Dendy Cinemas will be the first Australian independent cinema circuit to offer a Video-on-Demand service that's due to launch in April.
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Rights Stuff founder/managing director Wendy Bernfeld has a positive message for Australian producers: Video-On-Demand platforms in the US, UK and parts of Europe are making serious money, and most have an appetite for Australian film, TV dramas and docum
The Bachelor Australia and Wonderland are not drawing big audiences on Network Ten but they are the most popular shows on its Ten's catch-up service tenplay.
Google's YouTube and Screen Australia are bankrolling a new $400,000 fund to support the creation of online content.
Google and YouTube executives will take part in two sessions at the Screen Forever: SPAA Conference to offer insights into the workings of the two companies and to outline opportunities available in the online landscape.
Hoyts Corp. will launch Video-on-Demand streaming service Hoyts Stream in early 2014, roughly 12 months later than the originally targeted date.
The New Zealand Film Commission and Film New Zealand welcome the Government's renewed support of the screen sector following the release of its Screen Sector Review today.
Disney Channels Australia executives have some advice for up-and-coming screen producers: "Stories can come from anywhere. Don't be afraid to think of a new platform."