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China targets ‘delusional micro dramas’ in new online content crackdown

DTNZ Asia -

China has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at cleaning up its booming micro drama industry, ordering provincial authorities to remove content featuring sexualised themes,...

What the hell happened to Christopher Nolan? ‘The Odyssey’ casting backlash explained

Dmitry Pauk -

A director once seen as immune to industry trends is now accused of turning one of Western civilization’s greatest epics into another ideological flashpoint. Christopher...

Government moves to strengthen copyright protections and preserve cultural collections

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Government has unveiled a package of proposed copyright law reforms aimed at strengthening protections for New Zealand creators while giving cultural institutions greater...

Dame Jools Topp dies aged 68

Daily Telegraph NZ -

New Zealand entertainer Dame Jools Topp has died at the age of 68 after a long battle with breast cancer, prompting tributes from across...

Colbert’s finale marks the end of comedy’s ‘Orange Man Bad’ era

Daily Telegraph NZ -

From Russiagate to the ‘vax-scene’ trainwreck, RT looks back at the lowlights of Stephen Colbert’s showreel. The final episode of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ represents...

Cannes 78th – Only for cinemas: An antidote to doom scrolling

Daily Telegraph NZ -

International Cannes Film Festival officianado David Blake is back in Cannes 78th Edition - off the plane from New Zealand and a screening of...

Police urge MAFS UK victims to come forward

Daily Telegraph NZ -

London’s Metropolitan Police have urged anyone who believes they were sexually assaulted while participating in Married at First Sight (MAFS) UK to contact authorities...

Weinstein rape retrial ends in deadlock as jury fails to reach verdict

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A jury in the latest rape retrial of Harvey Weinstein has failed to reach a unanimous decision, forcing a mistrial over allegations involving aspiring...

NATO holds secret meetings with movie makers

Daily Telegraph NZ -

One screenwriter has called the series of gatherings with creatives a case of “clear propaganda”. NATO is holding closed-door consultations with TV and film industry...

Cannes insider David Blake attends documentary premiere at Lumiere Cinema

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Guests at the Lumiere Cinema Christchurch were entertained recently by the arrival in New Zealand of Cannes Film Festival officianado David Blake straight off...

Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies after cancer battle

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died aged 54 after a battle with cancer, having been diagnosed with colon cancer in December...

Action icon Chuck Norris dies at 86 after medical emergency

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Action star Chuck Norris has died at 86 after a medical emergency in Kauai, Hawaii, his family confirmed, saying he was “surrounded by his...

Shortland Street actor’s wife diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Former Shortland Street actor Benjamin Mitchell, known to many New Zealanders as Dr TK Samuels, is currently supporting his wife and family through a...

Robert Duvall dies aged 95

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Robert Duvall, the acclaimed American actor and Academy Award winner, has died aged 95. Best known for his roles in films such as The Godfather,...

SFO files charges against TV producer over alleged fraudulently obtained funds

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has filed charges in the Auckland District Court against a television producer for allegedly obtaining fraudulent lending and funding...

Enfield Culture and Heritage Awards recognise lifetime contributions across arts, science and community

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Enfield Entertainment, Culture and Heritage Awards have again highlighted a broad range of lifetime and creative achievements, recognising individuals and organisations whose work...

Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Brigitte Bardot, the French film icon whose career helped redefine cinematic allure and global pop culture, has died at the age of 91, her...

US comedy actor Pat Finn dies aged 60 after cancer battle

Daily Telegraph NZ -

U.S. actor and improvisational comedian Pat Finn, known for his appearances across some of television’s most popular sitcoms, has died aged 60 after a...

Former Shortland Street actor sentenced for road rage attack

DTNZ Crime -

A former Shortland Street actor has been sentenced to seven months’ home detention after a violent road rage assault that left his victim with...

Son detained on suspicion of Rob Reiner and wife’s murder

Daily Telegraph NZ -

U.S. media report that Nick Reiner, the son of acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, has been taken into custody after Reiner and his...

‘McLeod’s Daughters’ star Rachael Carpani dies aged 45

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Australian actress Rachael Carpani, best known for her role as Jodi Fountain on McLeod’s Daughters, has died at the age of 45. Her parents Tony...

‘Career refocus’ reportedly behind Amy Schumer’s marriage split

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Amy Schumer has confirmed her separation from husband Chris Fischer after seven years of marriage, with sources saying the split followed a prolonged period...

Police investigate double homicide at Los Angeles home of director Rob Reiner

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, have been found dead inside their Los Angeles home, with police investigating the case as...

‘Avatar’ cast and crew draw huge crowds to Wellington premiere

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The cast, crew and producers of the third Avatar film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, were greeted by large crowds as they walked the red...

Paramount counters Netflix with $108bn Warner Bros hostile bid

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Paramount Skydance has issued a surprise hostile offer to buy all of Warner Bros Discovery for $30 per share, valuing the company at USD...

Four countries quit Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Four European Union nations — Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands — have announced they will withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, citing...

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco dies aged 33

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, known for his roles in Jamesy Boy, Gotti and Unbroken has died at the age of 33, with authorities in British...

‘Five Kingdoms II: The Desert’ movie begins shooting in Oamaru and North Canterbury

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Waitaki and Canterbury regions are back in the international film spotlight, with Sydney-based actress and novelist Isla Charlotte-York arriving in New Zealand to...

Director Lee Tamahori passes away

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Celebrated New Zealand filmmaker Lee Tamahori has died, aged 75. Born in Tawa, Wellington, Tamahori began his career in advertising, co-founding the acclaimed production company...

Ukraine bans ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes featuring blacklisted Russian actor

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Ukrainian streaming platforms have begun removing episodes of Game of Thrones that feature Russian actor Yury Kolokolnikov, following a government decision to add him to...

Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales dies aged 93

Daily Telegraph NZ -

British actor Prunella Scales, best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in the classic comedy Fawlty Towers has died peacefully at her London home aged 93. Her...

Jewish film festival in Sweden cancelled over security concerns

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Jewish International Film Festival in Malmö, Sweden, has been cancelled after cinemas across the city declined to host it, with some citing “security...

Pentagon slams Netflix over ‘woke garbage’ Marine series

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Pentagon has sharply slammed Netflix for what it called “woke garbage,” following the release of a new series BOOTS about a gay man...

Looking for the meaning of life? These old sci-fi movies are a good place to start

Matthieu Buge -

In a world that looks more and more like a dystopia, two unique masterpieces may help us find some purpose to our existence. Cinema has...

Actress Diane Keaton dead at 79

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Oscar-winning actress, known for Annie Hall, The Godfather and The First Wives Club, has died in California. American actress Diane Keaton has died at...

Jimmy Kimmel show will resume tomorrow – Disney

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The talk show host accused “the MAGA gang” of politicizing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. US comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return...

Was Jimmy Kimmel censored?

Brownstone Institute -

Charlie Kirk was the antithesis of Jimmy Kimmel. Kirk was tremendously influential with the youth while Kimmel’s sanctimony is reserved for a dwindling audience of...

Kimmel pulled off-air indefinitely after monologue on Charlie Kirk’s death

Daily Telegraph NZ -

ABC has yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live! “indefinitely” after the host’s Monday monologue drew controversy for allegedly mis-characterising suspected shooter Tyler Robinson as a conservative...

Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies aged 89

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The actor starred in Oscar-winning films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’, and gained a reputation as a champion of independent cinema. Hollywood...

South Park Charlie Kirk episode pulled

Daily Telegraph NZ -

An episode of South Park satirising Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at a college event this week, has been pulled from Comedy Central. Originally...

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