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Former Major Crimes and The Closer star Phillip Keene has signed with Link Entertainment. He was previously with Zero Gravity Management. Keene is best known for his role as Buzz Watson, the tech savvy member of the Lapd’s exclusive squad on TNT’s hit crime drama series The Closer and spinoff Major Crimes, which wrapped its six-season run in January. Keene next will return to the big screen as the male lead of the anticipated MarVista Entertainment thriller Deadly Shores, opposite Carly Schroeder. Keene remains with Raphael Berko and Ellen Drantch-Billet at Media Artists Group.

Australian actress Jessica Green, who can currently be seen in the lead role of Talon on the CW fantasy adventure series, The Outpost, has signed with Apa. Green can also be seen as Egyptian queen Cleopatra in Netflix series Roman Empire. Other U.S. credits include the Ash vs. Evil Dead series finale for Starz.

Storm Boy.

Screen Australia has unveiled the recipients of its last production investment funding round of 2016. $15 million is shared between seven films and eight television projects, including anticipated titles such as Fred Schepisi.s Andorra and the Shawn Seet remake of Storm Boy..

.We are delighted to be supporting TV projects from so many of the major players all in one round including Foxtel, Channel Seven, Network Ten, the ABC and Sbs," CEO Graeme Mason said. "And in film we look forward to seeing the latest from acclaimed talents Fred Schepisi, Jonathan Teplitzky and John Maynard."

The successful feature film projects are:.

– A contemporary re-imagining of 1976 classic Storm Boy from writer Justin Monjo (The Secret Daughter, Spear), director Shawn Seet (Deep Water, The Code) and Ambience Entertainment producers Michael Boughen and Matthew Street (Tomorrow When the War Began). This time around we meet Mike .Storm Boy. Kingley as a grandfather...

Red Billabong.

Pinnacle Films will handle theatrical distribution and home release throughout Australia and New Zealand for Australian creature feature Red Billabong.

Pinnacle is eyeing a mid-year release, with a full trailer to be released early next month.

The company has previously distributed Predestination, Healing, Return to Nim.s Island and the John Jarratt thriller Stalkher, making genre fare like Red Billabong "a natural addition" to Pinnacle's slate, the company said in a statement.

Red Billabong stars Home and Away's Dan Ewing and Dance Academy's Tim Pocock, alongside Sophie Don, Jessica Green (Lightning Point), Ben Chisholm, John Reynolds, Emily Joy, James Straiton, Felix Williamson (Underbelly: Razor, The Great Gatsby) and Gregory Fryer (The Sapphires).

"We're thrilled to be working with the likes of Pinnacle Films", said writer-director Luke Sparke.

"The films they have released speak for themselves. I'm very excited to have Red Billabong coming to Australian audiences...

Red Billabong.

Pinnacle Films will handle theatrical distribution and home release throughout Australia and New Zealand for Australian creature feature Red Billabong.

Pinnacle is eyeing a mid-year release, with a full trailer to be released early next month.

The company has previously distributed Predestination, Healing, Return to Nim.s Island and the John Jarratt thriller Stalkher, making genre fare like Red Billabong "a natural addition" to Pinnacle's slate, the company said in a statement.

Red Billabong stars Home and Away's Dan Ewing and Dance Academy's Tim Pocock, alongside Sophie Don, Jessica Green (Lightning Point), Ben Chisholm, John Reynolds, Emily Joy, James Straiton, Felix Williamson (Underbelly: Razor, The Great Gatsby) and Gregory Fryer (The Sapphires).

"We're thrilled to be working with the likes of Pinnacle Films", said writer-director Luke Sparke.

"The films they have released speak for themselves. I'm very excited to have Red Billabong coming to Australian audiences...

Netflix has secured exclusive streaming rights to Chris Lilley.s Jonah from Tonga and the drama series Serangoon Road for its Australian and New Zealand service which launches March 28.

In a deal signed with ABC Commercial, Netflix gets non-exclusive rights to a slew of other ABC shows including Rake, Redfern Now, Upper Middle Bogan, The Time of Our Lives, Janet King, Jack Irish, Crownies and Australia: The Time Traveller's Guide.

