A NEW AUSTRALIAN SCI-FI FEATURE FILM: From director, Stephen Amis, and based on the classic novella, 50,000 Years Until Tomorrow by J.J. Solomon, The 25th Reich is a tongue-in-cheek, explosive celebration of all that was good, and all that was bad, in 1950's and '60's sci-fi and WWII movies! The film was produced in Australia by Lynne Wilson's Peal Productions, Tait Brady's Acme Film Company, and Stephen Amis' Revolution Pictures. Led by visual effects guru, Sheldon Whittaker, the producers recruited small teams of talented artists across the world to produce hundreds of high-end visual effects - recalling the works of Ray Harryhausen and classic creature-features. Written by Stephen Amis, Serge DeNardo and David Richardson, and featuring costume designs by Ian Sparke (The Pacific), special makeup effects by Nik Dorning (Lord of the Rings, Australia, Troy and Knowing), editing by Bill Murphy (Romper Stomper, Mary and Max), music by Ricky Edwards (Shine, Australia, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole) and sound design by Chris Goodes (Don't be Afraid of the Dark, Killer Elite). Starring, Jim Knobeloch (Heaven's Gate, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Ponderosa), Serge DeNardo (Greeks on the Roof), Angelo Salamanca, Dan Balcaban and Jak Wyld. For more info go to: the25threich.com

Narrated by Dan Aykroyd, Defend, Conserve, Protect pits the marine conservation group, Sea Shepherd - a passionate group of eco-activists - against the Japanese whaling fleet, in an epic battle to defend the majestic Minke whales of the Southern Ocean. These noble, curious Minkes are easy prey for the Japanese, who claim to kill in the name of science – an assertion that has been widely discredited outside Japan for years. At the helm of Sea Shepherd is 28-year old Captain Peter Hammarstedt who carries with him the resolve of Melville's Captain Ahab - only Hammarstedt hunts the whaling ships not the whales. This is the incredible true story of what happens when a small group of determined people stand up against an aggressive corporation flagrantly defying international law. Produced in Australia and successfully financed through a global crowdfunding effort, where over 750 passionate environmentalists pledged funds, Defend, Conserve, Protect took more than four years to make, and was shot across France, The Netherlands, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica.

Grill it and they will come. The BBQ opens in Australian cinemas February 22. Starring Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Julia Zemiro, Nicholas Hammond & Manu Feildel. http://www.thebbqmovie.com Suburban everyman Darren “Dazza” Cook finds his passion for the neighbourhood backyard ‘barbie’ thrust into the competitive international arena of BBQ Festivals. But the steaks are high, and Dazza is going to need some expert tuition if he's going to make it through to the finals. THE BBQ is a gentle comic fable about family and food that demolishes some Aussie icons on its way to international barbecue glory. Director: Stephen Amis Writers: Stephen Amis, David Richardson, Serge De Nardo, Angelo Salamanca, Tim Ferguson Producers: Tait Brady, Lynne Wilson, Stephen Amis, Deb Fryers Stars: Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Manu Fieldel, Nicholas Hammond, Julia Zemiro