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Discovery partners with Google NZ to showcase Newshub content
Public Cloud

Discovery partners with Google NZ to showcase Newshub content

Warner Bros Discovery ANZ and Google have partnered to feature Newshub content on Google News Showcase, broadening its reach significantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Neill Blomkamp's 'Conviction' is a prequel to BioWare's Anthem
Gaming

Neill Blomkamp's 'Conviction' is a prequel to BioWare's Anthem

Director Neill Blomkamp partners with EA and BioWare to create 'Conviction', a live-action prequel short to the upcoming game Anthem, premiering February 15.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019

Global Stories

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AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth

The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Amber Technology partners with Rycote for ANZ distribution
Film

Amber Technology partners with Rycote for ANZ distribution

Amber Technology has partnered with Rycote to distribute its premium microphone windshields and suspension systems across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Ochno partners with Amber Technology for Australasia USB-C market
Unified Communications

Ochno partners with Amber Technology for Australasia USB-C market

Swedish tech company Ochno AB teams up with Amber Technology to bring their cutting-edge USB-C solutions to Australia and New Zealand, transforming unified communications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Blackmagic brings digital film prowess to Samsung & Google phones
Unified Communications

Blackmagic brings digital film prowess to Samsung & Google phones

Blackmagic Design's new app brings its digital film prowess to Android, offering Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users advanced video features and seamless cloud collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth
Unified Communications

Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand are ramping up AI investments, with nearly half planning major boosts over five years to drive growth and innovation, a survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Team5pm forms data-driven content group with acquisition
Instagram

Team5pm forms data-driven content group with acquisition

Data-focused video agency team5pm acquires Lijm Amsterdam to form a content group, capable of meeting the advanced demands of future Chief Marketing Officers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Mixed reality studio Dimension launches MAG virtual space
AR, VR & Metaverse

Mixed reality studio Dimension launches MAG virtual space

Virtual production studio, Dimension, has launched MAG, a virtual space for users to interact and customise their Metashima characters.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Team ITG Hires Phil Burroughes as Managing Director of Capture & Innovation
Film

Team ITG Hires Phil Burroughes as Managing Director of Capture & Innovation

Phil Burroughes has been hired as Managing Director of Capture and Innovation at Team ITG to lead sustainable marketing campaigns and tech innovations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion
Film

Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion

Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Weta Digital draws on cloud computing power of AWS to create movie magic
Hyperscale

Weta Digital draws on cloud computing power of AWS to create movie magic

Weta Digital has chosen Amazon Web Services as its technology partner to advance its visual effects and animation processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Get ready to take the red pill: The Matrix is coming back
Film

Get ready to take the red pill: The Matrix is coming back

Warner Bros Pictures and Lana Wachowski are bringing back Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss for another installment of The Matrix.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Te Papa to take visitors down the rabbit hole this summer
Film

Te Papa to take visitors down the rabbit hole this summer

Te Papa invites Wellington visitors to explore Wonderland this summer, featuring an interactive journey through Alice's iconic adventures in popular culture.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Victoria Uni students speak up for film dubbing
Biometrics

Victoria Uni students speak up for film dubbing

Victoria Uni students gain hands-on experience in film dubbing and subtitling with new VoiceQ software, heralding a revolution in language and media training.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019
VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown
Digital Entertainment

VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown

Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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The Company We Keep appoints Charles Turner as Managing Director
Film

The Company We Keep appoints Charles Turner as Managing Director

The Company We Keep strengthens leadership with new Managing Director, enhancing capabilities and reinforcing industry standing.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023