Star Wars
Fan Service – Is big brand TV leaving general audiences behind?
Dan Slevin has watched three recent streaming series that try – sometimes not all that hard – to entertain a casual viewer while delivering thrills to long-time fans. Video
AMC+ launches, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Andor
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the launch of AMC+ in New Zealand and one of the big shows it'll be screening - an adaptation of Anne Rice's Interview with a… Audio
Celebrating iconic composer John Williams' music
Iconic American composer John Williams recently celebrated his 90th birthday, so we revisit some of his beloved film scores and a few tracks you may not have heard. Audio
Mandalorian Iron
In this episode, we welcome Dr Catherine Whitby, Senior Chemistry Lecturer at Massey University, and MacDiarmid Institute Associate Investigator, to talk about Mandalorian, the super light and super… Audio
TRAILER: Getting to the science behind the fiction
Listen in to hear New Zealand's brightest scientific minds discuss the merits of pop culture plot-drivers. From Wolverine's adamantium-fused skeleton to Star Trek's dilithium crystals. Audio
Materials: Fact or Fiction - Hypermatter
Aleksandra Ilina, PhD student at Victoria University of Wellington give us her scientific take on Hypermatter from Star Wars. Audio
The craziest travel requests from the super rich
The notion of travelling anywhere further than the corner dairy has become a distant memory for many of us, but for the super rich, holiday planning continues to be a case of pushing the envelope. Audio
Taika Waititi to write and direct new Star Wars
Taika Waititi is going to direct and write a new Star Wars film.
The move was announced to coincide with May the 4th in the United States, the date known as Star Wars Day.
Susie Ferguson speaks to… Audio
Star Wars expert takes your questions
Our expert today is Hollywood screenwriter Gary Whitta, who co-wrote 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. Audio
Star Wars chewbacca actor dies
The actor who played one of Star Wars' most memorable characters has died. Peter Mayhew who played the 200-year old Wookiee Chewbacca, died at his home in Texas. Eve Johnson reports. Video, Audio
The music of Star Wars
The NZSO is bringing the Star Wars experience to Auckland and Wellington. You can watch the movies and hear the score played live by our national orchestra. Audio
The Empire and NZSO Strikes Back
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is bringing Star Wars to life again, this time it’s the Empire Strikes Back. Video, Audio
NZSO Comic Con
NZSO plays the music of Comic Con. A concert packed with popular themes and soundtracks from sci-fi and fantasy films as well as computer games. Audio
NZSO brings Star Wars to life in 2019
New Zealand Star Wars fans will feel the force when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams Star Wars scores in 2019. Video
Jay Laga'aia: man of many talents
Jay Laga'aia is an Auckland-born Samoan actor who kicked off his career in musical theatre and since then has done everything from present Playschool and Spot On to appear in Star Wars. He had the… Audio, Gallery
Carrie Fisher returns to screen in new Star Wars film
Carrie Fisher's unexpected death after the filming of Star Wars: The Last Jedi raised questions about how her character would be treated in the next film, but we now have some answers.
May the 4th be with you with NZSO’s Larry Reese
As today is May the 4th, it’s only right to have a member of the NZSO who performed Star Wars come in to choose five faves. Timpanist Larry Reese shares his highlights for 2018 so far and picks a few… Video, Audio
John WILLIAMS: Music from the Star Wars Saga
Music from the Movies - NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
Recorded 9 February 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
Seven awesome reasons to see the NZ Symphony Orchestra in 2018
The NZSO is offering a range of great gigs this year, with music from some our favourite video games, films and televisions shows. Get ready to geek out in 2018. Video