The Jacobson brothers’ blackly comic crime drama 'Brother’s Nest', which was partly funded by exhibitors, had a quiet opening last weekend.
When a nursing home stands in the way of a 50-year courtship, four grumpy old Vietnam Vets unite to re-enact the great escape. They may have lost their memory and speed, but these renegades prove it’s never too late for new adventures, even if you have to break rules to break free.
MGM and Warner Bros’ prospects of re-activating the 'Tomb Raider' franchise don’t look great judging by the action-adventure’s mediocre debuts in the US, Australia and other markets last weekend.
Producers Jason Byrne, Clayton Jacobson and Tait Brady went to the Australian International Movie Convention last year to “sell” 'Sibling Rivalry', a black comedy co-starring Clayton and his brother Shane Jacobson, to cinema owners.
'Ladies in Black', Bruce Beresford’s first Australian film since 'Mao’s Last Dancer', is set to begin production in Sydney and the Blue Mountains later this month.
“Sophisticated product placement" contributed nearly $1 million to the film's $3.7 million budget.
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) will next month bestow actor Sam Neill with its highest honour, the Longford Lyell Award.
In the first part of an extensive interview, Clayton Jacobson talks to INSIDE FILM about the research and scripting process behind his new TV show, Kenny's World.