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Motion Camera Equipment Hire opens in Ōtautahi Christchurch allowing for better accessibility for major film production in the region.  We are thrilled to announce the launch of South Island Cameras, a new motion camera equipment hire company founded by industry veteran…

The entertainment company behind “The Hunger Games” and “Twilight” plans to start using generative artificial intelligence in the creation of its new movies and TV shows, a sign of the emerging technology’s advance in Hollywood. Lions Gate Entertainment has agreed…

Using an AI-generated digital replica to replace the contributions of an actor or performer’s voice or likeness — whether that individual is living or dead — is now against the law in California. Read on…

UK broadcaster Channel 4 is part of a new consortium exploring opportunities for the creative industries to better leverage the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The Charismatic consortium – which has received £1.04m (US$1.38m) from the government’s Innovate UK…

YouTube has been increasing its share of total TV viewing time for years now, rising to nearly 11% in August, more than any streamer or linear programmer, according to Nielsen. Soon, the video giant’s connected-TV app will organize channel content…

While most photos are taken digitally these days, film photography is in the midst of a resurgence, with the younger generations leading the return to analog. For many people, its been a long time since they’ve thought about using a…

The Screen Accelerator Project aims to help bring productions into Wellington, and New Zealand, and generate much-needed jobs.  Emmy-award winning Hollywood producer Jon Kroll will work with producers to develop their ideas for unscripted content – specifically documentaries, docu-drama series…

The Animation Guild is back at the table with the studios this week, hoping to seal the deal on a new contract by Friday. Last month, the union said it was still “far apart” from the studios on several key…

Shrek, one of Dreamworks’ most famous franchise films, is set to return to the big screen in te reo Māori next year. Māoriland Charitable Trust has announced a collaboration with DreamWorks Animation to dub the film. It is the first…

Saddened to hear that actor Glenis Levestam has passed on. Glenis had a career starting back in 1963 and along the way performed in Peter Jackson’s BRAINDEAD, BLACK SHEEP and HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS. NZ On Screen profile.…

Māoriland Charitable Trust is thrilled to announce a collaboration with DreamWorks Animation to dub the beloved animated film Shrek into te reo Māori, leading to a world premiere at the Māoriland Film Festival in March 2025 followed by a series…

Saddened to hear of Location Manager Justin Serville’s passing last night. Justin’s career started as a runner on the Piano and in recent years he worked on Rurangi and TV commercials. Rest in peace.…