Dispute over housing impact of massive Wanaka film studio
The developers behind a $280 million film studio development near Wanaka are disputing a new report which found it could cause a significant shock to the town’s housing market.
Entertainment
Script never called for Baldwin gun to be fired: lawsuit
Script never called for Baldwin gun to be fired: lawsuit
A crew member working on the Western 'Rust' says in a lawsuit that the script never called for a gun to be fired during a scene Alec Baldwin was rehearsing when he killed a cinematographer.
An elegy for a dying world
An elegy for a dying world
Jane Campion’s first feature in 12 years, The Power of the Dog, has almost everything you could possibly want in a film, writes Jeremy Quinn.
A love story to tell
A love story to tell
Film-making styles mix in director Heidi Ewing’s story of love, writes Adam Graham.
Extra! Extra! - Otago animals hit the big screen
Extra! Extra! - Otago animals hit the big screen
Filming of Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog involved 290 extra roles across Otago, plus dogs, horses and assorted other animals.
Decision on multimillion-dollar film studio next month
Decision on multimillion-dollar film studio next month
Whether the proposed multimillion-dollar film studio on the outskirts of Wanaka can go ahead should be known by Christmas.
Love and other considerations
Love and other considerations
Dunedin film-maker Ollie Lucks bares all and shares pretty much everything in his new film, writes Tom McKinlay.
Lawyer suggests sabotage could be behind film shooting
Lawyer suggests sabotage could be behind film shooting
A lawyer for the armorer who oversaw weapons used on a film set has suggested someone deliberately put a live round into the gun used by Alec Baldwin when he accidentally shot dead a cinematographer.
Film extra work does a power of good
Film extra work does a power of good
John Halliday knows he ain’t no Clint Eastwood.
Baldwin posts comments disputing 'chaotic' film set
Baldwin posts comments disputing 'chaotic' film set
Actor Alec Baldwin has shared a message on social media disputing reports of chaos and a lax attitude toward safety on a film set before he accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer.
Rampling makes connections
Rampling makes connections
One of the worst things about grief is that often it drives people apart, even when that is the last thing the person they are grieving for would want.
Genuine laughs from new animator
Genuine laughs from new animator
Although the thought of sitting through a non-Disney/Pixar computer-animated kids’ film fills me with the sort of terror normally reserved for blind dates or job interviews, I nevertheless headed to see Ron’s Gone Wrong.
Gun 'not thoroughly checked' before fatal shot
Gun 'not thoroughly checked' before fatal shot
A pistol used on the set of the film Rust was not thoroughly checked before being given to actor Alec Baldwin, who fired a live lead bullet in an accidental fatal shooting in New Mexico.
Nobody should be in danger on a film set
Nobody should be in danger on a film set
As filmmakers who work with firearms, Christopher Gist and Sarah Mayberry write about what is important in on-set safety.
Last girl standing again
Last girl standing again
She is ready to go toe to toe with Michael Myers again, Jamie Lee Curtis tells Brian Truitt.
Dunedin film wins international award
Dunedin film wins international award
A Dunedin artist who creates strong female characters is delighted to be recognised by an international film festival.
Transport museum looking forward to film studio
Transport museum looking forward to film studio
Dream big, small steps. Most importantly, start. National Transport and Toy Museum curator Jason Rhodes began quietly dreaming about bringing the film industry to Wanaka many years ago.
Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer
Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin killed a cinematographer and wounded a director when he discharged a prop gun on a movie set in New Mexico on Thursday, authorities say.
Actor debuts as director with Mary Quant film
Actor debuts as director with Mary Quant film
The British fashion set have returned to London's King's Road to celebrate Mary Quant, the renowned designer often credited with the invention of the mini skit, in a new film.
Facing up to discrimination
Facing up to discrimination
No Time to Die: Jessica Gibson discusses the problem with Bond villains having facial disfigurements.