Australia
Annual drama figures – wear the mask, count the money, bet on change
There are real opportunities in the annual Australian drama figures, but some really stubborn problems as well.
Box office – Dune not such a big sandhill here
Desert, dry wind and leaping lampreys from space are not enough to get Dune to blast off in Australia.
NFSA gets new money, cheers everyone up
The government responds to a tough week in screen policy with a startling announcement. The NFSA and the National Archive…
Parliament win – the industry responds
After the new regulations were stripped of their dangerous clauses, the sector manages to stay sensible long enough to put…
Box Office: more fangs than fun as Venom spreads
At last, a simple creature feature with a silent hero. Other than Venom, the weekend was quiet.
Rose d'Or – a tribute to Firestarter
Firestarter - the Story of Bangarra has just taken one of the most important international awards in arts documentary.
Vale David Dalaithngu AM
We mourn the passing of the once-in-a-generation artist whose career included such landmark films as Walkabout, The Tracker and Charlie’s…
Vale Doug MacLeod
MacLeod, whose career spanned children's books and musical theatre to television comedy, is much missed.
An early election? We could be stiffed, says Screen Producers Australia
Down to the wire on legislation it needs and fears, Screen Producers Australia tries to beat a feared election deadline
Netflix Top Tens – a burst of honest figures
How do your tastes compare with the world? Netflix is releasing weekly top tens, with huge numbers. What do they…