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Everything old is new again. Netflix just inked a deal to air live television broadcasts in France, turning the streaming giant into, well, regular TV. The platform will host five traditional broadcast channels from French TV behemoth TF1. Subscribers in…

Two young wāhine have kicked-off their new production company, showing young people it is possible. Jess Sewell and Monet Bailey-Ngatai have both experienced what it’s like to work in the film industry, enduring a steep learning curve often laced with…

NZ On Screen is proud to unveil its latest collection: Behind the Scenes — a curated celebration of the mahi, misfires, and magic behind some of Aotearoa’s most iconic screen productions. Spanning more than 50 titles, the collection offers a…

In a move that could change the video landscape, YouTube will integrate Google’s most advanced AI video generation tool, Veo 3, into YouTube Shorts later this summer. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced the integration in a keynote at the Cannes…

Announced by the studio last year, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will enter cinemas in just over two years and has an official release date of December 17, 2027. Wētā FX told the Herald there’ll be “more to confirm in…

As the constellation of Matariki rises to mark a time of remembrance, renewal, and reconnection, a powerful new film is set to illuminate cinemas across the country. KŌKĀ, the debut feature by director Kath Akuhata-Brown, is not just a film,…

Last week’s column on the rise of vertical dramas prompted a heartfelt text from a friend who’s worked in film and TV sound for two decades. “Blerrgh. Time to reskill, methinks,” he wrote. “This article made me really see the writing in…

This infamous 1970s doco dives into Auckland’s Hells Angels chapter. Fuelled by pies, beer, and rebellion, they roar across the country, raise eyebrows, and clash with authority. Banned by the NZBC, possibly due to its rough edges – including a…

Screen-industry experts say sales to international streaming platforms are key to the survival of long-running Kiwi medical drama Shortland Street . These would provide much needed funds to keep the soap going, after speculation rose about its future. Screen Producers NZ president Irene…

Irene Gardiner is president of Spada – the New Zealand Screen Producers Guild OPINION: A recent announcement around Budget 2025 has created an unhelpful misconception that the local screen industry has suddenly had a big cash injection. While that would…