Netflix series 'Boy Swallows Universe' is well on its way to topping the winners' list at this year's AACTA Awards, converting six of its 11 nominations at the Industry Gala at the Gold Coast on Wednesday night.
Musicals may be having a moment at the box office but its music-based films have led the charge in 2025 AACTA nominations today, with Michael Gracey's upcoming Robbie Williams-inspired 'Better Man' and Nick Waterman's adaptation of Paul Kelly's 'How To Make Gravy' securing 16 and 15 nods, respectively.
Australian content made up around 0.5 per cent of all Netflix global views in the first half of this year despite the international success of Boy Swallows Universe, Love on the Spectrum, and Heartbreak High.
Netflix coming-of-age drama 'Boy Swallows Universe' came out on top at Sunday evening's TV Week Logie Awards, taking home five awards, including two for teenage star Felix Cameron.
Netflix series 'Boy Swallows Universe' has received 10 Logie Award nominations ahead of the awards show on August 18.
With the Federal Government committed to introducing content obligations no later than July, the coming year is shaping up to be a gamechanger for streaming services in Australia.
With 'Boy Swallows Universe' to hit Netflix on Thursday, executive producer Andrew Mason, director Bharat Nalluri and young actor Felix Cameron talk about the process of bringing Trent Dalton's best-selling novel to life.
Boy Swallows Universe, the series adaptation of Trent Dalton's bestseller, will land on Netflix January 11.