Film & Television

Eliza Gonzales in 3-Body Problem - Newsreel

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
Read more 15 October 2024
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
Read more 14 October 2024
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
Read more 8 October 2024
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
Read more 30 September 2024
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,
Read more 16 September 2024
Children with Bluey dollar coins.

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
Read more 2 September 2024
Child watching content on tablet with headphones.

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
Read more 27 August 2024
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
Read more 22 August 2024
Kurt Russell in Season 1 of Monarch Legacy of Monsters

Monster deal for Screen Queensland

Production is under way on the largest-locally filmed television series, after filming of latest season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters was moved to Queensland. The next
Read more 15 August 2024
Action movies stimulate the brain the most according to new research - Newsreel

Actions films evoke deep emotional response

New research suggests that we set our film preferences based on how much they stimulate our brains. A study led by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg compared
Read more 3 August 2024