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Interview with JJ Abrams on ‘Super 8′
June 6, 2011 · 5 comments

AUDIO INTERVIEW: Last week, The Reel Bits was lucky enough to be invited to a roundtable of "Australia's best bloggers" and sit down and have a chat with writer/director/über-producer JJ Abrams on his new film Super 8, wrangling Star Trek cast members and selling a film with heart.

Most Anticipated: Sydney Film Festival 2011
June 5, 2011 · 1 comment

ARTICLE: With the Sydney Film Festival mere days away, we take a look at our most anticipated films from the program, ranging from modern westerns to epic swordplay, a cult effort in the making about cults to Cannes winners, and directorial debuts to hillbilly comedy horror.

Poster Round-Up: June 2011
June 4, 2011 · No comments

POSTERS: Another month has passed, so it's time for a poster round-up! We pitch the posters from four upcoming films against their nearest counterpart and watch them fight to the bitter end? Muppets! Mothers vs. fathers! Friends with benefits! Girls with dragon tattoos! Who will win?

First Look: Full clip from ‘Green Lantern’
June 4, 2011 · No comments

Green Lantern comes out in just a few weeks in the US, although we have to wait a few months longer down this end of the world. For those too impatient to wait until August, Warner (via Yahoo! Movies) has released a full one-minute clip from the film.

The Tunnel
June 2, 2011 · 1 comment

REVIEW: Released simultaneously in theatres, television, DVD and via bittorrent, and financed by crowdsourced funding, Australian horror feature The Tunnel is an innovative and ambitious documentary-style effort in the so-called "found footage" genre.

WINNERS: ‘Oranges And Sunshine’ giveaway
June 2, 2011 · No comments

WINNERS: Oranges And Sunshine tells the story of a social worker who uncovered one of the most significant scandals in recent times. Thanks to Icon Films, we had 10 double in-season passes to give away - and we are pleased to announce the lucky winners!

First Look: New clip from ‘Super 8′
June 2, 2011 · No comments

VIDEO: Super 8 hits cinemas around the world next week, but in the meantime Paramount has sent over this train wreck of a clip to satiate your collective desires to find out more about the mysterious collaboration between J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg.

First Look: 2 New ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ TV Spots
June 2, 2011 · No comments

TRAILERS: Marvel and Paramount has managed to quietly slip a few new TV spots for Joe Johnston's Captain America: The First Avenger, with new footage no less, in under the radar. Starring Chris Evans, the prelude to The Avengers continues.

Sarah Watt and Julie Rigg join Sydney Film Festival Jury
June 2, 2011 · 1 comment

NEWS: The Sydney Film Festival has confirmed that the last two pieces of the Official Competition Jury puzzle will be filled in by writer, director, author and animator Sarah Watt and film critic Julie Rigg. David Wenham will also be on the Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films Jury.