After some UK collaboration with Return to Paradise and Austin this year, the ABC is taking a homegrown approach to scripted content in 2025, announcing a series adaptation of Australian author Sally Hepworth's 'The Family Next Door' and a new season of 'Mystery Road: Origin' at this afternoon's upfronts.
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Comedy-drama 'The Artful Dodger' has become Disney+'s second returnable Australian Original after 'Shipwreck Hunters Australia', with the streamer ordering an eight-episode second season.
SBS, NITV, and Screen Australia have revealed the shortlist for this year's Digital Originals initiative, designed to develop short-form drama from screen creatives historically under-represented in the sector.
Membership-based organisation Sustainable Screens Australia (SSA) has unveiled its inaugural board, with 'The Cook Up' host Adam Liaw named as co-chair alongside Dreamchaser Entertainment COO Sara Horn.
Jordon Prince-Wright's ANZAC war epic 'Before Dawn' is in line to be the most decorated title at next month's WA Screen Culture Awards, receiving six nominations.
South Australian not-for-profit screen organisation The Mercury is inviting applications for the next round of its Quicksilver Production Funding, offering $136,000 to short film creators.
Ridley Scott's Roman epic 'Gladiator II' has taken $6.95 million over the weekend to top the local box office.