Judges reveal prizewinners
The winners of the 2022 New Zealand Mountain Film & Book Festival have been announced.
Entertainment
Quite the saga
Quite the saga
Director Robert Eggers says he is shocked he’s made a movie as macho as the blood-soaked Viking blockbuster The Northman, he tells Guy Lodge.
Downton piles it on
Downton piles it on
The second — and hopefully last — film spun off from Julian Fellowes’ successful TV series is as hammy, silly, and undeniably entertaining as ever, writes Peter Bradshaw.
Taika Waititi scouting Otago for locations
Oscar-winner takes tour of South for possible filming spots
A prominent New Zealand director has been larking about the South as he scouts for possible filming locations in the area.
Depp says ex-wife beat him, cost him 'everything'
Depp says ex-wife beat him, cost him 'everything'
Actor Johnny Depp has told a court that former wife Amber Heard was the one who became violent in their relationship, and that her false accusations cost him "nothing less than everything."
Depp says ex-wife's accusations 'heinous'
Depp says ex-wife's accusations 'heinous'
Actor Johnny Depp has testified that he never struck his ex-wife Amber Heard and challenged her in a defamation case to correct the public's perception and stand up for his children.
Depp and ex-wife face off again in US trial
Depp and ex-wife face off again in US trial
The latest chapter in Hollywood star Johnny Depp's legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard has begun in the US with a defamation trial over allegations Heard made about domestic abuse.
Will Smith slapped with 10-year Oscars ban
Will Smith slapped with 10-year Oscars ban
Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at this year's Academy Awards ceremony.
Academy considers discipline for Smith
Academy considers discipline for Smith
Will Smith refused a request to leave the Oscars ceremony after he slapped presenter Chris Rock, Hollywood's film academy says, as it began a process that could lead to the best actor winner's expulsion.
Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for Oscars slap
Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for Oscars slap
Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian at the Academy Awards, issuing a statement after the film academy said it might take action against the Oscar-winning actor.
Still power of delight on farm at director’s successes
Still power of delight on farm at director’s successes
The Power of the Dog may not have won all the gongs at the Oscars, but a Central Otago farmer is delighted her Ida Valley farm - one of the stars of the atmospheric film - helped propel Dame Jane Campion to a historic best director award.
Campion wins best director Oscar for Power of the Dog
Campion wins best director Oscar for Power of the Dog
Dame Jane Campion has won the best director Oscar for The Power of the Dog, becoming the third woman in Academy Awards' history to take home the prize. The dark Western was largely filmed in Otago and missed out on best picture.
From page and stage to the screen
From page and stage to the screen
For his Oscar-nominated film Drive My Car, Ryusuke Hamaguchi adapted three stories and a play, writes Michael Ordona.
The young women, the film industry boss and a fight for justice
The young women, the film industry boss and a fight for justice
Eve Ainscow spent years helping build evidence against her film veteran boss and endured a week of humiliation in court testifying against him.
'It's fantastic': Campion’s success brings smiles to South
'It's fantastic': Campion’s success brings smiles to South
Otago locals involved with filming of The Power of the Dog are thrilled and proud when the movie and NZ director Dame Jane Campion added more high-profile awards to a swag of accolades and nominations.
Oscar-winning actor William Hurt dead at age 71- reports
Oscar-winning actor William Hurt dead at age 71- reports
William Hurt, an Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in movies such as "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "Broadcast News," died on Sunday at the age of 71, according to Deadline.
Top BAFTAS for Campion's The Power of the Dog
Top BAFTAS for Campion's The Power of the Dog
Dame Jane Campion's dark western The Power of the Dog, filmed in Otago, has scooped the top two honours at the British Academy Film Awards, winning best film and director for the New Zealander.
Quest to develop diverse talent
Quest to develop diverse talent
A quest to help members of ethnic communities develop their creativity has been a driving force for a Dunedin training organisation.
June film and book festival should go ahead: organisers
June film and book festival should go ahead: organisers
Organisers of the 20th NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival remain optimistic the June event will go ahead.
A legend in the making
A legend in the making
A new documentary series is an essential portrait of hip-hop star Kanye West’s rise, writes Adam Graham.