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Rouse Hill, NSW, Australia: 'Wall-E" On Outdoor Screen to Help Launch Community Club

By on March 24, 2010 in Outdoor Movie Events

A scene from Wall-E

A scene from "Wall-E'

A FREE open air cinema will be held at Town Centre this Saturday.

The Rouse Hill Green Travel Club will host will host the event to mark the official launch of the community club.

The evening will start at 5.30pm with a barbecue with movies starting at 7pm.

The movies will be Wall-E and The Simpons Movie.

The Green Travel Club organises programs and events that encourage people to use travel options that have a minimal impact on the environment.

The Green Travel Club, which currently has over 1000 members, was originally established in 2008 for employees at Rouse Hill Town Centre.

As the program is funded membership is free and gives you access to a free bike library, free fitness class and cycling skills workshops, walking groups, dedicated green travel website and much more.

This year the club is sponsoring the Ride2Riverstone which include a 10km family bike ride that start and ends at Rouse Hill Town Centre.

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Canowindra, NSW, Australia: Flickerfest Outdoor Movie Shorts Hitting Rosnay Vineyard

By on March 17, 2010 in Outdoor Movie Events

Flickerfest celebrates its 19th year as ’s only Academy® Award accredited Short Film festival, screening the best short films from and the world in a unique and relaxed summer environment under the stars at Bondi Beach.

After two months touring Australia, it’s about to hit a local vineyard to celebrate its success over a glass of organic bubbly.

The stop is part of a Flickerfest tour of 23 venues around Australia, and is a result of securing the title of official wine supplier to the Bondi festival.

Flickerfest director, Bronwyn Kidd, said the festival is actively sourcing green and organic for all of its supplies, hence Rosnay’s appeal.

“For the last 19 years, Flickerfest has been a showcase of the inspirational and provocative Australian short film genre, and this year the organic wines and juices served in all of our bars will be a perfect match,” Ms Kidd said.

“We can’t wait to pop a cork of Rosnay’s delicious organic bubbly on the closing night.”

Rosnay wines are being served throughout the Festival at Bondi and on the National Tour, and now, at the home of the wines themselves.

Sam Statham, Rosnay, stressed Flickerfest is not two weeks of foreign language films.

It is one night of Australia’s leading short films that are the pick of the crop and specially curated for the Flickerfest national tour, appealing to all people who just like a good movie.

The films include Miracle Fish, recently nominated for an Academy award and Ralph, directed by Debboral Mailman, of Secret Life of Us fame.

“It’s a great event and the first time it’s been held out here and we are very excited,” Sam said.

“The event is being screened by Pics in the Sticks, on their big outdoor inflatable screen and we reckon we can easily fit 200 people on the front lawn at Richard and Florence’s house.

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Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales, Australia: United Way Community Chest Raises Funds with Outdoor Showing of 'Bedtime Stories'

By on January 12, 2010 in Outdoor Movie Events

The United Way Community Chest presents Adam Sandler – Bedtime Stories at the outdoor cinema.
Help the Central Coast and spend time with your family and friends relaxing with live entertainment, rides and outdoor entertainment, rides and family outdoor movie at the inaugural Outdoor Cinema Family Fun Night.
Gates open at the Gatorade Regional Athletics Centre Mingara at 4pm with entertainment from 5pm. Movie Bedtime Stories from 8pm.
Gold coin donation on arrival.
All proceeds raised support The United Way Central Coast Community Chest that helps local Central Coast Charities.

source-http://www.thecoastnews.com.au/component/jcalpro/view/90/38.html?tmpl=component

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Randwick, New South Wales, Australia: Mr. Rosenberg Popularizing the Drive-In Movie One City at a Time

By on January 3, 2010 in Outdoor Movie Events

Image from a youth party at Historic Matraville Drive-In

Randwick is poised to become ground zero in a movement to re-establish drive-in cinemas across the country.

’s Paul Rosenberg’s love of the drive-in experience led to his vision to restore this almost extinct past-time, (there is only one left in Sydney at Blacktown), to its former glory.

