Here's everything we loved, and a few things we hated, in 2016.

Bad sequels, terrible reboots and the less said about Dirty Grandpa, the better. We dredge through the cinematic cesspools of 2016.

The casting director for Lord of the Rings has revealed the truth behind the David Bowie-Gandalf story.

We talk to our Entertainers of the Year,Taika Waititi and David Farrier and the mystery man behind their success, Carthew Neal.

In Hollywood, originality isn't usually bankable. The success of 'La La Land' has made it a shoo-in for an Oscars nod, but it nearly didn't happen.

Jimmy Kimmel will get a surprisingly small pay for hosting one of the biggest media events in the world.

Who says that romance is dead? It's alive and well according to a report by EliteSingles which reveals top romantic comedies enjoyed by Kiwis.

Green Lantern was a stinker, even Ryan Reynolds is happy to admit that. So why did he accept the role?

This debut feature from Aussie theatre director Rosemary Myers is a welcome addition to the coming-of-age genre.

Beauden Barrett wins Rugby player of the year - as Star Wars blockbuster Rogue One is released.

TimeOut reviewers choose their favourite big screen hits of the year.

Harry Styles stars alongside Tom Hardy in Christopher Nolan's grim new war movie, Dunkirk.

The cast help make this one-off spin-off a pleasingly different kind of Star Wars film, one that gives a new hope to other tangential takes in the future.

Want to see Will Smith's new movie? Well, you probably won't after reading these reviews.

Keoghan has certainly put his arse on the line to spin Harry's yarn in tandem with a personal challenge. It makes for a riveting if self-flagellating sports doco.

What were this year's best TV shows, movies and albums? Laura McGoldrick finds out with deputy entertainment editor Chris Schulz​ and entertainment writer Karl Puschmann.

Watch the trailer for Will Smith's new movie Collateral Beauty, due out here in January.

New Zealand is continuing its fine form at Sundance thanks to Flat3 creator Roseanne Liang.

"God bless Daniel Radcliffe - he commits to all of his actions," says the Harry Potter star's director in Kill Your Darlings.

Calm down, Star Wars fans - the Force, and your childhood, remains intact.

The 2017 Golden Globe nominations are in, and La La Land and The People v. O.J. Simpson predictably lead the motion picture and television pack.

Mel Gibson did the time and, after a decade in "director's jail", during which almost no one in Hollywood would work with him, he is apparently free.

COMMENT: Based on the consistent comedic joy of the viewing experience, and how well they embody something resembling the spirit of Christmas.

The Kiwi stars of Moana took it upon themselves to keep Disney true to the film's Polynesian roots - sometimes risking their jobs to do it.

You know the film is something special when the opening scene brings a tear to the eye.

At least half of the films on this list became box office hits, raking in millions of dollars apiece.

Chris Evans has been named the best value for money actor in Hollywood by Forbes.

Golden Globes voters were made to return expensive perfumes gifted to them by Nocturnal Animals studio.

Ford accidentally punched Gosling during the production of Blade Runner 2049.