Independent cinema operators are cautiously optimistic about the road ahead as they push forward with their SCREEN Fund applications.
With Screen Forever back on the Gold Coast this week, Queensland's capabilities will once again be on show to local and international producers.
Legendary Entertainment’s 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and ABC Studios International’s 13-part series 'Reef Break' will be shot on the Gold Coast, secured by the Federal Government’s Location Incentive Program.
WB's 'Godzilla vs. Kong' has posted the highest opening weekend of any film post-COVID, in a hopeful sign that audiences are ready to come back to cinemas for blockbusters.
Warner Bros.' 'Mortal Kombat' proved the main attraction at the box office last weekend, driving almost half of all trade, and ranking as one of the highest R-rated openers of all time.
There were a flurry of new releases over the Easter long weekend, but none could match the spectacle of 'Godzilla vs. Kong', which held onto the top position.
Seems audiences are still hopping to it: Australian-UK co-production 'Peter Rabbit 2' is now no. 1 at the box office, having knocked off 'Godzilla vs. Kong' as both titles enter their fourth week.
'Godzilla vs. Kong' remains the main event at the box office but 'Peter Rabbit 2' is hopping up right behind, boosted by school holiday audiences.