Don't miss out! A new free streaming service is coming to Australia and New Zealand!

Whether it’s a movie night or a couch-time escape from everyday life, Aussies and Kiwis can now watch classic Australian content thanks to a new streaming platform launching this month.


Umbrella Entertainment, an independent Australian and New Zealand distributor of local and international films, has announced the launch of Brollie – a free ad-based streaming service packed with hundreds of Aussie films and TV shows.


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The new streaming platform Brollie will have lots of Aussie content! Image: Reddit.


Brollie will be the first streaming platform specialising in Australian film and TV content when it launches on November 23. Viewers of all ages can expect to be entertained and inspired by more than 300 titles ready to stream, including the 2014 psychological thriller Babadook, and the 1999 crime flick Two Hands starring Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown and Rose Byrne.

The platform also offers a special selection of Indigenous Australian films, as well as must-sees such as the 1983 action BMX Bandits starring a young Nicole Kidman, the 1999 drama Erskineville Kings starring Hugh Jackman, and the 2000 horror Cut starring Kylie Minogue.


And what’s even better? Much of the content won’t be available to stream on other platforms.

Umbrella Entertainment general manager Ari Harrison said: 'We know these iconic films and TV shows can find new and old audiences instead of gathering dust on the shelf. Brollie is about helping Aussies to access this world-class storytelling easily and, most importantly, for free, so everyone can enjoy our epic screen legacy.'


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Crime flicks such as Two Hands starring Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne will be available too! Image: Facebook.


Subscribers of Brollie can also take part in the Brollie Film Club, where viewers get two best picks each month full of special features usually confined to DVD extras.

And it’s super easy to access! Brollie will be available on Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast and via browser at the Brollie website.


In the sea of oversaturated global streaming platforms, Brollie's dedicated focus on native content could thus be a welcome relief and a chance to champion and relish local storytelling.

Key Takeaways

  • A new streaming service called Brollie will be launched in Australia and New Zealand this month, offering free ad-based viewing of hundreds of local and international TV shows and films.
  • The platform, from Umbrella Entertainment, will specialise in Australian film and TV content, with more than 300 titles available at launch.
  • Some of the content will not be available to stream on any other platform, according to Umbrella Entertainment general manager Ari Harrison.
  • Brollie will also feature a Film Club with best picks twice a month, and offer special features such as behind-the-scenes content, typically only found in DVD extras. The platform can be accessed through various devices and via its website.

Whether it's a cosy weekend binge-watching session or a desire to revel in the nostalgic charm of classic Australian cinema, Brollie is set to infuse future streaming with a hearty dose of Australasian spirit. So, if you’re after a cosy night in or some classic Aussie film screenings, head over to Brollie and be entertained free! Do you have a classic film you’ve been dreaming of re-watching? Share us your favourites in the comments below!
 
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The post states its add free.

has announced the launch of Brollie – a free ad-based streaming service packed with

so is this meaning its free with adds or is add free. Because the cost isn't free . A bit confusing
Umbrella Entertainment general manager Ari Harrison said: 'We know these iconic films and TV shows can find new and old audiences instead of gathering dust on the shelf. Brollie is about helping Aussies to access this world-class storytelling easily and, most importantly, for free, so everyone can enjoy our epic screen legacy.'

So then you get ads
 
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Whether it’s a movie night or a couch-time escape from everyday life, Aussies and Kiwis can now watch classic Australian content thanks to a new streaming platform launching this month.


Umbrella Entertainment, an independent Australian and New Zealand distributor of local and international films, has announced the launch of Brollie – a free ad-based streaming service packed with hundreds of Aussie films and TV shows.


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The new streaming platform Brollie will have lots of Aussie content! Image: Reddit.


Brollie will be the first streaming platform specialising in Australian film and TV content when it launches on November 23. Viewers of all ages can expect to be entertained and inspired by more than 300 titles ready to stream, including the 2014 psychological thriller Babadook, and the 1999 crime flick Two Hands starring Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown and Rose Byrne.

The platform also offers a special selection of Indigenous Australian films, as well as must-sees such as the 1983 action BMX Bandits starring a young Nicole Kidman, the 1999 drama Erskineville Kings starring Hugh Jackman, and the 2000 horror Cut starring Kylie Minogue.


And what’s even better? Much of the content won’t be available to stream on other platforms.

Umbrella Entertainment general manager Ari Harrison said: 'We know these iconic films and TV shows can find new and old audiences instead of gathering dust on the shelf. Brollie is about helping Aussies to access this world-class storytelling easily and, most importantly, for free, so everyone can enjoy our epic screen legacy.'


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Crime flicks such as Two Hands starring Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne will be available too! Image: Facebook.


Subscribers of Brollie can also take part in the Brollie Film Club, where viewers get two best picks each month full of special features usually confined to DVD extras.

And it’s super easy to access! Brollie will be available on Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast and via browser at the Brollie website.


In the sea of oversaturated global streaming platforms, Brollie's dedicated focus on native content could thus be a welcome relief and a chance to champion and relish local storytelling.

