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NZ Box Office report: 1 June 2025

Nothing much changed at the top of the chart over the holiday weekend, with the top three titles all holding on to the same positions from the previous weekend. At #1, the live-action Lilo and Stitch continued on 104 screens,…

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NZ On Screen – Tuesday Spotlight: ISLANDS OF THE GULF

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Aotearoa’s first local documentary series, hosted by trailblazer Shirley Maddock, captures life in the Hauraki Gulf during the 1960s. Maddock meets local characters, including pilot Fred Ladd. All five episodes are now available, alongside the 2018 reboot revisiting the same…

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Monet Bailey-Ngatai – TAKAHOA

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Monet talks about developing series Takahoa and getting ready for an ambitious crowdfunding campaign to support production of it. Support the project here.…

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Umbrella is deepening its commitment to the Aotearoa market, including a restoration and re-release programme for classic New Zealand films from the New Zealand Film Commission archive

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Australian distributor Umbrella has significantly deepened its investment in New Zealand’s screen industry, acquiring rights to nearly the entire New Zealand Film Commission catalogue and building a local team to drive theatrical distribution and acquisitions. The move is part of…

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Kiwi Filmmaker Alex Curson Wins Big at Cannes with AI-Powered Vision of the Future

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New Zealand-born filmmaker and creative director Alex Curson is emerging as a global voice in the next frontier of cinema, one powered by artificial intelligence. His short film trailer The Perfect World has won top honours at the AI Film…

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Screenwest Overhauls Rebate to Boost WA’s Industry Competitiveness

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King’s Birthday Honours Celebrate Dai Henwood, Anna Cottrell and Suzy Cato for Outstanding Contributions to Screen

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Dai Henwood Veteran comedian and television personality Dai Henwood has been honoured for his influential role in shaping New Zealand comedy over the past 25 years, as well as his significant efforts in charitable fundraising and advocacy. Henwood’s television career…

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June 3, 2025

NZ Box Office report: 1 June 2025

NZ On Screen – Tuesday Spotlight: ISLANDS OF THE GULF

Monet Bailey-Ngatai – TAKAHOA

Umbrella is deepening its commitment to the Aotearoa market, including a restoration and re-release programme for classic New Zealand films from the New Zealand Film Commission archive

Kiwi Filmmaker Alex Curson Wins Big at Cannes with AI-Powered Vision of the Future

Screenwest Overhauls Rebate to Boost WA’s Industry Competitiveness

King’s Birthday Honours Celebrate Dai Henwood, Anna Cottrell and Suzy Cato for Outstanding Contributions to Screen

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