Subscription services to become easier to cancel

Cancelling your unwanted subscriptions will become easier after US regulators introduced a new rule aimed at ending predatory business practices that lock consumers into
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Queensland’s Alt.VFX provided post-production services on Yu Yu Hakusho, | Newsreel

Screen Queensland incentive scheme has positive FX

Queensland’s screen entertainment post-production industry continues to grow with six new projects approved since July under an industry incentive scheme. Coming off a
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3-Body Problem theory called into question

The Netflix series 3-Body Problem educated the population about the chaos that ensues from the gravity impacts of three planets in close proximity. Now that conventional
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Bluey's World theme park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Bluey’s World extends its Hamilton season

Bluey’s World is yet to open its doors, but its season has already been extended for an extra five months. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 21, for a November
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Sequels are dominating the Hollywood film schedule - Newsreel

Sequels dominate ‘safe’ Hollywood film schedule

Hollywood seems to be running out of ideas, or perhaps the big studios are becoming more averse to taking risks on unproven  formulas. More than half of the big movies
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Kris Kristofferson in A Star is Born.

Kris Kristofferson’s death ends a golden era

Legendary actor and singer Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88 after a prolific life of hits, accolades and sporting and academic achievements. The artist’s family
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Woman behind film camera. | Newsreel

Aussie screen diversity incentives lag global efforts

Current attempts to improve diversity on our entertainment screens are ad hoc, with legislation needed to affect real change. Analysis from Monash University found,
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Bluey bucks released for collectors

A special Bluey collectable coin set has been released the Australian Post, with one in 10 featuring a special-coloured coin. Australia Post Executive General Manager
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Business model focus for children’s content creators

A new funding initiative has been launched to encourage the Australian production of children’s content for digital platforms. Screen Australia and the Australian
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Child watching content on a computer. | Newsreel

Algorithms hinder children’s access to Aussie content

Australian children are being restricted from accessing local content, with algorithms dictating their online viewing habits. New research from RMIT University has found
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