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When a volunteer firefighter drives his car into almost certain death during the worst fires in Australian history, he does it because he 'has a job to do'. Three months later, the fires are out but his nightmares are just beginning. What's tormenting him, however, isn't the memory of flames. Turning a sensitive lens on the unprecedented devastation of Australia's 2019/2020 'Black Summer' bushfires, from a country-wide emergency to the astonishing stories of help that emerged, A FIRE INSIDE presents an inspirational look at the way people respond to crisis and its true cost to the human spirit.

Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monae) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the past, present and future - before its too late. Visionary filmmakers Gerard Bush + Christopher Renz (Bush + Renz) - best known for their pioneering advertising work engaged in the fight for social justice write, produce and direct their first feature film, teaming with QC Entertainment, producer of the Academy Award-winning films GET OUT (Best Original Screenplay, 2017) and BLACKkKLANSMAN (Best Adapted Screenplay, 2018), Zev Foreman, and Lezlie Wills for the terrifying new thriller ANTEBELLUM.

The Only Way Out is TogetherIn the terrifying thriller SONGBIRD , the COVID-23 virus has mutated, and the world is in its fourth year of lockdown. Infected Americans are ripped from their homes and forced into quarantine camps known as Q-Zones, from which there is no escape, as a few brave souls fight back against the forces of oppression. Amid this dystopian landscape, a fearless courier, Nico (KJ Apa), who is immune to the deadly pathogen, finds hope and love with Sara (Sofia Carson), though her lockdown prohibits them from physical contact. When Sara is believed to have become infected, Nico races desperately across the barren streets of Los Angeles in search of the only thing that can save her from imprisonment ... or worse.

The ultimate disguise in terror.A young girl must try to survive the night, when a group of masked intruders break into her familys home in this thriller that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat right up until the final shocking twist. Audience favourite Bella Thorne (The Babysitter, Midnight Sun, Chick Fight) turns bad for her role as the leader of the group, who plan to steal a fortune from an art broker couple. But things dont go to plan - and all is not what is seems - in this nail-biting tale of truth and consequence.

No wrong turn goes unpunished.A petty criminal , is on the run with a bag full of cash and coke. He's way over his head and hurt bad. With a bullet in his guts he's running out of time. FAST. If he doesn't get a blood transfusion in the next couple of hours he's dead meat. He's dead even quicker if VIC, the female Mexican drug baron he's stolen from catches him first. He hops on a bus with a one way ticket out of town. His friends, Mac and JJ are not so lucky. Freddy tries every trick in the book and every meaningful relationship he has to get him out of this ever building boiler room. The bus becomes his purgatory. On board, one of the passengers don't appear to be what they seem while another, a teenage girl, walks herself into a dangerous and dark corner. As Freddy's time runs out he has to face his demons.

Sons of SpeedThe story that inspired Ron Howard's Rush and ignited race fans across the globe, is reborn through the children of legends James Hunt and Niki Lauda. This documentary follows these men as they work, train and race for their name and their own place in racing history.

Some places never change.A real estate developer returns to his old Philly neighborhood and must decide to raze or resurrect the family bar.

Murder by design.Looking for a change one weekend, ER doctor Alice and her husband, Tom, rent a glamorous mid-century style home designed by architect Frederick Banner. As they investigate the home, they learn that Banner and his two wives died mysteriously - yet their spirits are very much alive. As they meet Banner's deranged son, they realise they must escape the home or succumb to its madness. Stephen Lang from Dont Breathe and Avatar headlines this stylish, supernatural thriller that also stars Shane West (Escape The Field, TVs Salem), Chelsea Gilligan, Sarah Hay and acting legend Bruce Dern (The Hateful Eight).

The ultimate storm for the perfect heist.A crew of thieves plans the ultimate heist, to steal $600 million from the U.S. treasury facility located on the Gulf Coast of Alabama using a hurricane as their cover. When the storm blows up into a lethal CATEGORY 5 and their well-made plans go awry, they find themselves needing a vault code known only by one female Treasury Agent, a need that turns murderous. But the Treasury agent has picked up an unlikely ally, a meteorologist terrified of hurricanes but determined to save his estranged brother kidnapped by the thieves. He uses his knowledge of the storm as a weapon to defeat the bad guys in this non-stop action/thriller.

