Daina Reid’s 'Run Rabbit Run' has undergone a reshuffle, with 'Succession' star Sarah Snook set to take over from Elisabeth Moss in the lead role.
The local feature films and feature documentaries released in cinemas in the first four months of this year, plus a few holdovers, have collectively grossed $32 million.
The Spierig brothers’ supernatural thriller Winchester has raked in more than $US50 million at cinemas worldwide, dwarfing the Australian gross of $870,000.
Eighteen feature films and documentaries were released in Australian cinemas in the first quarter, including a handful that had limited exposure via Q&A screenings.
Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason has a blunt message for producers: recognise that most independent films, Australian or otherwise, will now earn roughly half as much at Australian cinemas as they did only a few years ago.
Jennifer Lawrence’s star power wasn’t enough to elevate spy thriller 'Red Sparrow' above mediocre debuts in Australia, the US and more than 60 other markets last weekend.
Michael and Peter Spierig’s supernatural thriller 'Winchester' and Stephen Amis’ comedy' The BBQ' clearly are aimed at different demographics, so that does not explain why neither cut through last weekend.
Australia ranks second in the world for the production of thrillers and eighth for horror movies.