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NZ Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
On The Up: Drone-maker Syos Aerospace wins top honour at NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Founded in 2021, the company develops and manufactures heavy-lifting drones and autonomous boats and ground vehicles. It recently signed a $66.8 million supply contract with the British Defence Force to supply drones for Ukraine. The Syos team comprises more than 50 industry-leading engineers, with research and development operations in Mount Maunganui and a production site in Britain. Judges said Syos showed a company could build 'big things' in small, pleasant places. 'The company sells its products to government and commercial customers for security, border patrol, surveillance, disaster response, delivery logistics support, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. 'They have made the 'jump' overseas that is critical to getting Kiwi companies to global scale.' More than 80 local and international judges contributed to deciding the awards. Syos Aerospace chief executive Samuel Vye told the Bay of Plenty Times before the awards that what set Syos apart was how quickly it had grown. Until only a couple of months ago, it had 'flown under the radar', relentlessly focused on 'rapid development'. 'Our reputation has been built on customer delivery and growth. We are pushing hard, growing hard, and we're setting up production here in the Bay of Plenty.' Vye said Syos had its sights set 'pretty high' as to how big it could grow. 'We really are focusing on growing New Zealand in the tech space and trying to put New Zealand out there as a technology country. 'Our relentless growth isn't pausing,' he said. Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale congratulated all the Tauranga-based winners and finalists. Drysdale said Tauranga was being increasingly recognised not just for its lifestyle, but as a serious contender on the national stage where businesses could scale globally from a regional base. Advertise with NZME. 'This is a phenomenal achievement and testament to our region's growing reputation as a hub for innovation and strong influence on New Zealand's tech and innovation landscape.' A company based in Waikato that has worked on significant projects in Tauranga won Māori Company of the Year. Deep Dive Division is a robotic diving company founded in 2018 by Tua and Courtney Karalus. It has worked on everything from salvage and biosecurity to films (including Avatar: The Way of Water) and creating artificial reefs in the Tauranga Harbour. 'It's really cool to pave the way as a Māori Pacific business,' Courtney Karalus said. She said it was important to work with excellence, but also to be inspirational for the future, knowing that anything is possible in their community. 'It's also badass to look after the environment while you're doing it, because everyone loves the water.' Tua Karalus said he just wanted people to 'embrace the water'. 'We're out there, we're doing it, and there's a really bright future in the environmental space.' Best Software finalist Carepatron, which helps medical practices manage appointments in person and online, was highly commended in the Most Innovative Hi-Tech Software Solution section. Tauranga's Jenny Rudd was a finalist in the Inspiring Individual category, but missed out on the win. She founded Dispute Buddy, a software program that supports people with the Family Court process by helping them find and extract texts, emails and messages needed as evidence. Bay of Plenty finalists for Best Manufacturer – wearable lymphatic therapy company Flowpresso and pH-measuring device maker Bluelab – also missed out. New Zealand Hi-Tech Trust chair Marian Johnson said she saw the achievements of the tech sector as something all of Aotearoa could take pride in after the challenging past couple of years. 'We continue to see exceptional growth of both our largest tech companies and burgeoning ecosystem of start-ups,' Johnson said in a statement. 'We're witnessing an industry that is continuing exceptional growth as well as innovation and matching it with the best in the world.' 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Award winners PwC Hi-Tech Company of the Year Syos Aerospace Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Xero Hi-Tech Young Achiever Luke Campbell (co-founder & CEO of VXT) Spark Best Hi-Tech Solution for the Public Good Optimation Consult Recruitment Best Contribution to the NZ Tech Sector Talent RISE Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Datacom Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual Lee Timutimu Aware – an HSO Company Most Innovative Deep Tech Solution Kitea Health Poutama Trust Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year Deep Dive Division Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Tait Communications Flying Kiwi Sir Peter Beck NZX Most Innovative Hi-Tech Creative Technology Solution The Village Goldsmith Duncan Cotterill Most Innovative Hi-Tech Software Solution Winner: Toku Eyes Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Highly Commended: Carepatron Braemac Most Innovative Hi-Tech Manufacturer of the Year The Village Goldsmith Kiwibank Most Innovative Hi-Tech Solution for a More Sustainable Future Cleanery NZTE Most Innovative Hi-Tech Agritech Solution Advertise with NZME. Mindhive Global Punakaiki Hi-Tech Start-up Company of the Year Mindhive Global ASX Hi-Tech Emerging Company of the Year Winner: Projectworks Highly Commended: Calocurb
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Trap House: Dave Bautista is all geared up for his next Hollywood movie
