the film, screenwriter, producer and author, Alex Garland. More reserved than his star of the film, he was quiet, tired-looking and looked as if he could think of something better to be doing at 11:30 on a Thursday morning. However, once he got talking about Dredd– a film that’s been quite the passion project for him, he completely changed, talking enthusiastically and excitedly about his new baby.
Q. There are a lot of ideas and characters in the comic books – would you want to put those into later Dredd films?
Well, we have a film that’s yet to be released. Those ideas are certainly not more possible now. They might be, in four weeks time, but it’s a very big if. Dredd is an 18-rated film. In order to...
Q. There are a lot of ideas and characters in the comic books – would you want to put those into later Dredd films?
Well, we have a film that’s yet to be released. Those ideas are certainly not more possible now. They might be, in four weeks time, but it’s a very big if. Dredd is an 18-rated film. In order to...
- 9/4/2012
- by Rob Young
- Obsessed with Film
Your Weekly Source for the Newest Releases to Blu-Ray Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
The 10th Victim (1965)
Synopsis: It is the 21st Century, and society’s lust for violence is satisfied by “The Big Hunt,” an international game of legalized murder. But when the sport’s two top assassins (Marcello Mastroianni and Ursula Andress) are pitted against each other, they find that love is the most dangerous game of all. As the world watches, the hunt is on. Who will become The 10th Victim? The 10th Victim is the international cult classic whose wild action and sexy style has influenced a generation of movies, from The Running Man to the Austin Powers series. Remastered from original archival negative materials, this outrageous satire is presented here in its original Italian language with optional English subtitles. — highdefdigest.com
Special Features:
Marcello: A Sweet Life (2006) (102 Mins.) Theatrical Trailer
3 Women: The Criterion Collection (1977)
Synopsis: In a dusty,...
The 10th Victim (1965)
Synopsis: It is the 21st Century, and society’s lust for violence is satisfied by “The Big Hunt,” an international game of legalized murder. But when the sport’s two top assassins (Marcello Mastroianni and Ursula Andress) are pitted against each other, they find that love is the most dangerous game of all. As the world watches, the hunt is on. Who will become The 10th Victim? The 10th Victim is the international cult classic whose wild action and sexy style has influenced a generation of movies, from The Running Man to the Austin Powers series. Remastered from original archival negative materials, this outrageous satire is presented here in its original Italian language with optional English subtitles. — highdefdigest.com
Special Features:
Marcello: A Sweet Life (2006) (102 Mins.) Theatrical Trailer
3 Women: The Criterion Collection (1977)
Synopsis: In a dusty,...
- 9/13/2011
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Lionsgate has announced that Danny Boyle’s (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire) Trainspotting will makes its Blu-ray appearance September 13th. The film made the director an instant star, as it did to Ewan McGregor. While they haven’t released the cover art, here’s the extras:
Audio Commentary from director Danny Boyle, star Ewan McGregor, producer Andrew McDonald, and screenwriter John Hodge
Deleted scenes
Making of featurette
Interviews with Boyle, Hodge, McDonald, and Trainspotting novelist Irvine Welsh
A Film Retrospective
Digital Copy
Most of these seem to be ported over from the Miramax Collector’s Edition from a few too many years ago, and it’s unclear if the film will be uncut as it was for international audiences or if we’ll get any new bonus material. Fans should be pleased with its new 1080P high-def transfer, along with a new 5.1 DTS-hd Master Audio track.
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Audio Commentary from director Danny Boyle, star Ewan McGregor, producer Andrew McDonald, and screenwriter John Hodge
Deleted scenes
Making of featurette
Interviews with Boyle, Hodge, McDonald, and Trainspotting novelist Irvine Welsh
A Film Retrospective
Digital Copy
Most of these seem to be ported over from the Miramax Collector’s Edition from a few too many years ago, and it’s unclear if the film will be uncut as it was for international audiences or if we’ll get any new bonus material. Fans should be pleased with its new 1080P high-def transfer, along with a new 5.1 DTS-hd Master Audio track.
Source: Blu-ray...
- 6/21/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Joe Cornish’s directorial debut Attack The Block hits cinemas today, depicting a grubby London estate terrorised by extra-terestrials and the street kids who stage a fight back, it’s Battle: La in Kappa tracksuits or Aliens meets The Goonies. I could go on making terrible comparisons all day, but the point is, it’s refreshing to see a British film that has big ideas and dares to compete with Hollywood for sheer popcorn munching entertainment value and, by the looks of things, actually gives them a run for their money.
Of course, despite our reputation for Merchant Ivory and Mike Leigh, British film is not all servant’s quarters and kitchen sinks, here’s a look at five other British efforts to muscle in on genres that Hollywood usually has the stranglehold on…
Action – Down Time (1997)
As the quote on the VHS cover suggests this was Britain’s answer to Die Hard.
