The crowdfunding campaign for the 'Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries' theatrical movie has topped $615,000, with nearly half pledged by US fans of the TV series and the novels by Kerry Greenwood.
ABC TV has received a record thirty-three nominations – the most of any network.
If conservative elements within the Australian screen industry had had their way, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries either may never have made it to the screen, or the protagonist could have been a very different character.
Essie Davis will once again be stepping into the shoes of Miss Phryne Fisher as the popular ABC series has been renewed for a third season.
Psychological-thriller The Babadook, starring Essie Davis, is currently filming in South Australia
The film will feature work from directors including Cate Blanchett, Mia Wasikowska and David Wenham
IF talks with star Essie Davis and producer Fiona Eagger about the new ABC series