Disney
100 years of Disney animation artwork on display in Wellington
100 years of Disney animation sketches and concept artwork will be on display in Wellington from tomorrow. Disney: The Magic of Animation has toured cities from Paris to Melbourne and is now on its… Audio
Chelsea Winstanley: Overcoming trauma and coming out on top
Oscar nominated film producer Chelsea Winstanley talks to Anika about overcoming trauma, taking risks and coming out on top. Video, Audio
Review: Disney’s Wish
Disney celebrates its centenary with a coldly calculated confection, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review: The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is the latest live-action remake of a Disney animated classic. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem and Halle Bailey as Ariel. Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago, Into the Woods)… Video, Audio
Rayne Bradley ticks the year off
In a series about a rural teen heading to the city to study, Country Life catches up with Taumarunui-born Rayne Bradley who is about to spread her wings. Audio
Sam's Take: Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Sam is jumping back into the Marvel Multiverse this week with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Film Review with Ali Ventura
Ali talks to Jesse about 'Fresh' on Disney right now and Everything Everywhere All At Once, which will be in cinemas from April 14. Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Emma gives her verdict on The Dropout on Disney, Jo V Carol on TVNZ on demand and Wecrashed on Apple TV. Audio
Mandalorian Iron
In this episode, we welcome Dr Catherine Whitby, Senior Chemistry Lecturer at Massey University, and MacDiarmid Institute Associate Investigator, to talk about Mandalorian, the super light and super… Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Emma John talks to Jesse about Pam and Tommy on Disney, Inventing Anna on Netflix and Trigger Point, TVNZ on Demand. Audio
Tweedie Waititi: Bringing Disney classics into te ao Māori
From lion to raiona, princess to pirinihehe and ocean to moana! Kathryn meets Tweedie Waititi, film producer, writer, director and one of the creators behind the Te Reo Māori adaptations of some of… Audio
Behind the Attraction, Dr Death, Pursuit of Love
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about the Jewish film festival that kicks off today, a delightful series focused on Disney, Behind the Attraction (Disney+), new mini-series Dr… Audio
What are NFTs and why are they selling for millions?
A digital-only artwork has sold at Christie's for an incredible $69m - with the winning bidder receiving a unique digital token known as an NFT. If you're still trying to figure out what NFTs… Audio
Emmy winning cinematographer Baz Idoine
From the TVNZ photocopier room to winning an Emmy last month - New Zealand born cinematographer Barry "Baz" Idoine has come a long way. His CV is extensive and impressive, including credits on Rogue… Video, Audio
Disney adds warnings to classic films
Disney has added 'content advisory notices' to some of its classic films including Dumbo, Peter Pan, and Jungle Book. Audio
Emmys now a 'battle of the streamers'
Pete Hammond is the Deadline Awards Columnist and Chief Film Critic, where he covers the Oscar and Emmy Seasons. He joins the show to preview what will be the strangest Emmy Awards show of all time. Audio
Bill Birtles: 'I'd still love to be in Beijing if I could'
Journalist Bill Birtles was bundled out of China this week after officers from China's Ministry of State Security appeared at his apartment in Beijing at midnight, declaring he were banned from… Audio
Niki Caro: Female-driven Mulan an industry game-changer
One of the most anticipated movies of 2020, Mulan was shot on location in NZ, with a cast that included 17 Kiwis and a crew that was 90percent local. And, of course, the director was also a Kiwi, Niki… Audio
The Best and the Worst Journey in the World: Sarah Airriess
Oscar-winning Disney animator Sarah Airriess speaks with Kathryn Ryan about her new project, a series of graphic novels re-telling the story of the earliest explorers to the South Pole. Based on… Audio, Gallery
Introducing Disney+
The House of Mouse has joined the streaming wars and Dan Slevin has been delving into what’s available. Video