Recently, a newly launched U.S. film company, Aura Entertainment , has announced its first release starring for an action-packed movie, Trap House. Aura is planning to release this exciting film on November 14, 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After a successful appearance in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, Bautista is all set to drop another spectacular movie for his fans. Dave Bautista's Trap House is on track to win the hearts of WWE fans Dave Bautista has always given his best performances in WWE's ring, winning hearts worldwide with his fantastic wrestling skills. After his successful appearance in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, this man has proved that he isn't just a legendary wrestler but also an amazing actor. Aura Entertainment, a newly launched U.S. film company, has confirmed Bautista's next movie, Trap House. Aura has lined up this sensational and energetic movie release on November 14, later this year. This power-packed movie is directed by Michael Dowse and written by Gary Scott and Tom O'Connor, the writer of The Hitman's Bodyguard. 'Trap House embodies everything we stand for: bold, smart, and wildly entertaining. With the firepower of Dave Bautista and the pedigree of Scott Free, this film kicks off our slate with muscle and style,' said Aura CEO, Marc Goldberg. Bautista added, 'I am excited to share this film with audiences; it has been a true labor of love, and my co-stars will blow you away. We had such a great time making it, and I can't wait for families to see it in theaters!' Michael Pruss, President of Scott Free, mentioned , 'We are delighted to be partnering with Aura on Trap House and honored that this wildly entertaining film, led by the inimitable Dave Bautista, will be their inaugural theatrical release for audiences to enjoy on the big screen.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The movie revolves around an elite team of DEA agents whose daring teenagers use their parents' own strategies and weapons to heist a relentless drug gang. These rebellious kids track the cartel with non-lethal weapons, trying to rob them. Along with Bautista, Jack Champion, the star of Avatar: The Way of Water, Sophia Lillis (It), Tony Dalton (Better Call Saul), Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl), Kate Del Castillo (Cleaning Lady), Zaire Adams (FreeRidge) and Bobby Cannavale (Ant-Man) gave their best shots to this action movie . The hype for this movie is real among fans, and it will be interesting to see Bautista on the big screen again. Also read:
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Top 10 highest-grossing movies of all time: 2025 rankings and lifetime earnings revealed
This year, Marvel Studios dominates the top 10 with the list of highest-grossing films, featuring Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and According to a report by Statista, the studio's dominance extends beyond the box office, with Spider-Man: No Way Home setting a YouTube record for trailer views—355 million on debut day. James Cameron's Avatar and its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, have been holding the top spots every year, showcasing the director's unparalleled success in creating visually groundbreaking and globally appealing films. Cameron's timeless classic, Titanic, despite its release in 1997, also secured a spot this year with a lifetime gross of ,264,812,968. (Photo: TitanicMovie/Twitter) A few films achieved box office success within a year of release, like Inside Out 2, which premiered on June 14, 2024, and grossed $1,698,863,816, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time until February 2025. It was surpassed by Ne Zha 2, a Chinese movie with a worldwide gross collection of $1,898,599,023. Top 10 highest-grossing movies of all time (2025 Edition) Rank Movie Title Director(s) Worldwide Gross Domestic Gross Release Year 1 Avatar James Cameron $2,923,710,708 $785,221,649 2009 2 Avengers: Endgame Anthony & Joe Russo $2,799,439,100 $858,373,000 2019 3 Avatar: The Way of Water James Cameron $2,320,250,281 $684,075,767 2022 4 Titanic James Cameron $2,264,812,968 $674,354,882 1997 5 Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens J.J. Abrams $2,071,310,218 $936,662,225 2015 6 Avengers: Infinity War Anthony & Joe Russo $2,052,415,039 $678,815,482 2018 7 Spider-Man: No Way Home Jon Watts $1,921,407,902 $814,866,759 2021 8 Ne Zha 2 Yang Yu (Jiaozi) $2,100,000,000+ $19,625,569 2025 9 Inside Out 2 Kelsey Mann $1,699,000,000 $652,882,941 2024 10 Jurassic World Colin Trevorrow $1,671,537,444 $653,406,625 2015
Economic Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Trump's 100% tariffs on foreign films: Which recent blockbusters could have been affected — From 'Avatar' to 'Wicked'
US President Donald Trump's weekend announcement about maximum tariffs planned for all movies made outside his country has sparked concerns within and beyond the entertainment industry. The 100 per cent levy reflects the leader's nearly undeterred stance in the face of growing concerns around the international trade war that his economic policies have sparked in the months following his second presidency. A clear picture of how the tariffs would be implemented was missing from the president's declaration. On Monday, a day after Trump made the announcement, the White House said that the government is yet to make a final decision regarding tariffs on films produced however, added that all possible options are being explored to safeguard the "national and economic security" of the US, according to news agency Reuters. Notably, while announcing his plans, Trump had billed the growing trend of foreign film production as a "national security threat". Also Read : When and why did Alcatraz Prison close — and what makes Trump's plan to reopen it so challenging? On Tuesday, Forbes compiled a list of some of this decade's highest grossers that, though, were American-made but filmed in foreign countries. These films could have potentially faced a big impact if they were covered by the tariffs planned by Trump. Here are some of the films from the list: 1. Avatar: The Way of Water, which was released in 2022, was filmed in New Zealand. It grossed $2.3 billion worldwide. The film was produced by James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment, which is based in the US. 2. Barbie, which hit the theatres in 2023, earned a global gross revenue of $1.4 billion. It was filmed in the UK. The movie's producers include US firms Mattel and LuckyChap Entertainment. 