David Tennant ('Doctor Who', 'Broadchurch') will play explorer Phileas Fogg in a TV adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic 'Around the World in 80 Days' co-commissioned by the Seven Network.
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Rosie Lourde is making her feature film directing debut on 'Romance on the Menu', a romantic comedy from the Steve Jaggi Company now shooting in Brisbane.
The Australian films and feature documentaries released in cinemas this year including holdovers collectively have grossed $39.7 million.
Ben Chuah's Nite X has won the inaugural short film screenwriting competition conducted by Lee Matthews' Different Films.
Americans will have the chance to see Wayne Blair's 'Top End Wedding' early next year, but only on VOD and other digital platforms.
Jon Casimir is joining Kevin Whyte's Guesswork Television in the new role of managing director, based at the production company's Surry Hills office.
Lingo Pictures' 'Lambs of God' was the big winner at yesterday's AACTA Industry Luncheon, taking home seven of a potential nine awards, while Rodd Rathjen's debut feature 'Buoyancy' was named Best Indie Film.
Nelson Woss made a crazy-brave decision when audiences went wild for 'Koko: A Red Dog Story' at three packed test screenings in Indianapolis in September: He wanted Australian cinemagoers to see the third chapter of the Red Dog franchise this year.