Mad Max prequel to be filmed in NSW
An "epic" prequel to the Mad Max film franchise starring Hollywood super star Chris Hemsworth will be filmed in NSW, pumping $350 million into the state's economy.
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'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies at 52
'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies at 52
Helen McCrory, the British actress known for playing steely female characters on stage and screen, has died of cancer at 52.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge in new Indiana Jones movie
Phoebe Waller-Bridge in new Indiana Jones movie
Indiana Jones has gained a "Fleabag". Phoebe Waller-Bridge will join 78-year-old Harrison Ford for the famed archeologist’s fifth big screen outing.
Constant film work potential in Dunedin
Constant film work potential in Dunedin
A consistent flow of screen projects could provide enough work for a Dunedin-based film crew year-round.
Big wins for courtroom drama, jazz film at SAG Awards
Big wins for courtroom drama, jazz film at SAG Awards
Courtroom drama "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and jazz period film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" were the big winners at the Screen Actors Guild awards, while Schitt's Creek won best TV comedy.
Devastating dementia drama
Devastating dementia drama
With a career-best performance from Anthony Hopkins as a dementia sufferer, The Father is a film that might sound at first like generic Oscar bait, yet it’s such an original and subversive take that any misgivings quickly melt away.
Second time the charm
Second time the charm
I was less than enamoured by Peter Rabbit when it came out in 2018: it seemed like a crass insult to the memory of Beatrix Potter and the generations who had loved her stories, writes Christine Powley.
Panel to discuss job opportunities in film
Panel to discuss job opportunities in film
The exciting and growing job opportunities in the film industry will be highlighted during a panel discussion as part of the Options 2021 event next week.
Funding looking good for film about WW2 pioneering plastic surgeon
Funding looking good for film about WW2 pioneering plastic surgeon
A film written by a Central Otago screenwriter about pioneering Dunedin-born surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe is one step closer.
Central folk to get time on the screen
Central folk to get time on the screen
Hundreds of Central Otago residents have roles as extras in one of the latest productions being filmed in the district.
Filming of movie to cause disruption
Filming of movie to cause disruption
Filming a Netflix movie in Dunedin will cause some disruption for residents and businesses from Friday, but city councillors are extolling the payoff.
Spike Lee to head Cannes festival jury
Spike Lee to head Cannes festival jury
US director Spike Lee has been named president of the jury for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival after last year's event, which Lee was set to chair, was cancelled due to Covid-19.
'Lol': Taika Waititi's shock at Grammy win
'Lol': Taika Waititi's shock at Grammy win
Oscar-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi has won a Grammy award and reacted in his usual comedic fashion.
Summoning the dragon
Summoning the dragon
Awkwafina’s casting as the awkward dragon Sisu in Raya and the Last Dragon is pure Disney magic, writes Bryan Alexander.
Sorry Wellywood, the stars are all living it up down south
Sorry Wellywood, the stars are all living it up down south
International and local stars working on three major projects are having a ball in the picturesque Deep South.
Huge Wanaka film park plan
Huge Wanaka film park plan
A plan to develop a massive film park - complete with a replica of a New York park - on the outskirts of Wanaka is being hailed as a game-changer.
The Crown, Schitt's Creek, Queen's Gambit win big at Globes
The Crown, Schitt's Creek, Queen's Gambit win big at Globes
Netflix Inc's British royal drama "The Crown," which focused its most recent season on the troubled marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, led the television honors at Hollywood's Golden Globe awards.
Filming of Netflix romance starts
Filming of Netflix romance starts
Movie stars, lighting equipment and smoke machines seemed somewhat out of place on Dunedin’s otherwise quiet downtown streets.
Lens on human bonds
Lens on human bonds
A Kiwi film about separation and connection has arrived at just the right moment, its co-director tells Tom McKinlay.
French actor Depardieu formally investigated over alleged rape
French actor Depardieu formally investigated over alleged rape
French actor Gerard Depardieu was placed under formal investigation on charges of rape and sexual violence in December last year, a judicial source told Reuters on Tuesday.