Universal International Studios to shutter Australia's Matchbox Pictures after almost two decades citing 'Broader Production Landscape'

Australian production company Matchbox Pictures is set to close after almost two decades. The studio was founded by Tony Ayres, Penny Chapman, Helen Bowden, Michael McMahon and Helen Pankhurst in 2008 ...
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Australian screen industry crushed as Universal shutters Matchbox Pictures, with 30 jobs lost

Peak screenwriting body says the closure is a reminder industry cannot rely on ‘whims of international studios to keep us afloat’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Universal ...
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Universal Int’l Studios to close Australian prodco Matchbox Pictures after 18 years

Matchbox Pictures, a cornerstone of the Australian production landscape, is shutting down after 18 years in operation. The production company’s parent, Universal International Studios (UIS), which ...