The ABC has added additional titles to its 2017 line-up, including two new dramas in early stages of production.
At a media launch in Sydney today, director of television Richard Finlayson said the public broadcaster.s slate aimed to be .ambitious, accessible and Australian...
.We want to use the best talent we can possibly find. We want to continue to be the most awarded network. We want to be recognised for the best TV in Australia. But not just in Australia, in the world,. he said.
Finlayson said the ABC wanted to be bold in its programming, and show that the broadcaster's content was "for everybody. via big national stories.
.We want to make big, noisy prime time shows, but we.re going to also make sure that we.re giving emerging creatives the opportunity to access audiences as well. They.ll be doing that a lot on iview,. he said.
At a media launch in Sydney today, director of television Richard Finlayson said the public broadcaster.s slate aimed to be .ambitious, accessible and Australian...
.We want to use the best talent we can possibly find. We want to continue to be the most awarded network. We want to be recognised for the best TV in Australia. But not just in Australia, in the world,. he said.
Finlayson said the ABC wanted to be bold in its programming, and show that the broadcaster's content was "for everybody. via big national stories.
.We want to make big, noisy prime time shows, but we.re going to also make sure that we.re giving emerging creatives the opportunity to access audiences as well. They.ll be doing that a lot on iview,. he said.
- 2/10/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Ben Chessell and Lawrence Leung’s hit and miss con-man movie betrays its standup roots, but Spall enjoys himself opposite YouTube star John Luc
Sucker is a cutesy Australian spin on the travelling shyster or scammer film – The Sting down under – crossed with a fluffy road movie. A sweet-natured screenplay, written by the director, Ben Chessell, and Lawrence Leung, pegs a coming-of-age story to the familiar pairing of an impressionable apprentice and a leery, seen-it-all-before mentor.
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Sucker is a cutesy Australian spin on the travelling shyster or scammer film – The Sting down under – crossed with a fluffy road movie. A sweet-natured screenplay, written by the director, Ben Chessell, and Lawrence Leung, pegs a coming-of-age story to the familiar pairing of an impressionable apprentice and a leery, seen-it-all-before mentor.
Related: Australian cinema's lost wave: the renaissance nobody's noticed
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- 12/3/2015
- by Luke Buckmaster
- The Guardian - Film News
Add Sucker to the growing list of Australian films that will have event cinema screenings followed a month or so later by DVD and VOD release. The producers and Madman Entertainment are counting on the sizable YouTube following of lead actor John Luc to help drive awareness of the comedy-drama which co-stars Timothy Spall and Lily Sullivan. Directed by Ben Chessell, who co-wrote the screenplay with Lawrence Leung, the film will screen at Hoyts Cinemas in the mainland capitals early next month. Luc and Leung will attend the screenings. Madman will release the title on VOD and DVD on January 13. "There will only be more and more attempts to innovate around release strategy for films which have audiences more broadly spread across various channels," a Madman spokesman said. Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine.
- 11/10/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Australian screen industry can expect minimal growth in filmed entertainment over the next five years as the boom in on-demand services is offset by the continued decline of DVD sales and rentals.
National box-office receipts are forecast to grow from $1.12 billion this year to reach $1.262 billion in 2019. Home entertainment revenues are predicted to hold steady in that period at around $1.25 billion.
Those are among the trends published in PwC.s 14th annual Australian Entertainment & Media Outlook 2015-2019 released on Monday.
Overall, the filmed entertainment market fell by 5.6% to $2.4 billion in 2014. The report forecasts that sector will see an annual compound annual growth rate of just 1.9%, reaching $2.6 billion in 2019.
More broadly, PwC projects the Australian entertainment and media market will expand from $35.4 billion in 2014 to $43.4 billion, a Cagr of 4.2%.
Overall, consumer spending on entertainment and media is expected to grow to $27.1 billion by 2019, a Cagr of 3.8%, while advertising spending reaches $16.4 billion,...
National box-office receipts are forecast to grow from $1.12 billion this year to reach $1.262 billion in 2019. Home entertainment revenues are predicted to hold steady in that period at around $1.25 billion.
Those are among the trends published in PwC.s 14th annual Australian Entertainment & Media Outlook 2015-2019 released on Monday.
Overall, the filmed entertainment market fell by 5.6% to $2.4 billion in 2014. The report forecasts that sector will see an annual compound annual growth rate of just 1.9%, reaching $2.6 billion in 2019.
More broadly, PwC projects the Australian entertainment and media market will expand from $35.4 billion in 2014 to $43.4 billion, a Cagr of 4.2%.
Overall, consumer spending on entertainment and media is expected to grow to $27.1 billion by 2019, a Cagr of 3.8%, while advertising spending reaches $16.4 billion,...
