Film
Mother’s Day weekend delivers record box office for Australian cinemas
From Thursday to Sunday last week, cinemas generated $21.2 million and attracted 1 million admissions.
by Vihan Mathur – May 12, 2026
Daniel MacPherson joins Bus Stop Films as Ambassador
The appointment follows his involvement in Hopeful Romantic, a short film produced through Bus Stop Films’ Accessible Filmmaking Program.
by Vihan Mathur – May 6, 2026
The Devil delivers: Prada sequel posts biggest opening in a year
The film has opened to $13.1m in Australia.
by Natasha Lee – May 5, 2026
HOYTS and IMAX crack record deal to expand footprint across ANZ
The move will nearly double IMAX’s footprint with HOYTS, expanding from four locations today to 14 in the coming years.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 30, 2026
Producer Kate Separovich wins inaugural Screen Forever Simpsons pitch prize
The Western Australian producer nabbed the top prize for her psychosexual feature, ‘Parrot’.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 30, 2026
Latest stories
Shareholders greenlight AU$156B Paramount-Warner merger
Wall Street approved the AU$156B Paramount merger, but a massive revolt of 4,000 actors threatens the current deal.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 24, 2026
Screen Forever 40 pushes lineup with global industry heavyweights
SPA CEO Matthew Deaner said the expanded program reflects the pace of change across the global screen industry.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 16, 2026
Inside Russell Crowe & Daniel MacPherson's brutal MMA movie ‘Beast’
Director Tyler Atkins talks blood, sweat, and torn groins as his gritty MMA drama prepares to hit local cinema screens.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 13, 2026
Oscars lock in 2027 and 2028 dates as YouTube takeover looms
The ceremonies will be the last under US ABC’s tenure, ending a partnership that dates back to 1976.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 8, 2026
Super Mario Galaxy Movie drives biggest opening of 2026 over Easter long weekend
It's up 52% compared to the same period last year.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 8, 2026
