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NZ On Air has announced a $1.9m fund to encourage the creation of stories from a uniquely Pasifika perspective, to be broadcast in Aotearoa New Zealand and throughout the Pacific region.  The Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific Regional Media Fund is…

She’s been a doctor, U.S. president and a movie star but in the U.K. Barbiemay go down in history as the only doll to have contributed almost $100 million (£80 million) to the local economy. The long-anticipated “Barbie” movie, which came…

After 118 days of striking, a new agreement between SAG-AFTRA and studios signals a significant shift in the industry. The deal includes pay increases, a streaming participation bonus, and AI regulations. This landmark deal doesn’t just signify the end of…

Think about the experience of sitting and watching a movie. What is it about that big, wonderful image that connects with you? If you’re a diehard cineaste the answer might be the film’s cinematography or its use of music, special…

Local film and TV producers will be celebrating some big wins when they gather for their guild’s annual conference in Wellington this week.  Among their productions are box office hits, awards, and new shows like After The Partystarring Robyn Malcolm, which…

Hawke’s Bay Hollywood is a step closer with the opening of a community hub. The hub in central Hastings will focus on the local film industry. Read on the Herald…

Hollywood is a town where everyone wants to know what you’ve done lately. That drive to always have a new success or new announcement can lead people to obsess over the amount they have going on.  I often find myself…

British TV shows fetched a record £1.85B (US$2.25B) in 2022-23, new stats reveal.  Sales to streamers boomed and finished tape deals came back into fashion to help exports grow 22% year-on-year, Pact‘s UK TV Exports Report revealed. Demand for shows such…

Hollywood’s longest-ever actors strike has ended, but in Australia performers are still fighting for the same wage increases and protections. Michelle Rae is from the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance. Watch the video here…