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Conchord cast in Steven Spielberg film

Kiwi comedy king Jemaine Clement has joined the cast of Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the classic children's book, <i>The BFG</i>.

Trailer: Ant-Man

Heroes don't get any bigger with the new trailer for Marvel's Ant-Man, in theaters July 16.

Twelve Questions: Cori Gonzalez-Macuer

He was a loudmouth vampire in What We Do in the Shadows, but comedian Cori Gonzalez-Macuer prefers dry understatement. He talks about tattoos, whisky, failure and success.

Gandalf joins Beauty and the Beast cast

Sir Ian Mckellen is the latest star to land a role in the upcoming remake of Beauty And The Beast.

First review: Paul Henry's secret movie 'a helluva film'

Just one week after Paul Henry returned to New Zealand television screens, the controversial broadcaster has made his feature film debut at the Florida Film Festival.

Med students study hard - at the movies

Slouching on the sofa watching movies often isn't the best way to get study done, but for medical students, a trip to the DVD store can be good for grades.

Weta scout on lookout for designers

Budding Kiwi artists will next week have the chance to wow a top Weta Workshop designer.

Film Festival: Only game in town

The world premiere of a black-and-white documentary about a small-town rugby club is the centrepiece of the New Zealand International Film Festival's Autumn Events programme next week. Peter Calder spoke to the film's makers.

Conventional retelling feels like teaching aid

John Steinbeck's classic American tragedy-in-miniature has had five screen adaptations (including an Iranian film) but the only theatre version was the author's own, published and first staged in 1937, the same year as the novel.

Star Wars movies to be released online

The six original Star Wars movies are being released online in digital form for the first time, the studios behind the iconic franchise has announced.

Johansson centre stage for final Avengers trailer

The final trailer for Avengers: Age Of Ultron was released on Monday, full of all the action and quick wit fans have come to expect from the superhero franchise.

Stephanie Merry: Why Fast & Furious 7's finale is a perfect movie moment

This piece is basically one big spoiler. If you don't want to know what happens to Paul Walker's character at the end of <i>Furious 7</i>, stop reading.

Fast & Furious 7 speeds to top of box office

Arnie: Terminator 4 'sucked'

Arnold Schwarzenegger certainly didn't waste his breath when it came to airing his views on the fourth Terminator film.

Trailer: Avengers: Age Of Ultron - Earth's Mightiest Heroes

Meet Earth's Mightiest Heroes once again with a new preview for Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Resurrection of Robin on hold

When Robin Williams died last year, a sequel to one of his biggest hits, <i>Mrs Doubtfire</i>, was in early development.

'Fat people have really hot sex'

"We are a fat-hating society." Fat people are rarely seen being intimate on screen and this reinforces negative attitudes towards them, says an academic.

Lane change for Rom-Com star

Watching an actor evolve can make for fascinating viewing - sometimes proving more entertaining than their output. Take Ryan Reynolds.