Before the Oscars have even been there is already speak of Avatar sequel
Cameron has revealed that the plan for a sequel to avatar was in his mind during production of the first film he even kept some of the scenes from avatar out to be used in the second film and it is official that Australian actor Sam Worthington role of Jake will be in the second

Daybreakers
A vampire thriller film set in the year 2019.
Just grossed $32,175,979 with the
$29,975,979 (5 February 2010) being in the US.
Daybreakers was filmed on the Gold Coast Queensland at Warner Bros. Movie World studios. Staring an array of locally grown talent, and some big international names as well. It seems that the Australian film industry is really starting to pick up and we need to continue to support, for Australian made films.
Although the film as had mixed reviews the toughest critics seem to have been the Australians. We need to keep going, we have a list of great credits behind us, and a bright bright film industry ahead. Keep the passion alive and lets create amazing Australian films for the entire world to enjoy.

HBO’s “The Pacific”, which was cast in Australia by Christine King and Meg Liberman in Los Angeles” stars James Badge Dale, Joe Mazzello and Jon Seda, examines a select group of Marines who make their way through the Pacific Theater, including battles at Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.

HBO will debut 10-part miniseries “The Pacific” March 14 and air an hourlong episode every Sunday through May 16 in the States.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about casting directors, agents and acting coaches

Do you want to know how a casting director works?

How an agent chooses the artists they represent and how they get work for them?

How to choose a good acting coach?

Then come along to the first AT2 Brisbane networking event!
Free for AT2 members, you’ll hear from:

John Orcsik, actor, writer, producer and coach, director of TAFTA

Tom McSweeney, feature film casting director, producer and acting coach

Martin Lucas, established talent agent

All are welcome – filmmakers, directors, actors, writers, producers, agents and more. Come along and hear from the professionals, ask questions and meet new contacts.

These events are meant to bring the entertainment industry together, where you can learn, network and just have a good time!

The night is free for AT2 members and $10 for non-members.

WHERE: The Marque Hotel, 103 George Street, Brisbane

WHEN: Tuesday 1st December, 6.30 – 8.30pm

HOW MUCH: Free for AT2 members, $10 for non-members

Registration is essential, please click the link below to enter your details. We’ll see you there!

Christian Jeune, Deputy General Delegate and Australian preselector for Festival de Cannes Official Selection (In Competition, Out of Competition and Un Certain Regard) will return to Australia in early December 2009.

Mr. Jeune will be in Australia to view new features and short films that meet the criteria for potential preselection for the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.

Film Gold Coast chair Lynne Benzie says the $2million underwater tank at Warner Roadshow Studios is the biggest in Australia. The tank is believed to be the catalyst for attracting the latest Narnia epic that is just wrapping up.

“Gold Coast City has accounted for 75 per cent of all production in Queensland over the past decade and we are the third largest production centre behind Sydney and Melbourne,” says Benzie.

“It’s certainly a boom industry for the Gold Coast and (it) provides a great boost for the local economy. In fact, every $1 million spent on Gold Coast City film production results in 22 full time positions created for the local workforce.”

Past international productions to be shot on the Gold Coast include Nim’s Island, Daybreakers, Fools Gold, Singh is Kinng, The Condemned, See No Evil, Aquamarine, Peter Pan, Great Raid and Scooby Doo. Australian productions, H2O and Sea Patrol are now in production, using the Coast’s diverse locations.

On 19th, November, in Amsterdam, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will screen 13 Australian documentaries.

In the Competition section of the festival, a record of seven Australian films have been to selected to compete;

“Contact”
“The Miscreants of Taliwood”
“The Snowman”
“The Matilda Candidate”

Screening in the Short Documentary Competition section are:
“My Uncle Bluey”
“Salt”

This is the first time that seven Australian films have been selected to screen in Competition since IDFA began in 1988.

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Australian actor Ray Barrett dies aged 82.

One of Australia’s best-known veteran actors, Ray Barrett, who most recently starred in Baz Luhrman’s “Australia”.

Barrett preferred to keep working rather than retire: in Australia he played the father of Nicole Kidman’s character.

Jane Cameron, his talent agent, said Barrett died in hospital on Tuesday from a brain haemorrhage at his home at the Gold Coast in Queensland.

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There are so many ways actors seek casting directors contact information. Probably the most effective and free site is the Casting Directors of America, CSA web site. While not every working casting director is a member, the majority are.

And this does not mean that the Casting Directors that are not members are illegitimate as many of the world’s most respected casting directors have not joined for one reason or another. But it’s a great resource to use.

So if you are seeking casting directors contact information look here.

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A record 17 Australian films have been selected for Toronto International Film Festival next month.

Some of the films selected include Mao’s Last Dancer, Bright Star, Balibo, My Year Without Sex, Beautiful Kate, Samson & Delilah and Wake in Fright. Toronto selectors received more than 4,300 submissions from more than 60 countries for this year’s festival.

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