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WORLDS FASTEST GAMING KEYBOARD, THE STEELSERIES APEX IS AVAILABLE NOW

SYDNEY, Australia – 05 August, 2013 – SteelSeries, a worldwide leader in professional grade gaming peripherals, today announced the availability of the SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard. Made up of beautiful form and carefully optimised functions, the SteelSeries Apex features unique enhancements to the keyboards layout from low-profile keys, specially designed raised macros rows for quick access, and multiple layers of customisation in colours and intensity.

Active-Zone Illumination
The SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard goes beyond just choosing from 16.8 million colour options, it features SteelSeries Active-Zone illumination, a visual support tool that allows the user to independently customise colours – up to 8 levels of illumination intensity in each of its 5 zones – with up to 4 different customisable layers per zone.

Enhanced Design & Optimised Layout
The Apex combines an adjusted layout with key enhancements that bring fluidity to the way the user moves around the keyboard. These enhancements include:

• Raised macro-keys along the top and left side, which provide faster and more precise macro-combinations.
• The addition of two small tactile bumps on the W-key to provide a faster return to WASD.
• Superior anti-ghosting that supports simultaneous key presses in 20 of the most used gaming keys on the Apex and Apex [RAW}.
• An enlarged space bar and added directional keys that support features that improve comfort and reaction time.
• A SteelSeries key that allows the user to easily adjust brightness and disable the Windows key with no software required.
• Two swappable feet that allow the user to adjust the keyboard’s angle to what is most comfortable.

Superior Software
 Powered by the SteelSeries Engine, the Apex can be completely remapped including the twenty-two macro keys found above the function keys and along the left side of the keyboard. With the capability to program up to four separate layers of the keyboard, users now have more than 500 keys for instant control, multiple layouts, profiles, and commands that they choose and customise for any game.

For more information regarding the Apex and the rest of SteelSeries’ products, visit http://www.steelseries.com. To get the latest news regarding the company and interact with like-minded gamers around the world, be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter.

Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: SteelSeries
Product Name: APEX
Australian Distributors: Synnex
New Zealand Distributors: Findlay Marketing
MSRP: AU$149
Availability: Now
Website: www.steelseries.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/steelseries

 
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Delve into deep space in IMAX 3D

Take a breathtaking giant screen IMAX 3D tour of deep space with the release of Hidden Universe 3D, from Australian filmmakers December Cinema Productions. Hidden Universe 3D opens at IMAX Melbourne Museum on 12 September 2013. 

Bringing the universe to life on the giant IMAX screen with unprecedented clarity, the film incorporates mesmerising real images captured by the world’s most powerful telescopes including the Very Large Telescope (VLT), the ALMA and the Hubble Space Telescope.

Audiences will explore the earliest galaxies and travel the terrain of Mars; peer deep inside vivid clouds of nebula to see previously unseen forms such as pulsars and gas jet streams; glimpse new stars being born in the Carina Nebula; and witness high-definition images of distant celestial structures including stunning new images of the sun.

“Hidden Universe 3D offers new images of space from the world’s most powerful telescopes,” said producer Stephen Amezdroz. “This new technology allows scientists to peer back even further into space, revealing secrets that until recently were completely hidden.”

In an age where space tourism has become reality, Hidden Universe 3D offers an inspiring story of human endeavor and provides new insight into how the Universe was formed from a prime IMAX seat with a magnificent point of view.

Hidden Universe 3D is a December Cinema Productions film produced in association with Film Victoria, Swinburne University of Technology and the European Southern Observatory. Executive produced by Emmy®-award-winning producer Tony Wright, produced by Stephen Amezdroz and written and directed by Russell Scott.  Produced in association with MacGillivray Freeman Films.

Hidden Universe 3D will also be released at IMAX Darling Harbour on 5 September 2013.

