Actress Penelope Keith dead at 86
British actress Dame Penelope Keith has passed away at age 86 after a battle with cancer.
She was best known for her roles in sitcoms To the Manor Born and The Good
Read more30 June 2026Film & Television
Stefanovic following a well-worn path to podcasting
By Dylan Bird
Karl Stefanovic’s exit from Nine will accelerate his transition from morning television star to right-wing podcast provocateur.
The catalyst was an
Read more29 June 2026
Bluey’s World given extension to stay in Brisbane until 2028
Bluey’s World in Brisbane has been given a two-year extension of its temporary facility at Hamilton Northshore.
More than half a million international and domestic
Read more11 June 2026
International film festival ‘paused’ for 2026
The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) will be “paused” in 2026 and redesigned under a different operating model.
Screen Queensland said this week that the
Read more9 June 2026
AI-generated actors and films banned from Oscars
By Daniel Binns and Meg Thomas
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has adjusted the eligibility criteria for films vying for Oscars from 2027 onward.
Films
Read more19 May 2026
Long awaited film sequel about to hit cinemas
The long-awaited sequel to the iconic movie The Devil Wears Prada will debut in cinemas on April 30, 2026.
Nearly 20 years after the original was released, The Devil
Read more20 April 2026
Oscars 2026 – One Battle After Another takes best picture
One Battle After Another was the big winner at the 2026 Academy Awards, taking home the Oscar for Best Picture and several major honours including Best Director for Paul
Read more16 March 2026
The predictable formula for Oscars success
By William Simon
Every January, Hollywood is overtaken by a massive Oscar prediction game, with studios, critics and commentators all playing a role in shaping the
Read more10 March 2026
Brady Bunch house declared a cultural monument
The iconic house from the 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch has been declared a Historic-Cultural Monument by the Los Angeles City Council.
The council voted unanimously last
Read more8 March 2026
The 2026 French Film Festival opens this week
Francophiles and cinema lovers are in for a treat when the 2027 French Film Festival opens on Thursday in Brisbane. Now in its 37th year, each night has a different
Read more3 March 2026