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SFO files charges against TV producer over alleged fraudulently obtained funds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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...

Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women

Jared Leto, the 53-year-old actor and lead singer of Thirty Seconds to Mars, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct from nine women, some...

Ricky Gervais gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Ricky Gervais has received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking the 2,813th addition to the iconic sidewalk. The British comedian, known for...

Kiwi actor David “Rusty” Fitzgerald dies after decades of film contributions

New Zealand actor David Peter "Rusty" Fitzgerald has died, marking the end of a career that spanned over three decades across local and international...

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit passes away, aged 87

Loretta Swit, best known for her Emmy-winning role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the TV series M*A*S*H, has died at age 87...

‘Kath & Kim’ star reveals stage 4 blood cancer diagnosis

Australian comedian and actress Magda Szubanski has announced she is battling stage 4 blood cancer, revealing in a social media video that she has...

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