He approached the Australian Jockey Club (AJC) in 2007 to use the Randwick racecourse car park but his idea was put on the backburner because of World Youth Day.

Now, with his application with Randwick Council, Mr Rosenberg is ready to begin his campaign to re-popularise the drive-in experience.

“I grew up in Maroubra, so I grew up with the Matraville drive-in, which I used to love,” he said. “The atmosphere was great, we used to pay just 40 cents to see the films but we still used to hide people in the boot to get in for free. But that closed in 1980 and now we have a situation where people, like my children who are 22 and 25, have never been to a drive-in.”

He also wants to revive the drive-in at other AJC locations, including Warwick Farm and Rosehill.

And his plan for drive-ins at largely disused race course car parks could be a “winner” with the success of outdoor cinemas in Sydney and the revival of drive-in theatres in the US.

“It’s great family entertainment, which I think the Eastern Suburbs is lacking, and the fact that we haven’t had a drive-in in 20 years, it’s a definite winner,” he said.

Are you a fan of the drive-in? Tell us at southerncourier.com.au.

Mr Rosenberg said he expected the first screenings would be on May 1, with four sessions from Friday through to Sunday until the end of July.

The screen will be an all-weather, wind braced, air-inflatable structure and the film sound track will be broadcast through each vehicles FM car radio.

Each session will accommodate around 500 cars at $44 a car, with prime, screen front positions including valet food service costing $60 a car.

Nick Moncrieff-Hill

source-http://southern-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/a-journey-of-nostalgia/

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Coffs Coast, New South Wales, Australia: Outdoor Movie Fun from Last Year Returning to Coffs Harbour

By on December 29, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

The cinema in action last year

GREAT news for Coffs Coast cinema-lovers, the Newcastle Permanent Open Air Cinema is back.

Even better, entry is free.

For three nights, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a picnic under the stars and enjoy a movie.

Woolgoolga Beach Reserve is the place to be on Friday, January 8, when Bombora: The Story of Australian Surfing will be screened.

Marley and Me will screen at Jetty Foreshores on Saturday, January 9.

The final screening on Sunday, January 10, is Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian.

“It’s a great opportunity for families and friends to get together for a picnic and enjoy the beautiful weather on the Coffs Coast, while watching a film on a huge outdoor screen, under the stars,” Sinclair Black from Coastal Cinemas said.

Films commence at sundown; approximately 8.15pm.

Movie-goers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and something comfortable to sit on and relax as the sunsets and the big screen lights up.

The movies are screening for free this summer thanks to Newcastle Permanent and City Centre Coffs Harbour.

Kira Love

source-http://media.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2009/12/27/CCA_28-12-2009_EGN_02_ch2803b.IMG_t325.jpg


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Tingha, New South Wales, Australia:Outdoor Movies in the Park are On Again with NECU Movies in the Park 2010

By on December 23, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Armchair movie enthusiasts will be able to bring their lounges, recliners and other comfortable seating to once again enjoy outdoor movies.

The “NECU Movies in the Park 2010” will be held in Leggo Park (behind the Council) in January next year.

The feature film will commence at around 8.00pm on Friday, 22 and Saturday 23 January.

There will also be movies in with the final date and venue yet to be confirmed.

Bring the family, bring along some friends and make it a great community evening.

Further information regarding the movies and Day events can be obtained from Geoff Dowden at Council on 6770 7110 or email gdowden@guyra.nsw.gov.au

 

Aus tralia Day

Guyra’s Ambassador for Australia Day 2010 will be Mr. Scott Brockenshire, who is a paralympic medal winning swimmer.

The awards dinner will be held at the Bowling Club on Monday, January 25, 2010 and tickets are on sale at the Council until Thursday, January 21.

Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children aged under 12.

On Australia Day, the flag raising will be held in Rotary Park at 12.00noon.

The Australia Day activities at Tingha will include the awards presentations at the breakfast to be held at the Tingha Sport & Recreation Club at 8.00am.

source-http://www.guyraargus.com.au/news/local/news/general/movies-in-the-park-are-on-again/1709250.aspx

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Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia: Future of Roof-Top Cinema Still Up in the Air

By on December 12, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

A ROOFTOP cinema planned for has hit its first hurdle, meeting with a split vote at the Development Control Committee at Woollahra Council on Monday night.