The deal also covers Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (Australia only), Lilley.s Ja.mie: Private School Girl, Summer Heights High and We Can Be Heroes and kids shows Angelina Ballerina, Barney, Bob The Builder, Sesame Street, The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Last December SVoD rival Stan announced a non-exclusive deal with ABC Commercial encompassing the same content.

Netflix has also nabbed exclusive SVoD rights to British dramas Broadchurch and The Tunnel from Roadshow Entertainment, and the rights to Roadshow.s extensive library.

Vampire Academy.s Lucy Fry has won a supporting role in Cook, Bruce Beresford.s Us drama starring Eddie Murphy as an artistic chef who agrees to provide meals to the family of a dying man.

The screenplay by Susan McMartin (Two And A Half Men, Californication) unfolds over 15 years as Murphy.s character Henry becomes a surrogate father.

Britt Robertson, who was a regular in TV.s Under the Dome before scoring the female lead opposite George Clooney in Disney.s upcoming mystery-adventure Tomorrowland, plays the deceased daughter.s Charlotte.

Fry, who co-starred with Kevin Bacon and Radha Mitchell in Greg Mclean.s La-shot supernatural thriller 6 Miranda Drive, is Charlotte.s friend Poppy.. Her credits includer Mako: Island of Secrets, Reef Doctors and Lightning Point.

Shooting starts tomorrow Us time in Los Angeles, produced by Lee Nelson and Mark Canton.

Vampire Academy's Lucy Fry has joined drug-trafficking drama The Preppie Connection.

The film will be directed by The War Within's Joe Castelo and chronicles a group of private school students who ran a drug ring during the early 1980s, Deadline reports.

Fry has been tapped to portray Alexis, the love interest of a drug dealer by the name of Toby.

A target release date for The Preppie Connection has yet to be announced.

Fry is best known for her prior roles in Mako Mermaids and the TV series Lightning Point.

The 22-year-old recently wrapped up filming on the movie 6 Miranda Drive with Kevin Bacon.

Vampire Academy is finally headed to home video, so if you missed it in theatres you'll be able to sink your teeth into it on Blu-ray and DVD soon enough! Read on for details.

From the Press Release

Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company announced today the Blu-ray™ and DVD release of Vampire Academy based on the best-selling novel by #1 New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Fantasy Author, Richelle Mead. Director Mark Waters, known for films, Freaky Friday and Just Like Heaven, is best recognized for his work on the 2004 hit Mean Girls starring Lindsay Lohan. His brother and Vampire Academy Writer Daniel Waters was acclaimed for his Heathers screenplay which received an Edgar Award in 1990. His other past projects include Batman Returns and Demolition Man.

Based on author Richelle Mead’s worldwide bestselling series, Vampire Academy tells the legend of Rose Hathaway (Zoey Deutch) and Lissa Dragomir (Lucy Fry...

A trio of new character posters featuring the likes of Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures'), Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point') and Dominic Sherwood from the Mark Water' upcoming 'Vampire Academy' have landed ahead of this Friday's premiere. The success of this movie, based on the series of novels by author Richelle Mead, could potentially mark the beginning of an entirely new teen franchise. And without fresh installments of 'Twilight' or 'Harry Potter' to fill the void it couldn't be a better time to net an audience. 'Vampire Academy' also stars Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Sami Gayle, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Olga Kurylenk, Claire Foy and Cameron Monaghan. Head below for the new posters....

Another new 'Vampire Academy' asset is here to get you through the day, that is of course if you're a fan of that sort of thing. And with something for the guys and for the girls on this latest exclusive one-sheet provided by Buzzfeed it'll hopefully appease all parties. The poster features hotties Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures') and Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point') as well as co-stars Danila Kozlovsky and Dominic Sherwood. Mark Waters' directs from a script adapted by Daniel Waters from the original novel by authoress Richelle Mead. The movie also stars Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Sami Gayle, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Olga Kurylenk, Claire Foy and Cameron Monaghan. Check it out below....

Mark Waters' 'Vampire Academy' is still a month away yet the frequency of asset releases has increased 10-fold this past week. Here we go once more with another batch of infographics and new stills from the movie which is due to arrive this Valentines. The fresh collection includes a pleasing shot of star Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures') and her taut buttocks. The adaptation is based on the teen series of novels by author Richelle Mead and will no doubt please Twihards out there looking to sink there teeth into more of the same. Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point'), Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Sami Gayle, Dominic Sherwood, Danila Kozlovsky, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Olga Kurylenk, Claire Foy and Cameron Monaghan all star. Check out the good below....

