Young singing sensation Thomston was given a year by his parents to make his mark in music or go to university. Today, he is making an impact globally with his own brand of pop-R&B-alt-electronic, writes Lydia Jenkin.

Veteran actor Michael Caton talks to Russell Baillie about his new movie which takes the road less travelled.

Des Sampson and Russell Baillie go behind the scenes of the film Everest, about the alpine tragedy that claimed the lives of New Zealanders Rob Hall and Andy Harris.

Bond girls Monica Bellucci and Lea Seydoux have given a glimpse of their characters in the new James Bond film, Spectre.

Sandra Bullock convinced producers of her new film to change the lead character from male to female so she could tackle a role originally meant for her longtime pal.

He has played everything from a gawky teen to a gay cowboy. Now, Jake Gyllenhaal has turned himself into a bulked-up boxer. He spars with Elaine Lipworth.

With a brand of comedy which could be dubbed subversive feminism, Amy Schumer is the most important comedian in the world right now, writes Karl Puschmann.

In a brand-driven cinematic landscape that sees movies adapted from popular video games, toys and even candy, the notion of a film based on an old TV show no longer projects the crassness it once did.

It is that time of life when we currently have two teenage offspring setting out on the long and involved path towards getting the driver's licences.

Actress Scarlett Johansson has reportedly been tapped to star in a remake of monster movie Creature From The Black Lagoon.

Uggie, the canine star of the Oscar-winning silent movie The Artist, has lost his battle with prostate cancer.

American comedian Zach Galifianakis is in final talks to voice The Joker in the upcoming animated film Lego Batman.

The writer-director of the controversial 2006 Best Picture winner says he wouldn't have voted for it.

The first trailer for The Hateful Eight, starring Samuel L. Jackson, debuted online this morning.

Angelina Jolie has jumped onboard an exciting new animated movie about a young girl living under the Taleban regime in Afghanistan.

"You say nobody knows who he is? Who doesn't know who he is?" runs a line early in this splendidly entertaining film about three-time Oscar winner, costume designer Orry-Kelly.

Melissa McCarthy will feel right at home on her latest movie which has become a family affair.

Winona Ryder has confirmed a rumoured Beetlejuice sequel is underway.

A U.S. appeals court struggled over the rules to block electronic transmissions that violate U.S. property rights.

Hollywood is paying tribute to the late actor and comedian Robin Williams on the first anniversary of his death.

Dust off the red speedos, Zac Efron is in early talks to join Dwayne Johnson in the new Baywatch movie.

Bill Murray has had a change of heart about appearing in the new Ghostbusters movie.

Funnyman Judd Apatow is a champion for women in comedy, writes Leena Tailor.

Yoga instructor and former TV3 reporter Claire Robbie has returned to New Zealand after nine months travelling the world making a documentary series.

Who was Orry-Kelly? "Not only a costume designer and three-time Oscar winner but also Cary Grant's boyfriend - now that's a trifecta."

A couple's plans to build a 'hobbit hole' for visitors to stay in has seen them embroiled in a battle against powerful forces.

The woman on America's silver screen is young. She is white. She is straight. And she is vastly outnumbered by men.

Kiwi actress Stefania LaVie Owen has landed her first major Hollywood role at the age of 17.

Colin Farrell will co-star alongside Eddie Redmayne in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

With a string of commercial hits including Jurassic World, Universal Pictures has broken the record for highest annual gross at the global box office.