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Which movie next for musical treatment?
Get ready for more stage versions of your favourite movies – 20th Century Fox has formed a new joint venture to turn the studio’s vast arsenal of films into musicals.
Utu: Redux ‘virtually a new experience’
Veteran director Geoff Murphy is hoping to get some revenge on film critics when a remastered version of his classic 1983 movie Utu premieres in Wellington. New Zealand critics savaged the film at the time.
Adele, Mr Bean honoured by Queen
– Adele honoured in Queen Elizabeth’s birthday list – Queen’s birthday honours awarded to 1,180 people – Awards recognise achievement in all walks of life Grammy Award-winning singer Adele and Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson were among more than 1,000 people recognised by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth in her Birthday Honours List on Friday.
Bananas in Pyjamas dumped
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has ceased production of its iconic children’s television program, Bananas in Pyjamas.
Nurse’s family slams royal prank DJ honour
The family of the British nurse who killed herself days after a prank call by two Australian DJs has slammed the radio station for giving one of them a major award. Michael Christian has been crowned “Top Jock” during Southern Cross Austereo’s “best in the land” competition – despite continuing outrage over the incident
Jackson takes to skies in $80m style
Sir Peter Jackson has bought a new $80 million jet. His holding company ZKKFB took possession of a Gulfstream GVI G650 in March, according to financing statements filed with the Companies Office.
Review: The Illusionists
The Illusionists The Civic, Auckland until June 2 Wow. I knew a magic show would likely blow my mind in some small respect but I had no idea The Illusionists would leave me as astounded as it did
Billy T Award no laughing matter for Matafeo
Comedian Rose Matafeo had the last laugh in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival when she picked up the prestigious Billy T Award. Miss Matafeo, 21, featured in the Auckland City Harbour News earlier this month speaking about her rapid rise through the ranks of the Kiwi comedy circuit.
Jon Bon Jovi is a ‘trash-talker’
Richie Sambora says Jon Bon Jovi is “making it very difficult” for him to rejoin the band. The guitarist dropped out of Bon Jovi’s most recent sting of international concerts Because We Can: The Tour in April.