See-Saw Films’ newly minted first-look deal with Arnon Milchan’s production powerhouse New Regency gives the production company huge financial clout and worldwide distribution through 20th Century Fox.
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Clay Epstein's Film Mode Entertainment acquired the international rights and screened the film at the American Film Market, resulting in a raft of deals with distributors in the US, Japan, China, Vietnam and other Asian markets.
The idea behind 'Swinging Safari' had been bouncing around Stephan Elliott’s head for “about 40 years”. The upcoming comedy is an irreverent take on the era of the writer-director’s childhood: 1970s Australia.
“If as an industry we think we can rest on our laurels and young people will continue to go to the cinema without offering them a great experience we are sadly mistaken.”
Sony’s 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' is still No. 1 by a wide margin, rustling up $4.7 million in its third frame.
Cinemas in Australia are enjoying terrific holiday season business with a wide array of films appealing to audiences across the age spectrum.
EOne’s global strategy of forming partnerships with Hollywood producers and production companies will deliver a raft of films featuring marquee talent next year
Stephen Chbosky’s 'Wonder' held onto the top spot at the Australian box office last weekend, over what has been a quiet period for exhibitors ahead of the opening of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.