Hidden Universe 

Release date:             12 September 2013

Where:                        IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens

Discounted undercover parking available, $15 before 5pm, $5 after 5pm

Tickets:                      $18.00 Adult, $14.50 Concession, $13.50 Child, $55.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Enquires:                               03 9663 5454

Bookings:                              www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or at the box office

Run time:                               45 minutes

 

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AUSSIE KIDS’ FAVOURITE TOY ‘SKYLANDERS’ REACHES MORE THAN $100 MILLION IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SALES

Sydney, Australia, 5th August 2013: Just 18 months since launching, the Skylanders franchise exceeds the $100 million mark for sales in Australia and New Zealand.

Voted K-Zone magazine’s Toy of the Year for two consecutive years[1], Skylanders is yet again on its way to cementing its place as the hottest toy in town for 2013, with the next instalment in the franchise, Skylanders SWAP Force, set to launch later this year.

Skylanders toys outsold the #1 action figure line in Australia and New Zealand, sweeping aside giants of the toy industry Spiderman, Transformers and Star Wars. Additionally, Skylanders Giants eclipsed domestic box office sales for the top holiday kids feature films including “Ice Age 4” and “Madagascar 3.”

“Just over 18 months ago, bringing toys to life in a virtual world was an untested concept.  Now Skylanders is established in the Australian toy market and embraced by parents and kids across the world,” said Philip Earl, EVP Activision Publishing, Asia Pacific. “We’re thrilled to see Aussie kids embracing Skylanders toys and games both in the virtual and physical worlds.”

Fusing the physical world of toys with the virtual world of video games, Skylanders has ignited the imagination of millions of kids around the world with some great stats to prove it:

  • The amount of Skylanders toys sold globally in just 20 months is three times the Australian population[2]
  • If all of the Skylanders toys sold in Australia were lined up they would follow the course of the 1,170 km Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race[3]
  • The number of Skylanders toys sold in Australia and New Zealand exceed the population of New Zealand or the population of Sydney[4]

Sydney mum Kelly Drew has lost count of the number of Skylanders figurines her kids Finnegan, 7, and Mackenzie, 5, have amassed, but “it’s at least 50. I’m certainly no expert but each character belongs to an element and as you work through the game you need different elements to fight the baddies,” she said.

The only problem Finnegan had with the toys was that he was only allowed to play with them on the weekend. “I just like their powers and the look of them,” he said.

On 16th October, 2013 Activision will release the third instalment of the franchise Skylanders SWAP Force™ which introduces an innovative new feature – dynamic swapability.  Kids and gamers will have unprecedented levels of choice in how they explore Skylands and battle Kaos by swapping the top and bottom halves of the toys to transform 16 SWAP ForceTM characters into more than 250 unique combinations.

“What we saw at BIG W was that Skylanders really captured the imagination of children and our customers are telling us October’s release of Skylanders SWAP Force can’t come soon enough,” Said Big W head of general merchandise Georgia Sotiropoulos.

Skylanders SWAP Force is not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board. For more information, visit www.skylanders.com

 
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PAIN & GAIN | 2 brand new clips!

From acclaimed director Michael Bay comes “Pain and Gain,” a new action comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie. Based on the unbelievable true story of a group of personal trainers in 1990s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong.

‘BIG BITCHES’ CLIP

‘WOOD BAT’ CLIP

 
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Arma 3 lands new video on helicopters

Sydney, Australia – August 5, 2013 – After concluding the Arma 3 Alpha with a video SITREP, Bohemia Interactive today launched the second season of its Community Guide video series. In the new episode, which was released today, Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyexci) from ShackTactical explores the principles of helicopter flight – focusing specifically on take-off, basic flight, weapons employment and landing.

Considered as one of the more challenging disciplines in Arma 3, the key to becoming a skilled Arma helicopter pilot is practice. For those who just started their training, the new video provides a number of tips on how to use the collective pitch, the rudders, and how to operate some of the basic weapons systems – all while enjoying a beautiful (cockpit) view of Altis, the 270 km² island featured in the full retail game.