They're dying to be his friend.After the tragic loss of his mother, Oli (Harwood) is threatened with state custody unless he can find a new family. And Oliver does just that: He digs one up at the local cemetery. When Oliver wakes up the next day, the corpses have come to life and he must convince social workers that he now has the perfect family; they just happen to be...decomposing.The Loneliest Boy in the World is a modern fairytale with zombies. It is both a satire and a celebration..... of family values, of the imagery of horror films, of suburban life, of the American Dream and of that ultimate taboo; death.

Viral fame is a dangerous gameTwo young lovers rob their way across the southland, posting their exploits to social media, and gaining fame and followers as a result.

Nothing is as it seemsA New York City money launderer desperately searches for answers after waking up with no memory, millions in stolen cash and drugs, and an insane crew of dirty cops violently hunting him down.

Pleasure has a priceFeaturing an award-winning creative team and all-star cast with series 2 commissioned, Harlots is a powerful drama set against the vibrant, cosmopolitan backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, offering a bold new take on the city's most valuable commercial activity sex. Based on the stories of real women, and the men who surround them, this provocative character-driven series centers on the formidable Margaret Wells and her daughters, as she struggles to reconcile the role of mother with brothel owner. When her business comes under attack from a rival madam with a ruthless streak, Margaret will fight back, even if it means putting her family at risk. Combining wit with high drama, this fast-paced tale of family, power and brutal economics shines a light on the extraordinary businesswomen who helped to build the London we know, and the stories we continue to see, now, today and everywhere.

Oxford's brilliant young detective Endeavour Morse is back for more gripping and complex investigations, in this brand new third series of the phenomenally popular drama. As 1967's 'summer of love' approaches, change is in the air and not even Endeavour can escape its influence. Three months have passed since the climactic events of series two and, still technically suspended from Oxford City Police, Endeavour is languishing in self-pity. But when a young woman is spirited away into the night, seemingly abducted from a ghost train at a local funfair, he is impelled to return to duty, setting the stage for a new quartet of puzzling mysteries that will have consequences not even Endeavour could have foreseen.

Original thriller Flesh and Blood is a modern story of three adult siblings, exploring universal themes of relationships, trust, loyalty and love against the backdrop of the build-up to, and aftermath of, a tragic crime. The already dysfunctional lives of Helen, Jake and Natalie are thrown into disarray when their recently widowed mother Vivien declares shes in love with a new man. Their suspicions are heightened as retired surgeon Mark sweeps their mother off her feet, shifting her priorities away from her children. Years of secrets, lies, rivalries and betrayals come to the surface and threaten to blow apart everything theyve held dear. And through it all, Viviens overly attentive neighbour Mary quietly watches on, unhealthily attached to them all. With their large family home, inheritance and happy childhood memories all at risk, the siblings attempt to find out more about Mark. But will their long-buried grudges, complex relationships and complicated personal lives allow them to pull together? After all, our brothers and sisters can be our closest allies or our sworn enemies - often in the space of a heartbeat. And how will Mary play into this fractious situation, with her ongoing attempts to subtly involve herself in Viviens life?

One church. One priest. One night.In this intense thriller about revenge and redemption, a wounded man takes a priest hostage within his church, hell-bent on confessing a vengeful truth before he dies. However, this seemingly random encounter is soon revealed to be anything but chance, as the two mens lives have always been inextricably linked.

Sacrifices must be made.Times are tough for Sam; it is her first day as a pizza delivery driver and it is not going to plan. At the end of a long day and not enough tips, her last delivery turns out to be for a group of Satanists looking for someone to sacrifice. Now in the fight for her life, Sam must fend off witches, evil spells, and demonic creatures, all while trying to keep her body and soul intact.

Rowan Atkins returns as a legendary French detective Jules Maigret for two more films set in 1950s Paris:1. Maigret Night at the Crossroads - Maigret interrogates suspected murder carl Andersen for hours. But despite his best efforts, Andersons story never slips he insists hes innocent. So why was the body of a diamond dealer found on his property, in his car, killed with his gun? And why did he and his mysterious sister Else try to run away? 2. Maigret in Montmartre - Arlette, a stripper from one of the areas seedy nightclubs, reports a conversation she overheard about an imminent murder. But its not until Arlette is found strangled that the report is taken seriously.

Real world. New twists.One of the most beloved rivalries in history is re-ignited when Jerry moves into New York City's finest hotel on the eve of the wedding of the century, forcing the events desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him. The ensuing cat and mouse battle threatens to destroy her career, the wedding and possibly the hotel itself. But soon, an even bigger problem arises: a diabolically ambitious staffer conspiring against all three of them. An eye-popping blend of classic animation and live action, Tom and Jerrys new big-screen adventure stakes new ground for the iconic characters and forces them to do the unthinkable...work together to save the day.

