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Film so scary it's making grown men flee
My heart is racing, I am starting to feel breathless, and light-headedness is threatening to overwhelm me.

Double trouble for hardman Tom Hardy
The director of a new film starring Tom Hardy as notorious Brit gangsters the Krays talks to Russell Baillie about his double vision.

Kirsten Dunst not so innocent in new Fargo
Kirsten Dunst's guilelessness has set her apart from the A-list - and won her work in everything from superhero franchises to the new second season of Fargo. She talks to Elizabeth Day.

Depp talks taking on gangster
Johnny Depp talks to Helen Barlow about taking on the role of Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger in the movie Black Mass.

Hollywood gender pay gap under scrutiny
US federal officials are investigating Hollywood movie studios over allegations of widespread gender discrimination.

Emotional dramedy makes little sense
The sobbing and sniffing in the theatre would indicate this emotionally manipulative story about lifelong friends dealing with one of them having cancer hits the mark - but it's a close-run thing.

Transformers to have four more sequels
Mark Wahlberg is set to return to the Transformers film franchise for at least one more movie as studio bosses plan the next four instalments in the blockbuster series.

Kiwi scientist reviews The Martian
Auckland University's Professor Richard Easther, one of the world's leading cosmologists, gives his scientific verdict on the movie of the moment.

Angry 007 lashes out at fans who want selfies
James Bond actor Daniel Craig can't understand his selfie-hunters.

The Martian's five best music moments
If you saw The Martian over the weekend, which opened No. 1 at the box office with $55 million, you probably didn't expect to leave the theater with I Will Survive stuck in your head.

Taika Waititi stays quiet on Thor 3 rumours
Taika Waititi is staying tight lipped on his links to Thor 3, but happy to talk about the upcoming Disney film Moana.

Back to the Future: 'Jaws 19' trailer
Universal Pictures has released a trailer for a fictitious movie 'Jaws 19' - as advertised in the second Back to the Future film. Source: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment/YouTube

Director's scary experience in NZ hotel
A few years ago Mexican filmmaker and amateur ghost hunter Guillermo Del Toro was in New Zealand scouting locations for The Hobbit trilogy when he convinced the owners of the Waitomo Caves Hotel to open their doors.

Jackman reveals 'Wolverine rage' as boy
The actor was a danger to others at school because of rage issues.

Bond star's warning to selfie hunters: 'You'll get thumped'
James Bond actor Daniel Craig has said he cannot understand why he is bombarded by selfie hunters, warning they might "get thumped" if they take photos without asking.

Karl Puschmann: Biopics Hollywood's version of the truth
Hollywood biopics might be great movies but they're still full of lies, writes Karl Puschmann.

A sweetie in Wolverine clothing
Hugh Jackman deserves his reputation as one of the nicest people in Hollywood, learns Leena Tailor, who speaks to him about his new movie, Pan.

Final trailer for Spectre released (+watch)
The final official trailer for the new James Bond adventure, Spectre, has been released.

Trailer: Spectre - final official trailer
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. In NZ cinemas on November 12.

Game of Thrones author dismisses film claims
George R. R. Martin has urged fans not to believe everything they read after he was reported to have confirmed plans for a movie spin-off to the cult TV series.

Matt Damon's Mars movie a riveting thriller
Matt Damon and Ridley Scott's adaptation of the bestseller about an astronaut stranded on the red planet is the interplanetary geek gardening thriller of the year.

The best and worst Mars movies
With the release of Matt Damon's movie The Martian and NASA's big Mars reveal, Dominic Corry takes a look at some of the best and worst films set on Mars.

'Pacific Rim 2 is not cancelled, just postponed'
Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim sequel has been "indefinitely delayed" after studio bosses officially pulled the film from its 2017 schedule.

Game of Thrones movie in the works
Author George R. R. Martin has let slip that a Game of Thrones movie is in the works.

John Drinnan: Is Xena coming back to NZ?
Hollywood interests are believed to be behind at least one of the two contenders to develop an Auckland Council-backed film studio at Hobsonville, writes John Drinnan.

Actress says new movie gave her panic attacks
French actress Marion Cotillard suffered panic attacks while filming new movie Macbeth.