Just minutes before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was set to get underway in April 2023, New York Post Editor-in-Chief Keith Poole and star columnist Miranda Devine were on a mission to find an extra seat. Inside the Washington Hilton hotel, the pair had a very special guest that they needed to accommodate and their table was oversubscribed. After some musical chairs among staffers, Vivek Ramaswamy spent much of the evening talking with Poole, a Brit feted as a “boy wonder” in Murdoch circles.
Poole, who like all Murdoch editors has a direct line to “the boss,” had already created waves in his handling of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential announcement. “Been There, Don That” was the headline that was tucked away on page 26 of the Nov. 22, 2022 edition of the Post. But it was the teaser at the bottom of the front page that went viral. “Florida man makes announcement.”
Soon, Poole would be in a pickle.
Poole, who like all Murdoch editors has a direct line to “the boss,” had already created waves in his handling of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential announcement. “Been There, Don That” was the headline that was tucked away on page 26 of the Nov. 22, 2022 edition of the Post. But it was the teaser at the bottom of the front page that went viral. “Florida man makes announcement.”
Soon, Poole would be in a pickle.
- 4/11/2024
- by Lachlan Cartwright
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taylor Swift, 34, embraced her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, 34, with a passionate kiss after her Sydney performance on Friday. The passionate moment occurred just a day after the couple enjoyed a romantic outing at the zoo.
Captured on video by an attendee at the concert, Swift bid farewell to her fans before she sought out the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. Dressed in a vibrant pink top, the singer beelined for Kelce. Their arms intertwined tightly and they shared a tender kiss. Kelce playfully spun Swift around before the pair walked off together, with Swift’s hand lovingly placed on his back.
Swift and Kelce began their relationship in September and have since been unabashedly open about their affection for one another. Swift has been a supportive presence at many of Kelce’s football games, including his recent Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
With Kelce’s football season concluded,...
Captured on video by an attendee at the concert, Swift bid farewell to her fans before she sought out the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. Dressed in a vibrant pink top, the singer beelined for Kelce. Their arms intertwined tightly and they shared a tender kiss. Kelce playfully spun Swift around before the pair walked off together, with Swift’s hand lovingly placed on his back.
Swift and Kelce began their relationship in September and have since been unabashedly open about their affection for one another. Swift has been a supportive presence at many of Kelce’s football games, including his recent Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
With Kelce’s football season concluded,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Pamela Anderson’s unlikely relationship with Julian Assange isn’t just surface level, with the actress and author expressing a profound connection with the WikiLeaks founder built on mutual respect in her memoir Love, Pamela.
The Baywatch actress detailed in her newly released book, out Tuesday (coinciding with the release of her Netflix doc Pamela, a love story), how she would regularly visit Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. She added that their friendship didn’t stop when he was sent to the supermax prison, Belmarsh, saying he requested that she be the first to visit him.
“It was a shocking experience — the five checkpoints, the shouting and screaming while we crossed through the yard” to go through a separate entrance, Anderson explained in her book. “It was the most frightening place I’ve ever visited. …[Assange] doesn’t belong there.”
Assange came under international fire in 2010 after he published several classified documents,...
The Baywatch actress detailed in her newly released book, out Tuesday (coinciding with the release of her Netflix doc Pamela, a love story), how she would regularly visit Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. She added that their friendship didn’t stop when he was sent to the supermax prison, Belmarsh, saying he requested that she be the first to visit him.
“It was a shocking experience — the five checkpoints, the shouting and screaming while we crossed through the yard” to go through a separate entrance, Anderson explained in her book. “It was the most frightening place I’ve ever visited. …[Assange] doesn’t belong there.”
Assange came under international fire in 2010 after he published several classified documents,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a warning to Kanye West: Be vaccinated, or you can’t tour here.
Morrison’s mandate comes following a report that West has sought to stage a concert at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium in March, prior to his headlining gigs at Coachella the next month.
Following Australia’s deportation of Novak Djokovic after the unvaccinated tennis star’s visa application was denied prior to the Australia Open, Morrison issued a statement in response to whether he would allow West — whose own vaccination status...
Morrison’s mandate comes following a report that West has sought to stage a concert at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium in March, prior to his headlining gigs at Coachella the next month.
Following Australia’s deportation of Novak Djokovic after the unvaccinated tennis star’s visa application was denied prior to the Australia Open, Morrison issued a statement in response to whether he would allow West — whose own vaccination status...
- 1/29/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Sydney, Jan 6 (Ians) World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic’s visa to enter Australia has been cancelled with authorities reportedly intending to deport the Serbian athlete later on Thursday, reports Xinhua news agency. In a tweet on Thursday morning, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wrote: “Mr Djokovic’s visa has been cancelled. Rules are rules, especially […]...
- 1/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Novak Djokovic will not compete at the Australian Open this month after his visa was rejected at the Tellumarine Airport in Melbourne, The Guardian reports. The Number One-ranked male tennis champion claimed he had initially received a controversial “medical exemption” from tournament organizers.
Late Wednesday night, Djokovic was questioned for several hours at passport control at the tournament’s host city airport. By Thursday morning, the Australian Border Force confirmed the tennis player was not allowed to remain in Australia.
“The Abf will continue to ensure that those who arrive...
Late Wednesday night, Djokovic was questioned for several hours at passport control at the tournament’s host city airport. By Thursday morning, the Australian Border Force confirmed the tennis player was not allowed to remain in Australia.
“The Abf will continue to ensure that those who arrive...
- 1/5/2022
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Canberra, Jan 5 (Ians) Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said tennis superstar Novak Djokovic will be sent back home if he can’t provide ‘sufficient’ evidence to support his vaccination exemption from Covid-19 vaccination. The number one on Tuesday said that he received a medical exemption to play the Australian Open title later this […]...
- 1/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Updated: One day after President Joe Biden announced the U.S. would not send diplomats to the Beijing Olympics in February, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded.
“The United States will pay a price for its mistaken acts,” Zhao said at a press conference. “Let’s all wait and see.”
The U.S. boycott is tied to China’s “ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity” against the minority Uyghur population in Xinjiang.
“Out of ideological bias and based on lies and rumors, the U.S. is trying to disrupt the Beijing Winter Olympics. This will only expose its sinister intention and further erode its moral authority and credibility,” said Zhao.
“The wrong move of the U.S. has undermined the foundation and atmosphere for China-u.S. sports exchanges and Olympic cooperation. It has shot itself in the foot. The U.S. should understand the grave consequences of its move,...
“The United States will pay a price for its mistaken acts,” Zhao said at a press conference. “Let’s all wait and see.”
The U.S. boycott is tied to China’s “ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity” against the minority Uyghur population in Xinjiang.
“Out of ideological bias and based on lies and rumors, the U.S. is trying to disrupt the Beijing Winter Olympics. This will only expose its sinister intention and further erode its moral authority and credibility,” said Zhao.
“The wrong move of the U.S. has undermined the foundation and atmosphere for China-u.S. sports exchanges and Olympic cooperation. It has shot itself in the foot. The U.S. should understand the grave consequences of its move,...
- 12/8/2021
- by Ted Johnson and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
A new council has been established with the aim of building stronger ties between the Australian and Indian film industries.
