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Box Office returns to UK magic for relief

The Light Between Oceans continues to sustain our reputation for liking arthouse films more than anyone else. At least if the pics are in English.

21 Nov 2016 12:00

David Tiley

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Television

Image: it’s back. Fantastic Beasts heralds another Potteresque franchise.

Those of us who thought that Harry Potter had gone away are being sorely tried again. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them made $13,751/ per screen over at least half of Australia’s screens. Warners went for 709 projectors and must be giggling with delight. $9.81m in a weekend.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.