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Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under way
Town bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.

What does the NZ sex industry think of Oscar-winning film Anora?
Dark comedy-drama Anora won five awards, including Best Picture, at this year's Oscars.

Hollywood power couple ‘living apart’
Harrison Ford and his wife Calista Flockhart are reportedly living separately.

‘It’s too late’: The death of cinemas and the struggle to draw audiences back
Conan O’Brien mocked streaming by introducing a 'building for movies' at the Oscars.

What’s new to Netflix, Neon and more this week?
Catch a Wellington seaside mystery and the return of our most crack-up nature show.

Gene Hackman was their most famous neighbour. They rarely saw him
New York Times: The movie star and his wife lived an increasingly isolated life.

Five-time Oscar-winning Anora is a tough, terrific working-girl saga
Review: Mikey Madison isn't just another pretty woman in Sean Baker's acclaimed flick.

Star’s bizarre act before accepting Best Actor Oscar
Adrien Brody was awarded the gong for his performance in The Brutalist.

Mystery of Gene Hackman’s death brings grief and bewilderment to the community
New York Times: Residents grapple with how the famous residents lay dead for so long.

It’s Oscars day: How to watch and Kiwis nominated
Kiwis can stream the Academy Awards on Disney+ on March 3.

The best movies of 2025 so far, according to critics
Our evolving list of 2025’s best films and where to watch them in NZ.

‘Like watching a car crash over and over’: Why one of Hollywood’s top directors left the US for NZ
'I see a difference here in the way people treat each other.'

The 20 best TV period dramas of all time – ranked
Telegraph: Historical drama doesn’t have to be genteel and strait-laced.

It’s a busy weekend in Auckland with classic cars, movies, Pride and more
Here's how to spend the first weekend of autumn.

Isabella Rossellini: Model, actress, ethologist, Oscar nominee
New York Times: a scene-stealing role brought her unexpected acclaim, and tears, at age 72

First look: New trailer for A Minecraft Movie
The latest trailer for A Minecraft Movie, a big-screen adaptation of the popular video game directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black.

Why the Oscar-nominated Nickel Boys left this film critic weeping
REVIEW: 'One of the most visually and sonically gorgeous movies of the year'.

Harrowing 911 call released: Gene Hackman’s daughter breaks silence on reclusive dad
Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home. Now, the 911 call has been released.

‘I thought mum would always be here’: Toby Stephens on life with Maggie Smith
Times: The former Bond villain on growing up with a great, his mother’s last days.

‘Incredibly proud’: Vista’s record revenue driven by box-office success, as CFO departs
Vista Group's revenue hit $150m in 2024, up 5% from 2023.

Hollywood remembers Gene Hackman, the consummate everyman
New York Times: How Gene Hackman redefined the Hollywood leading man.