Disney’s 'The Lion King' roared through its second weekend in Australia as the studio smashed its own annual global box office record set in 2016.
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has unveiled the first set of nominees for this year's awards, announcing the five films that will compete for Best Documentary.
The Australian films and feature docs released in cinemas last year, including minor contributions from holdovers, generated more than $40.2 million.
Richard Lowenstein's Ghost Pictures is collaborating with independent producer Mark Fennessy on a feature documentary on AFL star Dustin Martin and a miniseries based on Billy Thorpe's first book.