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Online campaign turns rap movie into hit

Everybody can be straight outta somewhere, and that's fine with Universal Pictures.

Why Ritchie revived The Man from U.N.C.L.E

The director and star of The Man from U.N.C.L.E talk to Desmond Sampson about why they've remade the 1960s show for the big screen.

Johansson linked to horror reboot

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

The Artist star Uggie dies

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

Galifianakis to voice The Joker

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

Oscar winner: I didn't deserve to win

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

First trailer released for new Tarantino movie

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

Jolie signs on for animated film

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

Silver screen hero celebrated

"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.

Schumer 'will inspire people'

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

Claire Robbie returns to NZ

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?

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."

Tolkien lawyers threaten couple over 'hobbit hole' campsite

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 brutal truth about women in Hollywood

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

Kiwi teen lands role as Katie's daughter

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

Colin Farrell joins the world of Harry Potter

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

Universal Pictures blockbuster pay day

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

Watch: Brangelina reunite onscreen

A decade after filming Mr and Mrs Smith, Brangelina are back on screen as another troubled married couple.