Director Anupam Sharma will chair the inaugural board of the Australia India Film Council (Aifc), which includes vice chair and former head of Film Victoria Julie Marlow, and producers Sheila Jayadev, Jomon Thomas, Deepti Sachdeva, Kartik Mohandas and Vikrant Kishore.
The council will work collaboration with practitioners, producers, investment bodies and seek support from government bodies for the benefit of Australian screen professionals.
In a statement, Sharma spoke of the mutual benefits both industries could stand to gain from engaging with each other.
“India is one of the most prolific film industries in the world and Australia is one of the most professional film industries in the world,” he said.
“By providing a platform for the two to engage, Aifc will be able to encourage a whole new era of innovation,...
Director Anupam Sharma will chair the inaugural board of the Australia India Film Council (Aifc), which includes vice chair and former head of Film Victoria Julie Marlow, and producers Sheila Jayadev, Jomon Thomas, Deepti Sachdeva, Kartik Mohandas and Vikrant Kishore.
The council will work collaboration with practitioners, producers, investment bodies and seek support from government bodies for the benefit of Australian screen professionals.
In a statement, Sharma spoke of the mutual benefits both industries could stand to gain from engaging with each other.
“India is one of the most prolific film industries in the world and Australia is one of the most professional film industries in the world,” he said.
“By providing a platform for the two to engage, Aifc will be able to encourage a whole new era of innovation,...
- 11/30/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Bengaluru, Nov 16 (Ians) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate the 24th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2021 on Wednesday. While Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett and Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison will participate virtually, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will be present […]...
- 11/16/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tributes are flowing across the entertainment sector for media personality Bert Newton following his death on Saturday evening.
According to media reports, the television icon died while undergoing palliative care in Melbourne, after being admitted to hospital in March and eventually having his leg amputated. He was 83.
Newton was a consistent presence in the TV industry from its formation and was known for his work across Nine and Network 10 on programs such as In Melbourne Tonight, New Faces, Good Morning Australia, 20 to 1 and Bert’s Family Feud.
Vale Bert Newton.
My heart goes out to his family who have lost a husband, a father and friend. And to Australia who have lost an icon.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 30, 2021
A four-time recipient of the Gold Logie, he also hosted the awards 19 times.
In a statement, Nine director of television Michael Healy described Newton as a “giant” of the industry that entertained generations of Australians.
According to media reports, the television icon died while undergoing palliative care in Melbourne, after being admitted to hospital in March and eventually having his leg amputated. He was 83.
Newton was a consistent presence in the TV industry from its formation and was known for his work across Nine and Network 10 on programs such as In Melbourne Tonight, New Faces, Good Morning Australia, 20 to 1 and Bert’s Family Feud.
Vale Bert Newton.
My heart goes out to his family who have lost a husband, a father and friend. And to Australia who have lost an icon.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 30, 2021
A four-time recipient of the Gold Logie, he also hosted the awards 19 times.
In a statement, Nine director of television Michael Healy described Newton as a “giant” of the industry that entertained generations of Australians.
- 10/31/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
“Burning,” Amazon’s first original feature-length documentary from Australia, about the devastating ‘Black Summer’ of 2019-20 Australian bushfires makes its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. There is every chance it will spark a political response.
Co-produced by Propagate Content and Dirty Films (in which Cate Blanchett is executive producer) “Burning” is produced and directed by Los Angeles-based Australian filmmaker Eva Orner, whose credits include the politically-charged documentaries “Chasing Asylum,” “The Network” and 2009 Oscar winner “Taxi To The Dark Side.”.
With “Burning” Orner takes an unflinching look at Australia’s unprecedented and catastrophic fires which galvanized the world’s focus at the time. Some 59 million acres (25 million hectares) were burned, destroying 5,900 buildings, taking 34 lives and decimating Australia’s unique wildlife.
“I was in Australia then and the fires were everywhere. The smoke was so thick in Sydney, my eyes were watering and I could hardly breathe. I knew...
Co-produced by Propagate Content and Dirty Films (in which Cate Blanchett is executive producer) “Burning” is produced and directed by Los Angeles-based Australian filmmaker Eva Orner, whose credits include the politically-charged documentaries “Chasing Asylum,” “The Network” and 2009 Oscar winner “Taxi To The Dark Side.”.
With “Burning” Orner takes an unflinching look at Australia’s unprecedented and catastrophic fires which galvanized the world’s focus at the time. Some 59 million acres (25 million hectares) were burned, destroying 5,900 buildings, taking 34 lives and decimating Australia’s unique wildlife.
“I was in Australia then and the fires were everywhere. The smoke was so thick in Sydney, my eyes were watering and I could hardly breathe. I knew...
- 9/13/2021
- by Katherine Tulich
- Variety Film + TV
Australia is having an extra special Wednesday. After approving the nomination, the International Olympic Committee announced on July 21 that the city of Brisbane will host the 2032 Summer Olympics. "It's a historic day not just for Brisbane and Queensland, but for the entire country," Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said of the announcement. "Only global cities can secure the Olympic Games, so this is fitting recognition for Brisbane's standing." Brisbane is the third city in Australia to host the Olympic Games, following Melbourne (1956) and Sydney (2000). "It also marks an important leap forward for Australia," Morrison continued, "as we look toward major...
- 7/21/2021
- E! Online
Australia is set to host the Olympics for the third time, after Brisbane was confirmed as winning the bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games and Paralympics.
Melbourne hosted the Games in 1956 and Sydney in 2000. The Games will be held in Brisbane and across Queensland, the Australian state of which Brisbane is the capital.
“My government is proud to be supporting this opportunity for Brisbane and southeast Queensland,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said through a video link while presenting the bid from Australia. “The Australian and Queensland governments are fully funding the infrastructure projects to be delivered in preparation for the Games, ensuring that they deliver for Brisbane 2032, but also leave a lasting legacy.”
The Games are expected to cost $5 billion.
The bid was decided by the International Olympics Committee Future Host Commission in Tokyo, where the current Olympics will commence on Friday.
Besides Morrison’s video bid, Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk,...
Melbourne hosted the Games in 1956 and Sydney in 2000. The Games will be held in Brisbane and across Queensland, the Australian state of which Brisbane is the capital.
“My government is proud to be supporting this opportunity for Brisbane and southeast Queensland,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said through a video link while presenting the bid from Australia. “The Australian and Queensland governments are fully funding the infrastructure projects to be delivered in preparation for the Games, ensuring that they deliver for Brisbane 2032, but also leave a lasting legacy.”
The Games are expected to cost $5 billion.
The bid was decided by the International Olympics Committee Future Host Commission in Tokyo, where the current Olympics will commence on Friday.
Besides Morrison’s video bid, Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk,...
- 7/21/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Jakarta, May 23 (Ians) Indonesia on Sunday said that despite Brisbane's strong bid for hosting the 2032 Olympics, it would continue to push for the quadrennial games, as a final decision had not yet been taken by the International Olympic Committee (Ioc).
Reports suggest that Brisbane could be confirmed as the 2032 Games host as early as at the Tokyo Olympics in July.
The last multi-discipline sports event Indonesia hosted was the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.
President Joko Widodo had reportedly ordered his Cabinet to prepare a dedicated plan for the bid last year, according to The Jakarta Post. A Presidential decree was issued in April this year to form a Bid Committee for the Olympics.