It seems the Weinsteins are shouting about the fact that 'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland does indeed also star in their upcoming release of Mark Waters' 'Vampire Academy'. Based on the teen novel series from author Richelle Mead, actress Hyland (below) stars as Natalie Dashkov, a member at the academy. The main leads Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures') and Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point') have been the main focus of attention up to now but any new images of Sarah Hyland geeking it up in her school uniform are welcome here. 'Vampire Academy' also stars Sami Gayle, Dominic Sherwood, Danila Kozlovsky, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Olga Kurylenk, Claire Foy and Cameron Monaghan. Head below for the images....

Fancy some more 'Vampire Academy' goodies? Of course you do. First up we have a brief clip featuring actress and all round hottie Zoey Deutch introducing an exclusive trailer available soon in Regal Cinemas. And to follow Just Jared have posted up a brand new infographic and a bunch of new stills from the Mark Waters helmed adaptation. Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point'), Sami Gayle, Dominic Sherwood, Danila Kozlovsky, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Olga Kurylenk, Claire Foy, Cameron Monaghan, and the sexy Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family') also star. Check out the goods below. and make sure you click up the Just Jared link at the very bottom to see more images....

Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures') and Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point') will be giving out love bites this Valentines as Mark Waters' 'Vampire Academy' is unleashed onto audiences across the Us from 14 February. A new clip has arrived in the lead up to the release of the new teen vamp project based on the best selling book series penned by author Richelle Mead. Sami Gayle, Dominic Sherwood, Danila Kozlovsky, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Olga Kurylenk, Claire Foy, Cameron Monaghan, and the sexy Sarah Hyland -below ('Modern Family') also star. Head below for the clip....

Hitting theatres across France on 5 March 2014 is Mark Waters' 'Vampire Academy' adaptation. And a new French one-sheet full of vibrant colour and the reappearance of stars Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures') and Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point') and their impressive gams has risen. Based on the series of teen vampire novels by author Richelle Mead the movie is due to help settle all those Twi-hards out there who haven't known what to do with theirselves ever since their beloved 'Twilight' ended. The movie co-stars Sami Gayle, Dominic Sherwood, Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Danila Kozlovsky, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship') and Olga Kurylenk. You can head below for the new poster....

It's a common occurence. No sooner do we bring you spanking new images from a production a fresh faced trailer soon follows. Yahoo have revealed the newest trailer for Mark Waters' 'Vampire Academy', delectably adapted from the first in the series of novels by bestselling American fantasy author Richelle Mead. The movie which will squeeze somewhere between 'Harry Potter' and 'Twilight' is hitting theatres next Valentine's Day for all those romantics out there who like there features with a bit of bite. 'Vampire Academy' stars Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point'), Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures'), Sami Gayle, Dominic Sherwood, Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Danila Kozlovsky, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship') and Olga Kurylenk. Check the trailer below....

With a 'Twilight' shaped hole in the market could the Mark Waters helmed 'Vampire Academy' be the filler that every postpubescent girl will lap up? Based on the series of novels by author Richelle Mead, the adaptation is heading into theatres next Valentines Day and here's a batch of new stills to help tide you over until then. Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point'), Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures'), Sami Gayle, Dominic Sherwood, Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Danila Kozlovsky, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship') and Olga Kurylenk all star in the adaptation. Check out the new images below....

The Mark Waters directed 'Vampire Academy' is still a few months away yet but it did pop up at this past weekends New York Comic Con. Stars Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point'), Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures'), Sami Gayle and Dominic Sherwood along with director Waters and writer Daniel Waters all took to the stage to discuss the upcoming feature, answer a few QandA's as well as premiere a brand new trailer. Author Richelle Mead, who created the novels the movie is based on, also appeared in a pre-recorded message. 'Vampire Academy' also stars Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Danila Kozlovsky, Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship') and Olga Kurylenk. Now those with a dirty mind may misinterpret the new teaser art as well which you can check out below....

