NZ stars come out for pre-Oscar dinner

6.30pm

A group of Hollywood's movers and shakers are with kiwi ex-pats at a New Zealand celebration dinner.

The famous Beverly Hills Hotel is playing host to the pre-Oscar event.

Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Keisha Castle-Hughes and Peter Jackson are just some of the familiar faces at tonight's dinner.

The 400 guests will be feasting on the best New Zealand fare, each course themed to a locally made movie.

Whale Rider star Cliff Curtis is Master of Ceremonies.

Guest speakers include director Nicky Caro and Lord of the Rings Gollum star Andy Serkis.

It is hoped the event will help promote the New Zealand cinema industry.

Meanwhile 13-year-old Whale Rider star Keisha Castle-Hughes has appeared on one of America's highest rating TV shows, the Oprah Winfrey Show.

- Newstalk ZB