Rachel Griffiths to Chair Jury at CinefestOZ, Offering $100K Film Prize Amid Stellar Lineup and Intimate Filmmaker Events

Busselton, Australia — The CinefestOZ Film Festival, celebrated for its premiere of Australian cinematic works, has announced Rachel Griffiths, a distinguished actress and filmmaker, as the Jury Chair of its prestigious film prize. Scheduled from August 31 to September 8 in the scenic South West region of Western Australia, the festival boasts the country’s most lucrative film award, offering $100,000 to an outstanding Australian production. Griffiths expressed her excitement about the role, emphasizing the festival’s cultural significance post-pandemic. “After the challenges brought by Covid, events such as CinefestOZ play a crucial role in reviving our … Read more

Swing for the Fences: Dream Lineup for the Upcoming Home Run Derby Unveiled

As the Home Run Derby approaches, excitement builds around what is perhaps Major League Baseball’s most exhilarated display of individual prowess. The event, known for its spectacular swings and crowd-pleasing home runs, provides a stage for some of the game’s most powerful hitters. With just one week to go, several top talents are already on the anticipated guest list, but here, the ideal lineup would look slightly different, emphasizing not only raw power but showmanship and potential narratives. Injuries unfortunately rule out several high-profile players who would have otherwise been top picks for the show. … Read more

45th AWARD Awards Announces Stellar Jury Lineup for Australasian Creativity Showcase

SYDNEY, Australia – The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has announced the lineup of jurors for the 45th AWARD Awards. A group of 90 leading creatives will be responsible for selecting the winners of the prestigious awards. The selection process will involve online pre-judging and a new ‘ask your chair anything’ session from May 10 to May 20, 2023. The final round of judging will take place in person from June 24 to July 3 to determine the ultimate winners. This year, the jury chairs include esteemed professionals in various fields. Stan Lim from … Read more

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Returns to Lineup with Strong Performance, Opening Day in Sight

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge made a successful return to the New York Yankees’ lineup on Wednesday night after being sidelined for ten days due to abdominal discomfort. The 31-year-old outfielder batted third and played center field in the Yankees’ exhibition game against the Pirates at Steinbrenner Field. The Yankees had been cautious with Judge, opting to have him miss a few Grapefruit League games to ensure his readiness for the regular season. Judge split center-field duties with Trent Grisham against the Pirates as the team gradually eased him back into game action. The … Read more