Samuel Goldwyn Films has added to its growing list of Australian acquisitions, negotiating a deal for the worldwide rights to Antaine Furlong's 'Ascendant'.
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There were a flurry of new releases over the Easter long weekend, but none could match the spectacle of 'Godzilla vs. Kong', which held onto the top position.
Epic Films' 'First Day' has attracted further international interest, with Japan’s public broadcaster NHK acquiring the series from the ACTF.
WB's 'Godzilla vs. Kong' has posted the highest opening weekend of any film post-COVID, in a hopeful sign that audiences are ready to come back to cinemas for blockbusters.
Storm Ashwood’s war thriller 'Escape and Evasion' will be released on Netflix next month after the streamer negotiated a deal with production company Bronte Pictures.
Independent cinema operators under financial hardship as a result of the pandemic will be able to apply for one-off grants of up to $85,000 after the Federal Government announced $20 million for the sector.
"I felt like filmmakers got into film because they wanted to tell stories, not to figure out the best finance plan, negotiate deals, review paperwork, or chase people down for signatures."
Gravitas Ventures will release 'Chasing Wonders' theatrically and on-demand in the US as part of a new distribution deal.