The Sydney Morning Herald website – 1st September, 2011

It seems the announcement that REG will star in the upcoming “Kath & Kim” film has caused a bit of a ruckus in Australia (but only a bit). Apparently Australia’s actors will consider striking in response to federal government plans to make it easier for foreign talent to work in Australian film and television productions. A quote from an article on the www.smh.com.au website states:

Among the productions caught in the cross-hairs of this dispute was the forthcoming Kath & Kim movie. Producer Rick McKenna wanted to cast English actor Richard E. Grant. The Age understands that in discussions involving SPAA, the Office for the Arts and Actors Equity, it was suggested that David Wenham might be a better option. In the end, McKenna had his way. Grant has a starring role in the film, now in production.

The new guidelines propose dropping the figure the current 30% down to 20% — a move that Equity says could “give producers a completely free rein to give jobs to overseas performers”.

Anyhow, you can click the link above to read more about the issue. Let’s just hope they get it all sorted and move on.

The Best Halloween Movies For Kids

Annette Phillips of Children’s TV @ suite101 has done a list of the best Halloween movies for kids. Richard’s film, “The Little Vampire” is on the list. Annette says:

“The Little Vampire” starring Jonathan Lipnicki, Rollo Weeks, and Richard E. Grant. This is a movie that brings to life not only imagination, but the realization that friends can sometimes come in strange packages.

Short, but sweet! You can read more about what’s on the list at the link above.