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New Lord of the Rings Film THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM Set for December 2027 Release

Mark It 09/05/2025

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NZ Film Commission embarks on trade mission as Trump’s tariffs loom

Mark It 09/05/2025

Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to loom over the film industry. The New Zealand Film Commission is embarking on an international trade mission of its own. The team is headed to India, the UK, and France to look for new investment…

Niki Caro to Direct WWII Thriller Ruin, Starring Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts

Mark It 08/05/2025

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NZ Film Commission looks to strengthen ties with India and Europe

Mark It 08/05/2025

The New Zealand Film Commission is working to strengthen ties with India and Europe as the United States threatens to slap a 100 percent tariff on any films made here. Film Commission chief executive Annie Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…

Screen Australia Unveils Overhaul, Calls on Industry to Abandon Outdated Models – Watch Keynote Speech

Mark It 08/05/2025

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Read Jon Voight’s Plan To Save Hollywood: Midsize Federal Tax Credits, Increased Write-Offs & Harsh Tariffs On Overseas Incentives

Mark It 08/05/2025

Stop the presses! We have Jon Voight‘s proposal to “make Hollywood great again,” and you can read it in full. Until now, specifics have been scant on the plan the Oscar-winner and Special Ambassador to Hollywood presented to Donald Trump…

PIKE RIVER to Make World Premiere at Sydney Film Festival

Mark It 08/05/2025

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Jacinda Ardern Documentary ‘PRIME MINISTER’ Set for U.S. Release, NZ Distribution Plans to Follow

Mark It 08/05/2025

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Four NZ titles off to Sydney

Keith Barclay 07/05/2025

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California Governor Proposes $7.5B Film Tax Credit in Response to Trump’s Foreign Movie Tariff Plan

Mark It 07/05/2025

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Teamsters Back Trump’s Movie Tariff Proposal as “Pro-Worker” Move

Mark It 07/05/2025

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Producer of NZ hit film Tinā on Trump’s film tariff

Mark It 07/05/2025

US president Donald Trump posted on social media that he’s authorised various government departments to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100 percent tariff on any and all movies coming into America that are produced in “foreign lands.” Donald…