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The long and winding road to royalties

In good news for visual artists, an artist resale royalty scheme is now on the legislative horizon.

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August 28, 2023

The long and winding road to royalties

In good news for visual artists, an artist resale royalty scheme is now on the legislative horizon.

Big boost to gaming

New Zealand game developers will receive an immediate funding boost from the Government to help support the growth of local studios. But is it enough?

Big boost to gaming

New Zealand game developers will receive an immediate funding boost from the Government to help support the growth of local studios. But is it enough?

One Act to Rule Them All

The “Hobbit law” is no more. The Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (the Act) has now received the Royal assent and will come into force on 30 December 2022.

One Act to Rule Them All

The “Hobbit law” is no more. The Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (the Act) has now received the Royal assent and will come into force on 30 December 2022.

Power Up 2022

The return of Armageddon Expo to Auckland last month brought a welcome sense of normality for the New Zealand gaming industry, which has been busy over the last year. So what’s been happening?

Power Up 2022

The return of Armageddon Expo to Auckland last month brought a welcome sense of normality for the New Zealand gaming industry, which has been busy over the last year. So what’s been happening?

Has Paramount Pictures gone maverick?

Did Hollywood heavyweight Paramount Pictures make the wildly successful Top Gun sequel after it had lost copyright? The plaintiffs in new proceedings filed in a Californian court say so.

Has Paramount Pictures gone maverick?

Did Hollywood heavyweight Paramount Pictures make the wildly successful Top Gun sequel after it had lost copyright? The plaintiffs in new proceedings filed in a Californian court say so.

The Screen Industry Workers Bill

The Screen Industry Workers Bill (SIWB) will replace the Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Act 2010 (better known as the Hobbit Law).

The Screen Industry Workers Bill

The Screen Industry Workers Bill (SIWB) will replace the Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Act 2010 (better known as the Hobbit Law).

Social media is only part of the problem

Facebook has hit the headlines again for the wrong reasons. Whistle Blowers are suggesting that it has made decisions that put profit before the safety and wellbeing of its users.

Social media is only part of the problem

Facebook has hit the headlines again for the wrong reasons. Whistle Blowers are suggesting that it has made decisions that put profit before the safety and wellbeing of its users.

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February 11, 2021

Who owns the news?

Compensating for news in Australia has recently been legislated, what direction will New Zealand go?

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February 11, 2021

Who owns the news?

Compensating for news in Australia has recently been legislated, what direction will New Zealand go?

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June 9, 2020

Creativity flows through highs and lows

VFX, animation and experiential art studio, Creature Post discovered how lockdown was a time of immense creativity,

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June 9, 2020

Creativity flows through highs and lows

VFX, animation and experiential art studio, Creature Post discovered how lockdown was a time of immense creativity,

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March 6, 2020

Latest update on the Viagogo case

After a lengthy legal battle, Viagogo has accepted that New Zealand courts have jurisdiction over it. This paves the way for the Commerce Commission to continue its proceedings for misleading claims.

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March 6, 2020

Latest update on the Viagogo case

After a lengthy legal battle, Viagogo has accepted that New Zealand courts have jurisdiction over it. This paves the way for the Commerce Commission to continue its proceedings for misleading claims.

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September 24, 2019

Celebrating the changemakers

Championing diversity is vital for the success of any business. The film and television industry is no different.

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September 24, 2019

Celebrating the changemakers

Championing diversity is vital for the success of any business. The film and television industry is no different.

No chill for video on demand

Video on-demand services currently fall outside of New Zealand’s classification and broadcasting laws, and aren't properly addressed.

No chill for video on demand

Video on-demand services currently fall outside of New Zealand’s classification and broadcasting laws, and aren't properly addressed.

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March 22, 2017

Tech-savvy Football Association's new weapon to tackle live streaming

Last week England's Football Association unleashed its latest weapon in the fight against infringement of its rights in Premier League football games.

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March 22, 2017

Tech-savvy Football Association's new weapon to tackle live streaming

Last week England's Football Association unleashed its latest weapon in the fight against infringement of its rights in Premier League football games.