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TVNZ Launches Next-Generation TVNZ+, Set to Deliver Better Viewing Today and Innovation Tomorrow

Keith Barclay 20/04/2026

A new TVNZ+ platform began rolling out over the weekend, built to unlock even more great viewing ahead for audiences. TVNZ has a strong track record of digital innovation. TVNZ’s website turned 30 this year – first launching in 1996…

Taika Waititi to voice Willy Wonka in Netflix-Sony animated film ‘Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory’

ShowNews Admin 20/04/2026

Netflix has announced New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi will voice Willy Wonka in a Sony-animated feature film reimagining the Roald Dahl classic. Titled Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory, the animated film is set for a 2027 release, with English actor…

Sony Technologies to Transform Media and Entertainment at NAB Show

Keith Barclay 17/04/2026

LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2026 – Sony Electronics will return to NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2026, a leading event for the media and entertainment industry. From April 19-22, the company will be in booth #C8401 in Las Vegas focusing on live…

Geoffrey Rush and AJ McLean Praise Kiwi filmmakers after wrap on ‘Shearing the Love’

Stan Gogan 16/04/2026

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‘Helldivers’ announced at Cinema-con. Set to film in NZ

ShowNews Admin 15/04/2026

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The Legend of Zelda movie wraps filming in New Zealand

ShowNews Admin 15/04/2026

In an update from Cinema Con 2026 yesterday, Sony Pictures announced that filming has wrapped on the live-action Legend of Zelda movie. Sadly, that’s about the extent of the details we have as Sony didn’t reveal any new footage, show…

Government weighs future of Broadcasting Standards Authority

ShowNews Admin 15/04/2026

The Government is weighing changes to the Broadcasting Standards Authority, with Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith signalling disestablishment is currently his preferred option. Goldsmith says no final decision has been made, but confirmed the Government is considering whether to…

Nelson Council Meeting Advocates for larger share of Film Sector Money

Stan Gogan 15/04/2026

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Queenstown film studio hub approved under fast-track despite concerns

ShowNews Admin 15/04/2026

A major film and television production hub planned for Queenstown’s Wakatipu Basin has been approved under the Government’s fast-track regime, despite acknowledged environmental and planning concerns. The proposed Ayrburn Screen Hub, a large-scale studio and accommodation complex near Arrowtown, will…

NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight: Paradise Soldiers (2020)

ShowNews Admin 14/04/2026

When World War I began, 500 Cook Islands men signed up with New Zealand to fight on European soil. Many lost their lives or returned home deeply changed. Documentary Paradise Soldiers looks at the strong bond between the Pacific Island…

TVNZ Welcomes premium Frank Podcast content

Keith Barclay 14/04/2026

TVNZ is proud to announce the arrival of Frank podcasts to TVNZ+, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of podcasting in New Zealand. From tomorrow, Kiwi audiences can watch a diverse slate of premium homegrown podcasts, expanding TVNZ+’s compelling…

More Q&A hosts announced for The Weed Eaters tour

Keith Barclay 14/04/2026

As acclaimed local film The Weed Eaters makes its way south on THE BIG FORKING TOUR, a second helping of outstanding Q&A hosts has been announced. This April’s advance screenings across the South Island will let audiences discover their new favourite New Zealand…

Who controls the Tom Phillips story?

ShowNews Admin 13/04/2026

Police commissioner Richard Chambers has acknowledged that the making of The Marokopa Project – a Netflix documentary following the hunt for fugitive Tom Phillips and his children – “was not always handled in line with the usual protocols and processes…