The disappearance of eOne from the theatrical distribution landscape in Australia/New Zealand is being lamented by exhibitors, producers, former staffers and even rival distributors.
Luke Sparke's Occupation: Rainfall, the sequel to his 2018 sci-fi thriller Occupation, will have its world premiere at Monster Fest in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Australian writers, producers, directors, funding agencies and distributors should ask one key question when evaluating feature film projects: “Does this warrant a theatrical release or is streaming a smarter option?”
The latest iterations of 'Maleficent', 'Godzilla', 'Men in Black', 'The Angry Birds' and 'Rambo' flopped or under-performed in cinemas this year and now 'Terminator: Dark Fate' is the latest victim of moviegoers’ sequel fatigue
John Carpenter’s 40-year-old 'Halloween' franchise traditionally has been much more potent in the US than in the rest of the world but Jamie Lee Curtis’ visit to Australia last week helped ensure a sturdy opening for the latest iteration.
Blondes, bombs, and underwater bites continue to reign at the Australian box office, with the top three films of 'Barbie', 'Oppenheimer', and 'Meg 2: The Trench' holding their positions from last week.
The Federal Government's decision to rule out extending the $1,500 a fortnight JobKeeper wage subsidy to casual workers who had been employed for less than a year will penalise many thousands of cinema industry employees and screen sector freelancers.
'Top Gun: Maverick' held on to that loving feeling at the box office for a second weekend, taking in another $13 million.