Arts & Entertainment

AACTA: Red carpet wrap

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:17:53 +1100

SBS's very own film buff Manny Tsigas brings you all of the action from the red carpet of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards.

Red Dog takes home Best Film

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:56:37 +1100

It was the box office smash for Australia last year and now Red Dog has continued its dream run, by scooping Best Film at the inaugural AACTA Awards.

Are the AACTAs all an act?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:12 +1100

The Australian film industry is rolling out the red carpet for the inaugural Academy Awards on Tuesday night; Lynden Barber looks at what the shift from the AFIs to the AACTAs signifies.

Rush named Australian of the Year

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:49:00 +1100

Academy Award-winning actor and producer Geoffrey Rush has been named the Australian of the Year for 2012 for his contribution to the arts.

'The Help' wins big at SAG awards

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:13:53 +1100

"The Help" was the big winner at the Screen Actors Guild awards ceremony, sweeping the top prizes for best actress, best supporting actress and best ensemble.

Aussie films urged to aim higher

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:03:17 +1100

It's hoped a new Australian comedy may help to revive the country's flagging film industry, amid calls for local films to aim higher and separate commercial success from cultural relevance.

New insights into Charles Dickens' characters

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:50:43 +1100

Charles Dickens' novels, with their unique characters, continue to enjoy huge popularity. Now, there's new evidence that Dickens lived much closer to some of those characters than previously thought.

New insight into 'Mona' Lisa Gherardini

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:56:23 +1100

Spanish curators have identified what they think is the earliest ever copy of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, looking younger and more ravishing than the original.

Julian Assange gets The Simpsons treatment

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:43:57 +1100

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to be the latest star to get The Simpsons treatment, producers of the hit show say.

Unicycle pandas a Lunar New Year favourite

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:05:48 +1100

Dragons, martial arts, yum cha carts and pandas on unicycles were at the forefront of a spectacular Lunar New Year display in Sydney this weekend.

Greek director Angelopoulos dies

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:21:33 +1100

Greece's award-winning film director Theo Angelopoulos died after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing a street, a hospital official said. He was 76.

Oscar voters snub Aussie actors

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:42:11 +1100

This year's Oscar nominations have delivered surprise nominees, shock snubs and a cold shoulder for Australian actors.

Coit Tower murals in peril

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:57:23 +1100

Historic murals by 25 significant artists in San Fransisco's Coit Tower have fallen into disrepair. Channel 4 correspondent Spencer Michels reports on the efforts to preserve the famed frescoes.

US congratulates Iran filmmaker

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:45:40 +1100

The US government has congratulated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi on his Golden Globes success.

Iran government hails film's win at Globes

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:19:24 +1100

The Iranian government has praised Iranian movie A Separation's award for best foreign language film at the Golden Globes.

Aussie film stars honoured at AACTA awards

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:32:39 +1100

The biggest stars of the Australian screen have come together in Sydney for the inaugural AACTA Awards, with those attending saying it was a celebration of a maturing and more diverse Australian industry.

Descendants and Clooney scoop top Globes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:41:22 +1100

Family drama 'The Descendants' starring George Clooney won the top best picture prize at the Golden Globe awards.

Iranian movie wins best foreign film at Golden Globes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:49:24 +1100

Iranian movie "A Separation" won the best foreign language film award at the Golden Globes, beating rivals from China, Spain and Belgium, as well as Angelina Jolie's directoral debut.

Debate over Oscars for animals

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:55:37 +1100

A pair of new films with strong performances from animals has seen debate emerge over whether animals should be honoured for their cinematic work.

Big night for Boy & Bear, Kylie at ARIA Awards

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:53:27 +1100

Five-piece folk band Boy & Bear swept the ARIA Awards last night, with five gongs, while Kylie Minogue and The Wiggles were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.