Tech Premium Both companies and personal privacy need protecting in age of ‘deepfakes’ Is it still true that pictures and video don’t lie? Nathan Smith Wed, 22 May 2019 deepfakeartificial intelligenceNZ Law FoundationBrainboxSoul MachinesAvatarTechnology
Avatar deal part of long-term fix for local film sector A government deal that's upped the rebate incentive scheme for big budget movie productions and secured the next three installments of James Cameron's Avatar series is part of a longer-term solut Wed, 11 Jul 2018 GovernmentJohn KeymediafilmJames CameronAvatarBusinessDeskcinema industry
Govt questions future of NZ Venture Investment Fund, film grants, Bridges says Bridges said that the government is currently reviewing the screen production grant. NBR Contributor Thu, 08 Jun 2017 NZ Venture Investment FundSimon Bridgeseconomic development ministerventure capitalfilmJames CameronAvatarNew Zealand Investment Fund
First Avatar sequel put back a year – James Cameron Delay "probably a good thing" because NZ film industry so buoyant "I'm going to be struggling to find stage space". BusinessDesk Wed, 14 Jan 2015 AvatarJames CameronPeter JacksonNew Zealand Screen Advisory Board
Premium No post-Hobbit hangover for Wellywood 2015 prospects for captial's screen sector workers so bright, they gotta wear shades. NBR Contributor Fri, 05 Dec 2014 The HobbitPeter JacksonThunderbirdsWetaSPADAPete's DragondisneySpartacusJames CameronAvatar
Avatar director adds to Wairarapa empire Canadian film director James Cameron is continuing his buying spree in the Wairarapa. NBR Contributor Mon, 30 Jun 2014 PropertyJames CameronAvatarwairarapaBusinessDeskNBR NZ Property Investor
Premium SUBSCRIBER-ONLY POLL RESULT: Should the government have upped its rebate from 15% to 25% to secure the three Avatar sequels? A majority of NBR ONLINE subscribers polled say the government is right to increase the level of rebate paid to foreign film-makers. NBR Contributor Tue, 24 Dec 2013 Arts & FilmJames CameronAvatarsubscriber-only poll result
Premium Editor's Insight: Avatar deal points new direction for local film industry The government’s latest round of hob-nobbing with Hollywood has landed the country’s largest film deal. But will the local “luvvies” be grateful? Probably not. Mon, 16 Dec 2013 Arts & FilmHollywoodJames CameronAvatarSir Peter JacksonFilm industry
Multi-movie Avatar deal lands in NZ, production could see 25% in rebates Govt missed a trick with Avatar deal, says Game Developers Assoc boss. NBR Contributor Mon, 16 Dec 2013 John KeyJames CameronAvatarmoviesBusinessDesk
Ex-couple face off in race for Hollywood film Oscars Ex-couple James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow have dominated the Oscar nominations with their respective movies Avatar and The Hurt Locker.Two Wellington-based productions from Weta are among the 10 nominations for best picture, the first time the number for Oscar contention have been increased from the usual five.Avatar is up against Sir Peter Jackson's production District 9, both of which used Weta's New Zealand-made special effects. Nevil Gibson Wed, 03 Feb 2010 Arts & FilmOscarsJames CameronAvatarWeta Digital