However, the odds are stacked heavily against Indonesia as the Ioc had announced Brisbane as its preferred bidder in March.
Brisbane's bid received a shot in the arm recently when Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison,...
Reports suggest that Brisbane could be confirmed as the 2032 Games host as early as at the Tokyo Olympics in July.
The last multi-discipline sports event Indonesia hosted was the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.
President Joko Widodo had reportedly ordered his Cabinet to prepare a dedicated plan for the bid last year, according to The Jakarta Post. A Presidential decree was issued in April this year to form a Bid Committee for the Olympics.
However, the odds are stacked heavily against Indonesia as the Ioc had announced Brisbane as its preferred bidder in March.
Brisbane's bid received a shot in the arm recently when Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison,...
- 5/23/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 15 (Ians) The Australian cricket contingent that was part of the Indian Premier League (Ipl) will return home within a day or two and quarantine in Sydney with the Indian cricket board (Bcci) likely to foot the bill for travel and quarantine.
The Australian prime minister Scott Morrison had announced last week that the flights to repatriate Australian citizens stranded in India will start from May 15, Saturday. The first flight carrying the Aussie citizens reached Darwin on Saturday, though many of them were not allowed to board it since they tested positive for Covid-19.
The Aussie players and members of the support staff, however, are still in Maldives as they seek return. They could return late on Saturday or Sunday.
According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, 'the Indian cricket authorities will foot the bill of the returning Aussies who are likely to quarantine in Sydney'.
As many as 38 Australians,...
The Australian prime minister Scott Morrison had announced last week that the flights to repatriate Australian citizens stranded in India will start from May 15, Saturday. The first flight carrying the Aussie citizens reached Darwin on Saturday, though many of them were not allowed to board it since they tested positive for Covid-19.
The Aussie players and members of the support staff, however, are still in Maldives as they seek return. They could return late on Saturday or Sunday.
According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, 'the Indian cricket authorities will foot the bill of the returning Aussies who are likely to quarantine in Sydney'.
As many as 38 Australians,...
- 5/15/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The games industry is among the early winners of next week’s Federal Budget, which will include a 30 per cent Digital Games Tax Offset.
Announced today as part of a $1.2 billion Digital Economy Strategy outlined by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Minister for Superannuation, Financial Service and the Digital Economy, Jane Hume, the rebate is designed to support Australia “taking a greater share of the $250 billion global game development market”.
Eligible businesses will be required to incur a minimum of $500,000 per game on qualifying Australian games expenditure, while the maximum offset a game developer will be able to claim in each year is $20 million.
It comes seven years after the Australian Interactive Games Fund was terminated as a result of funding cuts to Screen Australia announced in the 2014 Budget.
The sector has since experienced widespread growth, both domestically and internationally, surpassing $4 billion in annual sales within Australia (Interactive Games...
Announced today as part of a $1.2 billion Digital Economy Strategy outlined by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Minister for Superannuation, Financial Service and the Digital Economy, Jane Hume, the rebate is designed to support Australia “taking a greater share of the $250 billion global game development market”.
Eligible businesses will be required to incur a minimum of $500,000 per game on qualifying Australian games expenditure, while the maximum offset a game developer will be able to claim in each year is $20 million.
It comes seven years after the Australian Interactive Games Fund was terminated as a result of funding cuts to Screen Australia announced in the 2014 Budget.
The sector has since experienced widespread growth, both domestically and internationally, surpassing $4 billion in annual sales within Australia (Interactive Games...
- 5/6/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Tributes are pouring in today for the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, who has died at the age of 99. Below you can find a roundup of prominent international figures, plus The Crown producer Netflix and more.
UK Pm Boris Johnson said the following in a press conference outside Number 10 shortly after the news broke: “It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that his royal highness the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99.
“Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. He was the longest servicing consort in history, [and] one of the last surviving people to have served in the Second World War…he helped to steer the royal family and the monarchy so it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life.
UK Pm Boris Johnson said the following in a press conference outside Number 10 shortly after the news broke: “It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that his royal highness the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99.
“Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. He was the longest servicing consort in history, [and] one of the last surviving people to have served in the Second World War…he helped to steer the royal family and the monarchy so it remains an institution indisputably vital to the balance and happiness of our national life.
- 4/9/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
New York/Sydney, March 16 (Ians) Facebook and News Corp have announced a three-year agreement to provide access to trusted news and information to millions of the social network users in Australia through its Facebook News product.
Facebook last month banned users in Australia from accessing news on its platform, in response to the new media bargaining code that asks tech platforms to pay media companies for the content users share.
It later restored news pages in the country after the government agreed to amend the News Media Bargaining Code.
The new agreement involves News Corp Australia and includes The Australian national newspaper, the news.com.au news site, major metropolitan mastheads like The Daily Telegraph in New South Wales, Herald Sun in Victoria and The Courier-Mail in Queensland and regional and community publications.
In parallel, Sky News Australia has also reached a new agreement with Facebook which extends...
Facebook last month banned users in Australia from accessing news on its platform, in response to the new media bargaining code that asks tech platforms to pay media companies for the content users share.
It later restored news pages in the country after the government agreed to amend the News Media Bargaining Code.
The new agreement involves News Corp Australia and includes The Australian national newspaper, the news.com.au news site, major metropolitan mastheads like The Daily Telegraph in New South Wales, Herald Sun in Victoria and The Courier-Mail in Queensland and regional and community publications.
In parallel, Sky News Australia has also reached a new agreement with Facebook which extends...
- 3/16/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed to move forward with the country’s proposed content laws that will see tech giants pay for journalism, despite Facebook’s unprecedented move to block news content in Australia.
Facebook’s new rules for Australian users mean that they cannot share Australian or international news and international users outside Australia also cannot share Australian news. The move has been widely condemned by healthcare and emergency services in Australia.
“There is a lot of world interest in what Australia is doing,” Morrison told reporters at a press conference in Sydney on Friday, local time....
Facebook’s new rules for Australian users mean that they cannot share Australian or international news and international users outside Australia also cannot share Australian news. The move has been widely condemned by healthcare and emergency services in Australia.
“There is a lot of world interest in what Australia is doing,” Morrison told reporters at a press conference in Sydney on Friday, local time....
- 2/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed to move forward with the country’s proposed content laws that will see tech giants pay for journalism, despite Facebook’s unprecedented move to block news content in Australia.
Facebook’s new rules for Australian users mean that they cannot share Australian or international news and international users outside Australia also cannot share Australian news. The move has been widely condemned by healthcare and emergency services in Australia.
“There is a lot of world interest in what Australia is doing,” Morrison told reporters at a press conference in Sydney on Friday, local time....
Facebook’s new rules for Australian users mean that they cannot share Australian or international news and international users outside Australia also cannot share Australian news. The move has been widely condemned by healthcare and emergency services in Australia.
“There is a lot of world interest in what Australia is doing,” Morrison told reporters at a press conference in Sydney on Friday, local time....
- 2/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
San Francisco, Feb 18: Facebook has announced to block both Australian users and media companies from sharing or viewing local and international news content, in response to Australia's proposed new Media Bargaining law.
Facebook said that the proposed law fundamentally misunderstands the relationship between "our platform and publishers who use it to share news content".
