We take a look at the controversial history of Ghost in the Shell, the new film Scarlett Johansson is filming in Wellington.

A screenwriter reportedly hired to remake David Bowie's Labyrinth has dismissed suggestions the beloved movie is set for a reboot.

David 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?'"

Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford's Blade Runner sequel will begin filming in July.

New 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.

Why we should think twice before letting kids watch some Disney movies.

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".

He quit his high profile presenting role at TV3 to chase his movie-making dreams - and it seems that decision has paid off.

Kiwis 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.

Cult favourite starred David Bowie as Goblin King.

Kiwi crowds won't get to see Taika Waititi's new film until March, but early reviews suggest we're in for a treat.

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.

Chris Rock is "writing a new show" for the Oscars.

We 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.

Taika Waititi's Barry Crump adaptation has taken its first bow at the American film festival which was the launching pad for his previous features.

The Oscar-nominated stars of The Danish Girl, Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander talk about the film to Helen Barlow.

Are 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.

Mark Wahlberg has met with the Governor of Massachusetts to discuss his upcoming film about the Boston Marathon bombings.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio learned a lot about acting on the set of The Revenant, because he had to use his eyes and face so much to convey emotion.

Actor Ryan Reynolds has taken a swipe at Hugh Jackman in a special Australia Day message while praising Aussies for their "unrelenting condescension towards New Zealand".

Actor Ryan Reynolds has taken a swipe at Hugh Jackman in a special Australia Day message while praising Aussies for their "unrelenting condescension towards New Zealand".

Could more science be slipped into science fiction, including the Star Wars movies, without spoiling the fun? Michael Brown investigates.

The New Zealand box office raked in more than $193 million in 2015 - a record for the movie industry - with five movies breaking the $6 million mark.

Filmmakers took on a huge story with the movie Spotlight, writes Helen Barlow.

David Duchovny talks to Dominic Corry about the return of The X-Files.

The director's latest may namecheck Auckland, where it premiered last night, but his new Western is short on wit and long on brutality.

With five films breaking the $6 million mark in New Zealand it was a record year for box office takings.

What happens when Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath and Jeremy Wells sit down with Quentin Tarantino in Auckland?