New Zealand
New Zealand Weekly Box Office to 19 May, 2010
Boy stays strong, passing the World's Fastest Indian's earnings to take top spot on the all-time NZ box office chart.…
Budget 2010: looks just like 2009
The government announced the 2010-11 budget yesterday, to muted sounds of opposition and disagreement about its likely effectiveness. The cultural…
ACT: one party you don't want an invite to
Roger Douglas unveils ACT's alternative budget, scorching any bit of cultural earth on which the government spends money on –…
New Zealand Weekend Box Office to 16 May, 2010
Boy is poised to take top spot on the all-time NZ rankings, and holding second place in the weekend rankings.
David Puttnam: boards midnight express for trip to APSA
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) has held its launch in Cannes, announcing producer David Puttnam (Chariots of Fire) as…
Screen Industry Survey: regional data cherry-picked by all and sundry
Official figures released yesterday highlighted significant growth in the Wellington region's screen production industry. Statistics New Zealand's Screen Industry Survey…
Film Auckland: kerr-ching
Auckland City Council is increasing funding for Film Auckland. The City Development Committee yesterday decided to increase the contribution to…
New Zealand Weekend Box Office to 9 May, 2010
Boy passed $6 million; Home By Christmas slipped back a little, and – even though the DVD is now released…
Aussies: trying to steal our jobs
Following last night's budget, Australian Arts Minister Peter Garrett yesterday sang a song partly in tune with industry demands for…
TVNZ Amendment Bill: submissions welcome
The TVNZ Amendment Bill has gone to select committee following its first reading on 29 April. Submissions are open until…