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Netflix has slotted June 6 for the premiere of the third and final season of fantasy drama Sweet Tooth. The streamer also revealed Kelly Marie Tran is joining the cast as a series regular and released the first teaser trailer.…

The Marché du Film has announced 12 international film composers for this year’s Spot the Composer program, including New Zealand’s Karl Sölve Steven. Karl is known for his diverse portfolio. His recent work includes scores for films like Uproar and…

Australian filmmakers Colin and Cameron Cairnes are fascinated with the moments when television goes spectacularly wrong. In 2016, the brothers made Scare Campaign, which fiendishly warped the concept of a prank show. Now, in 2024, the writing-directing duo are levelling…

The film’s writer and director, Paul Oremland comments “its ironic as we see hatred from Kiwi religious organisations rear it’s ugly head, New Zealand is being represented on the world stage by a film that champions inclusivity and love”. Mysterious…

There’s no denying that the announcement of Sora, OpenAI’s new text to video technology, has elicited a mixture of excitement and anxiety in Hollywood. Although a common reaction is that Hollywood is doomed, the truth is there should be optimism…

Today, I’m checking in with the data behind a question I get asked often. Almost every week, a reader or journalist asks me why modern movies aren’t as original as they used to be. So I turned to the data…

One of the things that Sony’s massive stand at NAB showcases is the sheer amount of things it does and does well, with virtual production a good example. Today, someone who missed last year’s NAB asked where all the virtual…

As an exclusive platform, Netflix’s management currently opposes licensing content externally, but the writing is on the wall for embracing external licensing of its films and shows. Financially speaking, navigating content licensing in multiple windows is critical for generating revenue…

Fresh out of NAB 2024, we have a pretty cool new phone accessory. The Atomos Ninja Phone bridges the gap between your professional camera and your iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max. It takes your camera’s HDMI output and enables…

Perspective is one of the building blocks of cinema. It’s often thought of as a visual tool, but it doesn’t stop there. The audience is forfeiting both their visual and auditory senses and it’s the filmmakers’ job to take them…