BusinessHollywood overwhelmed by so much TVThe television industry is facing its biggest explosion of new productions in the medium's history.08 Nov 08:13 PM
New ZealandMovies and fine dining in west AucklandIt's a long way from Hollywood to Henderson, but it's about to get a taste of movie-making magic like nothing it - or the rest of New Zealand - has seen before.16 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentIsla Fisher takes chargeWriter-turned-actor Isla Fisher tells Stephen Jewell how her own children inspired her return to writing.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHobbiton parties to mark special dayThe Hobbiton movie set will be partying from dawn to dusk today as happy hobbits celebrate International Hobbit Day.21 Sep 05:06 PM
EntertainmentTami Neilson's long road to successThis one-woman, self-managed band is a product of sheer determination, writes Alan Perrott19 Sep 09:44 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Film industry riding highCOMMENT: Film Commission chief Dave Gibson is half-way through what he has insisted was a single five-year term.08 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTV Review: Nights of remakesAmerican TV and British TV have long been considered different beasts: one exciting, or trashy, the other deep or boring. "American 22 Aug 02:27 AM
New ZealandMust-see film: Absolutely Fabulous: The MoviePatsy and Eddie are back, but fashion is the real star of the show.09 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandFilm marks last two decades in icy worldAward-winning film-maker's stunning short film toasts New Zealand's last 20 years in Antarctica.03 Jul 05:44 PM
EntertainmentHe didn't win a movie-making competition - so he made his film anywayAuckland film-maker Christian Nicolson's four-year 'labour of love' is winning plaudits overseas01 Jul 06:30 AM
EntertainmentActor welcomes first child - it's a girl!Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah Bagshawe have had a baby girl.20 Jun 10:00 AM
BusinessHollywood turning to data to write next blockbusterSocial media posts, blogs are telling streaming companies and producers what to weave together on-screen for the best chance of bottom-line success.19 Jun 10:10 PM
Entertainment'This show helps put criminals in prison'One of the hardest hitting shows on New Zealand TV celebrates its 500th episode on Thursday night.19 Jun 09:45 PM
OpinionDavid Betancourt: Critics have hated it. But here are five reasons to watch X-Men: ApocalypseCOMMENT: In an era in which Marvel dominates, this "<i>X-Men</i>" movie accomplishes a more minor feat: It's just good enough to keep the franchise going.30 May 04:30 AM
Media and marketingEvery new Disney, Marvel film on Netflix - but what about NZ?Netflix is one step closer to world domination - well, when it comes to online streaming at least.25 May 07:18 PM
EntertainmentActor's shocking list of acting injuriesRussell Crowe has reeled off a list of serious injuries he has picked up from his years as an action man, revealing he has no cartilage in his toes and "a disintegrating hip".23 May 08:35 AM
BusinessScreen industry booms - $3.2b for the yearThe size of the New Zealand film and TV industry jumped $66m to $3.2b last year, despite a fall in the Wellington area.13 Apr 12:00 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark 'evolving' new video plansSpark is exploring new ways to deliver video entertainment to customers, but Lightbox's chief executive says this won't be affecting its product.18 Feb 11:20 PM
EntertainmentSky's twilight years?More than 800,000 New Zealanders watch Sky, but +Plus screen critic Paul Casserly is among an increasing number of subscribers who are wondering -- is it time to cut the cord?17 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessNZ cinema tech firm's shares plungeAuckland-based Vista International is questoned by the NZX about a 27 per cent decline in its share price this year.16 Feb 02:13 AM
BusinessHollywood box-office sales rise to $11bNorth American box-office sales crossed the $11 billion mark, industry researcher Rentrak Corp said Tuesday in a statement.31 Dec 05:23 AM
Media and marketingStar Wars breaks $1 billion recordThe latest Star Wars film has surged past $1 billion in worldwide sales in 12 days.27 Dec 08:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Lucas turned his back on Star WarsStar Wars creator reveals he has nothing to do with the Force Awakens and explains why he doesn't use the internet.01 Dec 09:06 PM
EntertainmentBox office heavyweights fight it outCinemas look to smash records as two blockbuster franchises battle for supremacy in the pre-Christmas showdown.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHollywood stars back sex pay-gap swipeEmma Watson and Mark Ruffalo are among stars backing Jennifer Lawrence for addressing the Hollywood gender pay gap in a hard-hitting article.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMusos get behind Electric JukeboxMusicians have thrown their weight behind a new streaming service that aims to bring the fast-growing sector to low-tech listeners.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKiss still best - 40 years onAt 63, Kiss frontman Paul Stanley is still every bit the rock star.15 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannA film that's so bad it's goodKarl Puschmann paid good money to see a bad film. And he's happy about it.10 Oct 01:30 AM
EntertainmentDisney's newest princess revealedAfter hundreds of try-outs across the Pacific the voice of Moana has been found.09 Oct 08:00 AM
EntertainmentTax slug hovers over Block windfallReality TV queen Julie Christie has agreed to sell for nearly $1.5 million a house she built on land originally acquired for The Block NZ.07 Oct 10:40 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Is Xena coming back to NZ?Hollywood interests are believed to be behind at least one of the two contenders to develop an Auckland Council-backed film studio at Hobsonville, writes John Drinnan.01 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandMemoir dismisses Jackson's contributionsSir Peter Jackson's value to New Zealand cinema has been challenged by one of Kiwi film's founding fathers.25 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA softer, gentler, huggable De NiroThe acting legend refuses to talk of retirement as he demonstrates yet another side of his talent in The Intern.24 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentX Factor's new format 'cruel'A new format twist on The X Factor Australia had several young men in tears.21 Sep 08:00 AM
