Hey lovelies, whelp my computer screen is dead again and I can't afford to replace it again right now. So I'm going to do my best to work with my external monitor for these. I am also going to finish up the New Uni Con post when I can, but may skip June to November, depending. Here's some more recent stuff from our wonderful cast and crew!
== Rhys Darby ==
In case you didn't already know it, Rhys and Rosie are goofballs, and Rosie sewed these shirts for the two of them for Halloween!
And great news - Hoff Roading is now available to stream on on SBS On Demand & Three New Zealand if you're in AoNZ, or you have a VPN with the rest of the world!
Rhys also did another absolutely adorable interview about his dreams! Check it out!
If you haven't heard, our dear captain is doing Cameos again!
He's also been updating his paid substacks with poetry!Sands of Time / Sands of Time 2
== Taika Waititi ==
Taika recently directed this Disney Short called The Best Christmas Ever!
Like Anapela and David Fane below-- you'll see Taika was also at the New Zealand Screen Awards recently!
Source: Instagram
== Con O'Neill ==
Con has been posting lots of sweet shots lately!
Source: Con's IG
And-- he's going to be headlining the new short Film - ANON!
Source: Con's IG
Con also did another Momentus event with @ringasunn called Dear Izzy with Con O'Neill! If you missed the event you can check it out on Youtube! It's definitely 18+!
== Samson Kayo ==
As you can see, Samson is keeping up with his regular greetings!
Source: Samson's IG
And great news! Samson was part of a movie called My Mother's Wedding and it's finally coming out! Check it out if you can!
Source: Samson's IG
== Nathan Foad ==
Our dear Lucius was a cast member in Daddy Issues Season 2 -- if you happen to have BBC Iplayer, you can check it out here!
Source: Nathan's IG stories
== Vico Ortiz ==
Vico recently also did a Momentus event for Garlic Soup Nation! Missed the event? You can watch it on Youtube!
Source: Momentus Youtube
== Samba Schutte ==
Some exciting news-- Samba is a big part of the new Apple TV show Pluribus that's finally streaming! Check it out here!
Source: Samba's IG Stories
Samba also recently had his latest Momentus event- did you get to attend? How was it?!
Source: Samba's IG
== David Fane ==
Along with Taika and Anapela, David Fane, our beloved Fang was out at the New Zealand Screen Awards making everyone laugh!
Source: NZSA IG
Oh and guess who stars in Zootopia 2? You guessed right!
Source: Instagram
Other news from David -- 'Yesterday Island' starring David received the Comedy Vanguard Audience Award at the Austin Film Fest!
Source: Instagram
== Kristian Nairn ==
Happy Very Belated Birthday to our beloved Kristian! His birthday was on November 25th!He's also been sharing a lot of poetry lately on his Instagram!
Source: Kristian's IG
== Ruibo Qian ==
Our dear Ruibo has been very busy, especially with a lot of these gorgeous headshots. If you don't already follow her on instagram, I highly recommend it. She shares a lot of wisdom and love!
Source: Ruibo's IG
== Anapela Polata'ivao ==
Tinā, our wonderful Auntie's new film, is finally available to be streamed in the US on Angel!
Source: Tina the Film IG
And if you hadn't heard-- she won BEST ACTRESS in a feature at the New Zealand Screen Awards!!!
Source: Tina the Film's IG
Source: Anapela's IG
== Madeleine Sami ==
For those of you who love Deadloch, Madz is back in Season 2 and it's premiering March 20th on Prime Video!
Source: Madeleine's IG
== Zayre Ferrer ==
By now, you know how much I love our beloved writer, Zayre Ferrer's work-- the short film they worked on now has it's soundtrack available on Spotify! Please give it a listen and send them some love! (Yes that is Alex Sherman in the background you see).
In addition, the trailer for Bembé is officially out! https://www.instagram.com/p/DRuw7xsiRg6/
Source: Zayre's IG
== Gypsy Taylor ==
I honestly didn't know Gypsy could impress or surprise me more than she already has-- but now illustrated a children's book called Row Row Row Your Boat (with monsters!)!
Source: Gypsy's IG
Gypsy's also been very busy lately, and she's been nominated for the 2026 AACTA awards for her costume designing on The Newsreader S3!
Source: Instagram
== Rachel House ==
I just can't get enough of Rachel's smile or serious face. Did you know she's also voice a character in Zootopia 2?
Source: Instagram
== Cohen Holloway ==
Taika and Cohen (Pop Pop) are together again in Educators Season 4 Episode 1!
Source: Instagram
== Fandom Spotlight ==
I didn't have a lot of room for photos left so I at least wanted to add a list of some of our fandom creators that have shops open this holiday season! Thank you to everyone who responded to my query on main! If you're looking for some fun OFMD or Queer Adjacent shops to check out, please check out some below!
- @palaceoftheprophets - Palace of the Prophets Etsy and other info - (Thanks @skies-for-eyes-trees-for-knees for sharing!)
- @danepopfrippery - https://danepopfrippery.com/ and their Redbubble
- @swashbuckling-sweethearts - Kofi / Inprnt / Redbubble!
- @fpwoper - Pixel Art Pirate Crosstich and more!
Do you have a shop/redbubble/inprnt/etsy/kofi open you'd like to share? Please send the info my way!
== Love Notes ==
Hey lovelies! It's been a while! I realize this was not as thorough as I'd like it to be but I hope to get another one out soon if time allows. I don't know how helpful they are anymore, but I hope you enjoy.
I want you to know I've been thinking of you and rooting for you these past several months I've been off the radar without a computer screen. I miss this fandom so much, and even though I haven't been around, I've been sending so much love your way.
Please remember to be kind to yourself this time of year, this is the time for rest and recovery. Take care crew <3
Source: The Latest Kate's IG