Key Takeaways

  • A new streaming service called Brollie will be launched in Australia and New Zealand this month, offering free ad-based viewing of hundreds of local and international TV shows and films.
  • The platform, from Umbrella Entertainment, will specialise in Australian film and TV content, with more than 300 titles available at launch.
  • Some of the content will not be available to stream on any other platform, according to Umbrella Entertainment general manager Ari Harrison.
  • Brollie will also feature a Film Club with best picks twice a month, and offer special features such as behind-the-scenes content, typically only found in DVD extras. The platform can be accessed through various devices and via its website.

Whether it's a cosy weekend binge-watching session or a desire to revel in the nostalgic charm of classic Australian cinema, Brollie is set to infuse future streaming with a hearty dose of Australasian spirit. So, if you’re after a cosy night in or some classic Aussie film screenings, head over to Brollie and be entertained free! Do you have a classic film you’ve been dreaming of re-watching? Share us your favourites in the comments below!
I'm looking forward to it.
 
Add free !!! That sounds good I'm hoping it's not free until everyone loves it and then told they need to start charging.

No commercials , 😕 that's interesting and no charge , how are they able to do it 🤔.

Sounds very good
I think the streaming service is free, but it states ad based so I’m thinking it has ads, this is where the company makes its money.
 
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Add free !!! That sounds good I'm hoping it's not free until everyone loves it and then told they need to start charging.

No commercials , 😕 that's interesting and no charge , how are they able to do it 🤔.

Sounds very good
It doesn't say ad-free ... it says "free, ad-based" which means the service is free but there are ads. That is how they can offer it free I guess.
 
I wish they would re-run The Sullivans!
you are more likely to see it if you buy it from Crawfords, not something anyone is interested in screening. When it did get a re-run a few years back, no one watched and was subsequently put to rest.
 
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It would have to be free - don't think many would subscribe. Some shows are good to reflect upon but not so much watch again haha
 
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The post states its add free.

has announced the launch of Brollie – a free ad-based streaming service packed with

so is this meaning its free with adds or is add free. Because the cost isn't free . A bit confusing
Not confusing at all. It is free to use as long as you don’t mind paying with your time to watch ads, just like 9Now or 7Plus
 
Whether it’s a movie night or a couch-time escape from everyday life, Aussies and Kiwis can now watch classic Australian content thanks to a new streaming platform launching this month.


Umbrella Entertainment, an independent Australian and New Zealand distributor of local and international films, has announced the launch of Brollie – a free ad-based streaming service packed with hundreds of Aussie films and TV shows.


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The new streaming platform Brollie will have lots of Aussie content! Image: Reddit.


Brollie will be the first streaming platform specialising in Australian film and TV content when it launches on November 23. Viewers of all ages can expect to be entertained and inspired by more than 300 titles ready to stream, including the 2014 psychological thriller Babadook, and the 1999 crime flick Two Hands starring Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown and Rose Byrne.

The platform also offers a special selection of Indigenous Australian films, as well as must-sees such as the 1983 action BMX Bandits starring a young Nicole Kidman, the 1999 drama Erskineville Kings starring Hugh Jackman, and the 2000 horror Cut starring Kylie Minogue.


And what’s even better? Much of the content won’t be available to stream on other platforms.

Umbrella Entertainment general manager Ari Harrison said: 'We know these iconic films and TV shows can find new and old audiences instead of gathering dust on the shelf. Brollie is about helping Aussies to access this world-class storytelling easily and, most importantly, for free, so everyone can enjoy our epic screen legacy.'


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Crime flicks such as Two Hands starring Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne will be available too! Image: Facebook.


Subscribers of Brollie can also take part in the Brollie Film Club, where viewers get two best picks each month full of special features usually confined to DVD extras.

And it’s super easy to access! Brollie will be available on Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast and via browser at the Brollie website.


In the sea of oversaturated global streaming platforms, Brollie's dedicated focus on native content could thus be a welcome relief and a chance to champion and relish local storytelling.

Key Takeaways

  • A new streaming service called Brollie will be launched in Australia and New Zealand this month, offering free ad-based viewing of hundreds of local and international TV shows and films.
  • The platform, from Umbrella Entertainment, will specialise in Australian film and TV content, with more than 300 titles available at launch.
  • Some of the content will not be available to stream on any other platform, according to Umbrella Entertainment general manager Ari Harrison.
  • Brollie will also feature a Film Club with best picks twice a month, and offer special features such as behind-the-scenes content, typically only found in DVD extras. The platform can be accessed through various devices and via its website.

Whether it's a cosy weekend binge-watching session or a desire to revel in the nostalgic charm of classic Australian cinema, Brollie is set to infuse future streaming with a hearty dose of Australasian spirit. So, if you’re after a cosy night in or some classic Aussie film screenings, head over to Brollie and be entertained free! Do you have a classic film you’ve been dreaming of re-watching? Share us your favourites in the comments below!
Another way of numbing the mind.....
 
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Add free !!! That sounds good I'm hoping it's not free until everyone loves it and then told they need to start charging.

No commercials , 😕 that's interesting and no charge , how are they able to do it 🤔.

Sounds very g
Add free !!! That sounds good I'm hoping it's not free until everyone loves it and then told they need to start charging.

No commercials , 😕 that's interesting and no charge , how are they able to do it 🤔.

Sounds very good
I read in the article that is is ad based streamed free. That to me means yes, there are ads.
 
With a name like Brollie, there's bound to be misses. I'm not too worried whether there are ads; as long as the ads feature wet-t-shirts, I'm in!
 
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