The Oscar-winning film starring Geoffrey Rush was originally rejected by the sales agent employed by the government's screen agency.
Judith McCann, former head of the New Zealand Film Commission and the South Australian Film Corporation, died unexpectedly in Canada on October 4, age 75.
Umbrella Entertainment is restoring Australian classic Jedda plus Angel Baby and Burke & Wills for re-issue in HD on DVD and VOD platforms as part of an ongoing preservation program.
Newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group, which brings together Endemol, Shine and CORE Media,has announced details of its newly combined global distribution arm.
Former BSkyB executive Sophie Turner Laing will take the helm of the production and distribution powerhouse being formed from the merger of Shine, Endemol and Core Media.
Prepare for a new series that will rock foundations and challenge prejudices – Living with the Enemy is set to confront the fault lines in contemporary Australian society.
While adaptations are popular in Hollywood, constantly taking huge box office dollars, they aren't so common in Australia
The feel-good film has now taken more than $10 million at the local box office