Australia

Industry grabs new weapon in regulation fight
Armed with the conclusions of a major government report, the screen sector gathers in Parliament House to impress the key…

Streaming service Acorn stays non-exclusive, does just fine
How America's first Black billionaire turns the long tail of Australian projects into addictive drama (we hope) and provides a…

TV: More style than '#Content'?
'Content' is ABC's latest comedy project, all told via mobile interface. Is this innovative or just gimmicky?

Downton domination this week at the box office
This week the box office sees old favourites – and old fears – re-emerging to draw out the crowds.

Celebrating the wider world of Japanese film
Think you know Japanese cinema? Now in its 23rd year, the Japanese Film Festival will entertain and educate by reviving…

Celebrating the wider world of Japanese film
Think you know Japanese cinema? Now in its 23rd year, the Japanese Film Festival will entertain and educate by reviving…

James Woolley and a decade of tumult at the Sydney Film Festival
Sydney Film Festival marketing head leaves a few reflections as he jets off to his new job at the world's…

Chinese government beats industry into shape, seems to win
While the world screen industry wrestles with change, the Chinese sector is dancing with an octopus. And everyone is learning…

The Trespassers: From Page to Screen
Meg Mundell's latest novel has been picked up for a big TV adaptation. What does this mean for the writer…

TV Review: Ramy is must-see TV
Five months after its US premiere, Ramy – 'the best show not on Australian television' in Chris Boyd’s rarely humble…