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Principal Photography Underway on Robbie Williams Biopic

Principal photography has commenced on Better Man, the highly anticipated musical feature film based on the life of Robbie Williams, with Australian filmmaker Michael Gracey at the helm. Gracey’s debut film, The Greatest Showman, is one of cinema’s most successful live-action musicals with over $435M at the global box office. The project marks Williams’ feature…

Blast Inc Ninja Verse Kickstarter Campaign

Okay, I know I don’t talk about kickstarter campaigns but when I saw the promotional video for this project I was excited because I have seen how cool some of Blast’s other short movies most notably Cat Shit One and ZVP. Junya Okabe will replace Zatoichi and Predator featured in ZVP (Zatoichi vs Predator), a…

Emma Macey-Storch Director of Geeta Wins SWIFF Ferguson Film Prize

Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) is thrilled to announce Emma Macey-Storch, as the winner of the inaugural Ferguson Film Prize. The director of the documentary Geeta will receive a $3000 personal cash prize, a trophy, and an official accreditation. Emma Macey-Storch is an award-winning director and producer, having worked across documentary, animation, and fiction on…

Sweet Magnolias Renewed for Third Season

Netflix has renewed Sweet Magnolias for a third season. Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by MIRA Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series. Actors JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley set…

Netflix Greenlights Liz Feldman’s No Good Deed

On the anniversary of the series premiere of Dead to Me (May 3, 2019), Netflix ordered a new series from the show’s creator, Liz Feldman, with the greenlight of No Good Deed. Liz Feldman created the comedy series and will also serve as an executive producer. Netflix has a multi-year overall deal with Feldman. Netflix…

Netflix Announce Obliterated

Netflix have announced Obliterated, a new action-comedy series from Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald who serve as Executive Producers and Showrunners via their Counterbalance Entertainment production banner. Sony Pictures Television is the studio. Casting is underway with plans for production to commence in the summer. Obliterated is a high-octane action-comedy…

AIFC announces Khushaal Vyas as new COO

Australia India Film Council (AIFC) today announced the appointment of youth leader and lawyer Khushaal Vyas as their Chief Operating Officer. Khushaal is from Western Sydney with a history of social justice and diversity advocacy. He is an extremely passionate advocate for greater collaboration between the Australian and Indian film industries and the opportunities such…

Australia Post Launches ‘Even good dogs have bad days’ Campaign

Australia’s dog owners are being urged to keep their pets secured following a surge in serious bites and other incidents, as Australia Post’s posties and drivers deliver record volumes of parcels amid increased pet ownership across the country. Australia Post Executive General Manager Network Operations Rod Barnes said shocking images of injuries and confronting footage…

Vic Government Supporting Independent Performing Arts Producers

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting independent performing arts producers to build their careers and practices with flow-on benefits for artists and the wider Victorian performing arts sector. Part of the Victorian Independent Producers Initiative, the latest round of Unlocking Capacity grants support producers to build their skills and networks while developing a sustainable practice.…