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Despite some modest gains, Hollywood is still a boys club for directors, according to the latest report from USC Annenberg’s Inclusion Initiative published on Wednesday. The report found that, out of the 112 directors who were behind the top 100…

A slow-down in TV commissioning has led to a “crisis” behind the cameras, with growing numbers of freelance crews leaving the industry altogether. Despite the success of Christmas TV shows like Gavin and Stacey, the union Bectu said half of…

As the global film industry continues to bounce back from Covid-19 and the Hollywood strikes of 2023, reo Māori films found success at Aotearoa’s box office this year. Read on…

Robin Scholes receives a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and Matthew Metcalfe receives a Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Well done and deserved.…

There’s no doubt and there’re no secrets that Hollywood is in its biggest crisis ever, and the film industry is taking hits. Pandemic+ strikes+ AI have smashed the filmmaking industry. Our opinion: Premium presentations like IMAX and Sphere can save…

Grange Hill and Hollyoaks creator Sir Phil Redmond has said that modern broadcasting lacks courage, and suggested that TV watchdog rules should be broken more often. The man behind the iconic soaps said gritty programming was important, and that there…

James Cameron’s groundbreaking use of technology in cinema from The Terminator to Avatar, and his role in leading the next wave with generative AI. From the dawn of cinema, technology has driven the art form forward, redefining what stories can…

Ministers looking to help creative and AI sectors ‘grow and innovate together’  The government is seeking views on how it can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports both the UK creative industries and AI sector.  A consultation on…