Jason Statham shark thriller 'Meg 2: The Trench' may have opened significantly below the 2018 original in North America, but here in Australia, receipts were almost on par. That said, the sequel was no match at all for the continued phenomenon that is 'Barbenheimer'.
Australia's first international games market will take place in Melbourne this October, offering the country's developers the chance to pitch concepts to global publishers, platform holders, and investors.
The Seven Network has officially partnered with SXSW Sydney and will host its 2024 Upfront during the October festival. The partnership also includes 'Seven House' within the SXSW precinct, which will feature a week-long program of events, special partners and guest speakers.
Binge has announced a second season of comedy series Colin From Accounts, although the timeline for production remains in question amid the US actor and writers strikes.
Actor-turned-filmmaker James Ivor originally wrote and directed short 'Crushing Season' as a proof-of-concept for a feature he could shop to producers, so its film festival success has been an unexpected and welcome bonus.
Amid the dramatic performances of Murray Bartlett and Sarah Snook, Australia's contingent for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards also extends to factual.
After opening in Vancouver in 2020, Fatbelly VFX has expanded to Brisbane with plans to focus on Australian projects and elevating women's careers.
The global success of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' may have opened up more possibilities for animators via its combination of computerised animation with hand-drawn 2D elements, but that doesn't mean the industry should play it safe by sticking to known IP, according to one of its directors.