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He tracked his first credits in a paper notebook in 1981. Now his IMDb is the go-to site for film and TV fans around the world – and worth a fortune. Col Needham greets me with a big smile and…

Marvel Studios has shifted most of its production out of Georgia in favor of the United Kingdom — a move that has gutted the Peach State’s film industry, wiping out nearly half its spending and leaving once-bustling soundstages largely empty.…

YouTube is eyeing Hollywood’s biggest stage. According to Bloomberg, the Google-owned platform has expressed interest in acquiring broadcast rights to the Academy Awards once ABC’s current deal expires in 2028. While ABC has long been the Oscars’ home, the rise…

In this high-energy short from Rob Sarkies, a veteran radio announcer embarks on an epic quest through streets and sewers to retrieve a special record for a devoted listener. A big seller overseas, Signing Off won attention at film festivals…

New Zealand’s television industry is in trouble – and it won’t recover unless it stops “belly gazing” and starts making shows the world wants to watch, says pioneering reality TV producer Dame Julie Christie. Speaking to Brodie Kane on her …

The 2025 Emmy Awards have once again highlighted the tools behind television’s most cinematic moments. Looking across all 20 nominated productions, we see a fascinating balance between long-established champions like Sony and ARRI and some unexpected entrants (DJI Ronin 4D)…

She is the queen of New Zealand reality TV. But as Bridget Jones discovers, Dame Julie Christie is going off-script in her new series Forever Auckland FC. In the second episode of Forever Auckland FC, Nick Becker, the club’s chief executive,…

Tom Cruise’s Ray-Bans in “Top Gun.” The trail of Reese’s Pieces E.T. follows into the bedroom. That Vespa Jennifer Coolidge rides while cruising through Sicily in “The White Lotus.” cruising through Sicily in “The White Lotus.” Product placement in film…