"It has left us facing a stark choice: attempt to comply with a law that ignores the realities of this relationship, or stop allowing news content on our services in Australia. With a heavy heart, we are choosing the latter," said William Easton, Managing Director, Facebook Australia & New Zealand.
Late last month, Google also threatened to pull its Search engine from Australia if the proposed media bargaining code, that directs Google and other tech giants to pay news publishers for using their content, goes into effect.
But the tech giant has launched its News Showcase...
Facebook said that the proposed law fundamentally misunderstands the relationship between "our platform and publishers who use it to share news content".
"It has left us facing a stark choice: attempt to comply with a law that ignores the realities of this relationship, or stop allowing news content on our services in Australia. With a heavy heart, we are choosing the latter," said William Easton, Managing Director, Facebook Australia & New Zealand.
Late last month, Google also threatened to pull its Search engine from Australia if the proposed media bargaining code, that directs Google and other tech giants to pay news publishers for using their content, goes into effect.
But the tech giant has launched its News Showcase...
- 2/18/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Facebook will restrict publishers and users in Australia from sharing or viewing Australian and international news content as the Parliament there debates a law that would force tech and social media platforms – namely it and Google — to pay more for journalism on their sites.
The announcement came shortly after Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp said it had carved out a three-year deal with Google to provide journalism from its news sites around the world, including Australia where the publisher has its roots, in return for what it called “significant payments” by the Internet giant.
Taking a different tack in the brewing news storm, William Easton, Managing Director, Facebook Australia & New Zealand, said Australia’s proposed law “fundamentally misunderstands the relationship between our platform and publishers who use it to share news content. It has left us facing a stark choice: attempt to comply with a law that ignores the realities of this relationship,...
The announcement came shortly after Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp said it had carved out a three-year deal with Google to provide journalism from its news sites around the world, including Australia where the publisher has its roots, in return for what it called “significant payments” by the Internet giant.
Taking a different tack in the brewing news storm, William Easton, Managing Director, Facebook Australia & New Zealand, said Australia’s proposed law “fundamentally misunderstands the relationship between our platform and publishers who use it to share news content. It has left us facing a stark choice: attempt to comply with a law that ignores the realities of this relationship,...
- 2/17/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp on Wednesday said it has agreed to “an historic” three-year partnership with Google to provide journalism from its news sites around the world in return for significant payments by Google.
It didn’t reveal payment terms but said publications joining the Google News Showcase include the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and the New York Post in the U.S.; The Times and The Sunday Times and The Sun in the UK; and, in Australia, a range of platforms including The Australian, the news.com.au site, Sky News, and multiple metropolitan and local titles.
Compensation to publishers from Google and Facebook has become a major battleground in Australia and in some European countries. The Australian Parliament is debating legislation that would force digital platforms to negotiate with media companies on payment for using their news. The new law would require binding arbitration if...
It didn’t reveal payment terms but said publications joining the Google News Showcase include the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and the New York Post in the U.S.; The Times and The Sunday Times and The Sun in the UK; and, in Australia, a range of platforms including The Australian, the news.com.au site, Sky News, and multiple metropolitan and local titles.
Compensation to publishers from Google and Facebook has become a major battleground in Australia and in some European countries. The Australian Parliament is debating legislation that would force digital platforms to negotiate with media companies on payment for using their news. The new law would require binding arbitration if...
- 2/17/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
New Delhi/Sydney, Feb 12 (Ians) Slamming Google and Facebook over their approach to the new News Media Bargaining Code in Australia, Microsoft President Brad Smith has said that the Unites States and its tech sector should not object to a creative proposal that strengthens democracy by requiring tech companies to support a free press.
The US should copy the new media code instead, Smith said, stressing that he and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reached out to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and explained that "even if Google wanted to leave Australia, we would stay".
Late last month, Google threatened to pull its Search engine from Australia if the proposed media bargaining code, that directs Google and other tech giants to pay news publishers for using their content, goes into effect.
Facebook similarly said that if the proposal is adopted, it would stop Australian users from sharing news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
The US should copy the new media code instead, Smith said, stressing that he and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reached out to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and explained that "even if Google wanted to leave Australia, we would stay".
Late last month, Google threatened to pull its Search engine from Australia if the proposed media bargaining code, that directs Google and other tech giants to pay news publishers for using their content, goes into effect.
Facebook similarly said that if the proposal is adopted, it would stop Australian users from sharing news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
- 2/12/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Matt Damon is seemingly set to return to the MCU via Thor: Love And Thunder after he made a cameo three years ago in Thor: Ragnarok.
Damon recently touched down in Australia where he is in quarantine ahead of the shoot. It’s not clear at this stage whether the actor will be back for a cameo or a bigger role.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed the casting: “Hollywood superstar Matt Damon joining our homegrown talent to film such a major movie in Nsw is a big win creating thousands of jobs for locals,” he said.
The actor is quoted in local media as saying he would be in Australia for “the next few months”.
“Australian film crews are world renowned for their professionalism and are a joy to work with so the 14 days of quarantine will be well worth it,” he commented.
“I’d like to thank the...
Damon recently touched down in Australia where he is in quarantine ahead of the shoot. It’s not clear at this stage whether the actor will be back for a cameo or a bigger role.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed the casting: “Hollywood superstar Matt Damon joining our homegrown talent to film such a major movie in Nsw is a big win creating thousands of jobs for locals,” he said.
The actor is quoted in local media as saying he would be in Australia for “the next few months”.
“Australian film crews are world renowned for their professionalism and are a joy to work with so the 14 days of quarantine will be well worth it,” he commented.
“I’d like to thank the...
- 1/18/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Capitol Riots: World Leaders Dismayed By “Assault On Democracy”, Call For Peaceful Transfer Of Power
World leaders have expressed dismay and revulsion at yesterday’s assault on the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
Many have decried the actions as an “attack on democracy” and urged a peaceful transition of power, while some have also called out Trump for inciting the violence.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canadians “are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States” and that “Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld – and it will be.”
Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld – and it will be.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 6, 2021
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a prominent Trump ally, condemned the...
Many have decried the actions as an “attack on democracy” and urged a peaceful transition of power, while some have also called out Trump for inciting the violence.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canadians “are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States” and that “Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld – and it will be.”
Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld – and it will be.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 6, 2021
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a prominent Trump ally, condemned the...
- 1/7/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Sydney, Jan 1 (Ians) The third Test match between India and Australia, starting on January 7 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (Scg), has come under threat after 10 cases of Covid-19 emerged on December 31 in Sydney's vicinity, taking the total number of positive cases to 170 over the last two weeks.
According to a report in Channel 9, there have been calls to play the third Test at the Scg without spectators inside the stadium.
"The Blue Mountain and Illawarra, a broad area is being affected by these outbreaks," said a report on Nine News Sydney.
The areas of Berala and Smithfield, which are just 30-odd kilometres from the Scg have been put on alert.
"There have been calls to make [wearing] masks mandatory and, of course, not to have crowds which is due to kick off from seventh [of January]. Whether that happens, remains to be seen. We are expecting to hear from the New South...
According to a report in Channel 9, there have been calls to play the third Test at the Scg without spectators inside the stadium.
"The Blue Mountain and Illawarra, a broad area is being affected by these outbreaks," said a report on Nine News Sydney.
The areas of Berala and Smithfield, which are just 30-odd kilometres from the Scg have been put on alert.
