An Australian Film Institute (AFI)-hosted launch party this evening named Geoffrey Rush founding president of the newly titled Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta), at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay.
Introducing Rush, AFI patron Dr George Miller said, “There is a handful of people who have won the triple crown acting, the Oscar, Emmy and Tony, and he’s the only one to win these awards and an AFI.”
As president, or ‘prez’ as he called himself, Rush announced the name of the new academy, the Australia Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta), which he suggested sounded like a Sydney drag queen.
Addressing the launch, Rush said, “I am honoured to represent our industry as president of the newly-formed Australian Academy. Over half a century ago the AFI was founded and since that time our film and television industries have developed beyond our wildest imaginings.
Introducing Rush, AFI patron Dr George Miller said, “There is a handful of people who have won the triple crown acting, the Oscar, Emmy and Tony, and he’s the only one to win these awards and an AFI.”
As president, or ‘prez’ as he called himself, Rush announced the name of the new academy, the Australia Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta), which he suggested sounded like a Sydney drag queen.
Addressing the launch, Rush said, “I am honoured to represent our industry as president of the newly-formed Australian Academy. Over half a century ago the AFI was founded and since that time our film and television industries have developed beyond our wildest imaginings.
- 8/18/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The Nsw Industry Briefing will be held at the Concert Hall, Australian Institution of Music (Aim), 1-51 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, Sydney on Thursday 14 July for industry members.
With the Encore community voicing their concerns about the balance of agency briefing to question time, Encore spoke with Jo Smith, Executive Director of the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (Agsc) and co-convenor of the briefing with Dop Tristan Milani.
“The point of the briefings is that they are very much a two way street, and question time is a crucial part of the event,” said Smith. “As well as being updated by the funding bodies, it is also an opportunity for the funding bodies to hear the views and opinions of the Nsw film and TV community.”
“It is anticipated it will be a presentation of 45 minutes in total from the heads of Screen Australia (Ruth Harley), Screen Nsw (Tania Chambers...
With the Encore community voicing their concerns about the balance of agency briefing to question time, Encore spoke with Jo Smith, Executive Director of the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (Agsc) and co-convenor of the briefing with Dop Tristan Milani.
“The point of the briefings is that they are very much a two way street, and question time is a crucial part of the event,” said Smith. “As well as being updated by the funding bodies, it is also an opportunity for the funding bodies to hear the views and opinions of the Nsw film and TV community.”
“It is anticipated it will be a presentation of 45 minutes in total from the heads of Screen Australia (Ruth Harley), Screen Nsw (Tania Chambers...
- 7/5/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
On Thursday 14 july industry members are invited to take part in the third annual Nsw Industry Briefing.
Chaired by Sandy George, speakers will update the industry on recent activities of their organisation. It’s also your opportunity to ask the panelists questions.
Panelists are:
Ruth Harley, Chief Executive Officer, Screen Australia Tania Chambers, Chief Executive, Screen Nsw Deb Richards, Chief Executive, Ausfilm
The briefing is free, starts 7pm and open to All Film, TV and Tvc production professionals in Nsw.
The venue is yet to be secured. For bookings: rsvp@agsc.org.au
Further information:
Jo Smith (Co-Convenor) Email: jo@agsc.org.au
Tristan Milani (Co-Convenor) Email: trizziem@gmail.com...
Chaired by Sandy George, speakers will update the industry on recent activities of their organisation. It’s also your opportunity to ask the panelists questions.
Panelists are:
Ruth Harley, Chief Executive Officer, Screen Australia Tania Chambers, Chief Executive, Screen Nsw Deb Richards, Chief Executive, Ausfilm
The briefing is free, starts 7pm and open to All Film, TV and Tvc production professionals in Nsw.
The venue is yet to be secured. For bookings: rsvp@agsc.org.au
Further information:
Jo Smith (Co-Convenor) Email: jo@agsc.org.au
Tristan Milani (Co-Convenor) Email: trizziem@gmail.com...
- 6/24/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
We brought you a report this past Tuesday about the new Judge Dredd film that will be shot in 3D. Now, the production company Reliance Big Pictures has put out a new press release that gives us some more information on the film. Check it out below!
Reliance Big Pictures, together with Im Global, the international sales company that Reliance acquired only last week, will finance DNA’s 3D production of Judge Dredd, a $45 million film adaptation of the iconic 2000 Ad comic-book character created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra.
Filming will take place over the fourth quarter of 2010 in Johannesburg.
Judge Dredd is being made by the writer/producer partnership behind The Beach, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Sunshine, and Never Let Me Go. Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich will produce a script written by Garland.
Pete Travis, director of Omagh, Vantage Point, and Endgame will direct. Wagner...
