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Cannes insider David Blake attends documentary premiere at Lumiere Cinema

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Guests at the Lumiere Cinema Christchurch were entertained recently by the arrival in New Zealand of Cannes Film Festival officianado David Blake straight off...

Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies after cancer battle

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Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died aged 54 after a battle with cancer, having been diagnosed with colon cancer in December...

Action icon Chuck Norris dies at 86 after medical emergency

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Action star Chuck Norris has died at 86 after a medical emergency in Kauai, Hawaii, his family confirmed, saying he was “surrounded by his...

Shortland Street actor’s wife diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer

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Former Shortland Street actor Benjamin Mitchell, known to many New Zealanders as Dr TK Samuels, is currently supporting his wife and family through a...

Robert Duvall dies aged 95

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Robert Duvall, the acclaimed American actor and Academy Award winner, has died aged 95. Best known for his roles in films such as The Godfather,...

SFO files charges against TV producer over alleged fraudulently obtained funds

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The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has filed charges in the Auckland District Court against a television producer for allegedly obtaining fraudulent lending and funding...

Enfield Culture and Heritage Awards recognise lifetime contributions across arts, science and community

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The Enfield Entertainment, Culture and Heritage Awards have again highlighted a broad range of lifetime and creative achievements, recognising individuals and organisations whose work...

Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Brigitte Bardot, the French film icon whose career helped redefine cinematic allure and global pop culture, has died at the age of 91, her...

US comedy actor Pat Finn dies aged 60 after cancer battle

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U.S. actor and improvisational comedian Pat Finn, known for his appearances across some of television’s most popular sitcoms, has died aged 60 after a...

Former Shortland Street actor sentenced for road rage attack

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A former Shortland Street actor has been sentenced to seven months’ home detention after a violent road rage assault that left his victim with...

Son detained on suspicion of Rob Reiner and wife’s murder

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U.S. media report that Nick Reiner, the son of acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, has been taken into custody after Reiner and his...

‘McLeod’s Daughters’ star Rachael Carpani dies aged 45

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Australian actress Rachael Carpani, best known for her role as Jodi Fountain on McLeod’s Daughters, has died at the age of 45. Her parents Tony...

‘Career refocus’ reportedly behind Amy Schumer’s marriage split

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Amy Schumer has confirmed her separation from husband Chris Fischer after seven years of marriage, with sources saying the split followed a prolonged period...

Police investigate double homicide at Los Angeles home of director Rob Reiner

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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, have been found dead inside their Los Angeles home, with police investigating the case as...

‘Avatar’ cast and crew draw huge crowds to Wellington premiere

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The cast, crew and producers of the third Avatar film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, were greeted by large crowds as they walked the red...

Paramount counters Netflix with $108bn Warner Bros hostile bid

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Paramount Skydance has issued a surprise hostile offer to buy all of Warner Bros Discovery for $30 per share, valuing the company at USD...

Four countries quit Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion

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Four European Union nations — Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands — have announced they will withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, citing...

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco dies aged 33

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, known for his roles in Jamesy Boy, Gotti and Unbroken has died at the age of 33, with authorities in British...

‘Five Kingdoms II: The Desert’ movie begins shooting in Oamaru and North Canterbury

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The Waitaki and Canterbury regions are back in the international film spotlight, with Sydney-based actress and novelist Isla Charlotte-York arriving in New Zealand to...

Director Lee Tamahori passes away

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Celebrated New Zealand filmmaker Lee Tamahori has died, aged 75. Born in Tawa, Wellington, Tamahori began his career in advertising, co-founding the acclaimed production company...

Ukraine bans ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes featuring blacklisted Russian actor

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Ukrainian streaming platforms have begun removing episodes of Game of Thrones that feature Russian actor Yury Kolokolnikov, following a government decision to add him to...

Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales dies aged 93

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British actor Prunella Scales, best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in the classic comedy Fawlty Towers has died peacefully at her London home aged 93. Her...

Jewish film festival in Sweden cancelled over security concerns

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The Jewish International Film Festival in Malmö, Sweden, has been cancelled after cinemas across the city declined to host it, with some citing “security...

Pentagon slams Netflix over ‘woke garbage’ Marine series

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The Pentagon has sharply slammed Netflix for what it called “woke garbage,” following the release of a new series BOOTS about a gay man...

Looking for the meaning of life? These old sci-fi movies are a good place to start

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In a world that looks more and more like a dystopia, two unique masterpieces may help us find some purpose to our existence. Cinema has...

Actress Diane Keaton dead at 79

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Oscar-winning actress, known for Annie Hall, The Godfather and The First Wives Club, has died in California. American actress Diane Keaton has died at...

Jimmy Kimmel show will resume tomorrow – Disney

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The talk show host accused “the MAGA gang” of politicizing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. US comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return...

Was Jimmy Kimmel censored?

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Charlie Kirk was the antithesis of Jimmy Kimmel. Kirk was tremendously influential with the youth while Kimmel’s sanctimony is reserved for a dwindling audience of...

Kimmel pulled off-air indefinitely after monologue on Charlie Kirk’s death

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ABC has yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live! “indefinitely” after the host’s Monday monologue drew controversy for allegedly mis-characterising suspected shooter Tyler Robinson as a conservative...

Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies aged 89

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The actor starred in Oscar-winning films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’, and gained a reputation as a champion of independent cinema. Hollywood...

South Park Charlie Kirk episode pulled

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An episode of South Park satirising Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at a college event this week, has been pulled from Comedy Central. Originally...

Phillips family condemns documentary

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The family of Tom Phillips, who was fatally shot by police this week after years on the run with his three children, has condemned...

Ukraine adds Woody Allen to state-linked ‘kill list’

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The Mirotvorets website has accused the Hollywood legend of “participating in Russian propaganda event”. World-famous US filmmaker Woody Allen has been added to the list...

Film and TV producer John Barnett, Dies Aged 76

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Veteran New Zealand producer John Barnett, a driving force in the nation’s film and television industry, has died. Beginning his career in 1973, Barnett led...

British actor Terence Stamp dies aged 87

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Oscar-nominated British actor Terence Stamp has died at the age of 87, his family confirmed on Sunday, without disclosing the cause. Known internationally for his...

Police called in over new ‘Strictly Come Dancing U.K.’ allegations ahead of series launch

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British state broadcaster BBC has called in Metropolitan Police detectives to investigate fresh allegations surrounding Strictly Come Dancing, just weeks before the show’s 23rd...

Filming begins at Mt Cook for Tenzing Norgay biopic – reports

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A major film production appears to have quietly rolled into Mt Cook, with locals tight-lipped about the details — but clues have revealed it...

Writers guild seeks probe after CBS axes Colbert show

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The US network acted under political pressure following a $16 million Trump settlement, the union claims. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called for...

Australian actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after private battle with cancer

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Julian McMahon, acclaimed Australian actor and son of former Prime Minister Sir William McMahon, has died aged 56 following a private battle with cancer. He...

Hollywood giants sue AI firm over ‘piracy’

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Disney and Universal are seeking an injunction and damages from Midjourney over the alleged use of copyrighted characters. Hollywood giants Disney and Universal have filed...

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