"There have been calls to make [wearing] masks mandatory and, of course, not to have crowds which is due to kick off from seventh [of January]. Whether that happens, remains to be seen. We are expecting to hear from the New South...
- 1/1/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Liane Moriarty.
In a coup for Nsw, Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films and Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories will shoot Nine Perfect Strangers, a Hulu-commissioned series based on Liane Moriarty’s novel, in the the Northern Rivers, injecting more than $100 million into the state’s economy.
Shooting will start on August 10 and Kidman and her core creative team have established an isolated production hub under police-supervised quarantine at her Southern Highlands property so pre-production can continue remotely.
As If reported, filming in Nsw was contingent on Border Force Australia granting exemptions on travel restrictions to Kidman’s co-stars including Melissa McCarthy, Luke Evans, Manny Jacinto and Melvin Gregg, and other key creatives.
Samara Weaving, Asher Keddie and Grace Van Patten have joined the cast. All hotel, medical and security costs will be borne by the production.
Following discussions with the Federal Government, Screen Nsw and the Nsw health authorities,...
In a coup for Nsw, Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films and Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories will shoot Nine Perfect Strangers, a Hulu-commissioned series based on Liane Moriarty’s novel, in the the Northern Rivers, injecting more than $100 million into the state’s economy.
Shooting will start on August 10 and Kidman and her core creative team have established an isolated production hub under police-supervised quarantine at her Southern Highlands property so pre-production can continue remotely.
As If reported, filming in Nsw was contingent on Border Force Australia granting exemptions on travel restrictions to Kidman’s co-stars including Melissa McCarthy, Luke Evans, Manny Jacinto and Melvin Gregg, and other key creatives.
Samara Weaving, Asher Keddie and Grace Van Patten have joined the cast. All hotel, medical and security costs will be borne by the production.
Following discussions with the Federal Government, Screen Nsw and the Nsw health authorities,...
- 7/19/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Australia has announced a $400M Aud ($280M) extension to its Location Incentive plan, as the country bids to take advantage of its relatively low exposure to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the funding pledge on Friday and said the incentive will be made available over the next seven years. He added that it could attract up to $3B Aud ($2.1B) of investment from Hollywood and international film and TV studios.
The Location Incentive is designed to complement the existing Location Offset, which offers a 16.5% tax rebate to encourage big-budget film and television projects to shoot in Australia. The Australian government has already announced funding of $123M Aud ($86M) for 10 productions under the existing scheme, with features including Thor: Love and Thunder and Godzilla vs Kong benefiting.
Morrison said: “Behind these projects are thousands of workers that build and light the stages, that feed, house and cater for...
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the funding pledge on Friday and said the incentive will be made available over the next seven years. He added that it could attract up to $3B Aud ($2.1B) of investment from Hollywood and international film and TV studios.
The Location Incentive is designed to complement the existing Location Offset, which offers a 16.5% tax rebate to encourage big-budget film and television projects to shoot in Australia. The Australian government has already announced funding of $123M Aud ($86M) for 10 productions under the existing scheme, with features including Thor: Love and Thunder and Godzilla vs Kong benefiting.
Morrison said: “Behind these projects are thousands of workers that build and light the stages, that feed, house and cater for...
- 7/17/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The Australian federal government will offer some $280 million ($400 million Aud) to attract large inbound foreign film productions. The measure was announced Friday local time by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
The new Location Incentive plan will provide cash grants over the next seven years. It is in addition to Australia’s Location Offset system, under which projects can receive rebates for production and post-production work done in the country.
The Location Incentive program also follows a $175 million ($250 million Aud package) revealed last month to support the wider arts and entertainment sector recover from coronavirus. Of that, $34.4 million ($50 million Aud) was allocated to the film and TV sectors, much of it in the form of financial guarantees for insurance policies that allow film and TV productions to restart.
“The Location Incentive is an economic multiplier. It will sustain the vitality of Australian screen production and support jobs and local businesses,” said federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher.
The new Location Incentive plan will provide cash grants over the next seven years. It is in addition to Australia’s Location Offset system, under which projects can receive rebates for production and post-production work done in the country.
The Location Incentive program also follows a $175 million ($250 million Aud package) revealed last month to support the wider arts and entertainment sector recover from coronavirus. Of that, $34.4 million ($50 million Aud) was allocated to the film and TV sectors, much of it in the form of financial guarantees for insurance policies that allow film and TV productions to restart.
“The Location Incentive is an economic multiplier. It will sustain the vitality of Australian screen production and support jobs and local businesses,” said federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher.
- 7/17/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The Federal Government has announced a seven-year, $400 million incentive to attract film and television productions to Australia.
The government says the extension of the current $140 million Location Incentive Program (Lip) will generate an estimated $3 billion in foreign spending and create up to 8,000 jobs.
While the initiative will be welcomed by Ausfilm, studios, Pdv facilities and crew, the timing is odd given the government is yet to respond to the options paper review.
Virtually all the submissions from key stakeholders to the review called for the Location Offset to be raised from the non-competitive 16.5 per cent to 30 per cent.
Free TV Australia expressed frustration at the timing of the announcement amid the ongoing review into local content, quotas and support for the domestic industry.
“It’s difficult to understand why the government has made a one-off decision now about a single element of the mix right in the middle of this process,...
The government says the extension of the current $140 million Location Incentive Program (Lip) will generate an estimated $3 billion in foreign spending and create up to 8,000 jobs.
While the initiative will be welcomed by Ausfilm, studios, Pdv facilities and crew, the timing is odd given the government is yet to respond to the options paper review.
Virtually all the submissions from key stakeholders to the review called for the Location Offset to be raised from the non-competitive 16.5 per cent to 30 per cent.
Free TV Australia expressed frustration at the timing of the announcement amid the ongoing review into local content, quotas and support for the domestic industry.
“It’s difficult to understand why the government has made a one-off decision now about a single element of the mix right in the middle of this process,...
- 7/16/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Australia is to formally close the state border between New South Wales and Victoria in response to a growing resurgence of the coronavirus. The move shuts down all travel between Sydney and Melbourne, the two largest hubs of the Australian film and TV industry.
The move was announced Monday afternoon and will take effect from 23.59 local time on Tuesday. It was a decision taken jointly by Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews, Nsw Premier Gladys Berejiklian and federal prime minister Scott Morrison.
In the last few days Melbourne has seen a dangerous flare up of coronavirus cases. On Monday, Victoria announced 127 new confirmed cases and one new coronavirus death. The army has been drafted in to help Victoria ramp up to daily testing of 20,000.
Residents of 36 hotspot suburbs of Melbourne were last week put into a local lockdown, though they can leave home for work, exercise, care and grocery shopping. Over the weekend,...
The move was announced Monday afternoon and will take effect from 23.59 local time on Tuesday. It was a decision taken jointly by Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews, Nsw Premier Gladys Berejiklian and federal prime minister Scott Morrison.
In the last few days Melbourne has seen a dangerous flare up of coronavirus cases. On Monday, Victoria announced 127 new confirmed cases and one new coronavirus death. The army has been drafted in to help Victoria ramp up to daily testing of 20,000.
Residents of 36 hotspot suburbs of Melbourne were last week put into a local lockdown, though they can leave home for work, exercise, care and grocery shopping. Over the weekend,...
