News & Views Five must-watch roles by the legendary Dame Maggie Smith As fans continue to mourn the recent death of Dame Smith, we look back at some of our favourite moments from the acclaimed actor.
Screen Australian teen Catherine Laga’aia cast as Moana in Disney’s live-action remake Australian teenager Catherine Laga’aia has been cast in the lead role of Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana movie.
Screen Motherhood and caregiving sit at the heart of this all-female production team’s new film Josephine Croft’s next and biggest project yet is her debut feature film, called The Returned, which boasts an all-female production team.
News & Views ‘Barbiemania’ clouded the truth: women’s representation in Hollywood is at its lowest in a decade Hollywood invested in predominantly male-centred movies last year, as the number of female leads in films reached its lowest point in a decade.
Screen Like Greta Gerwig, Mattel’s new Barbie dolls have careers in film Following Greta Gerwig’s succesful Barbie film, Mattel has unveiled four new Barbie dolls featuring women in movie production careers.
Screen Australian women win big at Hollywood’s 2024 Golden Globes Australian women in Hollywood have taken the 81st Golden Globes this year. Sarah Snook, Elizabeth Debicki and Margot Robbie’s Barbie nab big awards.
News & Views Deirdre Brennan appointed CEO of Screen Australia Deirdre Brennan has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of Screen Australia, starting in the role from 8 January 2024.
Screen ‘We are the victims’: Head of Hollywood’s biggest union Fran Drescher fights for underpaid actors Head of Hollywood’s biggest union, Fran Drescher is fighting for better pay for actors and protection against artificial intelligence.
Screen A Promising Young Woman: A film that could have only been made by women A Promising Young Woman was made by Margot Robbie’s production house, LuckyChap Productions, with Emerald Fennell as the writer-director.
News & Views Disney’s Mulan tells women to know their place The story of Mulan has been told and retold for 1,600 years. This Disney version is more conservative than one told in the 17th century.
News & Views The Inventor tells a story of a fraudulent female billionaire. Where are the films starring successful women entrepreneurs? The Inventor is compelling viewing, but why have there been more films about Steve Jobs in the past 30 years than about successful female entrepreneurs?
News & Views Oscar snub of ‘Little Women’ shows the limits of Hollywood feminism The Oscars snubbing Greta Gerwig in category of best director for the film Little Women was surprising given its critical acclaim.
