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Sadly Desmond Kelly, a legend in the New Zealand acting industry has passed away at 96 years (we think he was 96). Check out his NZ On Screen profile to see what an important part he played in the NZ…

Irish-New Zealand coproduction The Gone has been greenlit by broadcasters RTÉ and TVNZ for a second season, with filming currently underway in Auckland, New Zealand. The six-part season of the crime mystery series will also be shot in locations in…

I’m one of those people who stays in the cinema long after the lights come on and people start trickling out. The popcorn is gone and the story seems to have ended – only it hasn’t, really. Watching the credits…

British TV content is “alive and well”, with strong investigative journalism, drama and entertainment programming, according to Lorraine Heggessey, media executive and senior advisor, and former controller of BBC1, citing the likes of ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office as…

Super Bowl LVIII will likely be the most-watched single sporting event of 2024. Have you ever wondered how many cameras will be used to capture it and how much they would cost to buy? We have the answers. In 2023,…

James Cameron confirmed to People magazine that he already has ideas locked in for “Avatar 6″ and “Avatar 7,” which would expand his record-breaking franchise well beyond the planned 2031 theatrical release of “Avatar 5.” The Oscar winner is currently…

Some people think of virtual reality as an escape from actual reality. But helping you escape reality is the opposite of what Felix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël hope to do through their immersive virtual reality company, Felix & Paul Studios.…

Amazon is set to generate more than $2bn in incremental advertising revenue this year, following the launch of an ad-supported tier on its streamer Prime Video last week, according to research from analyst group Omdia. This will be in addition…

Denis Villeneuve is one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. His movies demand to be seen on the biggest screen possible, and his influence across Hollywood is undeniable. I would even say he single-handedly brought science fiction back into…

Validating the Value of Film Projects Film projects are a significant investment of time, resources, and creativity. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned professional, understanding how to validate the value of a film project is crucial for its success.…

The NZFC has prepared its Strategy Paper and sought the Industry’s views on this plan. At ShowNews we think its important that the industry should know what the views are and we are encouraging people to share their submissions for…