- 7/6/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The Australian federal government said on Thursday that it would provide the film and industry with $34.4 million ($A$50 million) as a post-coronavirus relief measure. The move was announced a day after public broadcaster the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said it would lay off 250 staff.
The new fund, to be administered by Screen Australia, will be largely directed to providing financial guarantees that allow the film and TV industries to restart production. The government statement acknowledged that “filming of new productions has largely been halted as insurers are not providing coverage for Covid-19.”
The film finance measures were part of a larger $12 million (A$250 million) package to support the arts. Other beneficiary segments covered include festivals, concerts, tours and events.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the commercial arts and entertainment sector was one of the first sectors to be impacted by Covid-19 and will be one of the last to come out...
The new fund, to be administered by Screen Australia, will be largely directed to providing financial guarantees that allow the film and TV industries to restart production. The government statement acknowledged that “filming of new productions has largely been halted as insurers are not providing coverage for Covid-19.”
The film finance measures were part of a larger $12 million (A$250 million) package to support the arts. Other beneficiary segments covered include festivals, concerts, tours and events.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the commercial arts and entertainment sector was one of the first sectors to be impacted by Covid-19 and will be one of the last to come out...
- 6/25/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Paul Fletcher and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
The Federal Government announced its anticipated arts rescue package today, rolling out a suite of measures totalling $250 million, including a $50 million fund for screen production to be administered by Screen Australia.
The package follows months of ongoing lobbying from the sector for targeted assistance. An estimated 120 screen productions were impacted by Covid-19 shutdowns, with more than 30,000 jobs affected.
The $50 million ‘Temporary Interruption Fund’ will be designed to support screen producers to secure finance and start filming again, with the government noting that production restart has been delayed by a lack of insurance coverage.
The measure has been praised by Screen Producers Australia (Spa), with the organisation arguing it would provide much needed capital for the independent production sector to restart.
“The benefits of this package will extend far beyond the personnel on a physical set,...
The Federal Government announced its anticipated arts rescue package today, rolling out a suite of measures totalling $250 million, including a $50 million fund for screen production to be administered by Screen Australia.
The package follows months of ongoing lobbying from the sector for targeted assistance. An estimated 120 screen productions were impacted by Covid-19 shutdowns, with more than 30,000 jobs affected.
The $50 million ‘Temporary Interruption Fund’ will be designed to support screen producers to secure finance and start filming again, with the government noting that production restart has been delayed by a lack of insurance coverage.
The measure has been praised by Screen Producers Australia (Spa), with the organisation arguing it would provide much needed capital for the independent production sector to restart.
“The benefits of this package will extend far beyond the personnel on a physical set,...
- 6/25/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘MasterChef Australia’.
Australia’s largest production houses and a number of independent producers have asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison for urgent funding to help the industry get back on its feet.
Among their proposals are an immediate cash injection of $200 million to the sector, administered by Screen Australia, to support a back-to-work plan, and doubling the Producer Offset for TV productions to 40 per cent for 12 months, starting from July 1.
Echoing widespread industry sentiment, they call for content quotas on all broadcasters, pay TV channels and SVOD services to preserve the volume of local content and increasing and harmonizing the rates of all Offsets.
This recovery plan is detailed in a letter to Morrison signed by the CEOs or MDs of Endemol Shine Australia, Easy Tiger, Fremantle, Goalpost Pictures, ITV Studios Australia, Matchbox Pictures and Warner Bros. Television Australia.
The other signatories are Screen Producers Australia president Michael Tear and CEO Matt Deaner,...
Australia’s largest production houses and a number of independent producers have asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison for urgent funding to help the industry get back on its feet.
Among their proposals are an immediate cash injection of $200 million to the sector, administered by Screen Australia, to support a back-to-work plan, and doubling the Producer Offset for TV productions to 40 per cent for 12 months, starting from July 1.
Echoing widespread industry sentiment, they call for content quotas on all broadcasters, pay TV channels and SVOD services to preserve the volume of local content and increasing and harmonizing the rates of all Offsets.
This recovery plan is detailed in a letter to Morrison signed by the CEOs or MDs of Endemol Shine Australia, Easy Tiger, Fremantle, Goalpost Pictures, ITV Studios Australia, Matchbox Pictures and Warner Bros. Television Australia.
The other signatories are Screen Producers Australia president Michael Tear and CEO Matt Deaner,...
- 6/12/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Morrison government considers measures for streaming services in package to get hard-hit arts and entertainment industry ‘back to work’
Streaming services such as Netflix, Stan, Apple and Amazon could soon be required to pay into a fund for Australian productions or to make shows in Australia as part of the federal government’s plans to assist the struggling entertainment industry.
The prime minister, Scott Morrison, flagged last week that the government was developing an assistance package for the sprawling entertainment and arts sector, which has been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Streaming services such as Netflix, Stan, Apple and Amazon could soon be required to pay into a fund for Australian productions or to make shows in Australia as part of the federal government’s plans to assist the struggling entertainment industry.
The prime minister, Scott Morrison, flagged last week that the government was developing an assistance package for the sprawling entertainment and arts sector, which has been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
- 6/10/2020
- by Anne Davies
- The Guardian - Film News
Paul Fletcher and Scott Morrison.
Financial support from the Federal Government for the hundreds of thousands of screen industry practitioners who lost their jobs during the pandemic could be imminent.
Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has confirmed the government is looking to assist the arts and entertainment and screen sectors “which might need longer term support.”
Fletcher also reiterated that the government is consulting with Screen Australia and the film and TV industry on the major stumbling block facing new productions: mitigating the Covid-19 insurance risk.
“The government is very focused on stimulating the economy, creating jobs, and getting people back at work safely,” a spokesperson for the Minister tells If.
“As the Prime Minister has said, work is being done beyond the broad strokes of JobKeeper and JobSeeker, with the government looking closely at a range of sectors – including the arts and entertainment and screen sectors – which might need longer term support.
Financial support from the Federal Government for the hundreds of thousands of screen industry practitioners who lost their jobs during the pandemic could be imminent.
Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has confirmed the government is looking to assist the arts and entertainment and screen sectors “which might need longer term support.”
Fletcher also reiterated that the government is consulting with Screen Australia and the film and TV industry on the major stumbling block facing new productions: mitigating the Covid-19 insurance risk.
“The government is very focused on stimulating the economy, creating jobs, and getting people back at work safely,” a spokesperson for the Minister tells If.
“As the Prime Minister has said, work is being done beyond the broad strokes of JobKeeper and JobSeeker, with the government looking closely at a range of sectors – including the arts and entertainment and screen sectors – which might need longer term support.
- 6/3/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Two Australian journalists were assaulted by police on live TV during a protest outside the White House on Monday evening.
Channel 7 News cameraman Tim Myers was punched and hit with a shield and U.S. correspondent Amelia Brace was hit with a truncheon while trying to escape. The police, dressed in riot gear, were removing protesters ahead of a media appearance by President Donald Trump.
The incident was caught on live TV, and the footage was shared on Twitter.
Police outside the Wh just repeatedly bashed a cameraman as they pushed back protestors – just now on @ABC7News pic.twitter.com/XyE2sI6I3v
— Ben Siegel (@benyc) June 1, 2020
And here’s the video – police repeatedly pushing and hitting an Australian camera crew at 6:30 as they cleared out the area around the White House. https://t.co/YNotvJ3LH6
— Ben Siegel (@benyc) June 1, 2020
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has...
