Industries

Johnny Depp is back as the face of Dior. Is it a branding masterstroke or disaster?

Arts & Media

Emma Elsworthy

12 August 2022

Actor Johnny Depp has reportedly signed a seven-figure deal with international fashion company Dior just months after a high-profile defamation case heard abuse allegations from his ex-wife.

From Sydney to streaming screens: Animation studio Animal Logic acquired by Netflix in plot to boost original content

Arts & Media

David Adams

20 July 2022

On Wednesday morning, Netflix announced plans to buy the 30-year-old Animal Logic studio to add to its slate of original animated content.

SXSW heads Down Under: A look back at the craziest moments in the festival’s history

Arts & Media

Emma Elsworthy

1 July 2022

SXSW is a good get for NSW and the event is no stranger to the headlines. Here are the most remarkable and scandalous moments in its history.

An NFT portrait of Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg just sold for $12,773

Arts & Media

Bianca Healey

1 April 2022

An NFT portrait of Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg just sold for $12,773, as he continues his advocacy of crypto businesses.

Australia’s biggest ever film production to pour money into struggling small towns

Arts & Media

Emma Elsworthy

19 January 2022

These NSW towns are set to cash in when the hotly anticipated prequel to Mad Max begins filming in Australia this year.

Melbourne’s iconic Cherry Bar launches membership scheme to cover rent

Arts & Media

Lois Maskiell

26 July 2021

Melbourne bar owner James Young is asking customers to help cover his venue’s towering rental bill by signing up to a membership for $1 a day.

Melbourne cinemas give away free popcorn to jabbed-up Aussies as businesses get the go ahead to offer vaccine bonuses

Arts & Media

Lois Maskiell

8 June 2021

Two Melbourne cinemas have joined the growing list of businesses offering rewards to customers and staff who have received the COVID-19 jab.

Adelaide-based Rising Sun Pictures eyes global growth after being acquired by Hollywood studio

Arts & Media

Andrew Spence

12 April 2021

Adelaide-based visual effects studio Rising Sun Pictures has been acquired by Hollywood studio FuseFX, a move that is set to unlock global growth.

Northern NSW hospitality venues hit by floods, the end of JobKeeper and the cancellation of Bluesfest due to latest COVID-19 cluster

Arts & Media

Lois Maskiell

1 April 2021

Small businesses near Byron Bay say the cancellation of the iconic Bluesfest, which attracts 15,000 people, will significantly affect trading.

Live music industry says 45% of businesses expect to close in three months as JobKeeper winds down

Arts & Media

Lois Maskiell

23 March 2021

The live music industry is calling for travel permits and more consistency across the states to help it survive once JobKeeper ends.