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For seven years, background actors have been recognizing their own at the ceremony. In some ways, the background actor awards are not unlike the efforts from other categories of actors, such as stunt performers, to demand more respect from the…

The country’s broadcasting and streaming landscape is set to shift, with the government proposing significant changes in a media reform discussion document. Two of the most debated proposals include merging public funding agencies NZ On Air and the New Zealand…

Earlier this month Perpetual Entertainment commenced filming on an all-new premium factual series George Clarke’s Homes in the Wild for Sky New Zealand Originals to air on Sky Open and Neon later in 2025 and on Channel 4 in the…

In a spirited panel discussion at Mip London, leading production executives shared insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming content creation while highlighting opportunities for independent producers to gain competitive advantages over traditional studios. Jason Mitchell, founder of The…

John Lithgow plays an elderly care home tyrant out to drive an arrogant and partially paralyzed judge, played by Geoffrey Rush, insane in the official trailer for The Rule of Jenny Pen, which dropped Monday. The psychological thriller from director…

Banijay, All3Media, BBC, ITV and Channel 4 among those calling for greater safeguards All3Media, Banijay UK, the BBC and Channel 4 are among a coalition of industry stakeholders urging the government to back down from plans to automatically include UK creative assets…

BBC Studios is prepared to plough resource into its scripted and entertainment offerings as CEO Tom Fussell stresses the group’s “long-term mandate” amid global market contraction. Fussell was joined by his new productions boss Zai Bennett at yesterday’s BBC Studios…

This story was originally published on The Spinoff. From the very first moments of Sight Unseen, it is clear it isn’t your average documentary series. “At a ski field, a person wearing a vision impaired vest gets into skis and…

David Seymour wants to force James Cameron to use more Kiwis in major acting roles in his Avatar movies. Seymour believes the Government must impose conditions on Cameron to get more value for money from the more than $200 million…

This Kaleidoscope documentary coincided with Nicholas Reid’s book A Decade of New Zealand Cinema, highlighting local films from Sleeping Dogs onwards. Reid and key filmmakers reflect on 50+ features, exploring recurring themes—rural settings, conflicted male leads, and Kiwi identity. The…

The news many in the film sector feared over the weekend is coming to pass as Technicolor has made the majority of its UK workforce redundant and the majority of its activities have ceased. The update, which you can read…

This video is part of an exclusive sitdown interview with James Cameron. You can watch the full interview below and read more tomorrow. Hollywood legend James Cameron has urged the Government to retain financial aid for the film industry and…