Film & Television

A ‘Hollywood vs Wellywood’ style charity cricket match, which pitched professionals against politicians and celebrities at Wellington’s Basin Reserve yesterday (13.3.11), has raised more than half a million dollars for Christchurch earthquake victims.

Already considered the tourism jewel of New Zealand’s South Island – Queenstown has now been crowned top spot for TV commercials with a bumper number of big-budget shoots in the region this year.

New Zealand has stepped back into the role of Middle-earth and the realm of mythical creatures as filming finally gets underway on 'The Hobbit' – one of the biggest Kiwi movies ever to be made.

‘Flight of the Conchords’ star Bret McKenzie has swapped one funny hat for another to become an angelic-looking elf in 'The Hobbit' movies.

New Zealand is shaping up to be the big winner from exposure to a massive audience after top rating American TV show 'The Biggest Loser' chose to shoot their latest episodes in the country.

Sir Peter Jackson is fulfilling his promise to keep fans up with behind-the-scenes action of 'The Hobbit' currently being shot in New Zealand, by releasing a revealing video diary on his Facebook page.

Two New Zealand movies will join a line up of top rated films from around the world to be screened at the inaugural Beijing International Film Festival later this month.

New Zealand has once again transformed into Middle-earth as Kiwi film-maker Peter Jackson puts the spotlight on 'The Hobbit' - one of the biggest movies ever to be made down-under.

Night skies above New Zealand’s biggest city will glow with the colours of the world, as Sky City’s Sky Tower lights up to welcome 20 teams for the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup visitors to New Zealand’s capital city Wellington are getting a giant Hollywood-styled greeting as they fly into the city.