In a week that already gave us our first look at official stills from Mark Waters' 'Vampire Academy' now ups the 'stakes' with the reveal of this new official trailer. School based blood sucking is applauded at the Va the new vampiristic teen adaptation this time taken from the young adult novels penned by author Richelle Mead. Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family') and Danila Kozlovsky. 'Vampire Academy' also stars Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Dominic Sherwood and Olga Kurylenk all star in the feature scheduled for a Valentines 2014 release. Now head below and check out the trailer, courtesy of Yahoo! Movies, which sees actress Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point') sharing some fang action with co-star Zoey Deutch -below ('Beautiful Creatures') whom herself briefly pops up in her underwear....

Looking to fill the 'Twilight'-less hole yet hopefully not attempting to sicken quite as many people is 'Vampire Academy', the new feature adapted from the young adult novels penned by Richelle Mead. 'Mean Girls' director Mark Waters works his magic on the script provided by brother Daniel. USA Today have revealed the first images from the production and the new set of pics features stars Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures'), Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point'), the gorgeous Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family') and Danila Kozlovsky. 'Vampire Academy' also stars Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Dominic Sherwood and the ever sexy Olga Kurylenk. Head below for the new images....

Author Richelle Mead's series of 'Vampire Academy' books are the latest novels to be translated to the big screen. The first of which will hit theatres next Valentines Day. The adaptation is being helmed by 'Mean Girls' director Mark Waters and includes a whole host of talented and appealing eye candy for all to enjoy. The new official website and the first look motion poster for the production has arrived which you can check out below. 'Vampire Academy' stars Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures'), Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point'), Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship'), Dominic Sherwood, Danila Kozlovsky and the gorgeous Olga Kurylenk. Check out the new poster below....

Reliance Entertainment and Im Global have announced that 'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland has joined the cast of the new 'Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters' adaptation. The Mark Waters ('Mean Girls') helmed project is based on the series of Richelle Mead's young adult books and will be slipping right into that 'Twilight' shaped gap in the market. Hyland (below), who plays Haley Dunphy in the multli-award winning ABC comedy series 'Modern Family' and always reminds us of a young Mila Kunis, is set to play the role of Natalie, the best friend of the lead Rose and Lissa characters who'll be played by Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures') and Aussie actress Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point') respectively. Joely Richardson ('Event Horizon'), Gabriel Byrne ('Ghost Ship') and Dominic Sherwood have also jumped on board the production. 'Oblivion' star Olga Kurylenko also stars as the school headmistress.

Earlier in the year, it was announced that Mean Girls’ Mark Waters would be directing a film adaptation of the popular Ya book series Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. Today, we’ve learned that Olga Kurylenko, of Oblivion fame, will play Kirova, the Academy’s headmistress.

Solid hire, and she joins Zoey Deutch (Ringer, Beautiful Creatures), Lucy Fry (Lightning Point), and Danila Kozlovski in the cast. If you know any of those three, you’ve got me beat. All three are name of the week nominees, however.

The series ”tell the tale of Rose Hathaway, a 17-year-old girl who has a mental and spiritual bond with her vampire best friend Lissa. The two girls attend a special school for Vampires who struggle to retain some humanity while other Vampires become more feral.” The first film is aiming for a Valentine’s Day, 2014 release.

The hottest export from the Ukraine is set to step into a sexy headmistress outfit for her new role on Reliance Entertainment and Im Global's co-financed adaptation of Richelle Mead's 'Vampire Academy'. 'Max Payne' and 'Oblivion' star Olga Kurylenko (below) has joined the cast which is already at breaking point in the hottie department thanks to its two on board young leads Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures') and Aussie actress Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point'). The new feature entitled 'Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters' will be the first installment of a potential 6 movies if they manage to get the success and following for the project they hope for especially now as 'Twlight'-ers are actively seeking alternative options. Mark Waters directs from a script penned by 'Heathers' scribe Daniel Waters....

With the genre already lacking in truly original ideas isn't it about time for someone to realise that the vampire subgenre in particular is spreading itself a little thin these days? As if there wasn't already a vamp literature adaptation overload with the likes of 'The Vampire Diaries' and the nauseating nonentity that is the 'Twilight' series but it seems another series of novels is about to be turned into the latest treat for young impressionable adults. Reliance Entertainment and Im Global are co-financing the big screen adaptation of Richelle Mead's 'Vampire Academy' and the delectable duo of Zoey Deutch ('Beautiful Creatures') and Aussie Lucy Fry ('Lightning Point') are set to star in the first installment 'Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters'. The movie is based on the first book in a series of 6 volumes but as to whether it has the legs for a full sextology.