The theatrical success of 'Barbie', 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and 'Oppenheimer' helped propel the Australian box office to its best year since the pandemic in 2023, though it still trailed pre-2019 levels.
Australian audiences remained sweet on 'Wonka' through the holiday period, with the film continuing to top the local box office ahead of other titles like 'Anyone But You' and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'.
We look back at what engaged IF readers the most in 2023.
Richard Huddleston, most recently acting head of factual and culture at the ABC, will succeed Alex West as Screen Australia head of documentary in January.
Exhibitors are optimistic about the summer prospects for 'Wonka' after Timothée Chalamet's take on Roald Dahl's chocolatier got off to a strong start at the box office last weekend.
'Oppenheimer' leads the film race for February's AACTA International Awards, while 'Succession' has earned the most nominations in television.
Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Aisha Dee will topline 'Apple Cider Vinegar', a limited series that Netflix has ordered from See-Saw Films and its joint venture with Samantha Strauss, Picking Scabs.
Sydney's Spectrum Films has announced a partnership with Brisbane's Folklore Sound, a move that will allow the latter to offer full post services, including editorial, picture, sound finishing, VFX and deliverables.