Childhood friendships and the divide between social and ethnic groups are both common themes in literature and serve as a launching pad for Sri Lankan-Australian author Patricia Weerakoon in her novel, Empire’s Children (2015).

Since the release of their debut feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, the Walt Disney Company has consistently released animated musicals with princess protagonists to critical and commercial acclaim.

Odhran O’Brien, Martin Griver: Unearthed, St Pauls publication, Sydney 2014.

Back in 2010, Illumination Entertainment made their feature film debut with the release of the hugely successful, Despicable Me. Six years later, the company has continued to soar to become one of the biggest names in the animation industry.

Evangelical Christian faith hovers in the background of the holiday-themed drama Believe (Freestyle). Though not as rose-coloured in its outlook as some religiously-inspired projects, the movie – which is suitable for most age groups – lacks polish.

Boxing Day is the biggest day at the Australian box office, when studios release their biggest titles to cash in on the holidays.

After the major box office successes of Transformers, G.I. Joe and The Lego Movie comes Trolls, the latest toy franchise to transition from toy store to the big screen.

The Archbishop explained that he first heard God’s call to the priesthood when he was in primary school at St Peter’s, East Bentleigh, Victoria.

On the surface, Arrival may appear like another stereotypical Hollywood doomsday epic.

Fifty years in Australia, 60 years in religious life and 80 years alive! – join me for my 2016 trifecta. This could be read on the invitation which Father Laurence Murphy SDS sent out to friends and family earlier this year to announce the celebrations which took place on Sunday, 9 October at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Nollamara.