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Wētā FX wins Academy Award nomination for Avatar: Fire And Ash

Wellington’s Wētā FX has received an Academy Award nomination this morning for their visual effects work on James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash Read on…

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New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley adds Oscar to trophy case

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Hawley won an Academy Award for her work on Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, adding to her Bafta win from last month. Read on…

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The Kiwi creatives nominated at the 2026 Oscars

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Costumes made in New Zealand for the latest instalment in the Avatar film series are up for the Best Costume Design award at this year’s Oscars.

The costumes were designed by American designer Deborah Scott and made in house at…

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TVNZ orders celeb version of quiz Tipping Point

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NEWS BRIEF: New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ has commissioned a local celebrity version of Banijay Entertainment’s quiz format Tipping Point. Celebrity Tipping Point NZ will be produced by Banijay’s Screentime New Zealand. The 10-part series, hosted by news broadcaster Daniel Faitaua,…

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Kate Winslet in Talks to Star in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’ With Andy Serkis

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Kate Winslet is venturing from Pandora to Middle-earth. The beloved actress, who was recently in James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” is in talks to star in “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” She’ll join Andy Serkis, who…

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HBO Max Australia picks up WBITVNZ original dramedy Crackhead

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Warner Bros International Television Production New Zealand (WBITVNZ) original dark dramedy series Crackhead has been picked up by HBO Max in Australia. The eight-part series was created and co-written by Kiwi actor and writer, Holly Shervey, developed and produced by…

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What does the patent behind Netflix’s acquisition of Ben Affleck’s AI company actually do?

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I have written a few times about how patents can be an excellent way to see which technologies will soon affect / improve / disrupt the industry. This has led a number of readers to reach out and ask more…

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NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight – Health 80 – The Aunty Natal and Posty Natal Shows (1980)

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Ian Mune directed and produced this government-commissioned series for TV2’s Contact documentary slot, blending straight-talking health advice with sharp, Pythonesque sketches. Written by John Banas and featuring familiar Kiwi faces including Ian Watkin and Geoff Murphy, the shows reveal Mune’s…

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NSW government opens EOI to find location for second Sydney studio

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The NSW government has opened an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process to find the location and industry partner to deliver Sydney’s long-awaited second studio. The government earmarked a $100 million capital fund for the project as part of its 2025-26…

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CLOSED – WIN a Double Pass to ‘No Tears on the Field’

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Congratulations to our winners: •Nanie Taylor, Tony Forster, Kathleen Greer We will be in touch to send you your tickets! Thanks to Madman, We’ve got 3x Double Passes to give away to the “The heartwarming hit of the year” “In…

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DEAD AHEAD S2 – TV Series

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NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight – Derek (1974)

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A raw, no-holds-barred teleplay co-created with Roger Donaldson, Derek caused a stir when it screened in 1974. Mune stars as an office worker on his last day, spiralling into fantasies and quiet desperation. Some critics were outraged; others recognised a…

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Screen Australia appoints Rachel Perkins as inaugural director of First Nations strategy

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Screen Australia has appointed filmmaker, policy advocate and Blackfella Films founder Rachel Perkins to the inaugural role of director of First Nations strategy. In the newly created position, Perkins will drive the strategic direction for Screen Australia’s First Nations department…

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Sir Richard Taylor recognised for contributions to visual effects industry

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Wētā Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor has been recognised for his contributions to the visual effects industry at the 24th Annual VES Awards on Thursday night in Los Angeles. Global professional honorary society the Visual Effects Society (VES) awarded Sir…

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DAISY CHAIN – Feature Film

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Wētā FX wins Academy Award nomination for Avatar: Fire And Ash

New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley adds Oscar to trophy case

The Kiwi creatives nominated at the 2026 Oscars

TVNZ orders celeb version of quiz Tipping Point

Kate Winslet in Talks to Star in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’ With Andy Serkis

HBO Max Australia picks up WBITVNZ original dramedy Crackhead

What does the patent behind Netflix’s acquisition of Ben Affleck’s AI company actually do?

NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight – Health 80 – The Aunty Natal and Posty Natal Shows (1980)

NSW government opens EOI to find location for second Sydney studio

CLOSED – WIN a Double Pass to ‘No Tears on the Field’

DEAD AHEAD S2 – TV Series

NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight – Derek (1974)

Screen Australia appoints Rachel Perkins as inaugural director of First Nations strategy

Sir Richard Taylor recognised for contributions to visual effects industry

DAISY CHAIN – Feature Film

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