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Titanic and LOTR actor Bernard Hill passes away aged 79

Bernard Hill, renowned for his memorable performances in iconic films such as Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, has died at the age...

Gerard Depardieu detained on sexual assault claims

Two more women have alleged that the French movie star groped them on film sets. Iconic French actor Gerard Depardieu has been arrested in Paris...

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend to host ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?

'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' takes a playful spin on the Fox series 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' The new show invites...

Movie armourer sentenced in ‘Rust’ set shooting

Movie weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for her role in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins...

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher announce divorce after two decades together

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have publicly confirmed their decision to end their marriage after twenty years together. The couple revealed in a social...

Gogglebox and Big Brother UK star George Gilbey dies in workplace accident

Gilbey passed away at the age of 40 following an accident at his workplace in Shoebury, Southend-on-Sea. The tragic incident occurred this morning, resulting in...

Kids’ TV network was ‘infiltrated by predators’ – Daily Mail

One Nickelodeon production assistant described himself as a “full-blown” pedophile. The Nickelodeon children's TV channel employed or worked with five convicted child molesters and two...

Robyn Malcolm awarded Best Actress Award in France for Kiwi series

New Zealand actress Robyn Malcolm has been honoured with the best actress award at the Séries Mania Film Festival held in Lille, France. Malcolm received...

Film Commission gives $800K to help fund Ardern documentary

The New Zealand Film Commission is allocating $800,000 towards a documentary on the 'leadership' of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, amidst the context of...

Week ending 6 March 2024: JustWatch Top 10 NZ streaming charts

Top 10 streaming charts for movies and TV series in New Zealand for the week ending 6 March 2024. Data provided courtesy of JustWatch.

Fair Go, Sunday, and news bulletins to go in TVNZ shake-up

The sweeping changes come as the network grapples with an operational model that's proving more costly than its generated revenue, despite a hefty $40...

Alexander the Great Netflix series is ‘fiction’ – Greek minister

The docu-series depicts the Macedonian king as being in a homosexual relationship with his general Hephaestion. A Netflix drama-documentary series that depicts the Macedonian ruler...

Musk backs ‘canceled’ Mandalorian star in Disney lawsuit

Gina Carano says she was unjustly fired from the hugely popular ‘Star Wars’ spin-off. Actress and former martial arts fighter Gina Carano announced on Tuesday...

‘Dad’s Army’ Private Pike actor Ian Lavender dies, aged 77

Ian Lavender, beloved for his role as Private Pike in the classic TV series 'Dad's Army', has passed away at 77. Born in Birmingham, Lavender...

‘Rocky’ star Carl Weathers dies, aged 76

Carl Weathers, renowned for his role as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" film series and his appearances in a wide array of films and...

Prosecutors dismiss Depardieu sexual assault claim

The sexual assault complaint against French actor Gerard Depardieu has been dismissed because it was past the statute of limitations, the public prosecutor’s office...

Kiwi actress Melanie Lynskey nominated for two Emmys

Actress Melanie Lynskey, 46, is nominated for two Emmy awards. They are Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Shauna in Yellowjackets,...

Seinfeld ‘Crazy Joe Davola’ actor dies, aged 71

Peter Crombie, known for playing Crazy Joe Davola on 'Seinfeld' passed away at 71 due to an unspecified illness. The death was reported by Hollywood...

‘Back to Black’: Amy Winehouse biopic sparks outrage among fans

'Back to Black', a biopic about the late singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse starring Marisa Abela, has been met with controversy and criticism from fans and...

Baywatch star Nicole Eggert diagnosed with breast cancer

Nicole Eggert, known for her roles in Baywatch and Charles in Charge has been diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer. The 51-year-old actress...

Jimmy Kimmel demands NFL player apologise over Epstein barb

In his first TV appearance of the year, late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel unloaded on NFL star Aaron Rodgers. The monologue followed Rodgers'...

Mickey Mouse enters public domain

Disney’s copyright on its signature character expired on January 1. One of the most recognizable fictional characters ever, Mickey Mouse, has entered the public domain,...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard released early from prison

Blanchard’s conspiracy to kill her own mother was documented in multiple true-crime series. Gypsy Rose Blanchard, whose plot to kill her own mother spawned multiple...

Pierce Brosnan ticketed for trespassing – media

Pierce Brosnan was reportedly cited for hiking in a dangerous “thermal area” of Yellowstone National Park. Irish actor Pierce Brosnan has been issued a ticket...

Must we ‘Leave the World Behind’?

The recent movie, Leave the World Behind (Sam Esmail, Dir; 2023; Netflix), based on the novel by Rumaan Alam (2020) is not what it...

Star of Oscar-winning ‘Parasite’ found dead

Police were called to search for South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun after a ‘suicide-like note’ was found at his home. South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun,...

French artists stand up for Gerard Depardieu

The iconic actor is facing accusations of rape and sexual harassment. Over 50 French actors, writers, producers, and musicians have signed an open letter calling...

Vin Diesel responds to sexual battery lawsuit filed by former assistant

Vin Diesel allegedly committed sexual battery against his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, during the shooting of Fast Five (2011) back in September of 2010. The...

Macron faces backlash for defending movie star Depardieu

Macron faces backlash for defending movie star Depardieu. French President Emmanuel Macron is facing harsh criticism following a statement that he would never support what...

Kiev nationalists panic as budget Russian TV series becomes smash hit in Ukraine

‘The Boy’s Word’: How a phenomenally successful Russian TV series has taken Ukraine by storm and infuriated its nationalists. Censors and politicians are unhappy about...

Cause of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death revealed

Matthew Perry’s passing in late October was brought on by the “acute effects of ketamine,” the coroner’s office concluded. The death of Canadian-American actor Matthew...

Box office triumph ‘River of Freedom’ nears end of remarkable theatrical run

“It took me a week to get a ticket. The film sold out its Wellington screenings for five straight days. The Thursday afternoon session...

Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon dies aged 82

Michael Gambon passed away after a bout of pneumonia. Irish actor Michael Gambon has passed away aged 82, his family said on Thursday. Gambon received...

Is the US media deliberately sabotaging a hit film about child sex trafficking?

'Sound of Freedom’ has become an instant hit, but is being keelhauled by critics for a myriad of perceived faults. US conservatives are crying foul...

Bollywood has a Barbenheimer moment, giving India’s film industry its biggest weekends ever

Mirroring Hollywood’s revival with ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’, Bollywood’s fortunes have finally turned around with four films over a fortnight, thanks to people flocking to...

The Sword of Destiny: How ‘The Witcher’ show was slowly killed by its creative team’s decisions

The story of ‘The Witcher’ Netflix series might serve as a lesson on how not to treat your source material and your audience. ‘The Witcher’...

Highly Anticipated Feature Documentary “RIVER OF FREEDOM” Premieres September 5

New Zealand film “RIVER OF FREEDOM” is set to release next month, with film premiere events in Auckland on September 5th at The Civic,...

‘The Exorcist’ director William Friedkin dies at 87

The American filmmaker was one of the foremost influences in a golden age of filmmaking in the 1970s. William Friedkin, the acclaimed director who helmed...

English-French singer, actress Jane Birkin dies aged 76

English-French singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76, a French broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing sources. The star was found...

Kevin Spacey calls sexual assault accusations ‘absolute b******s’

The Hollywood star said in court that he did not have a “power wand” to make people go to bed with him. Two-time Oscar winner...

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