Dispelling the notion that Foxtel has cut back on its commitment to Australian drama, the pay TV platform is in the hunt for shows that would not appear anywhere else on Australian screens and for a returning series to fill the gap left by 'A Place to Call Home'.
Marie Curie, the Polish-born physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity, is often portrayed on screen and in books as stuffy, cold and asexual.
Kylie Munnich is returning to her home state to take up the role of Screen Queensland CEO, succeeding Tracey Vieira who departed the state agency in August.
Sonia Smallacombe will be the new AFTRS Elder in Residence, following the departure of Uncle Bruce Pascoe.
Australians in Film (AiF) will present Naomi Watts the 2019 Orry-Kelly Award at the organisation's annual gala awards evening later this month in Los Angeles.
Ioan Gruffudd is set to make his TV directing debut on season 3 of the ABC's 'Harrow', which starts shooting next month in Brisbane and South-East Queensland.
Distribution veteran Cathy Payne is stepping down as CEO of Endemol Shine International in early 2020.
Ausfilm has named Kate Marks as CEO after acting in the post since the departure of Debra Richards at the end of August.