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Emilia Pérez leads the 2025 Oscar nominations, which were revealed Thursday morning. The film scored 13 noms, setting a record for a non-English-language film. That surpasses the previous record holders, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma, which each earned 10. Following Emilia Pérez were The Brutalist and Wicked, which tied with…

A Luminate report finds the total number of TV episodes produced in 2024 fell by nearly 5,000 compared to just two years earlier as streaming and broadcast networks curb spending. In a bit of positive news for those following film…

When even Shortland Street is no longer safe, you know screen production in Aotearoa is feeling the pinch.  Spada – New Zealand’s Screen Production and Development Association – has its finger on the pulse of the sector, a pulse that…

The media and entertainment industry is on the cusp of a pivotal transformation as we enter 2025. While innovation across broadcasting, streaming, and content production continues to unlock unprecedented opportunities, it has also given rise to a pressing issue: the ‘complexity…

This story was originally published on The Spinoff I grew up in front of the TV. For me, it was more than just background noise: it was connection. Shows like bro’Town, Street Legal, and Outrageous Fortune weren’t just entertainment, they were a reflection…

If you want to understand the cataclysmic impact generative AI is about to have on the film industry, this one short video should make it very clear. Only one shot is ‘real’ – and that includes the ‘behind-the-scenes footage.’ Read…

The return to Pandora — and its sweeping, bioluminescent seascapes — will not take as long as last time, director James Cameron assured, teasing that progress on his threequel is “well ahead of the curve.” Speaking to Empire ahead of…

Writer and actor Vishnu Manchu has now disclosed the reason for choosing New Zealand over places in India to shoot his upcoming historical magnum opus ‘Kannappa’, which is based on an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. At a press briefing…

Screen CanterburyNZ has released a captivating new showreel highlighting productions from its first grant cycle. The reel showcases the region’s diverse talent, breathtaking locations, and compelling storytelling, offering a glimpse into Canterbury’s burgeoning screen industry. The showreel is designed to…