Neeyln has always been the loyal enforcer for crime boss Harris back in London, taking care of problems and people that disrupt his illicit business. When Harris strikes a deal with an old friend -- American oilman Preston -- they find themselves in the wild hills of West Virginia. Contracts are signed and the whiskey flows in celebration, but overnight Neelyn's girlfriend disappears, last seen with Preston's wayward son Junior. Lines are drawn between family and friends, but nothing will stop Neelyn from getting answers -- and retribution.

Maybe dead is betterAfter returning home from a covert mission, a black ops soldier wakes in his apartment to the sound of explosions and sirens. The world outside, it seems, has collapsed and the only signs of life are the hellish creatures now lurking outside of his door. Staying inside is the only way to stay safebut is the real danger outside or within.

No one escapes the noiseA dystopian world where there are no women and all living creatures can hear each others' thoughts in a stream of images, words, and sounds called Noise. A corrupt autocrat takes the chance to seize control of the human settlements in order to launch a strike on native alien race the Spackles, blaming them for the infection that's apparently killing human women. Young Todd Hewitt, the only boy in a town solely comprised of men, rebels to stop the oncoming destruction. Going on the run with his dog, he teams up with a mysterious girl, who is the source of a precious patch of silence.

Don?t look back. You?re not going that way.Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s, 20 years later...BoJack Horseman was the star of the hit TV show Horsin' Around, but today he's washed up, living in Hollywood, complaining about everything and wearing colourful sweaters. Planning to regain his celebrity relevance with a tell-all autobiography, ghost-written by his most recent love interest, human Diane Nguyen, BoJack dictates his troubled past expecting Diane will make him look good. BoJack's agent and on-again-off-again girlfriend Princess Carolyn is another life issue he must contend with, along with his freeloading roommate Todd Chavez and his annoying frenemy/arch-rival Mr. Peanutbutter, who aside from starring on a competing 90s TV show with a suspiciously similar storyline, is also Diane's boyfriend (and eventual husband)

Rule or be ruledVictoria draws on real-life events and the Queens own exhaustive diaries to paint a vivid portrait of her transformation from an impulsive eighteen-year- old to her early years as wife, mother and head of a global empire.Picking up six weeks after the first series ended, the new season establishes Victoria as a working mother, learning to balance her responsibilities as both parent and Queen. However, with Prince Albert still struggling to find a role for himself there is an inevitable power struggle between husband and wife.

Facing mounting odds, a small but determined band of American soldiers venture into dangerous enemy territory on a mission to stop an advancing German unit from breaking through the Allied line.

Hell came from above.In a suburban town, a deadly monster lurks in the surrounding forest, killing all those who wander too close. Desperate to stop the attack, a group of elite soldiers are called in to handle the situation. The hunters quickly become the hunted as they struggle to kill the terrifying, fire-breathing beast.

Blood Is Thicker Than Water.In a small town, Norman (Brenton Thwaites), a young deputy, covers up a murder to save his reckles brother Ray (Ben Robson). But neither of the young men are prepared for the passionate romance that blossoms between Norman and the victim's younger sister, Frances (Alycia Debnam-Carey). As the murder investigation intensifies, family bonds are tested as we descend into the depths of morality and loyalty, forced to bear witness to the violent separation of flesh and blood.

Far from home. Far from safety. Far from over.When an American family travels to Africa for some much-needed bonding and a chance to fix the growing rifts between them, their dream holiday soon turns into a nightmare. While sightseeing in a Kenyan wildlife reserve, an accident leaves them stranded, injured and struggling for survival beneath the brutal African sun. However, the hostile environment and dangerous wildlife are not the only threatsand as they will discover, life at the bottom of the food chain, can be deadly. Stunning scenery collides with heart-pounding intensity in this gripping survival thriller that stars Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, The Librarians), Philip Winchester (Strike Back) and Jerry OConnell (Billions).

Every mission has its demons.A WWII pilot traveling with top secret documents on a B-17 Flying Fortress encounters an evil presence on board the flight.

