EntertainmentObama love story warm and sweetMr Darcy. Heathcliff. Rhett Butler. Edward Rochester. They're all swoon-worthy male characters, and now there's a new name to add to the list: Barack Obama.29 Jan 02:30 AM
EntertainmentCan Disney owned Marvel, Star Wars go on 'forever'?n 2009, when Disney struck a $4-billion deal to buy Marvel, I asked the company's mastermind editor and co-creator Stan Lee to size up the meaning behind the moolah. Just what was the Mouse House getting, exactly?29 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentWhen fictional couples break up, why does it hurt so much?2016 is young, but already, the year in pop culture is full of epic relationship drama.29 Jan 12:00 AM
EntertainmentRestored Napoleon film is seven hours longAn 89-year-old film, which could take cinema-goers more than eight hours to watch, is returning to the big screen.28 Jan 08:15 PM
EntertainmentYoung Kiwi star talks working with TaikaThe young star of Taika Waititi's latest is ready for his close-up.28 Jan 06:00 AM
EntertainmentWaititi's Wilderpeople gets US cinematic releaseTaking his latest film to Sundance Film Festival has proved fruitful for writer-director Taika Waititi.27 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentGodfather star and the celeb death hoaxLong before the internet helped celebrity death rumors spread like rapid fire, there was the Abe Vigoda hoax.27 Jan 07:41 PM
EntertainmentScarJo's five best films - and one of her worstScarlett Johansson is in Wellington filming Ghost in the Shell, so what better time to take a looked at her checkered film history? Here are her five best films, and - shh! - one of her worst.27 Jan 06:09 AM
OpinionRaybon Kan: Evil empire of white HollywoodCOMMENT: The white face is default. Anything else is jarring and needs to be justified, writes Raybon Kan. So for two years in a row, all 20 of the Oscar nominees for acting are white.27 Jan 12:53 AM
EntertainmentScarlett Johannson's new film 'Ghost in the Shell' With Scarlett Johannson in Wellington to film the live-action feature, we take a look at Masamune Shirow's 'Ghost in the Shell'.Watch27 Jan 12:10 AM
EntertainmentA ten-hour film about paint dryingA British filmmaker made censors sit through a 10-hour movie about a painted wall just to prove a point.26 Jan 10:35 PM
EntertainmentScarJo's new film: What is it?We take a look at the controversial history of Ghost in the Shell, the new film Scarlett Johansson is filming in Wellington.26 Jan 10:20 PM
EntertainmentLabyrinth remake rumours dismissedA screenwriter reportedly hired to remake David Bowie's Labyrinth has dismissed suggestions the beloved movie is set for a reboot.26 Jan 04:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy a film about tickling is earning rave reviewsDavid Farrier talks his Sundance Film Festival hit: "Kiwis have been flown over to Los Angeles to be tickled, in a sport, they get paid for it,' and it's all like ... 'What?'"26 Jan 02:50 AM
EntertainmentGosling and Ford to start filming Blade RunnerRyan Gosling and Harrison Ford's Blade Runner sequel will begin filming in July.26 Jan 02:30 AM
EntertainmentWaititi annouces fellowship at SundanceNew Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi has been finding success at this year's Sundance Film Festival with the debut of movie, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, but that's not all he's been up to.26 Jan 12:20 AM
EntertainmentResearchers' problem with DisneyWhy we should think twice before letting kids watch some Disney movies.26 Jan 12:00 AM
EntertainmentIan McKellen calls Oscars criticism 'legitimate'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".25 Jan 06:15 PM
EntertainmentFarrier's movie earns rave reviewsHe quit his high profile presenting role at TV3 to chase his movie-making dreams - and it seems that decision has paid off.25 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentNew Zealand names its favourite family filmKiwis 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.25 Jan 06:58 AM
EntertainmentWhat We Do in the Shadows sequel in worksA spin-off film centred around werewolves is in the works to follow cult comedy vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows.25 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentFirst review of Potter star's new film: 'Do not see it'Daniel Radcliffe's new movie has offended, baffled and confused viewers at the Sundance Film Festival.24 Jan 10:30 PM
EntertainmentLabyrinth fans slam 'disgusting' rebootCult favourite starred David Bowie as Goblin King.24 Jan 08:35 PM
EntertainmentTaika's Wilderpeople 'a deliciously good time'Kiwi crowds won't get to see Taika Waititi's new film until March, but early reviews suggest we're in for a treat.24 Jan 07:40 PM
EntertainmentWatch: 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' teaser trailer 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. Watch24 Jan 07:00 PM
EntertainmentHost scraps script after #Oscarssowhite outcryChris Rock is "writing a new show" for the Oscars.24 Jan 06:35 PM
OpinionAlex CaseyAlex Casey: Two comedies bring light relief to the cinemaWe are getting into Oscar season now, which means things are getting serious as actors and directors try to secure a little solid golden man figurine.23 Jan 11:44 PM
EntertainmentWaititi's new film premieres at SundanceTaika Waititi's Barry Crump adaptation has taken its first bow at the American film festival which was the launching pad for his previous features.23 Jan 08:11 PM
EntertainmentRedmayne 'privileged' to play transgender roleThe Oscar-nominated stars of The Danish Girl, Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander talk about the film to Helen Barlow.22 Jan 11:00 PM
TechnologyBe prepared to suspend scientific beliefAre 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.22 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDaniel Radcliffe's 'lifeless' new roleDaniel Radcliffe is set to deliver his most morbid performance yet, as a corpse in the upcoming film Swiss Army Man.22 Jan 06:00 AM
EntertainmentDie Hard sequel coming - or is it a prequel?Bruce Willis is working with director Len Wiseman on a Die Hard sequel/prequel.22 Jan 04:30 AM
EntertainmentWahlberg plans Boston bombing filmMark Wahlberg has met with the Governor of Massachusetts to discuss his upcoming film about the Boston Marathon bombings.22 Jan 04:00 AM
