Entertainment

For the filmmaker who re-imagined Batman as 'The Dark Knight' and explored deep space in 'Interstellar,' the story of British troops trapped on a French beach during World War Two may seem like an unlikely draw.

Videos released by US police of Shia LaBeouf's arrest last week on charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication shows the actor hurling expletive-filled barbs at officers as he questioned the reason for his arrest.

For his work in films reflecting US history such as 'Saving Private Ryan', 'Apollo 13' and 'Bridge of Spies', actor Tom Hanks has won this year's Records of Achievement Award.

Forget The Dark Knight trilogy, the best superhero movies for me were always Sam Raimis’ Spider-Man flicks, which just seemed to nail the all-too-delicate balance between seriousness and camp that the modern day Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The potentially enlightening true story of France’s first black circus performer is given the standard movie biopic treatment in Chocolat (Rialto), which is being marketed as Monsieur Chocolat for foreign audiences.

'Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot, comedian Amy Poehler and 'Mr. Robot' actor Rami Malek are among a record 774 people from 57 countries invited to join the ranks of the group that chooses the annual Oscars as it seeks to diversify its predominantly white male membership.

Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist, best known for a leading role in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Swedish film series, died in Sweden after a year-long battle with lung cancer, his representative.

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Johnny Depp could be investigated for perjury after claims made in a Los Angeles lawsuit.

A Kiwi high school pupil has been cast as the voice behind the te reo Maori version of Disney's 'Moana'.

A long time ago, before reality TV bastardised the format, there was a type of documentary known as cinema verite, which eschewed voice-overs, confessionals, snap zooms and pacy editing, and just let the cameras roll.

A parenting and child development specialist has sued Walt Disney Co and its Pixar unit, accusing them of stealing from her the concept for their 2015 blockbuster movie, 'Inside Out.'

Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is retiring from acting.