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Star Wars actor hits out at 'ludicrous' secrecy

Star Wars actor Anthony Daniels has criticised Disney studio bosses over the secrecy surrounding the latest film in the sci-fi franchise.

This year's biggest box office bombs

From a giant Pac Man attacking the planet to a lacklustre superhero reunion, this year's biggest bombs have been revealed.

The best bits from the Avengers' blooper reel

Marvel have released a blooper reel from the Avengers' movie, Age of Ultron, that hit theatres earlier this year.

Black jersey's history plays out on film

After more than 120 years of our national rugby team wearing black jerseys, the AB's jersey is now set for the movie theatre.

Hall's widow endorses film of Everest tragedy

The widow of mountaineer Rob Hall has spoken of her support for the film which dramatises the last days of his life and death on the world's highest peak.

Are these cinema's worst ever accents?

Following Will Smith's atrocious attempt at a Nigerian accent in his new film <i>Concussion</i>, we've put together a list of some of the worst on-screen accents of all time.

Local Star Wars fans snap up memorabilia

Kiwi Sith Lords, Wookiees, Storm Troopers and Rebel pilots queued outside toy stores across the country yesterday, to officially be the first in the world to get their hands on new Star Wars memorabilia.

The film festival highlights coming to NZ

Here are the highlights of thirteen film festival premieres and when you can expect to see them in New Zealand.

Compton's rocky road to the big screen

The hit movie Straight Outta Compton takes us back to the days of provocative influential gangster rappers N.W.A. Here, cast and creators talk about their involvement in the film.

All you need to know about Disney's Moana

Disney reveals details of its Pasifikan princess movie with Dwayne Johnson talking about playing Maui. Dominic Corry reports.

Review: Everest film 'gripping and affecting'

Because this is a film about the darkest days in New Zealand's long-time connection to the highest peak on the planet, it was always going to resonate here differently than in many parts of the world.

Steven Spielberg says superheroes are a dying breed

One of the highest grossing directors of all time says it's time for superheroes to hang up their capes.

Hacked emails spark controversy

A day after its trailer debuted online and months before it hits theatres, a Will Smith football head-trauma film is already sparking controversy.

Quirky teen drama filled with genuine heart

Winner of the Grand Jury and Audience Awards at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, this indie coming-of-age dramedy is all about Greg (Mann), a teenage boy whose mother makes him spend time with cancer-stricken classmate Rachel (Cooke).

New film examines world's first transgender woman

The Danish Girl tells the story of transgender woman Lili Elbe, and is already being pegged for Oscar glory.

Has the year's best movie already been found?

International critics have voted Mad Max: Fury Road as their best film of the year, their main federation says.