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BO Report: ‘Green Book’ plays second fiddle to ‘The Mule’

Peter Farrelly’s Green Book scored five Oscar nominations including for best picture, lead actor Viggo Mortensen and supporting actor Mahershala Ali following multiple prizes for Ali- so it was a surprise to see the true-life drama open in third place in Australia last weekend.

Box Office Film News

BO Report: ‘Storm Boy’ resonates while M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ rules

Shawn Seet's re-imagining of Henri Safran's 1976 classic 'Storm Boy' drew families and older folks last weekend, resonating particularly strongly in South Australia, as takings overall were flattened by the heatwave.

Film News

Shawn Seet on why the new ‘Storm Boy’ resonates with today’s audience

Shawn Seet was 12 when he saw Henri Safran’s 'Storm Boy', the 1976 family drama based on Colin Thiele’s acclaimed novel.

Distribution Film News

‘Storm Boy’ sells to North America

Good Deed Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to Ambience Entertainment's 'Storm Boy'.

Distribution Film News

Australian films BO scorecard: A decent result in a cluttered market

Given the record number of titles flooding into cinemas this year, Australian feature films and documentaries overall have performed respectably, most as limited releases with minimal marketing.

Film News

Cinema Pioneers celebrate ‘Ladies in Black’ as Sony plots overseas release

Bruce Beresford’s 'Ladies in Black' has grossed $11.4 million in seven weeks, encouraging Sony Pictures, which acquired worldwide rights, to start devising plans to release the comedy-drama in offshore markets.

Film News TV & Streaming

Record local spend on Australian production despite drops in films, TV dramas

A record $718 million was spent on Australian feature films, TV dramas and online programs in 2017-18, up 7 per cent on the prior year, mostly due to a boom in co-productions.

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‘Storm Boy’ (Trailer)

‘Storm Boy’ has grown up to be Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman and grandfather. When Kingley starts to see images from his past that he can’t explain, he is forced to remember his long-forgotten childhood, growing up on an isolated coastline with his father. He recounts to his grand-daughter the story of how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives.

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