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HBO Max Australia picks up WBITVNZ original dramedy Crackhead

ShowNews Admin 12/03/2026

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…

Tilly Norwood Creators release a (bad) Music Video

Stan Gogan 11/03/2026

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Avatar 3 takes more gongs at the Saturn Awards

Keith Barclay 11/03/2026

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

ShowNews Admin 11/03/2026

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…

TVNZ Renews Sony Deal as Revenue Falls 12%

Stan Gogan 11/03/2026

TVNZ has renewed its long-standing content agreement with Sony Pictures Television, extending the supply of international film and television programming to its streaming service TVNZ+ and broadcast channels TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2 and DUKE. The renewal comes as the state…

ITVX picks up Kiwi dark comedy Good Grief

Mark It 10/03/2026

UK commercial broadcaster ITV has acquired New Zealand-produced dark comedy Good Grief for its streaming platform ITVX. The deal covers both seasons of the series. Co-created by and starring real-life sisters Eve Palmer (The Brokenwood Mysteries) and Grace Palmer (Shortland…

Dunedin pitches itself as next major film location

Mark It 10/03/2026

Dunedin is stepping into the spotlight with a new campaign designed to attract filmmakers, producers and location scouts to the southern city. Enterprise Dunedin has partnered with Dunedin-born comedian James Mustapic to create a showreel promoting the city as a…

Interview: ‘The Siren’ Lazy Bones – George Teagle and Liam D Stevens

Stan Gogan 10/03/2026

We talked to Liam and George about their new Gothic Horror short: ‘The Siren’. We discussed what it takes to make a low budget short that looks grand in scope. And what their experience was like Directing and Producing the…

NSW government opens EOI to find location for second Sydney studio

ShowNews Admin 09/03/2026

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…

The Last Rodeo among AIDC winners

Keith Barclay 09/03/2026

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NZ-Brazil co-pro agreement creates new opportunities

Keith Barclay 06/03/2026

New Zealand and Brazil have today signed an official co‑production agreement, strengthening screen industry ties and creating new opportunities for filmmakers in both countries. The agreement was signed in Brasília by New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston…

Peter Jackson named for honorary Palme d’Or

Keith Barclay 06/03/2026

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Frank rebrands and acquires B2B Speakers

Keith Barclay 05/03/2026

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Kiwi Crew Shooting in Riyadh as Iranian Drone Attacks Strike Nearby U.S. Embassy

Stan Gogan 05/03/2026

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Banijay and RedBird IMI merger to create global powerhouse

Keith Barclay 05/03/2026

Here’s the full announcement of the merger plan, per Banijay. Banijay Group and RedBird IMI, the joint venture backed by RedBird Capital Partners and Abu Dhabi-based IMI media group, have entered into a strategic partnership to merge Banijay Entertainment (inclusive…