Reliance Big Pictures, together with Im Global, the international sales company that Reliance acquired only last week, will finance DNA’s 3D production of Judge Dredd, a $45 million film adaptation of the iconic 2000 Ad comic-book character created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra.
Filming will take place over the fourth quarter of 2010 in Johannesburg.
Judge Dredd is being made by the writer/producer partnership behind The Beach, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Sunshine, and Never Let Me Go. Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich will produce a script written by Garland.
Pete Travis, director of Omagh, Vantage Point, and Endgame will direct. Wagner...
- 5/16/2010
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Earlier this week I reported that the long awaited Judge Dredd project (brought to you by DNA Films) was headed to Cannes in order to secure funding and hopefully move forward a step or two. Well since Dredd’s little holiday, things have moved forward leaps and bounds, with the film securing funding, a director and a production date!
As previously reported, DNA Films have secured funding with Reliance Big Pictures and Im Global to produce the film for a modest $50 million. The project has also landed itself a director in the shape of “Vantage Point” helmer, Pete Travis. Also thrown into the mix is the prospect for Dredd fans to see Mega City One for the first time in 3D!
What was not known at the time the story broke however, was the production date – set for an Autumn shoot. Take a look at the full press release below:
Reliance Big Pictures,...
As previously reported, DNA Films have secured funding with Reliance Big Pictures and Im Global to produce the film for a modest $50 million. The project has also landed itself a director in the shape of “Vantage Point” helmer, Pete Travis. Also thrown into the mix is the prospect for Dredd fans to see Mega City One for the first time in 3D!
What was not known at the time the story broke however, was the production date – set for an Autumn shoot. Take a look at the full press release below:
Reliance Big Pictures,...
- 5/16/2010
- by Craig Sharp
- FilmShaft.com
News broke yesterday that Reliance Big Pictures and DNA were in Cannes touting a brand new Judge Dredd movie, from writer Alex Garland (The Beach, 28 Days Later) and director Pete Travis (Vantage Point). This new iteration was also said to have the support and input from Judge Dredd creator John Wagner, as well as concept art from UK comic artist Jock (The Losers). The image above, by artist Tim Bradstreet, is also apparently being used at Cannes to sell the film
However, Reliance and DNA have now released an official statement on the matter, via 200Ad Online, an extract from which is below:
Judge Dredd Goes Into Production Fall 2010
Reliance Big Pictures To Finance
Reliance Big Pictures, together with Im Global, the international sales company that Reliance acquired only last week, will finance DNA’s 3D production of Judge Dredd, a $45 million film adaptation of the iconic 2000 Ad comic-book character...
However, Reliance and DNA have now released an official statement on the matter, via 200Ad Online, an extract from which is below:
Judge Dredd Goes Into Production Fall 2010
Reliance Big Pictures To Finance
Reliance Big Pictures, together with Im Global, the international sales company that Reliance acquired only last week, will finance DNA’s 3D production of Judge Dredd, a $45 million film adaptation of the iconic 2000 Ad comic-book character...
- 5/13/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Cannes -- Judge Dredd will dust off his helmet for what promises to be a gritty return to the big screen.
The $45 million project is being bankrolled by Reliance Big Pictures and Stuart Ford's international sales banner Im Global and DNA Films, the U.K. production house headed by Andrew Macdonald.
DNA Films spent more than two years negotiating with rights-holders to the 2000Ad comic book character -- created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra -- who first hit the big screen in 1995 with Sylvester Stallone in the title role.
Filming is scheduled to take place this year in Johannesburg, directed by Pete Travis from a script penned by Alex Garland.
Garland, Macdonald and Allon Reich, who teamed to make "The Beach," "28 Days Later" and "Sunshine," will produce.
Wagner will be a creative consultant on the film co-produced by "District 9" supervising producer Michael S. Murphey.
Jason Kingsley and Chris Kingsley,...
The $45 million project is being bankrolled by Reliance Big Pictures and Stuart Ford's international sales banner Im Global and DNA Films, the U.K. production house headed by Andrew Macdonald.
DNA Films spent more than two years negotiating with rights-holders to the 2000Ad comic book character -- created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra -- who first hit the big screen in 1995 with Sylvester Stallone in the title role.
Filming is scheduled to take place this year in Johannesburg, directed by Pete Travis from a script penned by Alex Garland.
Garland, Macdonald and Allon Reich, who teamed to make "The Beach," "28 Days Later" and "Sunshine," will produce.
Wagner will be a creative consultant on the film co-produced by "District 9" supervising producer Michael S. Murphey.
Jason Kingsley and Chris Kingsley,...
- 5/11/2010
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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