Hollywood actress calls Q'town pizzeria 'a must visit'
Reese Witherspoon has given a Queenstown eatery the kind of publicity money can't buy, with a major shout out on her Instagram.
Film
The Favourite rules at BAFTAS
The Favourite rules at BAFTAS, Roma best film
Costume romp The Favourite was the biggest winner at the BAFTAs with seven awards, but it was Roma that got the nod for best film and director.
Five-time Oscar nominee Albert Finney dies
Five-time Oscar nominee Albert Finney dies
British actor Albert Finney, who rose to fame on a post-war wave of gritty, working-class dramas and became an Oscar-nominated international star, has died at the age of 82.
Neeson no-show after revenge remarks
No red carpet for Neeson after revenge remarks
The New York red carpet event for Liam Neeson's new film was cancelled after an interview in which the said he wanted to kill a black man in response to the rape of a friend.
Video stores still in the frame
Video stores still in the frame
Movie night in 2019 for many means sitting home on the couch connecting to Netflix. But in Invercargill, the age-old tradition of a trip to the local video store is seemingly still a popular option.
'Black Panther' takes top SAG award
'Black Panther' takes top SAG award
Superhero film Black Panther has won the top Screen Actors Guild award, boosting its stature ahead of the Oscars, while Glenn Close and Rami Malek were again judged best actress and actor.
Love and hate in modern America
Love and hate in modern America
"What are you willing to die for?": Russell Hornsby discusses his breakout role in The Hate U Give with Tre'vell Anderson.
Singaporean actor dies after military training in NZ
Singaporean actor dies after military training in NZ
A Singaporean actor and soldier who was injured during a military exercise in Waiouru over the weekend has died.
History-making Oscar noms leave top prize up for grabs
History-making Oscar noms leave top prize up for grabs
Netflix movie "Roma" and British historical romp "The Favourite" from Fox Searchlight led nominations for the Oscars on Tuesday in a history-making lineup that left the best picture race wide open.
Broadway icon Carol Channing dead at 97
Broadway icon Carol Channing dead at 97
Carol Channing, who won over audiences with her giddy, guileless charm in signature roles in Broadway's "Hello, Dolly!" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," died in her California home on Tuesday at the age of 97.
Oscar organisers accused of intimidation
Oscar organisers accused of intimidation
The largest actors union in the US has accused organisers of the Oscars of trying to intimidate celebrities not to present at rival award shows.
Screenwriter returns from stint in China
Screenwriter returns from stint in China
Award-winning Dunedin screenwriter David Hay has returned from a "phenomenal" trip to China, where he wrote the script for a full-length black comedy.
Kiwi actress wins prestigious award
Kiwi actress wins prestigious award
Kiwi actress Thomasin McKenzie has won the Breakthrough Performance Award at the NBR Awards in the US.
Judge dismisses Ashley Judd harassment claim
Judge dismisses Ashley Judd harassment claim
A federal judge in Los Angeles has dismissed actress Ashley Judd's sexual harassment claim against movie producer Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein's sex assault trial set for May
Weinstein's sex assault trial set for May
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will go on trial in May on charges of sexually assaulting two women, his lawyer confirms.
Night of upsets at Golden Globes
Night of upsets at Golden Globes
Queen musical Bohemian Rhapsody has won this year's top award at the Golden Globes, while Glenn Close took home best actress over presumed favourite Lady Gaga.
Cracking open a nut war
Cracking open a nut war
California is going nuts and a Dunedin film-maker wants us all to know about it, writes Tom McKinlay.
Kiwi star nominated for Critics' Choice Award
Kiwi star nominated for Critics' Choice Award
Kiwi actress Thomasin McKenzie has received a Critics’ Choice Award nomination for her performance in this year’s critically-acclaimed drama Leave No Trace.
Politics, race, music dominate Golden Globe film noms
Politics, race, music dominate Golden Globe film noms
Movies about race, politics and music dominated nominations for the Golden Globe awards on Thursday, setting the stage for a lively Hollywood awards season leading up to the Oscars in February.
Pork Pie director Geoff Murphy dies
Pork Pie director Geoff Murphy dies
Geoff Murphy, one of the pioneers of the modern New Zealand film industry, has died. He was 80.