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Disney: periscope up in Australian waters, huge production to emerge from foam
The Australian attempts to snaffle the Disney remake of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea climaxed in Canberra today as the…
Queensland Arts Minister: Ros Bates resigns, quoting health reasons
The Minister ultimately responsible for Screen Queensland has resigned her post. Rushed into place is the Education Minister, John-Paul Langbroek,…
Senate Estimates, Feb 2012: ABC reruns Hobart hearing, is learning that the digital hub is a seriou
February is a special time for senior executives of government broadcasters and the National Broadband Network, when they front the…
OzDocs: deep frustrations in documentary community slowly bursting out
The documentary tradition in Australia is in deep, deep trouble. The reasons why are emerging like a herd of pissed-off…
Screen Australia: real money changes fundamental balance of lead agency
Digital media, so often on the agenda, so rarely funded properly, is now cashed up and claiming a central space…
APSA: closer to the axe as Queensland government withdraws support
Tourism and Events Queensland has publically divorced the Asia-Pacific Screen Awards. Can APSA survive this rejection?
Screen Queensland: board chairman stands aside (Updated)
The chairman of Screen Queensland, Geoff Cooper, has stood aside from his role for six months, but remains on the…
Ratings: Wednesday 13/02/13
Only the cricket at 953,000 saves Nine from despair. No such luck for Ten.
Oscar nominated short animations: greatly entertaining, surfacing on the net
See the Oscar-nominated shorts. See Disney grappling with its identity. See how stuff is made. See what you can do…
Frank Nicholls: steered the creation of the Australian film festival movement
The grand structure of the Melbourne International Film Festival, the Sydney Film Festival and the Australian Film Institute arguably started…