Legendary Indigenous actor David Dalaithngu, known for his roles in 'Walkabout', 'Storm Boy', and 'Ten Canoes', has died aged 68.
The Australian films and feature documentaries released in cinemas this year including holdovers collectively have grossed $39.7 million.
Wayne Blair’s 'Top End Wedding' has edged past Shawn Seet’s 'Storm Boy' to rank as the highest grossing Australian film this year.
The 18 Australian films and feature docs released in cinemas since the start of the year, plus holdovers, have racked up a modest $14.3 million.
It’s been a quiet start for the year for Australian films at the national box office, particularly compared to last year when Peter Rabbit and Sweet Country were drawing crowds.
US critics lauded Shawn Seet’s 'Storm Boy' as a beautiful and contemporary retelling of Colin Thiele's classic tale but the drama faced stiff competition in the specialty market last weekend.
Fox’s 'Alita: Battle Angel' reigned in the US, Australia and 40 other markets last weekend - but the studio’s prospects of turning the lavish James Cameron production into a franchise don’t look great.
Sony’s psychological thriller 'Escape Room' was the top title last weekend, yet with a mediocre result which would have normally seen the film opening at No. 5 or 6, as ticket sales continued to free fall.