popbaby australian pop culture calendar - february 2016
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FEBRUARY 2016
Film TV Events
Australian Pop Culture Calendar
My Kitchen Rules
February 1
Love it or hate it, Australia's favourite cookingcompetition show is back to dominate Channel7's airtime (and the ratings) for the next threemonths. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'llcurse the endless teasing and recaps. In theend, it'll all seem silly that you invested thatmuch viewing time in a cooking show, but thenyou'll count down the days until the nextseason arrives!
Sun 7pm, Mon-Wed 7.30pm - Channel 7
Grease: Live!
February 2
Channel 9 is fasttracking this latest live musicalfrom US TV Network, Fox. Featuring young starslike Carly Rae Jepsen, Vanessa Hudgens (HighSchool Musical), and Aaron Tveit (Suits), this
could be just the ticket to get your kids out of thebacktoschool funk.
Here's a behind the scenes look:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6utokZTAwxs
8.30pm - Channel 9
Ghost - The Musical
February 5
Relive the epic 90's romantic drama in an allnew musical, starting this month at theRegent's Theatre in Melbourne, and touringnationally later this year. There's no Swayze,but you can bet that you'll be singingUnchained Melody all the way home.
For tickets head to Ticketmaster:http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/
Victoria
The Art Of The Brick:DC Comics
February 7
Calling all Superheroes! Sydney's Powerhouse Museum has atreat for you! Created by legendary LEGO® artist NathanSawaya, this art exhibition uses hundreds of thousands of
bricks to create sculptures of the most enduring heroes andvillains: from Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, to
The Joker. It's the world’s largest collection of DC Comicsinspired LEGO artwork, ever!
The exhibition has been running since November,but this month is as good a time to check it out as any!
Go to their website to book tickets:https://maas.museum/event/the-art-of-the-brick-dc-comics/
New South Wales
Dora The Explorer Live!
February 9
Join Dora and her friends in Dora’s Pirate Adventureas they embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Islandin search of the ultimate pirate party. Your kids canhelp them navigate over the magical land in search ofthe Pirate Piggies. Along the way, young Dora theExplorer fans will use their mapreading, counting,musical and language skills to successfully help Dorareach Treasure Island and avoid that pesky fox,Swiper!
Check the website for dates and ticket info:http://www.nickjr.com.au/doralive
Touring Nationally
Zoolander 2
February 11
In 2001 Derek Zoolander was the world’s topmale supermodel. 15 years later, Derek, Hanseland Mugatu are back! Relive the early 2000's
with another ridiculous walk down the comedyrunway. The first one was a lot of fun, and no
doubt they will be joined by some really, really,ridiculously goodlooking celebrities this time
around too.
Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovCr-8-wHBg
In Cinemas
Deadpool
February 11
Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventionalantihero, Deadpool is definitely not one for thekiddies. This is definitely going to be ultra violentbut with a cutting sense of humour to match.Laughs, violence and Ryan Reynold's abs. Perfectfor a Valentine's Day date night! What more couldyou ask for?
Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4192KZQzw
In Cinemas
Tropfest
February 14
The world's largest short film festival makes atriumphant return after some money issues last
year and provides the ultimate Valentine's Day funfor the whole family! Hopefully the unpredictable
Sydney weather will smile on the proceedingstoo. If you're in the Sydney area, head on down
early for the Trop Jr screening, highlighting filmsmade by kids 15 and under. And everyone not in
Sydney can watch via SBS2 from 9pm.
Check out their website for details:http://www.tropfest.com/au/
Centiennial Park, Sydney - Nationally on SBS2
The Walking Dead - S6
February 15
Put the kids in bed, and get ready for another
edgeofyourseat season with your favourite
band of zombie slayers as Season 6 is fast
tracked the same day as the US. The tensions are
always high, and the scares are ever present. But
you wouldn't have it any other way would you?
Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgX1geb4FlA
Mondays 8.30pm - FX (Foxtel)
Fringe World Festival:Aaaand Now For... Kiddo Kaos!
February 18
As Perth's Fringe World Festival prepares to wrap upon Feb 21, there's still a bunch of cool stuff that localsand visitors can enjoy. Our pick for the kids would bethe Annnd Now For.... Kiddo Kaos! show, part improvcomedy, part mystery story. With the help of theirjunior conspirators, these dashing UK adventurerscreate an immersive mystery stuffed with hilarious
characters and LOTS of daft jokes.
Check the website for showtimes and to book tickets:http://www.fringeworld.com.au/
Western Australia
Teenage MutantNinja Turtles - Season 4
January 21
The quartet of tough amphibians with a love ofninjitsu and pizza are back for another season onNickelodeon. It's hard to believe that somethingthat we loved in the 80's and 90's is still goingstrong, and it's a great exuse to relive yourchildhood, watching Sunday morning cartoonswith the kids!
Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hANzEN6K_tw
Sundays 8am - Nickelodeon (Foxtel/Fetch)
Fuller House
February 26
The nostaglia trip continues this month with theseries premiere of Fuller House, the Full
House spin-off series focussing on recentlywidowed D.J. Tanner-Fuller (Candace Cameron-
Bure). Sister Stefanie and best friend Kimmy are intow, and expect various family members to drop
by from time to time.
Trailer:.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhInIOKwGXU
Netflix
Royal Canberra Show
January 26 - 28
Canberra's largest show is back for anotheryear, and as well as the agricultural side ofthings, there's also heaps of entertainment,rides, food and crafts to keep kids young andold busy. If you're in the nation's capital, it'sworth a look!
Head to their website for info:http://www.canberrashow.org.au/
Exhibition Park, ACT
The Lion Guard
February 28
Calling all Lion King fans! Your little cub will lovethis! Following on from the events in the 1994 classicThe Lion King (and the countless sequels), The LionGuard sees Simba's son Kion lead a ragtag groupof animals to protect the pride lands. Hopefully thesense of humour and great music continues on to
this latest chapter in the Lion King saga.
Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfslpTffrjE
Sundays 6pm -Disney Junior (Foxtel/Fetch)
Academy Awards
February 29
12pm - Channel 9Chris Rock hosts film's Night of Nights livefrom Hollywood. Expect lots of fancy gowns,some edgy jokes at your favouritecelebrity's expense, and some emotionalspeechifying. It'll run about three hours ormore, so we suggest taping and watchinglater so you can fast forward all the boringbits!