The cinema, which the Fivex company wants to open on the roof of 376-382 New South Head Road, would have acoustic shielding and seat 150 people, all of whom would be provided with headphones. More than 600 people signed a petition supporting the plan; just ten wrote to council to speak against it.

However, council staff recommended it be refused, saying it exceeded floor space ratio restrictions, and the acoustic shielding, privacy screens, cinema screen and amenities would overlook residential properties next door at the Cosmopolitan Centre. The staff recommendation noted that while the cinema would have a benefit to the area, this would be overshadowed by its detrimental impacts.

At the committee meeting, Mayor Andrew Petrie, a longtime supporter of the project, voted for it to be passed, along with Crs Isabelle Schapiro, Chris Howe and Toni Zeltzer. In favour of its refusal were Crs Lucienne Edelman, Malcolm Young, Nicola Grieve and Susan Wynne.

Cr Wynne said that while she supported a cinema in Double Bay, it had been hard to ignore the staff recommendations.

“I think a cinema in Double Bay would be fantastic but the imposition on neighbours, it’s too great to overlook,” she said.

The applicant can now make changes before the plan goes before the full council on Monday.

“I’d love to come to council and see something different because I think Double Bay is desperate for something like this,” she said. “When I saw the staff recommendation I was disappointed, but just because its something a lot of people are saying they want, doesn’t mean we should overlook our planning controls.”

Jennifer Bennett

source-http://wentworth-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/open-air-cinema-rejected/

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Grafton, New South Wales, Australia: Outdoor Perfect Fundraiser for One Public School

By on December 9, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

THE REAL BIG SCREEN: Public P&C; vice-president Karen Crispin with kindergarten student Bronte O’Loughlin, 6, sit in front of fellow students demonstrating how big the cinema screen will be for the Cinema Under the Stars.

A MOVIE screening under the stars in Grafton will go ahead as a fundraiser next Friday.

Karen Crispin, the vice-president of the Grafton Public School P and C, is the driving force behind the Cinema Under the Stars fundraiser for the school.

After the concept came up in conversation, Karen was determined to make it a must-attend event leading up to Christmas festivities.

“We wanted to do a fundraiser that was really different and that would be fun for the whole family,” she said.

“At this stage, the proceeds from the event will go to improving the technological tools of the school,” she said.

The Grafton Public School P and C will host a showing of Bedtime Stories, starring Adam Sandler, on an 8×4 metre inflatable screen on the Grafton High School oval.

If the weather turns bad, the program will go ahead on the main quadrangle at Grafton High School.

The fun program will begin at 5.30pm, with the movie at 7.30pm, depending on the amount of sunlight on the screen.

There will be a jumping castle, a Christmas ham wheel, a barbecue, snow cones, popcorn, cold drinks and fairy floss to keep everyone happy.

Ana Vlastaras

source-http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/story/2009/11/27/school-set-for-night-with-the-stars/

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Cowra, New South Wales, Australia: Japanese Garden Perfect Setting for Outdoor Movie Screeings

By on November 25, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Please allow me the chance to comment on the recent screening of Mamma Mia on the big screen at the Japanese Garden. I had the pleasure of attending with some friends, and was duly impressed.

Impressed by the beautiful location, all of the restaurant staff and Japanese Garden staff in attendance.

The idea of an open air cinema showcasing musicals is a fantastic idea for !

Having lived in Sydney and Canberra where these events are extremely popular and sought-out, the only thing that surprised me was the poor attendance especially considering I frequently hear children, adults and teens commenting on how little there is to do in this town and how much they miss being able to go to the movies.

Just an observation…

So, why not consider supporting this venture.

Only $10 for adults, $6.50 for pensioners and kids under five free-bargain, it can’t be the price.

Popcorn hotdogs, chips, platters, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at very reasonable prices.

You are also able to bring a fold-out chair or blanket, very cosy indeed.