In Die in a Gunfight, Mary (Alexandra Daddario) and Ben (Diego Boneta) are the star-crossed black sheep of two powerful families engaged in a centuries-long feud and theyre about to reignite an affair after many years apart. Their forbidden love will trigger the dominoes that will draw in Mukul (Wade Allain-Marcus), Bens best friend, who owes him a life debt; Terrence (Justin Chatwin), Marys would-be protector-turned-stalker; Wayne (Travis Fimmel), an Aussie hitman with an open mind and a code of ethics; and his free-spirited girlfriend, Barbie (Emmanuelle Chriqui). As fists and bullets fly, it becomes clear that violent delights will have violent ends.

In con we trustMicah and Rachel, a brother/sister con-artist duo, find themselves scamming a grieving billionaire by convincing him they can introduce him to God, face-to-face. They recruit their long time mentor, Frank, to "play"God and the three of them attempt the biggest con of their lives. the film takes an off beat comedic stroll through the enigmatic problem of evil and suffering.

A military man, Rick (Mike Tyson), with a mysterious past leads and protects a group of Egyptian refugees through bombarded cities in the desert land when a group of mercenaries, led by Frank, kidnap the refugees kids and an attractive young woman, Rama, while imprisoning Rick. With the help of Rama, Rick escapes the prison and battles the guards in an effort to save the kids.

His revenge knows no limitsA small-time thief pulls off the heist of a lifetime when he robs the psychotic drug lord, Temple. The plan goes off without a hitch, until he discovers a stowaway in his getaway car - Temple's pregnant wife, Mia. With Temple in hot pursuit, the thief is torn between making a quick getawayor taking a risky detour to help Mia escape her husband's abusive grasp.

A high stakes crime drama/political thriller told from multiple points of view. Thrilling, bold and provocative, this new series picks up on the prescient themes and story of Geoffrey Wrights 1992 classic film, following a new generation of the activist Right, their Anti-Fascist counterparts and three young Muslims caught up in the conflict. As the tension grows between these groups, now powerful and politically connected figures from the past emerge to pull the strings.

Acting legend and Academy Award nominee Tom Berenger stars as a retired veteran who discovers a dead body and a bag full of cash, whilst hunting in the snowy outback of Northern Maine. Violence quickly escalates when a group of hardened criminals in search of the money, turn the hunter into the hunted in an already stark and deadly wilderness.

Are you ready to live the life you deserve?Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles) are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. The 1950's societal optimism espoused by their CEO, Frank (Pine)-equal parts corporate visionary and motivational life coach-anchors every aspect of daily life in the tight-knit desert utopia.While the husbands spend every day inside the Victory Project Headquarters, working on the development of progressive materials, their wives-including Frank's elegant partner, Shelley (Chan)-get to spend their time enjoying the beauty, luxury and debauchery of their community. Life is perfect, with every resident's needs met by the company. All they ask in return is discretion and unquestioning commitment to the Victory cause.But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive facade, Alice can't help questioning exactly what they're doing in Victory, and why. Just how much is Alice willing to lose to expose what's really going on in this paradise?An audacious, twisted and visually stunning psychological thriller, Don't Worry Darling is a powerhouse feature from director Olivia Wilde that boasts intoxicating performances from Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, surrounded by the impressive and pitch-perfect cast.

Blood is thicker than water.A modern, dark-humoured tale of greed, romance, and lost innocence in consumer-crazed, alienated society that functions as a harsh critique of society today without taking itself too seriously.

Because life gives you interceptions.The inspirational true story of a small-town high school football team fighting against the odds to turn their lives around and win their state championship. Facing doubts and personal challenges, both on and off the field, they must work together to discover what they can achieve when they stand united as a team.

Be careful who you betrayNick is an ex-con with a daring plan to steal a valuable briefcase from a safety deposit box. His girlfriend Veronica enlists the help of Jack, a more experienced bank robber with an itch trigger finger. When the team storms the bank, Jack and Veronica betray Nick, shooting him three times and leaving him for dead. Nick survives and sets out to get revenge on those who double-crossed him. One by one, he hunts down a list of increasingly dangerous criminals and executes them without remorse. Jack has arranged to sell the case for millions of dollars, but when Nick kills the rest of the team, it forces him into a final bloody reckoning.

Chess is the great equalizerMiami 1998. Poverty, broken families, and a prejudiced system push underprivileged youth to the fringes of society. But for a magnetic group of teens, theres a reprieve. A game where its not about where you come from, but how you play. That equalizer is chess. Mr. T Martinez, a chess militant and passionate coach, leads them to a completely foreign field of battle.