Channel 7 News cameraman Tim Myers was punched and hit with a shield and U.S. correspondent Amelia Brace was hit with a truncheon while trying to escape. The police, dressed in riot gear, were removing protesters ahead of a media appearance by President Donald Trump.
The incident was caught on live TV, and the footage was shared on Twitter.
Police outside the Wh just repeatedly bashed a cameraman as they pushed back protestors – just now on @ABC7News pic.twitter.com/XyE2sI6I3v
— Ben Siegel (@benyc) June 1, 2020
And here’s the video – police repeatedly pushing and hitting an Australian camera crew at 6:30 as they cleared out the area around the White House. https://t.co/YNotvJ3LH6
— Ben Siegel (@benyc) June 1, 2020
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has...
- 6/2/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Australian actors, producers, writers, directors and crew members have slammed the Federal Government’s decision to deny access to the JobKeeper wage subsidy to freelancers and other casual workers.
Meanwhile already stressed exhibitors are worried about having to cash flow payments to workers until they are reimbursed by the government, so some of their staff will miss out and have to claim the JobSeeker payment.
The legislation was passed by the Senate late last night after amendments by Labour and the Greens to provide a support package for the arts and entertainment sector, most of whose workers are ineligible, were defeated.
The Meaa said tens of thousands of freelance and casual performers and crew – and many of their employers – will not get the $1,500 per fortnight wage subsidy.
“Freelance employees and many loyal casuals will – without urgent changes to the JobKeeper rules, be at least $200 a week worse off. For those...
Meanwhile already stressed exhibitors are worried about having to cash flow payments to workers until they are reimbursed by the government, so some of their staff will miss out and have to claim the JobSeeker payment.
The legislation was passed by the Senate late last night after amendments by Labour and the Greens to provide a support package for the arts and entertainment sector, most of whose workers are ineligible, were defeated.
The Meaa said tens of thousands of freelance and casual performers and crew – and many of their employers – will not get the $1,500 per fortnight wage subsidy.
“Freelance employees and many loyal casuals will – without urgent changes to the JobKeeper rules, be at least $200 a week worse off. For those...
- 4/9/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
The Melbourne International Film Festival, which was to have been held in August, has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Organizers said that the accompanying 37 Degrees South Market and the Accelerator Lab would also not go ahead this year.
Australia is currently in a state of lockdown in order to ensure social distancing. All cinemas are closed. When federal Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the measures at the end of March, he warned that they could be in place for six months.
The country has recorded 5,886 cases of coronavirus, with 46 deaths to date. Victoria, the state in which Melbourne is situated, has 1,158 known cases and 10 deaths.
“The thought of a winter without Miff in our city is a disorienting one; deeply disappointing to both our organization and, I’m sure, our community,” said Miff artistic director Al Cossar. “It is a decision that was very hard but plainly necessary,...
Organizers said that the accompanying 37 Degrees South Market and the Accelerator Lab would also not go ahead this year.
Australia is currently in a state of lockdown in order to ensure social distancing. All cinemas are closed. When federal Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the measures at the end of March, he warned that they could be in place for six months.
The country has recorded 5,886 cases of coronavirus, with 46 deaths to date. Victoria, the state in which Melbourne is situated, has 1,158 known cases and 10 deaths.
“The thought of a winter without Miff in our city is a disorienting one; deeply disappointing to both our organization and, I’m sure, our community,” said Miff artistic director Al Cossar. “It is a decision that was very hard but plainly necessary,...
- 4/7/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Film and TV guilds, regional bodies and representatives of leading companies in New Zealand have joined forces to set up a coronavirus crisis center.
The move comes the same day as the government put the entire country into lockdown for four weeks and New Zealand cinemas close for an indefinite period.
The Screen Sector Covid-19 Action Group and its new online information hub are intended to help steer film and TV industry workers through the impact of the coronavirus crisis. The country has only 102 confirmed cases of the virus to date, with only 2 of them believed to have come from local transmission, but mounting travel restrictions have forced the shut down of major international productions including the “Avatar” sequels and Amazon’s “Lord of the Rings” TV series.
On Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the whole country should move into self-isolation mode. She raised a stage 3 alert, and...
The move comes the same day as the government put the entire country into lockdown for four weeks and New Zealand cinemas close for an indefinite period.
The Screen Sector Covid-19 Action Group and its new online information hub are intended to help steer film and TV industry workers through the impact of the coronavirus crisis. The country has only 102 confirmed cases of the virus to date, with only 2 of them believed to have come from local transmission, but mounting travel restrictions have forced the shut down of major international productions including the “Avatar” sequels and Amazon’s “Lord of the Rings” TV series.
On Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the whole country should move into self-isolation mode. She raised a stage 3 alert, and...
- 3/23/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
‘Onward’ (Photo credit: Disney).
In his 63 years as a film programmer, Bob Parr had never experienced anything like the current crisis as ticket sales flatlined across the country over the past few weeks.
“All exhibitors and distributors are losing a lot of money,” the Wallis Cinemas consultant told If on Sunday. “Many cinemas have closed because there are no patrons.
“Many small exhibitors make their living in school holidays and barely break even except for blockbusters during the remaining time. They are in the business because they love it.”
Later that day the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced all cinemas and entertainment venues, registered and licensed clubs, hotels, pubs, casinos and nightclubs will close today.
Exhibitors and distributors had been steeling themselves for that decision after cinemas were shuttered in the Us, the UK and myriad other markets.
Now facing zero cash flow, they have to lay off permanent and casual staff,...
In his 63 years as a film programmer, Bob Parr had never experienced anything like the current crisis as ticket sales flatlined across the country over the past few weeks.
“All exhibitors and distributors are losing a lot of money,” the Wallis Cinemas consultant told If on Sunday. “Many cinemas have closed because there are no patrons.
“Many small exhibitors make their living in school holidays and barely break even except for blockbusters during the remaining time. They are in the business because they love it.”
Later that day the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced all cinemas and entertainment venues, registered and licensed clubs, hotels, pubs, casinos and nightclubs will close today.
Exhibitors and distributors had been steeling themselves for that decision after cinemas were shuttered in the Us, the UK and myriad other markets.
Now facing zero cash flow, they have to lay off permanent and casual staff,...
- 3/23/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Sunday that cinemas nationwide will close Monday as part of what he called “stage one” of social distancing policies meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Along with cinemas, casinos, nightclubs, indoor sports venues, pubs and places of worship have also been ordered to close by midday tomorrow, while restaurants will be restricted to takeout only. Schools and shopping centers will remain open for now, though Morrison said that stricter measures may be taken if Australians do not listen to medical officials urging social distancing to prevent transmission of the virus.
“If Australia is going to get through the challenge of this pandemic over the coming months, we have to live differently. We’ve been making that point very clear over the last week. But it’s also clear that some people haven’t got it,” Australia’s chief medical officer Brendan Murphy said.
Along with cinemas, casinos, nightclubs, indoor sports venues, pubs and places of worship have also been ordered to close by midday tomorrow, while restaurants will be restricted to takeout only. Schools and shopping centers will remain open for now, though Morrison said that stricter measures may be taken if Australians do not listen to medical officials urging social distancing to prevent transmission of the virus.
