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Propaganda movie that backfired

It is footage that confirms what the world already knows - that North Korea is a stage and all its people are actors.

How Chris Hemsworth helped Taika land his job

Chris Hemsworth sought out Taika Waititi after seeing Boy, saying he was just what Thor needed.

Movie review: Remember

Review: If you didn't know better, you might think it was a tasteless spoof.

The king of cool taking over the film festival

Jim Jarmusch has two movies in this year's festival including one about the band which changed his life and gave the world Iggy Pop.

New Han Solo revealed

The actor named to play Han Solo has been revealed as the first to audition for the role.

'Potter's farting corpse' film isn't just hot air

Paul Dano likes a good fart joke. Which is lucky, because his new film is full of them.

Actor behind the Holtzmann wink

When the trailer for the new Ghostbusters movie was released in March, the internet went bananas for the Holtzmann wink.

Is Ghostbusters worth the watch?

This year Ghostbusters had to prove that they weren't just afraid of no ghosts - but no trolls either. News of the all-female reboot

Is Ghostbusters really that bad?

Herald film critic Russell Baillie checks out the new Ghostbusters to determine if it really deserves all the flak.

A brief encounter with actress Lily-Rose Depp

A few words with 17-year-old actress Lily-Rose Depp.

Kiwi host of Amazing Race thinks it's still 1928

When Amazing Race host discovered that Kiwi Harry Watson rode in the Tour de France 88 years ago, he set himself the challenge of telling his story.

Poi E's troubled road to the big screen

Tonight's opening movie of the New Zealand International Film Festival captures a magical moment in our pop culture.

Injured actor missing for four months

Fans of Maze Runner actor Dylan O'Brien have mounting concerns for his wellbeing, as the rising star has not been seen or heard for four months.

Positive body image film waits on rating

An Australian classification ruling could prevent younger Kiwi movie-goers from watching a documentary encouraging women to accept their bodies.

Live-action Pokemon movie may be on the way

Reports say Legendary Pictures are aiming to make a live-action Pokemon film following the success of Pokemon Go.

Forget Hiddleston, is this the next 007?

While Tom Hiddleston's busy with Taylor Swift, another Kristen Stewart's name has been thrown into the ring for James Bond.

Bourne's newest star runs with action flicks

Alicia Vikander is forging a new path as an in-demand action star and has already started gruelling training for her upcoming role as hero Lara Croft.

Why bro-comedies might be good for this actor

There was a time when Zac Efron was only known for his teen-friendly films, smooth dance moves and Bieber-esque hair (before Justin Bieber was actually a thing). But throw a rock these days and it'd be hard to miss an Efron role in the latest bro-comedy.