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    Marathon screening of ‘LOTR’ films sells out fast

    Anyone with a ticket for The LOTR trilogy screening is now keeping it close and calling it "precious", after the "One movie marathon to rule them all" sold out in a matter of hours.

    'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' star Terence Stamp dies aged 87

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    'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' star Terence Stamp dies aged 87

    Actor Terence Stamp, who played starred in the "Superman" movies "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", has died aged 87.

    New window on Lennon and Ono’s world

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    New window on Lennon and Ono’s world

    A new documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono transports you back to the ’70s, Seren Stevens writes.

    Fast-motion filming

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    Fast-motion filming

    Saturday Productions, a team in the national Vista Foundation 48Hours film challenge, take a quick break five hours out from yesterday’s 7pm deadline for their project.

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    The solace of strangers

    Relationships and healing were central for the director and star of a new film, they tell Weekend Mix film reviewer Amasio Jutel.

    Director James Cameron now a Kiwi: report

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    Director James Cameron now a Kiwi: report

    Oscar-winning film director James Cameron is reportedly now a New Zealand citizen, following a ceremony in Wellington.

    Pure, gnarly horror leaves viewers on edge for full two-hour ride

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    Pure, gnarly horror leaves viewers on edge for full two-hour ride

    From his 2022 Detroit basement horror, Barbarian, Zach Cregger has levelled up in almost every way in Weapons.

    Festival captures heart of Antarctic

    A pair of Emperor penguins in Antarctica. Photo: Anthony Powell/Antzworks

    Festival captures heart of Antarctic

    Stunning documentary footage from the heart of Antarctica, highlighting its stark beauty, inhabitants and the effects of climate change will feature in the upcoming Antarctic Film Festival.

    Five fixes for a fabulous festival

    Five fixes for a fabulous festival

    Weekend Mix film reviewer Amasio Jutel has five ways to make the most of using the festival’s popular five-film multipass.

    Godfather director in Rome hospital

    Godfather director in Rome hospital

    Francis Ford Coppola, the acclaimed director of The Godfather movies, has undergone a medical procedure at a Rome hospital, and says he's fine.

    From Dunedin TV station to global powerhouse: the story of NHNZ

     Peter Hayden, Max Quinn, Neil Harraway and Rod Morris. Photo: NZNZ

    From Dunedin TV station to global powerhouse: the story of NHNZ

    For four decades Dunedin was home to a powerhouse of global documentary filmmaking.

    100 jobs set to go at Wētā FX

    A scene from House of the Dragon, one of the award-winning TV series using Wētā FX. Photo: Supplied

    100 jobs set to go at Wētā FX

    "The vibe is terrible. We're surrounded by good people and we are supporting each other, [but] morale is very low," one staffer says.

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    Hamlet to hit the silver screen

    Alice Connolly in a scene from the film.

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    Hamlet to hit the silver screen

    A remote coastal hamlet in South Otago could become the last bastion of humanity — if a new short film turns out to be doubly prescient.

    The comic book Superman returns

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    The comic book Superman returns

    The colourful flair of Superman is undoubtedly a positive indicator of the direction director-turned-chief executive of DC Studios, James Gunn, will take his new comic book sandbox.

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    Carter doco gets Dunedin premiere

    Life in One Chord in Auckland in 2021 are (from left) cinematographer James Ellis, Shayne Carter,...

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    Carter documentary to premiere at Dunedin festival

    A documentary about Dunedin music legend Shayne Carter will make its world premiere in Dunedin as part of this year’s Whanau Mārama NZ International Film Festival.

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    On thin ice: Science at the end of the world

    Antarctic oceanographer Dr Natalie Robinson and her team take samples on the sea ice. Photo:...

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    On thin ice: Science at the end of the world

    A new documentary following climate scientists to Antarctica, explains the physics of our predicament, Tom McKinlay writes.

    Comedian takes centre stage

    Tim Robinson, left, and Paul Rudd in the movie Friendship. Photo: A24/TNS

    Comedian takes centre stage

    Friendship gets an uncomfortably funny examination in director Andrew DeYoung’s new movie.

    Cinematic spectacle, but lacking emotional drive

    Damson Idris (left) and Brad Pitt in F1.  PHOTO: WARNER BROS. PICTUIRES /TNS

    Cinematic spectacle, but lacking emotional drive

    Re-entering his high-octane motor vehicle bag, Joseph Kosinski’s follow-up to Top Gun: Maverick boasts cinematic spectacles worth the price of admission alone.

    Michael Madsen dies aged 67

    Michael Madsen. Photo: Getty Images

    Michael Madsen dies aged 67

    Michael Madsen, an actor who appeared in dozens of films including "Reservoir Dogs" and "Thelma & Louise," has died at age 67, his representatives said.

    Obituary: Ted Kotcheff, film-maker

    Director Ted Kotcheff attends the Wake In Fright premiere at Film Forum on October 5, 2012 in New...

    Obituary: Ted Kotcheff, film-maker

    Canadian film-maker Ted Kotcheff steered a diverse range of box office hits, such as Fun With Dick And Jane, Weekend At Bernie’s and First Blood, the debut of Sylvester Stallone...
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