Category: competition

We scream. You scream. We all scream… for ICE CREAM MAN. Written and directed by Eli Roth, ICE CREAM MAN tells the story of an idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. As the frozen treats unleash an insatiable…

CatVideoFest returns to Australian cinemas this August, with the funniest, most heartwarming and unforgettable cat videos from around the world for a one-of-a-kind big-screen celebration of our feline friends. CatVideoFest is a joyous, communal cinema experience featuring the latest and greatest cat videos – from hilarious home footage and animations, viral sensations and…

Dendy Cinemas announce their August special screenings, A TRIBUTE TO SAM NEILL, in remembrance of one of the most enduring, versatile, and beloved icons of modern cinema. From his captivating early work in landmark Australian and New Zealand films to his unforgettable presence in massive global blockbusters, Sam Neill has…

HOLY DAYS is a joyful and uplifting feel-good comedy about an unexpected adventure starring Miriam Margolyes, Judy Davis and Jacki Weaver. In 1970s New Zealand, young Brian is devastated by the loss of his mother and determined to stop his dad from marrying the woman he sees as her replacement. Convinced he…

Pull back the Iron Curtain in THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN, an engrossing political drama that sees a young Russian filmmaker (Paul Dano) become an unlikely advisor to Vladimir Putin (Jude Law) as he rises to power in post-Soviet Russia. Russia, early 1990s. The USSR has collapsed. Amid the chaos…

Following sell-out sessions at the recent Sydney Film Festival, TENOR: MY NAME IS PATI, an inspiring, music-rich documentary is heading to over 90 Australian cinemas from 23 July 2026. TENOR: MY NAME IS PATI tells the extraordinary story of charismatic Samoan tenor Pene Pati, whose against-the-odds journey from the South Pacific to the…

The 2026 Hurtigruten Nordic Film Festival is screening nationally through the wintry months of July and August at Palace, Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas. Featuring the best new cinema from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, this year’s formidable line-up showcases cinematic legends, breathtaking landscapes and the unique storytelling and profound…

Your presence is formally requested at our special RSVPreview screening of THE INVITE. Join the fun at Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo or Dendy Cinemas Portside on  Saturday, 4 July at 6:30pm for a dramedy filled with sharp wit and unexpected twists that turn a simple dinner party into beautiful chaos. Joe and Angela’s marriage…

Set sail for an adventure of mythic proportions because tickets for Christopher Nolan’s epic, THE ODYSSEY are now on sale at Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo and Dendy Cinemas Portside. See Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron on the big screen from 16 July,…

Step right up and experience the magic of The Great Australian Circus! Presented by Ashton Entertainment, it’s coming to the Gold Coast from Friday 26 June with a brand new, thrilling show. The Great Australian Circus is Gold Coast’s #1 circus experience you cant miss this school holidays. Prepare to…

The legendary Brian Cox makes his directorial debut with GLENROTHAN. A compelling family drama set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, it co-stars Alan Cumming, Shirley Henderson and Alexandra Shipp. When his beloved Chicago blues club burns down, Donal (Cumming) reluctantly returns to the Scottish Highlands for the first time in nearly…

Dust off your toys and leave the little ones at home. Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang are returning to the big screen, but this time, they’re facing their biggest rival yet: technology. Round up your favourite deputies for a nostalgic night out at the Big Kids Screenings of TOY…

Rialto Distribution is excited to announce that the lush, historical drama PRIMAVERA is coming to select cinemas from 11 June 2026. Set against the breathtaking beauty of 18th century Venice, PRIMAVERA is inspired by the life and music of Antonio Vivaldi. At the famed Ospedale della Pietà orphanage, gifted young women are trained to perform…

Be the first to see an early screening of TUNER, the ‘pitch perfect heist film with a unique and thrilling twist’! Starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman, a gifted piano tuner’s meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down. To…

Rialto Distribution is excited to announce that the new, animated feature film BUFFALO KIDS will hit cinemas nationwide from 28 May 2026! Set in the 19th century, BUFFALO KIDS follows orphaned Irish siblings Mary and Tom, who arrive in New York City by ocean liner in 1886 hoping to reunite with their uncle. When he…

