A Heap of Aussie Stars Are Pushing for Streaming Platforms to Make More Local Movies and TV Shows – Concrete Playground

When you scroll through Netflix’s menu, everything from Stranger Things to Bridgerton might catch your eye. Over on Disney+, you could make a beeline to The Mandalorian and WandaVision, while Amazon Prime Video may pique your interest if you’re keen on The Boys or Tales From the Loop. But, if you’re fond of homegrown films and television programs, you might’ve noticed that the huge range of streaming platforms on offer Down Under don’t typically fund, create and make available all that much new Australian content.

The current situation is somewhat better than it was. When Netflix officially launched in Australia back in 2015, its buffet of streaming movies and TV shows noticeably lacked new original local content (indeed, it took more…