Ian McKellen, whose career has ranged from King Lear to Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has described criticism of the lack of diversity in Oscar nominees "legitimate".

He quit his high profile presenting role at TV3 to chase his movie-making dreams - and it seems that decision has paid off.

Kiwis dug deep into a vast catalogue of live-action, animation, comedy and drama to vote for their top 100 flicks that satisfy all age groups.

A spin-off film centred around werewolves is in the works to follow cult comedy vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows.

Daniel Radcliffe's new movie has offended, baffled and confused viewers at the Sundance Film Festival.

Cult favourite starred David Bowie as Goblin King.

Kiwi crowds won't get to see Taika Waititi's new film until March, but early reviews suggest we're in for a treat.

New Zealand audiences will get their first look at Taika Waititi’s new feature film 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' today with the release of the film's first teaser trailer.

Chris Rock is "writing a new show" for the Oscars.

Taika Waititi's Barry Crump adaptation has taken its first bow at the American film festival which was the launching pad for his previous features.

The Oscar-nominated stars of The Danish Girl, Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander talk about the film to Helen Barlow.

Are we willing to accept such compromises when watching science fiction? I guess it depends on how captivating the movie is and how pedantic we are.

Daniel Radcliffe is set to deliver his most morbid performance yet, as a corpse in the upcoming film Swiss Army Man.

Bruce Willis is working with director Len Wiseman on a Die Hard sequel/prequel.

Mark Wahlberg has met with the Governor of Massachusetts to discuss his upcoming film about the Boston Marathon bombings.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio learned a lot about acting on the set of The Revenant, because he had to use his eyes and face so much to convey emotion.

Actor Ryan Reynolds has taken a swipe at Hugh Jackman in a special Australia Day message while praising Aussies for their "unrelenting condescension towards New Zealand".

Actor Ryan Reynolds has taken a swipe at Hugh Jackman in a special Australia Day message while praising Aussies for their "unrelenting condescension towards New Zealand".

Filmmakers took on a huge story with the movie Spotlight, writes Helen Barlow.

David Duchovny talks to Dominic Corry about the return of The X-Files.

The director's latest may namecheck Auckland, where it premiered last night, but his new Western is short on wit and long on brutality.

With five films breaking the $6 million mark in New Zealand it was a record year for box office takings.

What happens when Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath and Jeremy Wells sit down with Quentin Tarantino in Auckland?

The 2016 Academy Awards nominations were announced almost a week ago, but the controversy over the nominees - or non-nominees - is only increasing.

It's hardly surprising that stories of immigrants to the Land of the Free have such a proud cinematic history: the immigrant experience has everything - risk, longing, regret, hope, danger - that makes for great drama.

The film which reunites the Once Were Warriors team will have its world premiere at a prestigious European film festival.

Derek Zoolander wants Katy Perry to relax in a clip posted to her Facebook page.

Internationally acclaimed director Lee Tamahori’s first New Zealand film since Once Were Warriors.

One of the child abuse victims whose story inspired Spotlight has praised the filmmakers over their handling of the sensitive subject matter.