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.
The Federal Government has entered a new phase of consultation with stakeholders in regard to streaming regulation, narrowing the options down to a revenue or expenditure-based model in what Screen Producers Australia says is a "significant step".
Tickets are on sale for the Australian International Movie Convention, where the five major studios, Roadshow and indie distributors will present their slates. Google will deliver a session on marketing strategies to maximise box office, and there will be keynotes from IMAX and The Vista Group.
Disney/Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' scored the best opening for the franchise and the second highest opening of the year so far behind 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'.
While the Federal Government has outlined plans for content obligations on streaming services, the office of Arts Minister Tony Burke has dismissed a media report of a 20 per cent revenue requirement as "totally speculative".
Ludo Studio’s 'Bluey' has added a BAFTA to its already extensive list of accolades, taking out the international prize at the academy's Children & Young People Awards.
ACMA data showing five of the major SVODs – Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+, and Stan – spent $335.1 million in 2021/22 on Australian programming demonstrates the viability of 20 per cent local content obligation for streamers, SPA says.
Disney+ will be the new home of BBC's Doctor Who outside the UK and Ireland, ending more than 50 years of association between the time lord and the ABC.