Cannes Film Festival postponed
The Cannes Film Festival, the world's largest, is postponing its latest edition in May due to the spread of the coronavirus, organisers of the annual event on the French Riviera say.
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Another cinema lease: double feature for town
Another cinema lease: double feature for town
The location of a planned trust-run movie theatre in Oamaru can finally be revealed.
Telling stories that matter
Telling stories that matter
Queen & Slim director Melina Matsoukas talks to Simran Hans about working with Beyonce, filming in a polar vortex and being told that casting ablack woman in a lead role isn't profitable.
Dunedin has capacity for large-crew projects
Dunedin has capacity for large-crew projects
The filming of a movie directed by Jane Campion shows the city can host large-crew projects, the Dunedin City Council says.
Weinstein lawyers seek 5 years' jail
Weinstein lawyers seek 5 years' jail
Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein, convicted last month of rape and sexual assault, have asked a court to take into consideration his health and age and sentence him to prison for five years.
The show must go on: 'Mulan' premieres despite outbreak
The show must go on: 'Mulan' premieres despite outbreak
Walt Disney Co has held a red carpet premiere for its action epic "Mulan", pushing ahead with the movie's rollout even though the coronavirus spread will keep the film out of China, the second-largest film market, indefinitely.
Sir Bob Jones to pay legal costs to film-maker
Sir Bob Jones to pay legal costs to film-maker
Film-maker Renae Maihi - who was sued by Sir Robert Jones for defamation - says he has agreed to pay her legal costs after dropping his case against her.
Exorcist, Game of Thrones actor dies
Exorcist, Game of Thrones actor dies
Max von Sydow, the Swedish actor known for his role in The Exorcist and more recently for playing the Three-Eyed Raven in Game of Thrones has died in France. He was 90.
Scenes for Netflix film shot in Victorian precinct
Scenes for Netflix film shot in Victorian precinct
It may not have seemed it at first glance when wandering along Harbour St yesterday, but the jewel of Oamaru’s Victorian precinct was indeed being prepared for lights, camera and action.
Cinema leased, reopening planned
Cinema leased, reopening planned
After being closed for nearly 18 months, Oamaru’s former Limelight Cinema is likely to reopen by the end of the year.
Depp suing Sun over 'wife beater' claim
Depp suing Sun over 'wife beater' claim
Hollywood star Johnny Depp has appeared in a London court to hear his lawyer argue that Depp's ex-wife had lied when she accused him of beating her in comments quoted by tabloid newspaper.
Film takes aim at fast fashion
Film takes aim at fast fashion
Moviegoers may scorn the billionaire fashion bosses in Greed, but anti-slavery activists said anyone who buys cheap clothes risks fuelling factory abuses.
‘Mulan’ tourism boost predicted
‘Mulan’ tourism boost predicted
The majestic grandeur of the Waitaki district is on display in Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan and the Waitaki District Council is preparing to bridge the fantasy of the movie with the reality of the Ahuriri Valley.
Weinstein rape trial: jury begins deliberations
Weinstein rape trial: jury begins deliberations
The jury in former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's rape trial has begun deliberations on charges that could see him jailed for life.
Oscars TV audience hits record low
Oscars TV audience hits record low
The US television audience for the 2020 Oscars fell to an all-time low for a ceremony that brought big wins for South Korean satire Parasite but was criticised by reviewers as long and haphazard.
Taika Waititi wins Jojo Rabbit screenplay Oscar
Taika Waititi wins Jojo Rabbit screenplay Oscar
Filmmaker Taika Waititi has become the latest Kiwi to win an Oscar, taking out best adapted screenplay for Jojo Rabbit at the 92nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Waititi named as Oscars presenter
Waititi named as Oscars presenter
New Zealand director Taika Waititi has been named as a presenter at the Academy Awards.
Netflix nets Studio Ghibli
Netflix nets Studio Ghibli
Japanese anime house Ghibli has listened to its fans and finally released its back catalogue for streaming on Netflix, writes Guy Lodge.
A very particular man
A very particular man
Famous for his languid charm, Bill Nighy is anything but relaxed. He talks to Miranda Sawyer about acting, anxiety - and the dreadful challenge of casual dressing.
Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas dies
Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas dies
Kirk Douglas, the cleft-chinned movie star who fought gladiators, cowboys and boxers on the screen and the Hollywood establishment, has died at the age of 103.