Of course, despite our reputation for Merchant Ivory and Mike Leigh, British film is not all servant’s quarters and kitchen sinks, here’s a look at five other British efforts to muscle in on genres that Hollywood usually has the stranglehold on…
Action – Down Time (1997)
As the quote on the VHS cover suggests this was Britain’s answer to Die Hard.
- 5/11/2011
- by Owain Paciuszko
- Obsessed with Film
At Fantastic Fest 2010, I sat down with a few other journalists and Mark Romanek, the director of my favorite film of the festival, Never Let Me Go, starring Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley and adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel of the same name. Here is what Romanek had to say about his film. Warning: the interview contains spoilers.
Question: I think what resonated with me was the docility of the clones and how they never really like fought the man, tried to run away, or tried to fight the system. So I just wanted to get your thoughts on that.
Romanek: Did you think they should of? What was your feeling about it?
Of course we all sympathize with them, so yeah I wanted to see them run away, escape, do something to break the cycle.
Romanek: Why do you think they didn’t?
I don’t...
Question: I think what resonated with me was the docility of the clones and how they never really like fought the man, tried to run away, or tried to fight the system. So I just wanted to get your thoughts on that.
Romanek: Did you think they should of? What was your feeling about it?
Of course we all sympathize with them, so yeah I wanted to see them run away, escape, do something to break the cycle.
Romanek: Why do you think they didn’t?
I don’t...
- 10/9/2010
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
Karl Urban is the law. The 38-year-old New Zealander will play the new Judge Dredd on the big screen.
In May, the project from London-based DNA Films was officially announced at Cannes, with Reliance Big Pictures and Im Global providing a $45million budget and Pete Travis (Endgame) in the director's chair.
Urban, who played Dr Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in 2009's Star Trek movie, has now confirmed rumours that he has been cast as the futuristic law-enforcer.
He told Collider: "Well, it's in its very, very early days, but I feel pretty safe to say 'Yes. I am the law.'
"I've met with [director] Pete Travis, [producer] Andrew McDonald and we've had a really wonderful meeting of the minds. They have offered me the role and we're in the process of making that happen.
"I believe it's slated to start shooting in late October or early November in South Africa."
He added:...
In May, the project from London-based DNA Films was officially announced at Cannes, with Reliance Big Pictures and Im Global providing a $45million budget and Pete Travis (Endgame) in the director's chair.
Urban, who played Dr Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in 2009's Star Trek movie, has now confirmed rumours that he has been cast as the futuristic law-enforcer.
He told Collider: "Well, it's in its very, very early days, but I feel pretty safe to say 'Yes. I am the law.'
"I've met with [director] Pete Travis, [producer] Andrew McDonald and we've had a really wonderful meeting of the minds. They have offered me the role and we're in the process of making that happen.
"I believe it's slated to start shooting in late October or early November in South Africa."
He added:...
- 7/28/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
You don't need a major movie star for every role, and sometimes that could be the best formula, particularly, it has been borne out, with the world of comic books. Edward Norton Nic Cage was probably the biggest name to play a super hero in the past 15 years, and that didn't turn out so well. And let's not revise history on where Robert Downey, Jr. was before Iron Man -- nobody was seeing his movies.
That brings us to Judge Dredd, that moment 15 years ago when a major superstar was out in front of a comic book flick. Terrible failure on pretty much all counts. So when the word came that a new, more tradition-steeped Dredd was in the works, you had to figure they'd look past the A-list.
And that brings us to Karl Urban, Bones McCoy from J.J. Abrams' Star Trek, who confirmed to Collider that he's...
That brings us to Judge Dredd, that moment 15 years ago when a major superstar was out in front of a comic book flick. Terrible failure on pretty much all counts. So when the word came that a new, more tradition-steeped Dredd was in the works, you had to figure they'd look past the A-list.
And that brings us to Karl Urban, Bones McCoy from J.J. Abrams' Star Trek, who confirmed to Collider that he's...
- 7/23/2010
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
It’s been a few months since we heard anything about the new version of Judge Dredd, which had been trundling along under the auspices of Andrew McDonald’s DNA Films with Alex Garland writing the script. Now it looks like Vantage Point/Omagh director Pete Travis is on board to direct.Deadline noted that the film is being shopped at this year’s Cannes festival and is boasting a thrifty, sub-$50 million budget, which does make us wonder whether that’ll be enough to bring a proper take on Dredd’s Mega City setting to life. But with funding from Reliance Big Entertainment, and assuming they lock in some decent studio backing, this one has a chance of being better than the awful 1995 Sylvester Stallone effort. But then, a film made with action figures by a kid in a garden has a shot at that.While DNA Films has a deal with Fox,...
- 5/11/2010
- EmpireOnline
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