When grief takes flight, so does hope. Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson deliver a powerful, heartfelt performance in H IS FOR HAWK, the visually stunning cinematic adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s internationally bestselling memoir.  Follow Helen’s journey as she navigates loss, forms a bond with the wild goshawk Mabel, and rediscovers herself…

One song. Two egos. No quiet resolution. Be the first to see POWER BALLAD,  starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas at the See It First Preview on Wednesday 27 May. Power Ballad is a sharp, music‑driven comedy about ego, ambition and the complicated cost of getting noticed. After a chance meeting, wedding band…

Rehearsals are well underway as the supremely talented cast of Tootsie, the smash-hit Broadway musical, prepare for the Australian premiere at Teatro at the Italian Forum later this month. Wigs and sequins have been donned in preparation to bring this nostalgic classic to the stage at Sydney’s newest exciting venue.…

To celebrate the release of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 at Dendy Cinemas on 30 April, including the special Everybody Wants This previews night before release, you could WIN an in-season double pass! The Scoop is giving away two, in-season double e-passes to the film, thanks to Dendy Cinemas! Ticket giveaway offer: One…

Winner of the Cannes 2025 Camera d’Or and the Directors’ Fortnight Audience Award, THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE has been widely acclaimed by critics around the world. Set in 1991 Iraq during the final years of Saddam Hussein’s rule, the film follows nine-year-old Lamia, whose class is ordered to celebrate the President’s birthday by…

Rialto Distribution is excited to announce that the joyous new Australian musical THE DEB will hit cinemas nationwide from 9 April 2026! Set in the drought-stricken town of Dunburn, THE DEB follows big-hearted farm girl Taylah Simpkins, whose dreams of shining at the annual Debutante Ball are turned upside down by her sharp-witted city cousin Maeve.…

Cluedo, the game of whodunnit that’s gripped generations has stepped off the board and onto the stage! Based on the fan-favourite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie, Clue and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game that is the 5th highest selling board game of all time, Cluedo is the ultimate whodunnit that will leave you dying…

Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams) stars in THE PLAGUE, a psychological thriller about social hierarchy and alienation, set within an all-boys water polo summer camp. In the summer of 2003, Ben (Everett Blunck), a socially awkward 12-year-old finds himself struggling to fit within a ruthless social hierarchy enforced by his peers at an all-boys…

Step into LASSÙ Cosmic Cabaret Saloon perched on the galaxy’s edge, where space cowboys, alien drifters, and the legendary Rodeo Sisters dazzle with out-of-this-world acts. Join Rodeo Clown Rusty as he journeys through the golden days of LASSÙ, determined to revive the magic that once filled the saloon. Immerse yourself…

Rehearsals are well underway for the upcoming Tony-nominated Broadway smash-hit production, THE PROM. This Drama Desk Award™ Winner for Best Musical is arriving in Sydney for its Australian premiere next month at the newly revitalised Teatro at the Italian Forum from 24 March 2026.  The Scoop is giving away one double pass to see the show! Head to our Instagram page or…

After debuting Top 3 at the US box office, SOLO MIO opens in cinemas in Australia on 26 February. Written and directed by Charles and Daniel Kinnane, alongside co-writer and star Kevin James, SOLO MIO follows Matt Taylor (Kevin James), an earnest but heartbroken elementary school art teacher whose dream Italian wedding falls…

From acclaimed director Sophie Hyde (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), JIMPA is an uplifting multi-generational family story starring award-winning favourites Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. Hannah (Colman) travels to vibrant Amsterdam with her teen, Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde), to reconnect with her politically-engaged, gay father—affectionately known as “Jimpa” (Lithgow).  Frances is besotted with Jimpa…

Fans of the beloved ABBA musical can rejoice as the MAMMA MIA! The Musical makes a triumphant return to Melbourne this summer. Independent theatre company AG Theatre brings the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award nominated show to Melbourne’s historic National Theatre in St Kilda, kicking off on 7 February 2026. Seen and loved by over 65 million people…

Celebrate Easter with Circus of Illusion, featuring the acclaimed illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd as he returns with his spectacular show to Sydney’s State Theatre for two shows only on Saturday 4 April 2026. Audiences are invited to escape into a dazzling world where sawdust and sequins meet cutting-edge illusions and jaw-dropping magic in Circus of Illusion –…