The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has welcomed the prospect of more Middle-earth adventures in the country, describing the announcement of two potential Lord of the Rings prequels as "incredible news".
Judith McCann, former head of the New Zealand Film Commission and the South Australian Film Corporation, died unexpectedly in Canada on October 4, age 75.
US tech firm Unity has entered into a deal to acquire Peter Jackson's Weta Digital for US$1.625 billion.
Caren Pistorius was working part-time in a fabrics dress shop in Sydney last year when her RGM agent suggested she audition for the lead female role opposite Russell Crowe in a US thriller.
Peter Jackson is working on a documentary chronicling the recording process of Let It Be, The Beatles' final album, with the cooperation ofPaul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison.
As the New Zealand Film Commission celebrates its 40th anniversary this week, former NZFC marketing director Lindsay Shelton reflects on the first 20 years.
Andrew Lesnie was remembered as one of Australia's finest cinematographers and a warm and generous bloke at a celebration of his life and career on Sunday.
The Australian Cinematographers Society will dedicate its annual awards to be handed out in Hobart on Saturday to one of its most esteemed members, Andrew Lesnie, who died on Monday.