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NZFC announces Picking Scabs international placement recipient and Lantern Pictures opportunity

Keith Barclay — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:57:29 +0000

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is delighted to announce the latest recipient of its International Placement initiative, with filmmaker Dana Leaming selected for a six-month placement at Picking Scabs, where she joined the company in March as a Creative…

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Microdrama Takes Center Stage at Cairns Crocodiles as FlareFlow Data Shows Australia Outperforming Global Markets

ShowNews Admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:33:07 +0000

Vertical drama is entering Australia’s mainstream screen industry conversation, with Cairns Crocodiles set to host a dedicated microdrama panel that brings together platform executives, broadcasters and content creators at the annual APAC creativity festival.

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NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight: K Road Chronicles (2023)

ShowNews Admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:05:36 +0000

The third series of K Road Chronicles embeds community journalist and former rough sleeper Six within the support networks tackling Auckland’s homelessness crisis. Spanning organisations from Orange Sky’s mobile laundry to Rainbow Hub’s gender-diverse outreach, the series combines observational documentary…

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Bro’Town creator bringing Kung Fu short to life

Keith Barclay — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:27:46 +0000

Graphic artist Ant Sang made a name for himself as head designer of the hit animated series Bro’Town in the early 2000s. But he’s never tackled animation and always felt “like a bit of a faker”, he told RNZ’s Culture…

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The Weed Eaters add heavy hitters to host final Big Forking Tour screenings

Keith Barclay — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:14:39 +0000

Fresh off the back of multiple sold-out screenings in both Wellington and Christchurch, the filmmaking team behind acclaimed local film The Weed Eaters is now chomping through the first South Island dates of The Big Forking Tour.

It’s been truly special for The Weed…

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TENOR: MY NAME IS PATI passes $1 million

Keith Barclay — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:21:04 +0000

The applause hasn’t stopped for Tenor: My Name Is Pati with the New Zealand documentary passing $1 million at the local box office over the weekend and cementing its place among the country’s most successful local documentary features.

The milestone…

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TVNZ Launches Next-Generation TVNZ+, Set to Deliver Better Viewing Today and Innovation Tomorrow

Keith Barclay — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:43:36 +0000

A new TVNZ+ platform began rolling out over the weekend, built to unlock even more great viewing ahead for audiences.

TVNZ has a strong track record of digital innovation. TVNZ’s website turned 30 this year – first launching in 1996…

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Taika Waititi to voice Willy Wonka in Netflix-Sony animated film ‘Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory’

ShowNews Admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:07:30 +0000

Netflix has announced New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi will voice Willy Wonka in a Sony-animated feature film reimagining the Roald Dahl classic.

Titled Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory, the animated film is set for a 2027 release, with English actor…

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Sony Technologies to Transform Media and Entertainment at NAB Show

Keith Barclay — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:33:03 +0000

LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2026 – Sony Electronics will return to NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2026, a leading event for the media and entertainment industry. From April 19-22, the company will be in booth #C8401 in Las Vegas focusing on live…

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Geoffrey Rush and AJ McLean Praise Kiwi filmmakers after wrap on ‘Shearing the Love’

Stan Gogan — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:39:57 +0000

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The Trailer Park

Keith Barclay — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:19:30 +0000

Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, long-coming Aussie musical comedy, The Deb, now in cinemas here and there Now on Three Now, Tinā Season 2 of Aussie detective show Deadloch, with Madeleine Sami, on Prime from 20 March Doco series kids unplugged…

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‘Helldivers’ announced at Cinema-con. Set to film in NZ

ShowNews Admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:36:33 +0000

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The Legend of Zelda movie wraps filming in New Zealand

ShowNews Admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:21:22 +0000

In an update from Cinema Con 2026 yesterday, Sony Pictures announced that filming has wrapped on the live-action Legend of Zelda movie. Sadly, that’s about the extent of the details we have as Sony didn’t reveal any new footage, show…

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Government weighs future of Broadcasting Standards Authority

ShowNews Admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:19:15 +0000

The Government is weighing changes to the Broadcasting Standards Authority, with Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith signalling disestablishment is currently his preferred option.

Goldsmith says no final decision has been made, but confirmed the Government is considering whether to…

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Nelson Council Meeting Advocates for larger share of Film Sector Money

Stan Gogan — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:16:40 +0000

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