3. Deadpool & Wolverine was shot in the UK. The film grossed $1.3 billion globally. The producers of the blockbuster are Marvel Studios, 21 Laps Entertainment, and Maximum Effort -- all US companies, Forbes noted. 4. Jurassic World Dominion, which was released in 2022, managed to earn gross revenues totaling $1 billion. The film was shot in locations spread throughout Canada, Malta, and the UK. All three production companies involved in the making of the movie are US-based. 5. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, another Marvel movie, was shot in the UK. Its global gross revenue stood at $955.8 million. Also Read : Why is Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool and planning to join Real Madrid? What has the White House said about Trump's planned movie tariffs? The White House on Monday said that any conclusive decision on President Donald Trump's planned levies on films produced outside the US has not been finalised yet. How much tariff does Donald Trump plan to impose on movies filmed outside the US? He plans to impose a 100 per cent tariff on such films. Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
Forbes
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Trump's Movie Tariff Would've Hit These Recent Huge U.S. Blockbusters: From ‘Avatar' To ‘Wicked'
President Donald Trump's threat of a 100% tariff on films produced outside of the United States—though vague in details—likely would have impacted many of this decade's highest-grossing American-made films, including the 'Avatar' franchise and 'Barbie,' both of which are among the many blockbusters that filmed in the United Kingdom, New Zealand or elsewhere. Trump threatened a 100% tariff on films produced outside the U.S., stating Hollywood is "DYING." ... More (Photo by) 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' which hit theaters in 2022 and is the highest-grossing film of this decade so far with more than $2.3 billion in box office returns, was largely filmed in New Zealand thanks to government grants. Though 'The Way of Water' avoided Trump's threat of steep tariffs on films produced outside the United States, there are three more 'Avatar' movies in the works, including one releasing later this year, that could be impacted if Trump follows through on his tariff threat. Trump said in a Truth Social post Sunday night he would impose a 100% tariff on films produced abroad because the American movie industry is 'DYING a very fast death,' calling the loss of domestic film production to other countries a 'national security threat.' The timeline for Trump's proposed tariff, and whether he has the authority to impose tariffs on films, remains unclear, and White House spokesperson Kush Desai told the Associated Press on Monday no final decision has been made regarding the tariff. Several upcoming 2025 films were shot abroad, though it's unclear whether films that are already completed would be subject to Trump's potential tariff. The next film in the 'Avatar' franchise, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' releases in December and was filmed in New Zealand. The next 'Mission Impossible' film, 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,' was produced by U.S.-based Skydance Media and filmed in the United Kingdom, Italy, Malta, South Africa and Norway. The upcoming live-action remake of the animated movie 'How to Train Your Dragon' was produced by U.S. company DreamWorks Animation and filmed in Northern Ireland. The upcoming Brad Pitt movie F1 was produced by U.S.-based Warner Bros. Pictures and Apple Original Films, and was filmed at various Formula 1 race tracks across the world, including in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Japan, Italy and Belgium, with additional filming locations in the United States. Productions in Hollywood and elsewhere in the United States have declined in recent years, largely because of the pandemic, labor strikes and financial incentives offered by locations abroad. In 2024, research firm ProdPro found the number of film and television productions in the United States had declined 40% since 2022, while declining 20% globally. Some countries have passed tax breaks for films in recent years to attract productions, including the United Kingdom, which unveiled a 40% corporate tax relief for film productions in 2024, and an additional tax credit for independent films. Hungary also extended a 30% tax credit in October for an additional six years, while Denmark joined other Nordic countries in establishing a film tax incentive in November. New Zealand film producer John Barnett told local outlet The Spinoff: 'Not unlike everything else Trump has done, it is totally lacking in logic,' stating much of the plan is unclear. 'What is Trump going to do if 'M3GAN' comes here and spends $200 million here? Is he going to charge them $200 million? And who's going to pay it?' Barnett said. 'This makes no sense,' an unnamed British producer told Variety, questioning whether the many blockbusters that shoot overseas would need to shoot in the United States now. An unnamed U.S. film company told Deadline the tariff would 'destroy the independent sector' because 'we won't be able to make movies for the same budgets, actors won't get paid the same fees and the list goes on.' Many Hollywood stocks fell Monday after Trump's announcement, including Netflix, whose stock fell 4%, costing the company $20 billion in market capitalization loss. Trump announced in January he would appoint actors Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as "special ambassadors' to bring film productions back to Hollywood. Bloomberg reported in April Voight had planned to present Trump with ideas to revive Hollywood productions, including tax credits, infrastructure investments and job training. Netflix Suffers $20 Billion Loss As Trump Wields 100% Movie Tariffs (Forbes)
