Facing the prospect that the Federal Government will impose local content spending obligations on SVOD services, Netflix asserts it wants the right to negotiate how much it invests over the next three years.
A raft of Aussies have been nominated for Emmy Awards this year, including Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Sarah Snook, Hannah Gadsby, writer Tony McNamara and cinematographer Greig Fraser.
Nominated for two Emmy Awards - Outstanding Variety Special and Writing for a Variety Special for her Netflix stand-up show Douglas, Hannah Gadsby has already recorded her acceptance speech.
What's your favourite Australian film of the last decade?
TV dramas 'Fires', 'New Gold Mountain' and 'The Newsreader' each took home two prizes at yesterday evening's virtual AACTA Industry Awards, as did films 'Nitram', 'The Dry', 'Mortal Kombat' and 'High Ground'.
Emmy-winning comedian Hannah Gadsby has extended their relationship with Netflix, signing a multi-title deal that includes a new hour-long performance and a multi-comic special that they will host and produce.
Hannah Gadsby will return to Netflix with another comedy special, 'Something Special', on May 9.