George Miller's 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' has been measured every which way against previous installments of the series, following its world premiere in Cannes overnight, drawing mostly positive reactions from critics who sympathised with the task of following up 'Mad Max: Fury Road'.
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Ryan Corr and newcomer Lily Whiteley have joined a troop full of joeys in the Northern Territory for Kate Woods' family comedy 'Kangaroo', which has commenced filming.
Australian children's content and the National Film and Sound Archive both received funding boosts in last night's Federal Budget, with the government also announcing the removal of the cap on 'above the line' costs for the Producer Offset from July 1.
Western Australian independent production company White Spark Pictures (WSP) will work with UK-based venture Loud Minds on VR and immersive experiences as part of a new partnership.
The Federal Government will allocate nearly $75 million for the National Institute of Dramatic Australia (NIDA) and the Australian Film and Television Radio School (AFTRS) in tomorrow night's budget as part of a funding package for performing arts schools.
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has welcomed the prospect of more Middle-earth adventures in the country, describing the announcement of two potential Lord of the Rings prequels as "incredible news".
Celebrated director Peter Weir will be honoured with the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Venice International Film Festival, to be held August 28 – September 7.
Seven West Media has announced Alessandro Rosini as the third David Leckie Seven Scholarship recipient.