TechDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's technology news network

Movies Stories

Kiwi Stories

Movies stories

Prime Video introduces add-on subscriptions in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

Prime Video introduces add-on subscriptions in New Zealand

Prime Video has launched add-on subscriptions and a new Store in New Zealand, allowing users to personalise their viewing experience across various services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
This Iron Man drone wants you to fly like a superhero
Drones

This Iron Man drone wants you to fly like a superhero

RYZE Tech teams up with Marvel and Disney to release Tello Iron Man, a superhero-inspired drone that comes with an HD FPV camera and intelligent flight modes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2019
Now you can control Iron Man with this customisable robot
Robotics

Now you can control Iron Man with this customisable robot

Marvel fans beware – Tony Stark is going to do his best to steal the money right from your pocket and replace it with a robot.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas
Digital Entertainment

Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas

HOYTS partners with VRX Networks to bring VR cinemas to Australia, starting in March. Initial rollout includes HOYTS Highpoint, with four more locations soon.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Guardians of the Galaxy 2's Mantis heading down to the Auckland Armageddon Expo
Armageddon Expo

Guardians of the Galaxy 2's Mantis heading down to the Auckland Armageddon Expo

The 2017 Auckland Armageddon Expo continues to get recognisable guests as Pom Klementieff will be heading down to the event happening later this year.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Film review: Trolls - a fun combination of candyfloss hair, colours and chatter
Gaming

Film review: Trolls - a fun combination of candyfloss hair, colours and chatter

Candyfloss, colours and chatter were everywhere you looked – and that was just in the foyer. And just quietly, I did indeed find my happy place.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Fitness industry gets breath of life thanks to Kiwi developers
Gaming

Fitness industry gets breath of life thanks to Kiwi developers

Les Mills launches immersive fitness technology to 'gamify' workouts, aiming to reshape the global fitness industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Quickflix: Why it's really worth it
Digital Entertainment

Quickflix: Why it's really worth it

Quickflix, New Zealand's original online movie and TV streaming service, is offering all movie and TV buffs a one month free trial along with a bonus.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets go on sale in NZ at 10am October 20th
Movies

Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets go on sale in NZ at 10am October 20th

Lucasfilm has announced the exact day and time that tickets for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available for New Zealand fans.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2015

Global Stories

Movies stories

Epson EH-LS800: The new revolution in 4K home theatre projection
Gaming

Epson EH-LS800: The new revolution in 4K home theatre projection

Epson EH-LS800, a game-changer in 4K home theatre projection, launched in Sydney, offering an immersive, thrilling viewing experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Film review: Jurassic World Dominion
Gaming

Film review: Jurassic World Dominion

This movie is what happens when you cross a lot of hungry dinos with humanity trying desperately to redeem itself for a mistake, and boy does it try.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Samsung reveals the world's first 3D cinema LED screen
Samsung

Samsung reveals the world's first 3D cinema LED screen

Samsung Electronics continues its efforts to make traditional, projection-based cinema technology a thing of the past.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Stuff Fibre steps up their offering with a new streaming service
Unified Communications

Stuff Fibre steps up their offering with a new streaming service

Stuff Fibre just announced their entrance into the movies-on-demand market with the launch of a new product, Stuff Pix...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future
AR, VR & Metaverse

Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future

This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user's couch...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo
Unified Communications

Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo

Tom Felton, famed for roles in Harry Potter and The Flash, will join Auckland Armageddon Expo this Labour Weekend, promising a treat for fans.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Does it fly? Eddie the Eagle film review
Gaming

Does it fly? Eddie the Eagle film review

Eddie the Eagle is an inspirational sporting film, filled with emotion and led by an outstanding performance from Taron Egerton.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Dropbox celebrates half a billion users
Dropbox

Dropbox celebrates half a billion users

Dropbox heralds a new era of connectivity, reaching a massive 500 million user milestone, fostering enhanced global collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Movies stories