In another sign of the pressures on distributors’ margins, Roadshow Films last week closed its theatrical office in New Zealand.
The awkward foursome of Jay, Neil, Simon and Will from successful UK comedy series, The Inbetweeners, are being reunited in the follow-up to 2011's The Inbetweeners Movie, this time taking their ill-fated escapades to the Land Down Under.
Roadshow Films has entrenched its position as Australia’s leading theatrical distributor as its market share in the year to June 30 hit 28.4%, up 2.9% on the prior year.
Roadshow Films will release nearly every major film before, simultaneously or close to the US.
Roadshow Films has confirmed it's buying a one-third stake in US-based producer/international sales agent FilmNation Entertainment for $US18 million.
Dendy Direct has strengthened its film and TV offerings after signing licensing deals with Warner Bros. and SBS.
Prolific TV producer John Edwards has announced he will join forces with Roadshow Films to launch a new production company, Roadshow Rough Diamond.
In a landmark ruling, the Federal Court has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block five piracy websites, including the Pirate Bay.