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.

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.'

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!

 

[Alan W]

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

Suzanne,
Sorry I think you misread that, it says - "– a free ad-based streaming service" so not ad-free but is free ...

 

[Luckyus]

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!

ad based = 5 mins of show and 10 mins of ads, an easy way of turning a 30 min show into a 60 min one!!!!

 

[millicent haha]

I've long enjoyed Australian content, actors and creators alike, Ivan Sen for one.

 

[magpie1]

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

Maybe one of Albo's Government FREE loans for developing 'ENTERPRISING' television. Sunday too far away and Breaker Morant. Mad Max.

 

[Aussie D]

Then what's free ? Bit confusing

Adv based means they make their money from advertisers so the customer doesnt have to pay for the service. They also mention there are premium options ( 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) which you would have to pay for.

 

[MariaG]

I am a huge fan of Oz productions.
This will be worth a look-see for sure.

 

[StarTrekker]

It's not ad free, it states "free ADD BASED, that means it's free to the viewer, but is "ad based" meaning their income is from ads. That's how they can offer it free.
If my memory serves me correct, isn't that how Foxtel first started out, many, many years ago. Now they are one of the dearest.

Foxtel was ad free but how the tomes change.
I am getting rid of Foxtel and going to Binge (owned by Foxtel).
Less than half the price for no adds and 2 streams, plus 29 of the Foxtel channels.