The production of Jeffrey Walker's 'The Portable Door' reached an Australian eco-milestone, becoming the first local film to operate under the UK Albert-BAFTA sustainability system.
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Foxtel has made its first commission specifically for streaming service Binge: six-part drama 'Love Me' from Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia.
Newly-launched production company Little Giant has announced its first project, with Tammin Sursock to lead drama series 'The Good Hustle'.
The three-stage development will feature 10 sound stages of various sizes aimed at attracting large-scale international productions, as well as catering for the domestic market.
New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) CEO David Strong has expressed regret that Amazon Studios' untitled 'The Lord of the Rings' series will not return to the country to film season two, but remains confident of attracting other international productions.
“Asking your big name leads to come to Australia and spend 14 days in a hotel in lockdown when they are fully vaccinated is a real disincentive."
The second season of Hoodlum Entertainment's 'Five Bedrooms' was among the key launch titles for Paramount+ as it went live in Australia this week. The streamer seems assured of its continued success, with production already underway on a third in Melbourne.
Nicole Chamoun will star opposite US actor Thomas Jane in ABC crime drama 'Troppo', with cameras now rolling in Queensland.