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Embracer Group to acquire The Lord of the Rings rights, much more

Embracer Group has announced a number of major acquisitions and agreements set to be completed shortly.

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Nude Tuesday review: left-of-field comedy magic, but not enough nudity

A complicated language, translated subtitles, sexual antics, and a goat. No, it's not the SBS Midnight Movie, it's Nude Tuesday,…

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Stan's new comedy Nude Tuesday will be a lot to bare

Jemaine Clement and co strip off and speak in tongues in a comedy that lets you choose your own adventure.

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CinefestOZ Albany program launch

Local talent and stories will be a key focus of the CineFestOZ program in April.

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David Jenkin's Our Flag Means Death nails queer representation

Typically gruff seafarers get tender and intimate in this new HBO Max comedy. Also, it's gay.

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Meet the NZ crew behind International Emmy-winning online series INSiDE

From New Zealand, the Luminous Beasts make an online series about COVID while living with the virus – to take…

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Kiwi Jessica Hobbs wins Emmy, pays tribute to her director Mum

Winning for Directing on The Crown, the New Zealander gave a heartfelt speech that's worth a watch.

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Film Review: Coming Home in the Dark is one for the brave

This taut and horrific NZ psychological thriller will make you gasp, says Kalu Oji.

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Coming Home in the Dark - Director James Ashcroft talks tension on a budget

With a background in theatre, the actor's director talks about creating tension on a tight budget.