“If Australia is going to get through the challenge of this pandemic over the coming months, we have to live differently. We’ve been making that point very clear over the last week. But it’s also clear that some people haven’t got it,” Australia’s chief medical officer Brendan Murphy said.
- 3/22/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison ordered on Sunday evening local time that all cinemas, pubs, restaurants, casinos, places of worship and health clubs will shutter as of midday Monday.
Schools though will remain open as Australia practices safety guidelines during the coronavirus global climate.
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Several cinemas around the world, throughout Europe and the Middle East, as well as India and the U.S./Canada have closed. Disney which has had the No. 1 movie in the world over the last two weeks, Pixar’s Onward, announced they wouldn’t be reporting global numbers for some time as the worldwide cinema infrastructure closed down. Other studios...
Schools though will remain open as Australia practices safety guidelines during the coronavirus global climate.
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Several cinemas around the world, throughout Europe and the Middle East, as well as India and the U.S./Canada have closed. Disney which has had the No. 1 movie in the world over the last two weeks, Pixar’s Onward, announced they wouldn’t be reporting global numbers for some time as the worldwide cinema infrastructure closed down. Other studios...
- 3/22/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: The Australian federal government has ordered all cinemas in the country to close, as an additional measure against the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
The order was made on Sunday evening local time and takes effect from noon on Monday. The measure could remain in place for several months.
The move is part of a stricter package of measures that will affect all venues that are deemed “principal places of socialization.” As well as cinemas, that includes pubs, restaurants, casinos, indoor sports facilities and places of worship. Restaurants are allowed to operate a take-away service only. Schools remain open.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the tougher measures were being brought in because the earlier calls for social distancing were not being adhered to properly. Australia has also previously imposed strict cross-border travel restrictions.
“Unfortunately, because guidelines can’t be followed, then for public health reasons we now need...
The order was made on Sunday evening local time and takes effect from noon on Monday. The measure could remain in place for several months.
The move is part of a stricter package of measures that will affect all venues that are deemed “principal places of socialization.” As well as cinemas, that includes pubs, restaurants, casinos, indoor sports facilities and places of worship. Restaurants are allowed to operate a take-away service only. Schools remain open.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the tougher measures were being brought in because the earlier calls for social distancing were not being adhered to properly. Australia has also previously imposed strict cross-border travel restrictions.
“Unfortunately, because guidelines can’t be followed, then for public health reasons we now need...
- 3/22/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Ica CEO Adrianne Pecotic and president Scott Seddon.
As the industry struggles in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Independent Cinemas Association has called on both federal and state governments to provide independent cinemas tax relief and cashflow injections.
The past few days have seen Palace Cinemas temporarily shutter 17 sites and Sydney’s Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace close for an indefinite period. Other chains have capped sessions at 100 patrons and staggered seating. Major chain Village says it may also close its cinemas following international precedent.
The unfolding coronavirus crisis has meant the postponement of Hollywood titles Black Widow, Mulan, Fast & Furious 9, A Quiet Place II, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, No Time to Die and Into the Heights, leaving a lack of new releases. Locally, Transmission Films has pulled several upcoming releases including I Am Woman, The Very Excellent Mr Dundee and Hope Gap, and other indie distributors are likely to follow.
As the industry struggles in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Independent Cinemas Association has called on both federal and state governments to provide independent cinemas tax relief and cashflow injections.
The past few days have seen Palace Cinemas temporarily shutter 17 sites and Sydney’s Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace close for an indefinite period. Other chains have capped sessions at 100 patrons and staggered seating. Major chain Village says it may also close its cinemas following international precedent.
The unfolding coronavirus crisis has meant the postponement of Hollywood titles Black Widow, Mulan, Fast & Furious 9, A Quiet Place II, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, No Time to Die and Into the Heights, leaving a lack of new releases. Locally, Transmission Films has pulled several upcoming releases including I Am Woman, The Very Excellent Mr Dundee and Hope Gap, and other indie distributors are likely to follow.
- 3/20/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Amid concerns over the coronavirus spread, and along with the cancellation of the Sydney Film Festival, there have been some cinema closures in Australia, while iconic TV soap Neighbours has temporarily shut down production.
In the case of the former, Melbourne-based exhibition chain Palace Cinemas has said it will shutter all of its locations from tomorrow (March 19) for an indefinite period. The group operates 20 sites across the country and made the “difficult decision” to close following new directives from the Oz government.
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s office issued measures today that include restricting “non-essential” indoor gatherings of more than 100 people. Outdoor events of less than 500 attendees are still allowed to proceed.
In the case of the former, Melbourne-based exhibition chain Palace Cinemas has said it will shutter all of its locations from tomorrow (March 19) for an indefinite period. The group operates 20 sites across the country and made the “difficult decision” to close following new directives from the Oz government.
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s office issued measures today that include restricting “non-essential” indoor gatherings of more than 100 people. Outdoor events of less than 500 attendees are still allowed to proceed.
- 3/18/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
The wildfires that have ravaged large parts of Australia have sparked an outpouring of generosity from celebrities and the general public. The entertainment industry has so far escaped largely unburned.
Since September, huge wildfires have razed more than 11.2 million hectares (27.7 million acres), nearly half the area of the U.K., at least 20 people have died, and over 1,500 homes have been destroyed.
The fires, which arrived earlier than in most years, have also destroyed or severely damaged the habitats of several native animals. As many as a billion animals, including livestock and domestic pets, are estimated to have either died or be at risk from a lack of food and shelter, the Reuters news agency reports.
Film and TV productions have, to date, mostly been able to works around the problems. “We are not aware of any impacts currently, however we are reaching out to all our funded production companies to check on them all,...
Since September, huge wildfires have razed more than 11.2 million hectares (27.7 million acres), nearly half the area of the U.K., at least 20 people have died, and over 1,500 homes have been destroyed.
The fires, which arrived earlier than in most years, have also destroyed or severely damaged the habitats of several native animals. As many as a billion animals, including livestock and domestic pets, are estimated to have either died or be at risk from a lack of food and shelter, the Reuters news agency reports.
Film and TV productions have, to date, mostly been able to works around the problems. “We are not aware of any impacts currently, however we are reaching out to all our funded production companies to check on them all,...
- 1/13/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The world has watched in horror in recent months as devastating brushfires have torn through Australia, claiming 24 lives and displacing thousands of families. For Courtney Barnett, who lives in Melbourne, not far from some of the worst-affected areas, the crisis has hit close to home.
This week, the singer-songwriter helped organize a pair of emergency relief shows with fellow Melbourne act Camp Cope, raising close to 90,000 Aud (approximately $62,000) for First Nations fire relief funds, wildlife rescue groups, and other organizations. Barnett and Camp Cope are also auctioning off a signed Fender Jaguar guitar,...
This week, the singer-songwriter helped organize a pair of emergency relief shows with fellow Melbourne act Camp Cope, raising close to 90,000 Aud (approximately $62,000) for First Nations fire relief funds, wildlife rescue groups, and other organizations. Barnett and Camp Cope are also auctioning off a signed Fender Jaguar guitar,...
- 1/10/2020
- by Simon Vozick-Levinson
- Rollingstone.com
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