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Excitement Builds as Melbourne International Film Festival Reveals Nominees for Best Australian Director and Uncle Jack Charles Award

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Melbourne, Australia — The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced this year’s nominees for its prestigious Best Australian Director prize and The Uncle Jack Charles Award, setting the stage for next month’s celebration of cinema. Leading the nominees for the $50,000 Blackmagic Design Best Australian Director Award is James J. Robinson, who is also in the running for the $140,000 Bright Horizons Award for his film, First Light. He is joined by Zoe Pepper (Birthright), Samuel Van Grinsven (Went Up the Hill), and Sophie Somerville (Fwends). The winner will be selected by an esteemed … Read more

Trial Delay Sought in Case of ‘Uncle Fester,’ Notable Meth Guide Author, Amid Additional Evidence Testing

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Green Bay, Wis. – The trial of Stephen Preisler, who is facing multiple drug manufacturing and delivery charges, may be postponed to allow further evidence testing. Preisler, also known by the pseudonym “Uncle Fester,” is well-known for authoring books on creating substances such as ricin and methamphetamine. The 66-year-old was arrested in July after a search of his home on Baird Street, leading to his initial charges. Since that time, his legal troubles have escalated with additional accusations including drug possession and bail jumping. His trial was originally set for March 11. This Monday, Preisler’s … Read more