Anthony Hayes' Zac Efron-starrer 'Gold' has been snapped up by Screen Media, who has taken all North American rights.
Nine-owned streaming service Stan and Amazon Prime Video believe the proposed SVOD and AVOD content quotas outlined in the Federal Government's media reform green paper may carry unintended consequences, such as placing further pressure on production resources and curtailing diversity in the sector.
David Lightfoot, producer of films such as 'Wolf Creek', died on Sunday following complications from recent surgery.
The Queensland Government will move to consolidate the state's booming screen industry, putting an extra $71 million on the table to grow production.
Voting for this year's AACTA Awards will look a little different, with the organisation to broaden the voting powers of general members and stagger voting rounds by category throughout the year.
SBS has announced a new head of scripted following an extensive search, with creative producer Julie Eckersley set to take the reins.
Jacqui Feeney has been named chief executive of Kentel as the production company prepares to launch its premiere project, 'Luxe Listings Sydney', on Amazon.
There will be a strong Australian contingent at Series Mania in France this year, including Jungle Entertainment's 'Wakefield', Aquarius Films' 'The Unusual Suspects;, Porchlight Films' 'Fisk' and Lazy Susan Pictures' 'Iggy & Ace'.