Film & Television

Fans of the Chronicles of Narnia films now have the chance to examine behind the scenes detail with the launch of a new book by the New Zealand special effects company Weta Workshops.

Thousands of excited Hobbit fans have hit the net to get the low down on Peter Jackson's latest movie.

The latest in the movie adaptation of C. S. Lewis' Narnia books has hit the big screen notching up another triumph for the New Zealand film industry.

New Zealand’s film industry is about to get another boost with the producer of Hercules, and Xena: Warrior Princess returning to New Zealand to film a new television series.

Auditions have started in Johannesburg for a big-budget sci-fi film produced by Peter Jackson.

Further success for Kiwi folk-comedy duo Flight of the Conchords - their first full length album has scored a stunning debut on the US Pop charts.

Acclaimed Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro is moving to New Zealand’s capital city Wellington to take a journey back to Middle-earth, directing The Hobbit movie and its sequel for the next four years.

Movie fans will soon be invited in for a glimpse into the world of Academy Award-winning visual effects studio, Weta Workshop.

Former Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt loves New Zealand.

A 93 year old movie, restored by Peter Jackson’s company, is screening in the lead up to ANZAC day on 25 April.