- 6/14/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Australian screen industry can expect minimal growth in filmed entertainment over the next five years as the boom in on-demand services is offset by the continued decline of DVD sales and rentals.
National box-office receipts are forecast to grow from $1.12 billion this year to reach $1.262 billion in 2019. Home entertainment revenues are predicted to hold steady in that period at around $1.25 billion.
Those are among the trends published in PwC.s 14th annual Australian Entertainment & Media Outlook 2015-2019 released on Monday.
Overall, the filmed entertainment market fell by 5.6% to $2.4 billion in 2014. The report forecasts that sector will see an annual compound annual growth rate of just 1.9%, reaching $2.6 billion in 2019.
More broadly, PwC projects the Australian entertainment and media market will expand from $35.4 billion in 2014 to $43.4 billion, a Cagr of 4.2%.
Overall, consumer spending on entertainment and media is expected to grow to $27.1 billion by 2019, a Cagr of 3.8%, while advertising spending reaches $16.4 billion,...
National box-office receipts are forecast to grow from $1.12 billion this year to reach $1.262 billion in 2019. Home entertainment revenues are predicted to hold steady in that period at around $1.25 billion.
Those are among the trends published in PwC.s 14th annual Australian Entertainment & Media Outlook 2015-2019 released on Monday.
Overall, the filmed entertainment market fell by 5.6% to $2.4 billion in 2014. The report forecasts that sector will see an annual compound annual growth rate of just 1.9%, reaching $2.6 billion in 2019.
More broadly, PwC projects the Australian entertainment and media market will expand from $35.4 billion in 2014 to $43.4 billion, a Cagr of 4.2%.
Overall, consumer spending on entertainment and media is expected to grow to $27.1 billion by 2019, a Cagr of 3.8%, while advertising spending reaches $16.4 billion,...
- 6/14/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
When Matt Levett was nominated for this year.s Heath Ledger Scholarship along with 17 other rising talents, the actor didn.t fancy his chances amongst what he described as a .an intimidating. line-up.
So he was both stunned and stoked to win the award presented on Monday night Us time in Los Angeles.
The 2009 Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (Waapa) graduate says the $US10,000 cash prize will enable him to further his ambitions in Hollywood.
.It will give me the ability to stay longer and give me a foot in the door,. says Levett, who first went to the Us last September/October, when he signed with the Gersh Agency. The runners-up are fellow Waapa graduate Emilie Cocquerel and Lily Sullivan, who each get a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles and a scholarship to attend Masterclasses at Screenwise Film & TV School for actors in Sydney.
On behalf of the judges,...
So he was both stunned and stoked to win the award presented on Monday night Us time in Los Angeles.
The 2009 Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (Waapa) graduate says the $US10,000 cash prize will enable him to further his ambitions in Hollywood.
.It will give me the ability to stay longer and give me a foot in the door,. says Levett, who first went to the Us last September/October, when he signed with the Gersh Agency. The runners-up are fellow Waapa graduate Emilie Cocquerel and Lily Sullivan, who each get a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles and a scholarship to attend Masterclasses at Screenwise Film & TV School for actors in Sydney.
On behalf of the judges,...
- 6/2/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Australian YouTube stars pitched their wares at the Mip Digital Screenings in Cannes last week, leading to some meetings with high-powered online executives.
The presentations by John Luc, Derek Muller, Natalie Tran, Nick Boshier and Connor Van Vuuren were organised by Screen Australia, which has funded 50 online content creators whose works have had an estimated 1 billion views.
Screen Australia COO Fiona Cameron tells If the Aussies .made their mark. in the presentation, which she described as a little risqué, adding, .It did cut through..
Cameron said there were follow-up meetings with .some heavy hitters. which she is sure will lead to further opportunities for the online stars.
Van Vuuren and Boshier met with reps of the the UK's Comedy Central to explore ideas of co-producing a second series of their comedy Soul Mates; another possibility is a co-pro with the Us...
Australia has more than 50 YouTube channels, of which 12 have more than one million subscribers.
The presentations by John Luc, Derek Muller, Natalie Tran, Nick Boshier and Connor Van Vuuren were organised by Screen Australia, which has funded 50 online content creators whose works have had an estimated 1 billion views.
Screen Australia COO Fiona Cameron tells If the Aussies .made their mark. in the presentation, which she described as a little risqué, adding, .It did cut through..
Cameron said there were follow-up meetings with .some heavy hitters. which she is sure will lead to further opportunities for the online stars.
Van Vuuren and Boshier met with reps of the the UK's Comedy Central to explore ideas of co-producing a second series of their comedy Soul Mates; another possibility is a co-pro with the Us...
