Ryan Gosling has said Debbie Reynolds and Singin' in the Rain inspired La La Land.

COMMENT: Much of the setting for 1987 movie The Running Man looks eerily prophetic now that we're here for real.

Princess or showgirl? When considering the departed talents of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, that's the question many women put to themselves.

A kids rugby union coach landed a top role in the latest Tom Hardy series after a chance meeting in a park - with the star's dog.

Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, has broken her silence after the death of her mum and grandma.

We're looking back on some of our favourite big reads from TimeOut this year. Today, we revisit Chris Schulz's interview with comic Josh Thomson.

We're looking back on some of our favourite big reads from TimeOut this year. Today, we revisit Joanna Hunkin's interview with the stars of Ab Fab.

Figures from the world of stage, screen and showbiz have been rewarded for their work in the New Year Honours list.

Behind the high cheek bones and million-dollar smile, Rodney Alcala had a dark secret.

The Kiwi filmmaker has taken the time to roll up his sleeves and go on the bone marrow registry.

I was born in India, and had visited the country only twice since my family emigrated to Auckland.

Fans and celebrities remember Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher following her death yesterday.

Scarlet Johansson is the highest grossing actor of 2016, in a year that women beat out their male superhero co-stars.

Fortunately, Carrie Fisher had finished filming for the upcoming installment of Star Wars. But the studio faces difficult questions for Episode IX.

Kiwi Star Wars fan Kristy Glasgow remembers the time she met Carrie Fisher dressed as Princess Leia.

Carrie Fisher wrote in 2008 how she would like to be remembered

Soon after news of Carrie Fisher's death, celebrities reacted to the news of the loss of the movie icon, led by her Star Wars co-stars.

From the very beginning, George Lucas knew he had a life-force of a young actress on his hands.

We're looking back on some of our favourite big reads from TimeOut this year. Today, we revisit Chris Schulz's interview with David Farrier.

Sketch show at top of its game amid a bizarre political climate ripe for parody.

Star Wars star Carrie Fisher is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit after suffering a heart attack on a flight, according to her brother.

In his final column of the year Karl Puschmann takes a look at the average entertainment of 2016.

The problem with Passengers is how the dodgy premise detracts from feeling the story or characters.

The Moa's return from the wilderness with a hotly contested list of nominees.

La La Land is an iridescent sparkle of a film that lasts all the way to a clever, perfect ending.

Here is everything we know - or can guess - about the sequel. There may well be a betting system in place to see how much we get right.

There are plenty of love stories going on throughout Love Actually. But turns out there was one happening behind the scenes too - and it is freaking adorable.

A film with a signature song entitled How Far I'll Go, Moana could have done with taking things a little further.

Has the controversial filmmaker behind Basic Instinct and Showgirls bitten off more than he can chew with his new film, Elle?

Even though Sing doesn't have the depth of other recent animations, at this time of year not having to think too hard can be a blessing.