Screen Queensland Agrees Fan Development of Two Wattpad Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

Manori Ravindran International EditorSony Pictures Television has sold its entire network portfolio in Central and Eastern Europe to Antenna Group, Variety can reveal. The deal covers 22 pay-TV channels and two OTT services in 12 territories.The Greece-headquartered media giant Antenna has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.

David Arquette is bringing the experience to die-hard fans of the cult-classic horror film. Arquette spoke with ET's Lauren Zima, about all things , including what he took from the famous set, the latest installment of the franchise and a spooky experience that's been created just in time for Halloween.«Airbnb has come up with this incredible idea for fans to be able to spend the night at the house from the first movie.

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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have signed a commercial first look agreement for all future works produced by the theatre company.As part of the pact, STC’s productions will have the opportunity to be transferred or remounted as commercial productions in new markets, with the intention of touring across Australia and internationally.

Troye Sivan, being a part of Rihanna's new fashion show meant so much more than people might realize.Sivan opened up on the carpet outside Rihanna's star-studded fashion show, and explained why he was «so excited» and «very proud» to be involved in this high-profile project.«I was in lockdown in Australia like three days ago, so to go from 0 to 100 like this is the coolest thing ever,» Sivan shared with a smile. «I got an email that apparently Rihanna wanted me to be in the show.

reported by Star Observer an investigation had been launched by the Ethical Standards Command of Queensland Police after it was a revealed that a number of current and past police officers were members of a ‘disturbing’ group, littered with homophobic, sexist and racist posts.In announcing their decision Brisbane Pride Festival issued a statement via the organisation’s website stating:   “We acknowledge that progress has been made to change the culture and behaviours of the Queensland Police

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralia has been so successful in attracting overseas films and international streaming series that the country has deprived it of available sound stages.Russell Crowe who recently made the case for the establishment of new film studios at Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales coast, is not the only one planning to add new capacity.Developers at Ballina, further up the coast, make a similar case and are advancing with plans to develop the Byron Studios where

Ange Postecoglou as he tells the Celtic manager to "get his act together". The Australian has proved hugely popular since his appointment, with his straight-talking style and eye-catching approach winning hearts and minds.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSaban Films is getting in the Nicolas Cage business.The studio has acquired “Butcher’s Crossing,” a frontier epic that stars the off-beat, Oscar winner as a buffalo hunter. The deal covers rights in North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia.Gabe Polsky, who directed the documentary “Red Penguins,” slides behind the camera on this one.

Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns hinted at a potential deal — nothing specific- — as media M&A heats up with the indie studio a prime target. Wall Streeters have called it both desirable and easily digestible in terms of cost for a bigger player.

The Masked Singer Australia, keeping his identity well-hidden beneath the Piñata costume as the judges guessed everyone from Elon Musk to Jamie Dornan.In the end, it was Lote Tuqiri: rugby legend and, as it turns out, a spectacular performer."You would love to go further, but the fact that I’ve gotten out after an accomplished singer like Ben Lee, I’m pretty happy with that," Lote tells WHO of his dazzling turn on the show."I reckon everyone sounds pretty good singing in the shower, right? And

We casually throw the word “icon” around with such abandon these days that it almost feels like we need a new, more potent idiom to describe those who actually fit the bill. But until we get that term, let’s say that Sigourney Weaver is an absolute icon and leave it at that — a brilliant actor equally adept at drama, action, and comedy, a three-time Academy Award nominee (two of them in the same year), the kind of screen presence who lifts just about anything she’s in.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen Frank Scherma was elected as chairman and CEO of the Television Academy three years ago, he came to office with grand plans to reform the organization. What he didn’t plan on was a global pandemic interrupting that focus.That’s why, as Scherma confirmed to Variety on Wednesday morning, he plans to run for re-election in November in a bid to continue as chairman/CEO for another two-year term.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefStreaming giant Netflix has joined as a major sponsor of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, which will return to Queensland’s Gold Coast for the third edition of its forum and the 14th edition of its awards ceremony.After a slimmed-down 2020 edition, this year marks a return to full competition for the 14th Awards on Nov. 11, with all categories to be presented.

Primal Scream have shared details of ‘Screamadelica live’, a selection of live dates where fans can hear them play their seminal 1991 album in full.‘Screamadelica live’ coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Scottish band’s third album.

Naman Ramachandran Protagonist Pictures has closed sales on several key territories, including the U.S.

Jedidiah ‘Jed’ Duggar is facing some not-so-nice internet backlash right now — though, to be fair, he did make a pretty tone-deaf comment to cause this whole situation.