Australia has more than 50 YouTube channels, of which 12 have more than one million subscribers.
- 4/23/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Director Ben Chessell finishes principal photography on Sucker, his debut feature, in Melbourne today, full of praise for the chemistry between his young lead, YouTube star John Luc, and veteran English actor Timothy Spall.
Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine. Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets Spall.s the Professor, a colourful, ageing conman.
Lawrence begins a road trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah (Lily Sullivan) as the Professor teaches him the art of swindling and cheating, while from Sarah he learns a hard lesson in unrequited love.
.John, Tim and Lily showed a real chemistry and camaraderie which comes across in their scenes," said Chessell, who was one of 10 directors on the 2007 comedy Little Deaths and has since directed episodes of Offspring, Rush, Rescue Special Ops and Camp,...
Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine. Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets Spall.s the Professor, a colourful, ageing conman.
Lawrence begins a road trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah (Lily Sullivan) as the Professor teaches him the art of swindling and cheating, while from Sarah he learns a hard lesson in unrequited love.
.John, Tim and Lily showed a real chemistry and camaraderie which comes across in their scenes," said Chessell, who was one of 10 directors on the 2007 comedy Little Deaths and has since directed episodes of Offspring, Rush, Rescue Special Ops and Camp,...
- 5/7/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Sundance London Unveils More Events Sundance Institute on Tuesday announced the program of free talks, screenings, events and music performances for the third Sundance London film and music festival, set for April 25-27 at The O2. Among the notables set for the talks are David Cross and David Wain. The Truly Independent Visions panel event will focus on what it takes to create an independent film today. Also in the lineup are International Premiere: 5 Projects from the Sundance Institute Short Film Challenge, a free screening event celebrating the international debut of five new short films created by acclaimed independent filmmakers, the Film Appreciation Event, a free event for students interested in careers in film. LevelK Palms Off International Sales Rights To ‘Sucker’ LevelK will handle international sales on Sucker, a coming-of-age comedy about the timeless art of the swindle, the sting and sleight of hand. Written by Ben Chessell and...
- 4/9/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
LevelK to handle international distribution on feature adapted from con artist stage show.
British actor Timothy Spall and YouTube star John Luc are to star in Sucker, which has begun principal photography in Melbourne, Australia.
Spall, best known for his roles in the Harry Potter franchise and Mike Leigh’s films including the upcoming Mr Turner, will play an conman in the feature.
Luc, who has more than 2 million subscribers on YouTube, will play Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine.
Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets the Professor (Spall), a colourful, ageing conman and so begins a road-trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah, played by Lily Sullivan. Other cast members include Kat Stewart and Jacek Koman.
It marks the feature directorial debut of Ben Chessell and is an adaptation of Lawrence Leung’s stage show that...
British actor Timothy Spall and YouTube star John Luc are to star in Sucker, which has begun principal photography in Melbourne, Australia.
Spall, best known for his roles in the Harry Potter franchise and Mike Leigh’s films including the upcoming Mr Turner, will play an conman in the feature.
Luc, who has more than 2 million subscribers on YouTube, will play Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine.
Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets the Professor (Spall), a colourful, ageing conman and so begins a road-trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah, played by Lily Sullivan. Other cast members include Kat Stewart and Jacek Koman.
It marks the feature directorial debut of Ben Chessell and is an adaptation of Lawrence Leung’s stage show that...
- 4/8/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Young YouTube star John Luc and veteran English actor Timothy Spall are playing the odd couple at the centre of Sucker, director Ben Chessell.s. feature which is shooting in Melbourne.
Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine. Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets Spall.s the Professor, a colourful, ageing conman.
Lawrence begins a road trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah (Lily Sullivan) as the Professor teaches Lawrence the art of swindling and cheating, while from Sarah he learns a hard lesson in unrequited love.
As Lawrence and the Professor plan their biggest scam, the teenager and Sarah plan a swindle of their own. and Lawrence is forced to make a choice between love, life and lies. Kat Stewart is cast as Sarah.s mother and Jacek Koman...
Luc plays Lawrence, an 18-year-old Chinese Australian who cheats in his high school final year exams and fails to get into medicine. Banished to stay with his uncle for the summer, Lawrence meets Spall.s the Professor, a colourful, ageing conman.
Lawrence begins a road trip with the Professor and his daughter Sarah (Lily Sullivan) as the Professor teaches Lawrence the art of swindling and cheating, while from Sarah he learns a hard lesson in unrequited love.
As Lawrence and the Professor plan their biggest scam, the teenager and Sarah plan a swindle of their own. and Lawrence is forced to make a choice between love, life and lies. Kat Stewart is cast as Sarah.s mother and Jacek Koman...
- 4/6/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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