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Scoop
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Trailer Released For Kiwi Feature Film Pike River Ahead Of Nationwide Cinema Release On October 30
Aotearoa audiences will get the first look at one of the year's most anticipated local films, with the official trailer for Pike River released today. The powerful drama, based on the November 2010 Pike River Mine tragedy that took the lives of 29 men underground, will open in cinemas nationwide on October 30, 2025. The trailer offers a glimpse into the strength of performances from an all-star New Zealand cast. Pike River marks three-time Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey's (Yellowjackets, The Last of Us, Heavenly Creatures) homecoming to work on a New Zealand feature, working alongside BAFTA nominated NZ actress Robyn Malcolm (After the Party, Far North, Outrageous Fortune). The film also features Lucy Lawless (Xena, My Life Is Murder) as Helen Kelly, and Tim Gordon (The Kick) as Pike families spokesperson Bernie Monk. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rob Sarkies (Out of the Blue, Scarfies), Pike River tells the true story of Anna Osborne (Melanie Lynskey) and Sonya Rockhouse (Robyn Malcolm) – two women who lost their loved ones in the disaster and became leading voices in the families' long fight for truth and accountability. Pike River was filmed on location in Greymouth, Wellington and Auckland. Pike River families have been closely involved in the production from its inception with the film supported by the Families Committee and Families Reference Group. Prominent Pike family members Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne, whose friendship the film focuses on, have endorsed the film. The New Zealand premiere of Pike River is set to be held in Māwhera Greymouth in October, honouring the community at the heart of the story. The film will have its World Premiere at Sydney Film Festival on June 7, as a 'Special Presentation' at the 2,000 seat State Theatre. Some Pike River families from New Zealand and Australia will be in attendance along with members of the cast and crew. Director Rob Sarkies commented: 'After working closely for more than five years with many of the Pike River families it's gratifying to be sharing the first glimpse of the film. I hope Pike River will give New Zealanders an insight into the determination of these families and an understanding of what they went through, and why. Melanie and Robyn have done an extraordinary job capturing Anna and Sonya's inspiring friendship that transformed them into leaders for their community.' Written by (Consent, Bliss, Piece of My Heart), Pike River was produced by Vicky Pope (Savage, Went Up The Hill, Gardening with Soul) and Timothy White (Muru, Out of the Blue The Dark Horse) with Executive Producers Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm, Paul Wiegard, Paul Gough, James Dean, Jennifer Sutton, Doug Gold, William Watson, Ella Field, Elizabeth Williams and Rob Sarkies. Madman will distribute theatrically in New Zealand and Australia, with Capture Entertainment handling international sales. The film has been made in association with the New Zealand Film Commission, NZ On Air, Signature Entertainment, Park Road Post Production, Fulcrum Media Finance, Madman and Nude Run.
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
Metro
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV show that 'gave fans nightmares' just got renewed for season 4
One of the creepiest shows on the air has just been renewed for a fourth season on Paramount Plus. Yellowjackets is a coming-of-age meets cannibalism saga that sees a women's football team fly to compete at nationals, when their plane crashes in the wilderness, postcode: middle of nowhere. Starring a stand-out cast including Christina Ricci and Melanie Lynskey, the show operates at two timelines: the women in middle-age still reckoning with the traumatic longtail of what they did to survive, alongside flashbacks to their younger selves stranded in the woods. The third season sees the teenage survivors approaching their second winter in the wilderness, when the proverbial really starts to hit the fan. The finale finally answered the question of Pit Girl's identity – who we see in the show's very first flashforward scene – as well as several other lingering questions to leave fans on a cliffhanger in both timelines. Paramount Plus and Showtime have now confirmed Yellowjackets will return for a fourth season, after the latest finale shattered records with three million cross-platform viewers worldwide in its first seven days. Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios said in a statement announcing the renewal: '[Co-creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson] have masterfully crafted an utterly singular, genre-defying phenomenon. 