New Zealand
Joseph Olin: longtime Animfx supporter quits day job
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced that Joseph Olin will be stepping down from his position…
District 9: the book of the art of the film
For Wellingtonians, the book launch for The Art of District 9 takes place this Friday evening, offering an opportunity to…
TV: news from the motherland
Just in time for MIPCOM, two pieces of good news for British TV industry have been released, possibly setting a…
Festival des Antipodes: Kiwi films holiday on riviera
The 12th Festival des Antipodes runs next week in St Tropez, for those kicking around the French riviera when MIPCOM…
Paul Henry: suspended
TVNZ has suspended Paul Henry without pay until Monday 18 October, following his comments on Monday about Sir Anand Satyanand…
The Hobbit: actors speak out
Word from inside the Wellington meeting held by Equity last week is that all was not quite as it was…
Paul Henry: out but not down the road
TVNZ CEO Rick Ellis last night confirmed that Paul Henry would not be sacked following Monday's on-air comments about Governor…
Show Me Shorts: launches 5th edition
Screening a sneak preview of festival selections, Show Me Shorts launched its 2010 edition for sponsors, friends and even us…
The Hobbit: the legal arguments
Actors' Equity requested a legal opinion from Simpson Grierson to support their case for a collective agreement for actors working…
Documentary Edge: submissions closed for another year
Documentary Edge submissions closed on Friday. Around 600 films were submitted for the 2011 festival, a similar number to what…