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Star pokes fun at Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history on air
Crowe took a cheeky swipe at the 'Titanic' star for only dating women under the age of 25.
'I’m so proud of him': Melanie Lynskey's husband opens up about alcoholism battle
He 'didn't think he deserved' to be with the Kiwi actress when they started dating.
Guy Pearce under fire over transgender tweets
The Australian actor apologised for a series of now-deleted posts.
Pilot wows at Armageddon Expo with three costume changes
"If you’re a geek or a nerd of any kind, it’s all here for you."
Court, Scientology and Sam Neill - everything you missed in entertainment this week
We heard more from Sam Neill this week than we have all year - what else happened in news?
Red, White and Brass: A film everyone can enjoy
"After all the waiting, we are finally getting it out. It was a massive journey.”
Has travel lost its way? New doco delivers tourism its 'Inconvenient Truth'
The Last Tourist is a film that hopes to change the way you travel.
Why Netflix dumped its $238 million romcom
The normally cash-happy streamer baulked at the cost of the latest lovefest film.
Why Tom Cruise’s most iconic scene was almost cut
The most defining scene in his career wasn’t working until he tried something unusual.
'I saw where this was heading': Director reacts as blockbuster underwhelms at box office
Even the director admitted he knew the movie wasn’t going to do well.
The Wire, John Wick star dead at 60
Lance Reddick's body was discovered in his California home.
Sharon Stone breaks down: ‘Just lost half my money’
Star confesses to serious financial loss due to "this serious banking thing".
“Fiercely competitive”: Ben Affleck dishes on celebrity Wordle group
"The first rule of Wordle is don’t talk about Wordle. Unless you get it in three guesses."
New festival director for Māoriland Film Festival announced as festival lights, camera and action begins
Libby Hakaraia steps down after 10 years at the helm of Māoriland.
Wētā Avatar artist rushed to hospital after Oscar win
The artist had been experiencing intense pain throughout the day.
Fierce, funny and forgotten: how Jamie Lee Curtis fell off Hollywood’s radar
It took more than four decades for the star to receive an Oscar nom.
How Oscar winners are getting older... but show no signs of slowing down
Over-50s swept up the main categories for the first time since 1982.
Brendan Fraser's heartbreaking reaction to Oscar win
The star was close to breaking down in tears on the Oscars stage when he accepted the win.
'Why is Jimmy Kimmel like that?': Six thoughts we all had during the Oscars
Opinion: The Oscars has been and gone so now it's time for our hot take.
Listen: Oscar-winning director on his doco about Putin's greatest nemesis
Audiences around have been moved by the plight of a Russian politician.
Live: All the action from the Oscars (not) red carpet
Join our live coverage from the carpet on the biggest night in Hollywood.
How this A-list actress may have blown their Oscar nomination
Cate Blanchett passionately called out her industry but at what cost?
‘I run’: Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel reveals plan to avoid another on-stage slap
The Oscars host has a plan if someone pulls a Will Smith at the 95th Oscars.
Oscars predictions: Who will win – and who should win this year
Will the crowd-pleasers triumph?
All the films nominated for a Best Picture Oscar and where to watch them in NZ
There are 10 brilliant films up for Best Picture, but only one can win the Oscar.
Meet the movie studio dominating the Oscars this year
The backers of Everywhere Everything All at Once have turned viral hits into awards bait.
Auckland screen industry now a $1.5 billion-plus business
More money, more jobs in local TV and films, but weather disasters could test resilience.
‘Saving Private Ryan’ actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61
The talented but troubled actor brought a tough guy bravado to films over the years.
Vista Group sees revenue bump but net loss doubles
Return of blockbusters helps, but industry still well short of pre-Covid box office.
'Wonderfully weird': Young Tauranga filmmakers reflect on national success
'I discounted the fact we could even have a possibility of winning.'
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in involuntary manslaughter case
The actor has entered a plea in the case that could see him spend 18 months in prison.
Surprise Netflix film takes out massive BAFTA win
The annual award show saw some big winners including the award season favourite, Elvis.
Film review: We Are Still Here - a story of power, strength and survival
A standout post-colonial anthology about power, strength and survival.