'A perfect alchemy of psychological horror, survival thriller and coming-of-age drama that continues to captivate audiences worldwide, brought to life by our extraordinarily talented and beloved cast.' The renewal is in line with the original plans for the show, which was pitched as a five-season arc Lyle recently said they're 'still on track for'. She told EW: 'We don't really see this as being more than a five-season show. I think that there are shows that can go forever, but I think that when you're telling such a deeply serialized story and it's about these characters' lives, you want to reach a satisfying conclusion and not just drag things out forever.' The show has already proved to be a juggernaut among viewers, breeding rampant online discourse of theories and Easter egg hunts. But it's certainly not one for the squeamish or pearl-clutchers. TV fans have shared their (spoiler free) thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), with many noting how creepy ther show can turn. @thirty4seventy5 wrote: 'Finished 2 seasons in a week. Have nightmares about it when I sleep with me on the plane. More Trending 'One of the most disturbing stories I've watched so far honestly.. And I've seen really sick s***… The concept of evil is so genuinely mastered.' @Meld0gg added: 'Seriously, Yellowjackets on Showtime gave me nightmares! How the f*** could you!!!' while @kevc1980 wrote: 'Holy crap, Yellowjackets is INCREDIBLE. Warning it's disturbing AF, but so addicting. Best new show on TV right now. @J_Love_Watts chimed: 'Yellowjackets is already one of the most disturbing shows I've seen this year…I LOVE IT.' View More » Yellowjackets is available to stream on Paramount Plus. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix viewers have days left to watch 'sexy' drama with 94% rating MORE: You can binge all eight episodes of TV thriller that left fans 'wrecked' in UK tonight MORE: Charlotte Ritchie: 'I hope my thriller has a legacy like Line of Duty'
Geek Girl Authority
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
The Wilderness (and Showtime) Has Chosen to Renew YELLOWJACKETS for Season 4
Highlights Paramount and Showtime have renewed network staple Yellowjackets for Season 4. Yellowjackets Season 3 smashed records for Showtime, becoming the show's most-watched season with the finale as the most-watched episode in series history. Production dates for the fourth season are forthcoming, but will be announced shortly. It Chose … Yellowjackets Season 4 We're gonna hear the Wilderness for at least one more season. Showtime has chosen (hee-hee) to renew Yellowjackets for a fourth season, and guess what? No hunt required (that we know of). RELATED: Yellowjackets : 10 Buzzing Predictions for Season 4 Here's what Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, had to say regarding the Season 4 greenlight: ' Yellowjackets has become a cultural juggernaut; with Season 3 shattering all previous records, we are thrilled to announce its renewal for a Season 4 on Paramount+. Ashley [Lyle] and Bart [Nickerson] have masterfully crafted an utterly singular, genre-defying phenomenon: a perfect alchemy of psychological horror, survival thriller and coming-of-age drama that continues to captivate audiences worldwide, brought to life by our extraordinarily talented and beloved cast.' The Cast Season 3 stars Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Kevin Alves, Sarah Desjardins and Simone Kessell, with Elijah Wood in a recurring role. RELATED: Read our Yellowjackets recaps Two-time Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank guest stars this season, along with Joel McHale and Ashley Sutton. Based on how Season 3 ended, Swank could get a promotion to series regular in Season 4. If you recall, the Season 3 finale sees Taissa (Cypress) and Misty (Ricci) joining forces in the present timeline to take down Shauna (Lynskey). In the '90s timeline, Mari (Alexa Barajas) inadvertently becomes Pit Girl during a hunt meant to distract Shauna (Nélisse) and Lottie (Eaton). The teens crown Shauna the Antler Queen in the aftermath. Lastly, Natalie (Thatcher) makes contact with the outside world courtesy of the repaired sat phone. The first three seasons of Yellowjackets are now streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. Season 4 will begin production soon. Our 15 Favorite YELLOWJACKETS Needle Drops Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Melanie Lynskey's Daughter Makes Her Red Carpet Debut as the Cutest Publicist in Hollywood
Melanie Lynskey is no stranger to the spotlight, but at the recent Lilo & Stitch world premiere, it was her daughter who stole the show. While there were no photos taken of her at the premiere, she did technically make her red carpet debut; and it was in the most adorable way possible. On May 17, E! News shared a truly adorable video of Lynskey and her daughter. They shared the video to X, the app formerly known as Twitter, with the caption reading, 'Melanie Lynskey's daughter is her personal publicist at the #LiloAndStitch World Premiere. ❤️' More from SheKnows Diddy's Twins Jessie & D'Lila Make a Statement at Prom Amid Father's Legal Issues In the heartwarming photo, we see Lynskey posing for the cameras at the premiere, rocking a floral denim mini-dress. Then, off to the side, we see her daughter in a Hawaiian-inspired ensemble, holding her mom's name card over her face! She's both keeping her anonymity and becoming her mom's lil publicist. For those who don't know, Lynskey and Ritter started dating in 2013, later getting engaged in Feb 2017. They later married in 2020. They welcomed a daughter in 2018, but didn't announce it until 2019; and have yet to release her name to the public to keep her privacy. In a previous interview with People, the Yellowjackets star talked about how much she loves being a mom. 'I feel so fortunate to have my daughter, and I love her,' she said. 'It's like the joy of my life. Every day, I'm like, 'Thank you, thank you, thank you for this child.' I want to spend every minute with her.' Before you go, click to see more celebrity kids following in their parents' acting footsteps. Best of SheKnows 19 Celebrity Stepparents Who Have a Tight Bond With Their Stepkids I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About