A neo-noir action thriller set in the New York City contemporary art world where two men share the same passion for art: John Kaplan, a shady art dealer, and Michael Rubino, a New York mobster and artist manqu. Andy Warhols Pink Marilyn a painting worth a fortune sets in motion a chain of unexpected events and upends their lives.No one else in the art world can spot a fake like John Kaplan. Now he seems to have everything; hes even opened a gallery of his own. But then there is an explosion in the gallery and his girlfriend Sarah breaks up with him. John suddenly has lost everything. He meets Katie, an innocent-looking girl-next-door type, who seduces John and confuses him even more. When his step-brother Vincent turns up with the authentic Pink Marilyn, a masterpiece that has long been missing, it feels like the solution to all his financial and personal problems, even if they have no idea who stole the painting and how it ended up in their hands.Thats when Michael Rubino enters Johns life and kidnaps Sarah, offering her release in exchange for the Pink Marilyn.All Johns plans seem to backfire: John has to figure out how to rescue the two loves of his life: Sarah and art in the guise of the long-lost Pink Marilyn.

A little slice of heaven.Suburbicon is a peaceful, idyllic suburban community with affordable homes and manicured lawnsthe perfect place to raise a family, and in the summer of 1959, the Lodge family is doing just that. But the tranquil surface masks a disturbing reality, as husband and father Gardner Lodge (Matt Damon) must navigate the towns dark underbelly of betrayal, deceit, and violence. This is a tale of very flawed people making very bad choices. This is Suburbicon.

Catwoman, aka Selina Kyle, has no qualms about risking her nine lives when a prize like the worlds most valuable emerald is the reward. But with Batwoman and Interpol maneuvering to spoil her fun, she must tread lightly. Complicating this game of cat and mouse is the global crime juggernaut Leviathan, deadly assassins, and a trail of twist and turns that may just trip up this nefarious feline. Suit up and steal a moment with this anime-style DC movie!

Former NRL star Dean Widders is a man on a mission.Former National Rugby League (NRL) star Dean Widders is a man on a mission. After fellow Indigenous players Preston Campbell, Timana Tahu and George Rose devised their own pre-game performance to match the haka of their Maori counterparts, Widders began a journey to bring this dance and First Nations pride more broadly to the game. So far, his advocacy has garnered support from the Indigenous All Stars league, but his dream is to have Australias national team adopt this unifying battle cry.

Following the dissolution of Oxford City Police and the merging with Thames Valley Constabulary at the end of the last series, the latest instalment is set in 1969 and picks up with the team as they find their feet in their various new roles. Endeavour has reluctantly settled into a sedate way of life in an isolated ountryside outpost, while an uncomfortable Thursday also has a new position at the forbidding Castle Gate station, joining former adversary DCI Ronnie Box (played Simon Harrison) and his new sidekick DS Alan Jago (played by Richard Riddell).Meanwhile, Strange has taken a management role with Division and Bright has been relegated to the Traffic department. Joan has also settled back in Oxford and is training to work in social services under the guidance of new manager Viv Wall (played by Alison Newman). The Summer of Love is well and truly over, and 1969 promises to be darker and more challenging than ever. However, despite their separation, the tragic murder of DC George Fancy still hangs over them, with the case remaining unresolved.

Detective Breslin crosses paths with Calloway, a ruthless hacker desperate to find his wife, who has been kidnapped by a drug cartel. When Calloway escapes police custody, Breslin joins forces with a no-nonsense female cop to reclaim his prisoner. But is Calloways crime-boss father somehow involved in this explosive situation?

Everything must be facedThe Forgiven takes place over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and explores the reverberations of a random accident on the lives of both the local Muslims and Western visitors to a house party in a grand villa.

Desperate to retrieve a winning lottery ticket, a greedy baron unearths his father's corpse. An enormous jackpot is his reward, but not without a price: his face is frozen permanently into a hideous grin. He enlists his fiendish one-eyed servant to help him lift this horrible curse, but their schemes fail. Finally, he turns to a noted neuro-surgeon - and his wife's former lover - to cure him. This creepy horror classic is based on a novella by screenwriter Ray Russell, and is brought to life by William Castle, master of terror!

Every fairy tale ends.The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Though rumours of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the Queens Sandringham Estate. There's eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. But this year, things will be a whole lot different. SPENCER is an imagining of what might have happened during those few fateful days.

Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question whats worth fighting for, and discover that nothings more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you cant escape your history.