Short film shot in Otago racks up accolades
A freak snow storm and last-minute location changes felt like the beginning of the end in Benn Jae’s journey to shoot an award-winning short film.
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'Avengers: Endgame' directors plead: 'Don't spoil it'
'Avengers: Endgame' directors plead: 'Don't spoil it'
The directors of 'Avengers: Endgame' pleaded with fans on Tuesday not to spoil the movie by giving away storylines after reports that some scenes had leaked online.
Geoffrey Rush wins defamation case
Actor Geoffrey Rush wins defamation case
Both actor Geoffrey Rush and his accuser Eryn Jean Norvill say there are no winners after a Sydney judge found he was defamed by "recklessly irresponsible" journalism of the worst kind.
Remembering actor and activist Anzac Wallace
Remembering actor and activist Anzac Wallace
Acclaimed actor and activist Anzac Wallace is being remembered by people in the film and political worlds for his rare talent and powerful personality.
Film-maker finds allies for change
Film-maker finds allies for change
If you inhabited a world in which there was always more debt than money and the only way to address the debt was to undermine the environment, you'd be looking to change the system.
Aiming to help younger film-makers
Aiming to help younger film-makers
Short Film Otago is a group of industry professionals who formed around a decade ago to help develop the region's film making community.
Neeson apologises again for comments
Neeson apologises again for comments
Actor Liam Neeson is again apologising for revealing that he wanted to kill a random black person nearly 40 years ago after a close friend had been raped by a black man.
French cinema great Agnes Varda dies
French cinema great Agnes Varda dies
Agnes Varda, the French New Wave pioneer who for decades beguiled, challenged and charmed moviegoers in films that inspired generations of filmmakers, has died. She was 90.
Warner Bros chief steps down after sex scandal
Warner Bros chief steps down after sex scandal
Warner Bros. chief Kevin Tsujihara has stepped down from the film studio after claims he promised roles to an actress with whom he was having an affair.
Solid gold hits
Solid gold hits
Classic Kiwi anthems are at the heart of new film Daffodils, and actor and former Invercargill man George Mason gets to sing them, writes Tom McKinlay.
Spielberg's push against Netflix hits nerve
Spielberg's push against Netflix hits nerve
Reports Steven Spielberg intends to support rule changes that could block Netflix from Oscars-eligibility have put the great director at odds with some industry heavyweights.
Film shines light on US society
Film shines light on US society
Moonlight director Barry Jenkins’ adaptation of a James Baldwin novel provides another perspective on America’s troubles, writes Mark Olsen.
Oscar for Green Book leaves many frustrated
Oscar for Green Book leaves many frustrated
The decision to hand the best film Oscar to Green Book continues to be debated, long after the last Champagne glass had finally been emptied.
'Green Book' nabs best picture, Colman, Malek get best actors
'Green Book' nabs best picture, Colman, Malek get best actors
Road trip movie "Green Book" won best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, while Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron was chosen as best director for his sentimental film "Roma."
Bold colours as stars arrive for the Oscars
Bold colours as stars arrive for the Oscars
The world's biggest stars began arriving on Sunday for an Oscars ceremony filled with suspense over the movie industry's biggest prize and a night of what could be history-making firsts.
Hollywood actress calls Q'town pizzeria 'a must visit'
Hollywood actress calls Q'town pizzeria 'a must visit'
Reese Witherspoon has given a Queenstown eatery the kind of publicity money can't buy, with a major shout out on her Instagram.
The Favourite rules at BAFTAS
The Favourite rules at BAFTAS, Roma best film
Costume romp The Favourite was the biggest winner at the BAFTAs with seven awards, but it was Roma that got the nod for best film and director.
Five-time Oscar nominee Albert Finney dies
Five-time Oscar nominee Albert Finney dies
British actor Albert Finney, who rose to fame on a post-war wave of gritty, working-class dramas and became an Oscar-nominated international star, has died at the age of 82.
Neeson no-show after revenge remarks
No red carpet for Neeson after revenge remarks
The New York red carpet event for Liam Neeson's new film was cancelled after an interview in which the said he wanted to kill a black man in response to the rape of a friend.
Video stores still in the frame
Video stores still in the frame
Movie night in 2019 for many means sitting home on the couch connecting to Netflix. But in Invercargill, the age-old tradition of a trip to the local video store is seemingly still a popular option.