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Sony brought INZONE to the event for the first time and made a strong first impression at PAX Australia 2025, but they didn’t come quietly. Taking over a dedicated booth on the show floor, Sony was there to prove that INZONE was more than just a side brand for PlayStation accessories. This was a full-fledged declaration that Sony wanted to be the company of choice for both competitive PC and console gamers. And based on what we saw, they might be onto something. INZONE H9 II – Noise canceling comfort meets FPS detail The flagship announcement was the INZONE…

Elevate Production Finance has promoted London-based Charles Auty to CEO, effective immediately. Oti, who previously served as chief commercial officer, will succeed Craig McMahon, who will continue as executive chairman and CEO of parent company Forte Corp Holdings. With 20 years of experience structuring and closing independent film and television deals in international markets, Mr. Oti will lead Elevate Production Finance’s strategy and operations, driving the company’s next phase of growth and enhancing its position as a trusted financing partner for producers and investors. Oti has successfully financed hundreds of films, including the Aquarius Film/Subotica series Mix Tape, Jeffrey Walker’s…

Tony Briggs and Damien Pladier’s production company Typecast has appointed Christopher Kamm as head of development. In his new role, Kam will oversee Typecast’s slate, serve as executive producer on select projects, and guide the company’s storytelling vision across scripts. Typecast is a multidisciplinary company specializing in Indigenous creativity across advertising, theater, broadcast, SVOD releases, as well as stage and live event production. With over 15 years’ experience in the UK and Australia, Mr Kamm worked as a development producer at BBC Studios ANZ from 2023 to 2024, where he led the development of Paramount+’s Ghosts. Previously, he spent nine…

Tinā, The Rule of Jenny Pen and Ka Whawhai Tonu will lead the charge at next month’s New Zealand Screen Awards, with nine nominations each. The Convert,We Were Dangerous, The Gone and Double Parked also feature strongly, earning six nods apiece, while Māori dramas End of the Valley and Dead Ahead, comedy series Madam and Happiness and children’s series Secrets at Red Rocks earned five. Tinā, Ka Whawhai Tonu and We Were Dangerous will contest the Best Feature Film prize, while four TVNZ shows will vie for Best Drama Series: The Brokenwood Mysteries, Dead Ahead ,The Gone Season 2 and A Remarkable Place to Die.…

Garuwa and Doc Society have announced the eight Indigenous storytellers selected for their annual Impact Lab, which aims to support projects centered on truth-telling, healing and community-led change. They include Zena Cumpston (Balkanji/Kurnu), Denise Faye (Argun/Badu Island, Kalaw Lagau Ya), Bianca Hunt (Kamilaroi, Balkinji, Baladon, Wajuku), Barbara Ibuai (Saibai Koedor/Guda Malirgar/Kalaw Kalaw Ya), and Shontel Lia Ketchel. (Kaanju, Wakaid, Merriam Mere), Lewis Mokaku (Jugun), Kayden Pearson (Bagarmugu), Merrin Trescott (Wiradjuri). The lab, which takes place in Wodi Wodi and Dharawar Country and incorporates indigenous values and methodologies, is led by Genevieve Greaves, director of Worimi and co-founder of Garwah, and…

Former Nine Entertainment chief marketing officer Rianna Dubois has been appointed as Entertainment Partners’ managing director for Australia and New Zealand, replacing Jane Corden, who is retiring at the end of this year. Dubois brings 25 years of experience in media and entertainment to the global company specializing in production finance, management and payroll solutions. At Nine, we have developed an integrated creative and commercial strategy that brings together 19 different brands into a coherent ecosystem, brings emerging technologies including AI into marketing and operations, and strengthens audience engagement and advertiser partnerships across broadcast, streaming and digital platforms. Beyond her…

Screen Queensland has announced that Chief Creative Officer Belinda Burns will leave the company at the end of this month after almost five years with the company. Mr Burns joined Screen Queensland in 2021 as Head of Marketing and Communications and was appointed to his current role in 2022. As CCO, Dr Burns was the driving force behind Screen Queensland’s $3 million Business Enterprise Fund, the 2024 Content Guidelines review and the introduction of slate funding for local production companies aimed at prioritizing the growth of Queensland-owned intellectual property. She also led the expansion of our digital games program and…

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Nickelodeon hadn’t released a true crossover game in over a decade. The revival of the Nicktoons brand could have easily ended up being a lazy nostalgia play. Instead, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny emerges as a surprisingly well-crafted action RPG, swapping its platforming roots for a top-down, Diablo-style combat format that’s much deeper and more engaging than its colorful exterior suggests. nicktoon deep cuts What immediately stands out is the size and diversity of the roster. Famous characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Danny Phantom, Timmy Turner, and Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender serve as anchors, but the real…

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