The global rise of streaming services has not directly impacted cinemagoing but it has hurt independent films which traditionally have performed well at indie cinemas.
After running Fox Studios Australia for five years Wayne Borg has moved to Los Angeles to take charge of worldwide studio operations at 21st Century Fox.
Australian screen industry executives have been pondering the likely repercussions for Disney and 21st Century Fox’s operations down under once the $US52.4 billion deal between the media and entertainment giants is consummated.