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NZ Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Pike River official trailer
The trailer for feature film Pike River, starring Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm. Video / Madman Entertainment
Scoop
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
‘James And Isey' Star James Cross Dies Aged 68
James Cross – Northland identity and co-star of one of New Zealand's most successful documentary movies of all time – has died aged 68. Gavin Cross said his youngest brother passed away peacefully on Monday night at Kawakawa Hospital, with family members – including their 106-year-old mother Isey Cross – at his bedside. He would be at home at the family farm in Kawakawa until Thursday, when he would be taken to Ōtiria Marae, near Moerewa, about 6am. A service would be held there at 11.30am. The 2021 movie James and Isey, by independent film-maker Florian Habicht, explored the loving relationship between Isey and her youngest son and caregiver, as they prepared to celebrate her 100th birthday. The feel-good film is the seventh highest-grossing New Zealand documentary of all time. Just 10 days earlier and despite failing health, James hosted a 106th birthday party for his mother at Bay of Islands Yacht Club in Waitangi. More than 100 people attended, with members of the Cross whānau travelling from as far away as Australia. James had been working on a sequel to James and Isey, which he was intent on producing himself. When mother and son attended the world premiere of James and Isey at Auckland's Civic Theatre in 2021, it was the first time Isey had been to the Civic – or to any movie – since World War II. To mark the death of James Cross, and celebrate the love of mother and son, Madman Entertainment has made James and Isey free to watch on the DocPlay video platform until Thursday, 8 May. You can find the movie here:
Scoop
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
'James And Isey' Star James Cross Dies Aged 68
James Cross - Northland identity and co-star of one of New Zealand's most successful documentary movies of all time - has died aged 68. Gavin Cross said his youngest brother passed away peacefully on Monday night at Kawakawa Hospital, with family members - including their 106-year-old mother Isey Cross - at his bedside. He would be at home at the family farm in Kawakawa until Thursday, when he would be taken to Ōtiria Marae, near Moerewa, about 6am. A service would be held there at 11.30am. The 2021 movie James and Isey, by independent film-maker Florian Habicht, explored the loving relationship between Isey and her youngest son and caregiver, as they prepared to celebrate her 100th birthday. The feel-good film is the seventh highest-grossing New Zealand documentary of all time. Just 10 days earlier and despite failing health, James hosted a 106th birthday party for his mother at Bay of Islands Yacht Club in Waitangi. More than 100 people attended, with members of the Cross whānau travelling from as far away as Australia. James had been working on a sequel to James and Isey, which he was intent on producing himself. When mother and son attended the world premiere of James and Isey at Auckland's Civic Theatre in 2021, it was the first time Isey had been to the Civic - or to any movie - since World War II. To mark the death of James Cross, and celebrate the love of mother and son, Madman Entertainment has made James and Isey free to watch on the DocPlay video platform until Thursday, 8 May. You can find the movie here:
The Age
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Redeem free passes to see inspiring drama, Tinā*
Tinā is an inspiring drama, a light-hearted rhythmic tear-jerker, and the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival (Anapela Polataivao). As a subscriber, you have the opportunity to redeem 1 of 20 double passes to see Tinā for free.* SYNOPSIS: Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta (Anapela Polataivao) reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school and is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration, and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother You can watch the trailer here. DIRECTOR: Miki Magasiva CAST: Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson, Beulah Koale, Dalip Sondhi and Nicole Whippy RUNNING TIME: 124 mins RELEASE DATE: 1 May, 2025 Offer Details Redeem one of 20, free double passes to see Tinā. The first 20 subscribers will receive an email to confirm their successful offer redemption and instructions for the use of their passes. Unsuccessful applicants will receive no communication. *Terms and Conditions: This offer is available to Sydney Morning Herald and Age digital subscribers and print subscribers with 2+ days of home delivery. This offer is only valid to see the movie 'Tinā' in participating cinemas. There are 20 double passes available, offer ends on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 23:59 [AEST] or when this allocation is exhausted. Successful applicants will be contacted with information regarding their passes, while unsuccessful applicants will receive no communication. Submission addresses will be shared with Madman Entertainment for the purpose of sending the physical passes to successful applicants. Offer may only be redeemed once per subscriber. Offer must be redeemed online and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Sydney Morning Herald
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Redeem free passes to see inspiring drama, Tinā*
Tinā is an inspiring drama, a light-hearted rhythmic tear-jerker, and the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival (Anapela Polataivao). As a subscriber, you have the opportunity to redeem 1 of 20 double passes to see Tinā for free.* SYNOPSIS: Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta (Anapela Polataivao) reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school and is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration, and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother You can watch the trailer here. DIRECTOR: Miki Magasiva CAST: Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson, Beulah Koale, Dalip Sondhi and Nicole Whippy RUNNING TIME: 124 mins RELEASE DATE: 1 May, 2025 Offer Details Redeem one of 20, free double passes to see Tinā. The first 20 subscribers will receive an email to confirm their successful offer redemption and instructions for the use of their passes. Unsuccessful applicants will receive no communication. *Terms and Conditions: This offer is available to Sydney Morning Herald and Age digital subscribers and print subscribers with 2+ days of home delivery. This offer is only valid to see the movie 'Tinā' in participating cinemas. There are 20 double passes available, offer ends on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 23:59 [AEST] or when this allocation is exhausted. Successful applicants will be contacted with information regarding their passes, while unsuccessful applicants will receive no communication. Submission addresses will be shared with Madman Entertainment for the purpose of sending the physical passes to successful applicants. Offer may only be redeemed once per subscriber. Offer must be redeemed online and cannot be redeemed for cash.
