Film crews need special labour laws: Govt group
New Zealand's screen sector needs its own employment framework to remain globally competitive, a working group says.
Entertainment
Rave reviews for Jackson's WW1 film
'Extraordinary': Rave reviews for Peter Jackson's WW1 film
Kiwi director Sir Peter Jackson's World War 1 film has received five-star reviews after premiering in London.
Hypnotic debut a tale of two people
Hypnotic debut a tale of two people
Jeremy Quinn reviews Stray, directed by Dustin Feneley.
Weinstein sex assault charge thrown out
Weinstein sex assault charge thrown out
A judge has dismissed one of the six criminal charges against US movie producer Harvey Weinstein after prosecutors said they couldn't oppose the dismissal in light of information they've learned while investigating the case.
Missing Chinese actress returns, faces tax evasion fines
Missing Chinese actress returns, faces tax evasion fines
Chinese A-list movie star Fan Bingbing, whose June disappearance touched off wild speculation about her whereabouts, has been ordered to pay $US129 million in overdue taxes and fines by Chinese authorities.
'Explosion of chemistry' with Gaga key in musical remake
'Explosion of chemistry' with Gaga key in musical remake
When first-time director Bradley Cooper hired pop superstar Lady Gaga for her first movie role in the remake of classic film 'A Star is Born' both were taking a leap of faith.
Jackson could testify against Weinstein
Jackson could testify against Weinstein
NZ director Sir Peter Jackson has spoken with actor Ashley Judd's legal team and could furnish "powerful'' testimony supporting her sexual harassment case against film producer Harvey Weinstein, her attorney says.
A lady vanishes: Chinese superstar missing
A lady vanishes: Chinese superstar missing
Fan Bingbing, an A-list Chinese movie star who has appeared in the 'X-Men' and 'Iron Man' film franchises, has more than 62 million followers online in China and fronted million-dollar ad campaigns has disappeared.
Oscars backtrack after 'popular film' backlash
Oscars backtrack after 'popular film' backlash
The Academy of Motion Pictures said it would not go ahead with its proposed new "popular film" Oscar category at next year's awards ceremony.
Hollywood star Burt Reynolds dead at 82
Hollywood star Burt Reynolds dead at 82
Burt Reynolds, whose good looks and charm made him one of Hollywood's most popular actors and starred in 'Deliverance,' 'The Longest Yard' and 'Smokey and the Bandit', has died at the age of 82.
Stolen 'Wizard of OZ' slippers recovered
Stolen 'Wizard of OZ' slippers recovered
A pair of ruby slippers that featured in the movie "The Wizard of Oz" and were stolen from a Judy Garland museum 13 years ago have been recovered in Minneapolis.
LA will not prosecute Spacey on 1992 assault claim
LA will not prosecute Spacey on 1992 assault claim
The Los Angeles District Attorney's office said on Tuesday it would not prosecute actor Kevin Spacey on a 1992 sexual assault accusation because it fell outside the California statute of limitations.
Actor Depardieu facing rape investigation
Actor Depardieu facing rape investigation
French actor Gerard Depardieu is being investigated by the Paris prosecutor over accusations of rape and sexual assault. He has denied any wrongdoing.
US playwright Neil Simon dies
US playwright Neil Simon dies
US playwright Neil Simon, who became one of Broadway's most prolific and popular playwrights, has died at 91.
Kiwi actress cast in Top Gun sequel
Kiwi actress cast in Top Gun sequel
After getting rave reviews for 'Leave No Trace' Kiwi actress and rising star Thomasin McKenzie is set to star alongside Tom Cruise in the new 'Top Gun' film.
Danny Boyle pulls out as Bond director
Danny Boyle pulls out as Bond director
British director Danny Boyle has pulled out of the latest James Bond movie due to "creative differences," the producers of the multimillion-dollar film franchise says.
Life, but not as we know it
Life, but not as we know it
If you think that four old gals getting hot under the collar after reading Fifty Shades of Gray is automatically hilarious you are in luck because Book Club is very funny, writes reviewer Christine Powley.
Ringing laughs from racism
Ringing laughs from racism
It feels like another age entirely since a Spike Lee joint last made it into cinemas here, but there’s no denying the sheer commercial appeal of BlacKkKlansman, Jeremy Quinn writes.
A flattering portrayal of an accidental president
A flattering portrayal of an accidental president
We live in dispiriting times, and a symptom of that must surely be a movie made by liberal Hollywood director Rob Reiner that takes one of the most vulgar men to occupy the White House and attempts...
Oscars move to honour 'popular' movies
Oscars move to honour 'popular' movies
The Oscars will introduce a new award for popular films and the ceremony will be limited to three hours to stave off slumping audiences for the movie industry's most prestigious honours.