Toy Story 5 is finally in theatres, and there's a surprising Kiwi connection in the mix. 

Jess Choi has had years of experience across the entertainment industry, working on films such as Cats, Avatar, Thor: Ragnarok, and The Boss Baby.

But her most recent work - producing the latest film in the Toy Story franchise.

A member of the Producers Guild of America, Choi was recognized among Variety's 2025 10 Producers to Watch. 

"Being in development, you're across many different mediums - and I love the way that animation could transport you to different worlds that you could never explore in live action. I fell in love with animation."

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Toy Story 5 is finally in theatres, and there's a surprising Kiwi connection in the mix.&nbsp;
Jess Choi has had years of experience across the entertainment industry, working on films such as Cats, Avatar, Thor: Ragnarok, and The Boss Baby.
But her most recent work - producing the latest film in the Toy Story franchise.
A member of the Producers Guild of America, Choi was recognized among Variety's 2025 10 Producers to Watch.&nbsp;
"Being in development, you're across many different mediums - and I love the way that animation could transport you to different worlds that you could never explore in live action. I fell in love with animation."
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Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB. News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB.News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

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Jess Choi: Toy Story 5 producer on the release of the film

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Disability can be something you’re born with, something that develops slowly, or something that comes about suddenly, and while many people take on the challenge of caring for their disabled loved ones, it can be challenging to know exactly what it means to be a caregiver.  

Kiwi filmmaker Jon Earle has created a deeply intimate documentary that captures just that – a story of endurance, identity, and family life under sustained pressure. 

Filmed almost entirely by Earle himself, featherStrength covers the more than a decade Earle has been raising his daughter, who was born with profound developmental disabilities requiring intensive 24/7 care. 

It captures the medical uncertainty, isolation, and the toll caregiving can have on relationships, work, and mental health, and has just won Best New Zealand Feature and Best New Zealand Editing at the Doc Edge Festival Awards. 

Jack was joined by both Earle and Karen Miles, the CEO of Parent to Parent, a not-for-profit support organisation for families navigating disability, to discuss the film and the journey so many families face caring for their loved ones.  

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Disability can be something you’re born with, something that develops slowly, or something that comes about suddenly, and while many people take on the challenge of caring for their disabled loved ones, it can be challenging to know exactly what it means to be a caregiver. &nbsp;
Kiwi filmmaker Jon Earle has created a deeply intimate documentary that captures just that – a story of endurance, identity, and family life under sustained pressure.&nbsp;
Filmed almost entirely by Earle himself, featherStrength covers the more than a decade Earle has been raising his daughter, who was born with profound developmental disabilities requiring intensive 24/7 care.&nbsp;
It captures the medical uncertainty, isolation, and the toll caregiving can have on relationships, work, and mental health, and has just won Best New Zealand Feature and Best New Zealand Editing at the Doc Edge Festival Awards.&nbsp;
Jack was joined by both Earle and Karen Miles, the CEO of Parent to Parent, a not-for-profit support organisation for families navigating disability, to discuss the film and the journey so many families face caring for their loved ones. &nbsp;
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Jon Earle and Karen Miles: Kiwi Filmmaker and Parent to Parent CEO on featherStrength and what it means to be a caregiver for a disabled loved one

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Kevin Milne has just returned from a week-long trip to the Garden City and found himself rather impressed with the experience. 

He told Jack Tame it’s not the Christchurch he once knew – it's a brand-new glittering, uber cool replacement.  

And with how much he enjoyed himself, he had to recommend anyone listening to consider a holiday or long-weekend stay in the city. 

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Kevin Milne has just returned from a week-long trip to the Garden City and found himself rather impressed with the experience.&nbsp;
He told Jack Tame it’s not the Christchurch he once knew – it's a brand-new glittering, uber cool replacement. &nbsp;
And with how much he enjoyed himself, he had to recommend anyone listening to consider a holiday or long-weekend stay in the city.&nbsp;
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Kevin Milne: Highly impressed after a visit to Christchurch

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Madonna is returning to the past in her newest album. 

‘Confessions II’ follows on from her 2005 album ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’, continuing her exploration of dance and electronic music.  

It’s made in conjunction with Stuart Price, who co-wrote and co-produced the 2005 album, and features guest appearances by Sabrina Carpenter, Feid, Stromae, and Madonna's eldest daughter Lola Leon. 

Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on ‘Confessions II’. 

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Madonna is returning to the past in her newest album.&nbsp;
‘Confessions II’ follows on from her 2005 album ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’, continuing her exploration of dance and electronic music. &nbsp;
It’s made in conjunction with Stuart Price, who co-wrote and co-produced the 2005 album, and features guest appearances by Sabrina Carpenter, Feid, Stromae, and Madonna's eldest daughter Lola Leon.&nbsp;
Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on ‘Confessions II’.&nbsp;
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Chris Schulz: Madonna - Confessions II

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Jess Choi: Toy Story 5 producer on the release of the film

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