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New Zealand’s entertainment industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of digital platforms. From music streaming services to virtual concerts and online gaming, technology is reshaping how audiences engage with entertainment. This evolution is not just…

If you’re looking for something to occupy your time over the Christmas break, why not delve into the written words that brought the year’s hottest films to life? From captivating dramas to pulse-pounding action, these scripts are not only entertaining…

Film really isn’t dead, and its continued success isn’t down to bearded old men who won’t let the past go, but millennials. Rumours of film’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. We’ve been told again and again that it’s a shrinking…

Rose Matafeo is bad at ending things. This is pretty much the first thing she tells her audience in her new stand-up special, “On and On and On,” premiering Thursday on Max. It’s also a fitting problem for the New…

In a major deal that could have implications for the broader use of generative artificial intelligence in Hollywood, YouTube and CAA are teaming up on tools that will let celebrities manage their likenesses on the platform, including on videos that…

Are you ready to navigate your documentary project to the next level? Submissions are now open for Doc Edge Pitch – Wayfinding 2025, where collaboration meets innovation. This unique pitching event reimagines traditional formats, connecting filmmakers with industry professionals (Wayfinders) to…

Amid shrinking funding budgets, slashed opportunities and media outlet closures – there is one bright spark holding on, growing stronger and providing vital talent development opportunities for young people with a passion for screen storytelling. Day One Hāpai te Haeata,…