I highly recommend it and hope a support base continues to grow.

Big thankyou to all involved, you will definitely see myself in attendance, again.

Kylie Colemane

source-http://www.cowraguardian.com.au/news/local/news/general/a-wonderful-concept-at-the-garden/1687319.aspx

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St. Johns Park, New South Wales, Australia: Triglav Panthers Turn Backyard into Theatre for Outdoor Movies

By on November 18, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

High School Musical 3 stars Ashley Tisdale, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

YOU can now see the big stars under the stars, thanks to Triglav Panthers.

The club has turned its backyard in St Johns Park into an outdoor cinema with an inflatable big screen.

On Saturday, families can enjoy a free night out with a screening of High School Musical 3: Senior Year from 8pm.

The Disney film is rated (G) and stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

The all-singing, all-dancing gang are back and the love story between high school basketball star Troy Bolton (Efron) and brainiac Gabriella Montez (Hudgens) continues.

As their graduation nears, the couple realises they will be separated when they head off to different colleges.

Their solution is to gather their friends and perform a musical, complete with songs about their hopes and fears of the future.

Pack a picnic and a blanket and bring the family down for a free outdoor screening.

Over summer Triglav Panthers will also be screening Tale Of Desperaux (PG), Bolt (G), Ink Heart (G) and Race to Witch Mountain (PG).

Source-http://fairfield-advance.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/see-the-high-school-musical-stars-under-the-stars1/

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Paddington, New South Wales, Australia: Belvedere Amphitheatre Features Outdor Movies for a Summer Down Under

By on November 13, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Moonlight Cinema transforms the Belvedere Amphitheatre in Centennial Park into the ultimate outdoor cinema experience.

There’s nothing quite like that first hint of summer after a long chilly winter, and one sure-fire sign that it’s time to pack away the winter woolies is the highly anticipated return of Ford Fiesta Moonlight Cinema for another season of memorable movie-going under the stars.

Each year, Moonlight Cinema transforms the grassy embankment of the Belvedere Amphitheatre in Centennial Park into the ultimate outdoor cinema experience, showcasing an impressive schedule of classic, cult and new release films.

The outdoor film festival opens on December 3 with the much anticipated Sydney premiere of Nowhere Boy, the untold story of Beatles legend John Lennon’s childhood starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Aaron Johnson, and closes on March 14 with James Cameron’s latest sci-fi thriller, Avatar.

Valentine’s Day will again be a season highlight, with the premiere of New York, I Love You, the incredible anthology of stories from some of our most celebrated filmmakers. Set in one of the most loved cities in the world, New York, I Love You features an impressive ensemble of stars including Orlando Bloom, Natalie Portman, Ethan Hawke, Andy Garcia, Blake Lively and Hayden Christensen to name just a few.

And on Sunday, January 10, the enormously popular ‘Dog Night’ returns to Moonlight Cinema. Pooches across Sydney are encouraged to bring their people along for a special screening of the animation hit of 2009, Up.

Whether you plan to snuggle up to your sweetheart or hang out with your mates, there simply is no better way to spend a summer evening so dust off the picnic hamper and mark the dates in your diary.

The 2009/2010 Moonlight Cinema schedule has something for everyone, with a feast of films covering every genre you could image, including the big new release movies like New Moon, Where The Wild Things Are, In The Loop, The Time Traveler’s Wife, Avatar and Sherlock Holmes.

For a night out with the family, there’s Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Up,G-Force, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and a preview of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Or if you’re keen to catch a flick with the chicks, check out Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Coco Avant Chanel, Did You Hear About The Morgans?, Julie and Julia, The Lovely Bones and The September Issue.

And Moonlight Cinema continues the tradition of delivering your cult favourites in big screen encores like The Commitments, Grease, Napoleon Dynamite, Saturday Night Fever, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, The Blues Brothers, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Top Gun and Zoolander.

Moonlight Cinema runs from December 3 to March 14 at the Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Park, entry via Woollahra Gate off Oxford St.

source-http://alive-sydney.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/moonlight-cinema-is-back-for-summer/

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