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John Collee talks ‘Boy Swallows Universe’ and mentoring emerging writers

If you can tell a story in the pub, you can write a film script: You just need to know the techniques. So says 'Master and Commander', 'Happy Feet', 'Tanna' and 'Hotel Mumbai' scribe John Collee, who is emphatic that there there is no "dark magic" to screenwriting.

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BO Report: ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ streaks ahead of ‘The Way of Water’

Warner Bros' 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' has finally ended an eight week run at the top of the box office for 'Avatar: The Way of Water'.

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Is it time for a permanent 30 per cent Location Offset?

Production in Australia is booming. In the last four years, the Producer Offset, PDV Offset and the combined Location Offset and Incentive have resulted in a whopping $16.5 billion of economic output, and in the last financial year alone, created 20,600 jobs. However, a new report from Olsberg SPI suggests uncertainty about the future of the Location Incentive risks continued growth and infrastructure investment.

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10 reveals cast of Helium Pictures’ ‘Paper Dolls’

Emalia, Naomi Sequeira, Miah Madden, Courtney Clarke and Courtney Monsma will play the members of Harlow, a manufactured girl group born out of early reality TV, in 10's 'Paper Dolls'.

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IF explains: Intimacy coordination

Employing an intimacy coordinator to guide scenes that contain sex or nudity has quickly become standard practice in Australia. However, given ICs are still relatively new, there are misconceptions about the role. ICs are not “white knights” or policemen, and their role is often creative. Read our in-depth explainer.