Tom Cardy

Sir Richard Taylor recognised for contributions to visual effects industry The global Visual Effects Society gave the Wētā Workshop founder the VES Visionary Award. He joins previous recipients Christopher Nolan and JJ Abrams on the honours board.

The global Visual Effects Society gave the Wētā Workshop founder the VES Visionary Award. He joins previous recipients Christopher Nolan and JJ Abrams on the honours board.

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🎶I was working as a cocktail in a waitress bar/that much is true🎶 #misheardlyrics

I suspect that the bulk of my followers don't realise I'm not the Aussie comedian. 🙃 Coincidentally, my late father, who was also named Tom Cardy, was a stand-up comedian who performed in the UK, Australia and New Zealand under the stage name Tommy Gordon.

Taking our fingers out of the cryogenic chamber. 🎸🎸

Chris Lam Sam, Music Education Animateur Chris Lam Sam brings the magic of orchestral music to school children around the country.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's education team are preparing for another exciting and busy year around the country. Before Christmas RNZ Concert caught up with the team's animateur Chris Lam Sam, who explained his special role.

“What the hell were we thinking?”

Peter Jackson reflects on the incredible feat of making The Lord Of The Rings in Empire's 25th anniversary issue. “We were all younger, and enthusiastic and naive,” he says.

Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

I remember The Gordons once played a lunch-time gig in the Otago University's student union building. It was so loud that most of the students fled within the first few minutes. Those of us who remained had our first experience of tinnitus - but a good gig nonetheless.

“What is the first thing that comes into your mind when I say the words Harlan Ellison?” 😉

Pixie Town back to charm young and old alike Pixie Town, the department store Christmas decor from the 1930s to 1980s, returned to Toitū for the holiday season yesterday and will be on display...

Big flashback ⚡to my Ōtepoti childhood courtesy of Dunedin daily newspaper The Otago Daily Times.

That's why a letter to 🎅was my only option. 😔

Eagle: 1976 Standard Edition Introducing the Eagle: 1976 – the 36 inch model! The Eagle: 1976 is a stunning reimagining of the iconic Mattel Eagle One. With vastly superior tooling, intricate detailing, upgraded finish and modula...

Dear Santa, this year I’ve been a very good boy and would like:

Rerenga — Rattle Records Browse Releases Michael Norris is a composer, software developer and music theorist based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. He was the recipient of the 2001 Mozart Fellowship, the 2003 Douglas Lilburn Prize, the 20...

And to enjoy Michael Norris' Rerenga 🔗👇
rattle.co.nz/catalogue/re...

Spot the subtle homage to albums past in the cover design...

To enjoy Shayne P Carter x New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - & the option to order it on vinyl! 🔗👇
shaynepcarter.bandcamp.com

So stoked to have the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra playing a big part in these two new album releases from music legend Shayne Carter & acclaimed composer Michael Norris.

Film, documentary maker Costa Botes dies after nearly a decade with cancer New Zealand documentarian and filmmaker Costa Botes found fame creating Forgotten Silver alongside Peter Jackson in the 90s.

😔One of the best Kiwi filmmakers of the past 50 years, a superb film reviewer, a keen mentor to many, & a passionate musician - & always a pleasure to meet & interview. Most of all: an all-round top bloke. He will be missed by many. My thoughts are with Costa's whānau.

What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?

And to celebrate here in Aotearoa... Another classic from The Front Lawn!

I first saw this in the early 70s when I was a kid. While I managed to watch it in its entirety & loved the concept, I was scared the entire time. I didn't realise for decades that it was filmed in colour. Few homes then had colour television, so I always thought it was filmed in black-and-white.

Best darts competitor nickname ever: Mark Frost aka Frosty The Throw Man. 🎯

‘I will always love you’: Once Were Warriors actor pays tribute to director Lee Tamahori Once Were Warriors and James Bond director Lee Tamahori has died, aged 75.

😞

🙏 to RNZ Afternoons show for interviewing UK saxophonist superstar Jess Gillam, ahead of her NZ concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 20 Nov Wellington & 22 Nov Christchurch. 🔗👇https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2019011398/saxophonist-jess-gillam-is-coming-to-nzso

And my nomination for best album cover of the year is... (and the music is great too!)

One ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.

One ring to rule them all!

Music pioneer behind one of the biggest hits of the 80s dies at 66 Dave Ball, one-half of pioneering synth-pop group Soft Cell, has died.

RIP Dave Ball - who, from my hazy memory of 27 March 1995, sported a white jumpsuit on stage as a member of The Grid while performing at Wellington's old Winter Show Building in support of M People!

The first trailer for Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films, a two=part docuseries diving deep into the work that goes into making James Cameron's sci-fi blockbusters, has been released.

The series drops on Disney+ on 7 November.

WATCH THE TRAILER: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/fire...

This may be apocryphal, but I've been told that a few people at the Iggy Pop and Jimmy Barnes gigs years ago had half the crowd walk out after Iggy Pop's set.

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