The Community Guide videos aim to introduce players to the basics of Arma 3. The series opened with a more general introduction to Arma 3, whereas the second and third Community Guide took a closer look at infantry combat and multiplayer teamwork. The fourth video celebrated a milestone in development, as the game transitioned from Alpha to Beta.

Those who would like to take on helicopters can already participate in the Arma 3 Beta. The Arma 3 Beta and the Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition are available for purchase from Steam and Store.bistudio.com (both include a Steam version of the full retail game upon release). The price of each edition will increase once the full and final game becomes available.

Watch the Arma 3 – Community Guide: Helicopters on YouTube: http://youtu.be/pCev8c8mEU0

 
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The Bare Necessities – Press Release

Return to the wild with Disney’s classic The Jungle Book.

Coming to cinemas in August and available on Blu-ray and DVD October 2, 2013.

Rediscover the magic of the jungle this year as Disney’s favourite wild characters come to life in the all new digitally restored release of The Jungle Book, playing exclusively at Event, Greater Union, Birch Carroll and Coyle & Village cinemas throughout August.

The Jungle Book is a timeless classic from the golden age of animation, The Jungle Book follows the journey of Mowgli, a baby ‘man cub’ who is abandoned and discovered in the depths of the jungle. When the terrifying tiger Shere Khan sets out to capture some fresh prey Mowgli is banished to a human tribe for safety, but he won’t give up his jungle life without a fight!

Along with his laid-back sloth bear buddy Baloo, Mowgli outsmarts the wicked python Kaa and befriends all sorts of jungle creatures, learning a song or two along the way! Ultimately however he must decide, does he really belong in the wild?

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· Event Cinemas – http://www.eventcinemas.com.au/movie/The-Jungle-Book

· Village Cinemas – http://villagecinemas.com.au/Movies/The-Jungle-Book.html

Synopsis:

The Jungle Book is based on the adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel. Experience the song-filled celebration of friendship, fun and adventure that was the last animated film to receive Walt Disney’s personal touch. Embark on a thrilling, adventure-filled journey with the boy Mowgli as he makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther.

Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli “The Bare Necessities” of life and the true meaning of friendship.

 
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Pinnacle Films Announces ‘Jobs’ Release Date

TITLE: Jobs

DIRECTOR: Joshua Michael Stern (Neverwas, Swing Vote)

STARRING: Ashton Kutcher, James Woods, Josh Gad, Matthew Modine, Dermot
Mulroney, Amanda Crew, Lucas Haas, J.K. Simmons and Lesley-Ann Warren

National Release Date: 29 August 2013

Running Time: 127 minutes

Rating: M

Synopsis:

Jobs is the powerful and true story of the visionary who set out to change the world and did. The film chronicles Steve Jobs transformation of character from the enthusiasm and self-discovery of his young, to the personal demons that clouded his vision and finally to the ultimate triumphs of his later life. Mark Hulme and Five Star Feature Films launched the production immediately following Jobs retirement in August 2011. Screenwriter Matt Whiteley, while penning the script, utilised a team of expert researchers based on months of exhaustive research and interviews with Steve Jobs friends, colleagues and mentors to develop the most truthful and gripping picture of Jobs life.

 
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‘PATRICK’ OFFICIAL TRAILER – Press Release

The official trailer for Australian suspense thriller PATRICK is launched today, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on 24 October 2013.

Directed by Mark Hartley (Not Quite Hollywood) and starring legendary actor Charles Dance (Game of Thrones, Alien 3), Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Muriel’s Wedding), alongside Sharni Vinson (Bait 3D, You’re Next), Peta Sergeant (Iron Sky, Winners and Losers), and Damon Gameau (Save Your Legs, Balibo), PATRICK is a visceral, dramatic thriller centred on a young nurse who becomes the obsession of a comatose patient with telekinetic powers.

Produced by Antony I. Ginnane, PATRICK is a modern re-working of the 1978 classic cult film of the same name, brought to a new generation of psychological thriller fans.

