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‘Better Man’ passes $4m at the local box office

Australian film Better Man's performance at the weekend box office has dropped by more than one-third as the big budget musical passed $4 million.

Film News

Nell Greenwood, Debra Richards reappointed to AFTRS Council

The Federal Government has reappointed AFTRS Council director Nell Greenwood and deputy chair Debra Richards to the body until March 2030 and March 2028, respectively.

Film News Professional Development

Finalists announced for AACTA Young Stars

AACTA has revealed the finalists for the second AACTA Young Stars: National Youth Casting Call, with 50 up-and-coming actors making it to the next round of the nationwide initiative.

Film News

How Robert Connolly crafted Alison Lester’s ‘Magic Beach’ into a big screen movie targeting pre-schoolers

Thirty-five years after the release of her popular children's book, Magic Beach, author Alison Lester is finally seeing her creation come to life on the big screen. But rather than hammer the episodic story into a Disneyesque narrative, director Robert Connolly has stayed true to its spirit.

Box Office News

Australian film ‘Better Man’ reaches $3.37m at the local box office

Robbie Williams biopic Better Man has continued to hold at the box office, adding $1.59 million to reach $3.37 million in its second week of release.

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‘Better Man’ passes $4m at the local box office

Nell Greenwood, Debra Richards reappointed to AFTRS Council

Finalists announced for AACTA Young Stars

How Robert Connolly crafted Alison Lester’s ‘Magic Beach’ into a big screen movie targeting pre-schoolers

Australian film ‘Better Man’ reaches $3.37m at the local box office

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Local film industry urged to rethink strategy to broaden audience appeal

The Australian screen industry needs to take a tough look at the films it is releasing each year and why most are not appealing to audiences, according to veteran producer Sue Maslin AO.

Liam Neeson returns to Melbourne for action-packed thriller ‘The Mongoose’

Liam Neeson's latest action-thriller The Mongoose is set to begin an eight-week shoot across Melbourne and regional Victoria from late-January.

Jack Black and Paul Rudd filming a promo for 'Anaconda'.

‘Anaconda’ reboot starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black underway in Queensland

Actors Paul Rudd and Jack Black have begun filming 'Anaconda', a reimagining of the 1997 adventure-horror film, in Queensland.

Australia rolls back Location Offset expenditure hike to attract more mid-budget US films

The Federal government has cut the Location Offset's minimum qualifying Australian production expenditure (QAPE) back to $15 million just months after raising it as part of a reformed package designed to attract more offshore production.

“It’s the secondary what now?”

Writers join directors in clarifying rights to secondary royalties.

TV & Streaming

Back to Black: Lucas Taylor and Rosemary Blight craft new world with familiar concerns for ‘Black Snow’ S2

After using a cold case murder from the 1990s was used to highlight the Australian South Sea Islander experience and the untold history of slavery in Australia, 'Black Snow' creator Lucas Taylor has turned his attention housing uncertainty and homelessness for the next chapter of the Stan series.

Paul Clarke boards Beyond as writer, director and executive producer

Filmmaker and producer Paul Clarke has joined independent production company Beyond as a writer, director, and executive producer.

BBC Studios, Disney to release ‘Bluey’ feature film in 2027

Ludo Studio juggernaut Bluey is set to grace the big screen with BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company announcing an animated feature centred on the Blue Heeler dog, Mum Chilli, Dad Bandit, and little sister Bingo.

‘Better Man’ on song with six AACTA International Award nominations

Michael Gracey's 'Better Man' has carried over its success from AACTA nominations into the AACTA International categories, leading the field with six nods.

New Zealand

Business New Zealand News TV & Streaming

Kevin & Co appoints Joanne Law commercial development director

New Zealand comedy-focused production company Kevin & Co has added unscripted development and sales executive Joanne Law as its commercial development director.

Film New Zealand News Professional Development

SAE announces Makers keynote series featuring Martin Kwok

SAE University College students will benefit from the wisdom that comes with being an Emmy-award winning sound editor next week, as Martin Kwok appears in conversation with presenter Namila Benson at the institution's Sydney campus.

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Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver to join NZ set of Nat Boltt’s ‘Holy Days’

Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, and Jacki Weaver will star as three older oddball nuns on a journey to New Zealand's South Island in Nat Boltt's directorial debut 'Holy Days', set to begin principal photography across the Tasman this month.

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NZ animation studio Stretchy brings ‘Kiri and Lou’ feature to University of Canterbury

New Zealand animation studio Stretchy has established a studio at the University of Canterbury (UC) to house production on feature Kiri and Lou Rarararara!.

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