New Zealand Census to Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Jake Kanter International TV EditorDes, ITV’s drama starring David Tennant as British serial killer Dennis Nilsen, has been acquired by a raft of international broadcasters and streamers, including AMC Networks’ Sundance Now in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean.Made by All3Media-backed Catherine The Great producer New Pictures, the miniseries has also been sold by All3Media International to DIRECTV in Latin America, STAN in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand.In Europe, Des has been acquired by C

Jacinda Ardern isn’t weighing in on Kanye West’s electoral chances.

Kanye West, after the rapper announced his intention to run for president of the US.The rapper announced his bid for president over the weekend and said it was time to “realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future”.But Ardern appeared amused during a press conference on Monday when asked if she had any advice, replying she doesn’t “have any inside information” on his run for president.“You’re asking me what my advice for Kanye West is?” she said

Also Read: 'Avatar' Sequels to Resume Production in New Zealand Next Week, 2 Months After Pandemic HaltMBIE’s immigration policy director Sian Roguski told New Zealand news site Stuff that the five productions will bring 206 crew members and 35 family members to the country over the next six months.

Ellise Shafer editorThe crew members of Amazon Prime Video’s television adaptation “The Lord of the Rings” and Netflix’s upcoming take on Japanese animated series “Cowboy Bepop,” have both been granted permission to enter New Zealand to begin or resume production, along with five other projects.According to New Zealand media website Stuff, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has revealed that international crews for seven projects have been allowed to enter the country in the

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVSeveral more overseas productions will join James Cameron’s Avatar sequels and Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog Netflix film in New Zealand in the coming  months.New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment has announced that Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings series, Netflix series Cowboy Bebop and Sweet Tooth, Peter Farrelly’s film Greatest Beer Run Ever starring Viggo Mortensen, and Power Rangers Beast Morphers series have been granted

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterThe New Zealand government is to inject $48 million (NZ$74.4 million) of cash to help the film and TV industries recover from the economic effects of the coronavirus and the country’s strict lockdown measures.

Margot Robbie is ready to set sail on a very exciting new project.

< 1 min read NZ’s Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin has confirmed that the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill will not be reintroduced before this year’s election.

update published on his blog, the 71-year-old novelist told fans the Covid-19 pandemic means he is making swift progress on the next book, The Winds of Winter, and plans to have it “done” in time for a trip to Wellington, New Zealand “next year.”He wrote that he is working on the novel in “an actual cabin in the mountains” and is staying healthy by self-isolating during the coronavirus crisis.Updating fans on his work, George added: “If nothing else, the enforced isolation has helped me write.

Garrett Hedlund stars in the new romantic movie Dirt Music and he goes shirtless throughout the just-released trailer!

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“A Thousand Cuts,” a film that chronicles how Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte uses social media to spread disinformation, was Friday named the best international feature at New Zealand’s Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival.

The production of James Cameron's much-awaited Avatar sequel is back on track in New Zealand. The filming of Avatar 2 was put on hold in March after the New Zealand Government instituted a lockdown amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic to promote social distancing and stop the spread of the deadly virus.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThere’s a reason Trevor Noah is doing his show from home. “It’s not that I forgot to pay the utility bill at the studio,” he said.