Multiple ARIA award and AFI award winning director Mark Hartley has tapped into PATRICK’s cinematic past to create a moody, suspense driven film, accompanied by a lush score provided by legendary composer Pino Donaggio, who is well known for his music composition for Brian de Palma’s Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Body Double and Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now.

Director Mark Hartley said, “Our PATRICK is a throwback. It’s a gothic chiller – it’s the kind of film that really isn’t made in this country. The film announces that style from its first frame and first note of Donaggio’s orchestral score. I sincerely hope that audiences embrace its old school sensibility and go along for the ride.”

PATRICK will release in Australian cinemas nationally on 24 October 2013.

SYNOPSIS

After the mysterious disappearance of a nurse at a remote private clinic, Kathy (Sharni Vinson) takes up the vacant role at the mysterious ‘Roget Clinic’, a private hospital for the clinically comatose in a remote seaside town. Kathy is placed under the imperious watch of Matron Cassidy (Rachel Griffiths) and Dr. Sebastian Roget (Charles Dance) a renegade neurologist operating at the fringes of medical society.

Despite her strong sense of foreboding and the dismal working conditions, Kathy is desperate to take up the post and overlooks the eeriness of the ward and the disturbing patients that reside there. She is soon assigned to care for a mysterious coma patient, who is simply known to staff as Patrick. Before long it becomes apparent that Patrick’s affections for Kathy turn into a deadly and bloody obsession, letting no one get in his way.

Visit: http://www.umbrellaent.com.au/movie/patrick/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Patrickthefilm

National Release Date: 24 October 2013
Running Time: 96 minutes
Rating: MA 15+

 
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New Total War: ROME II Trailer – “I will find a way – or make one.”

 
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Get an Extremely Rare Shiny Dialga, Shiny Palkia, and Shiny Giratina

Available via Special Character Distribution Events at Selected Retail Stores in Australia and New Zealand for a Limited Time Only
Fans Can Only Get These Shiny Legendary Pokémon During Three Special Limited Time Events

 August 2, 2013 — In celebration of the highly anticipated launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, the first of three legendary character distribution events begins August 30th at participating EB Games stores in Australia and participating JB Hi-Fi stores in New Zealand.

Players can get their hands on Shiny versions of the Legendary Pokémon known as the Creation trio of Sinnoh—Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina—starting with, Dialga, which was featured on the cover of the Pokémon Diamond video game. What makes this event extraordinary is that each of the distributed Legendary Pokémon, which are already difficult to get during gameplay, will be Shiny, meaning they have unusual colouring that is extremely rare. Each Shiny Pokémon will be available, one at a time, for only two weeks each, so Trainers will need to plan accordingly if they want to add these extremely rare Legendary Pokémon to their Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 game.

Once Steel- and Dragon-type Dialga’s distribution ends on September 12th, Pokémon fans can get a Shiny version of Water- and Dragon-type Pokémon, Palkia, beginning September 13th and a Shiny version of the Ghost- and Dragon-type Pokémon, Giratina, beginning September 27th. Both of the subsequent events are also taking place at participating EB Games stores in Australia and participating JB Hi-Fi stores in New Zealand. Palkia is the Legendary Pokémon featured on the cover of Pokémon Pearl, and the Giratina players will receive is the same Legendary Pokémon that appears in both Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl.

Fans who own Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2 can bring their copy of the game and their Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS system to participating stores and get a Shiny Dialga, Shiny Palkia, and Shiny Giratina during the following dates:

  • Shiny      Dialga: Friday August 30th, 2013 – Thursday September 12th,      2013
  • Shiny      Palkia: Friday September 13th, 2013 – Thursday September 26th,      2013
  • Shiny      Giratina: Friday September 27th, 2013 – Friday October 11th      2013

Players will need to have the Pokédex within the game and have no more than 11 Wonder Cards in their possession.

Click HERE for a list of participating stores

 
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