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Ted Sarandos, the Netflix co-CEO, denies claims that AI threatens Hollywood’s creative jobs. In a new interview, Sarandos dismissed fears that AI would eliminate jobs and noted that technological advancements enhance some creative work. “I have more faith in humans…

This story was originally published on The Spinoff. Yesterday marked 35 years since New Zealand’s Broadcasting Act was first implemented. The Act, which designates broadcasting standards, dates back to “the year David Lange resigned as prime minister, Sunday trading began,…

In the late 1970s, George Miller was a doctor-turned-filmmaker toiling away on his debut feature, “Mad Max,” a kinetic cop flick set in the near future starring a then-unknown Mel Gibson. Though “Mad Max” would ultimately revolutionize action filmmaking and…

I have previously studied gender representation across all acting roles (see Do films directed by women have more women in the cast?), so today I will zero in on particular jobs, as revealed by the credit the actor received. I…

The UK’s long-gestating Media Bill has taken one step closer to being passed into law, with the legislation set to bring in new rules about how global streamers such as Netflix and Disney+ operate in the country. The House of…

Warner Bros. Discovery NZ is excited to reveal the name and logo of the new 6pm bulletin being produced by Stuff Group and airing for the first time on July 6 on Three. The bulletin will be called ThreeNews, and…

Script to Screen has announced soon-to-be ex-Head of Talent Development at the NZFC, Dale Corlett, as the next ED of Script to Screen. He’ll take up the role to replace Jackie Dennis, who’s stepping down. Dale’s been leading talent development…

It has been a busy week for the UK’s TV & film producers, with the long-awaited Media Bill making its way through the House of Lords yesterday before Parliament is dissolved. The move followed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement this…

Sean Baker’s New York-set romantic dramedy Anora has scooped the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or. This marked Baker’s second time in the competition after 2021’s Red Rocket, and tonight’s win amounted to the realization of what Baker…

This week Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson was shocked to hear her own voice used in tech company OpenAI’s ChatGPT software. However it wasn’t actually her voice she was hearing; it just sounded like her, and OpenAI has since deactivated the…