EntertainmentStar Wars breaks NZ box office record<i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> has set a new box office record in New Zealand, earning a massive $1.57 million in its opening day.17 Dec 09:15 PM
EntertainmentStar Trek star talks new trailer: 'I didn't love it'Simon Pegg is a co-writer and star of the new Star Trek film - but even he doesn't like the new trailer.17 Dec 08:35 PM
EntertainmentWill this Oscars be blockbuster heavy?Rarely do box office smashes wow Academy voters. Technical categories aside, Oscars are reserved for movies that are just more sophisticated.17 Dec 09:00 AM
EntertainmentFirst Ghostbusters pic revealedThe first image from the new Ghostbusters movie has been released showing the four leading actresses in their jumpsuits, proton packs and blasters.17 Dec 07:30 AM
EntertainmentStar Wars opening a relief says directorDirector JJ Abrams said it is an "enormous relief" that fans are finally going to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens.17 Dec 05:44 AM
OpinionChris SchulzWhy I won't take my son to see Star WarsThere's a princess, a lanky Wookie, a wise-cracking space smuggler and a cute new droid that blips and bleeps. Sounds like the recipe for family fun, right? Wrong.17 Dec 05:30 AM
EntertainmentDoes Harrison Ford really want to be here?Actor is in the middle of a Star Wars promotional campaign he doesn't seem to be enjoying that much. He talks to Chris Schulz.17 Dec 05:30 AM
EntertainmentJust how good is Star Wars: The Force Awakens?Star Wars: The Force Awakens pays respects to what's gone before - and rewards fans' deep affections for it.17 Dec 04:30 AM
EntertainmentMark Hamill: A force to be reckoned withMark Hamill's career after Star Wars has been less- than-stellar but as Robbie Collin finds out, the Jedi is ready to return.17 Dec 03:30 AM
EntertainmentGwendoline Christie: From Tarth to DarthThe star of the hit television show has been recruited to the Dark Side. Gwendoline Christie talks about her Star Wars experience with Michele Manelis.17 Dec 02:30 AM
EntertainmentJ.J. Abrams: Master of the universeAs J.J. Abrams prepares to unleash another sci-fi reboot on the waiting world, he tells Michele Manelis he just wants his movies to kindle some human emotion.17 Dec 01:30 AM
EntertainmentDriver shows his Dark SideThe star of the hit television show has been recruited to the Dark Side. Adam Driver talks about his Star Wars experience with Michele Manelis.17 Dec 12:30 AM
EntertainmentThe best Star Wars scenes ... so farWe asked a specially picked team of serious Star Wars fanboys to pick the greatest moments in the previous six films16 Dec 11:30 PM
EntertainmentEarly reviewers are (mostly) raving about Star WarsThe reviews are in for Star Wars The Force Awakens. So what did the critics think?16 Dec 05:05 PM
EntertainmentStar Wars fans arrive for NZ premiereHordes of excited Star Wars fans, media and celebrities turned out for the New Zealand premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens last night.16 Dec 08:32 AM
EntertainmentBlanchett film set to sweep awardsCate Blanchett's new drama Carol looks set to be a big winner at the London Critics' Circle Film Awards in January after scooping seven nominations.16 Dec 06:00 AM
EntertainmentSeven amazing Star Wars things that happened todayThe Force Awakens is unleashed tomorrow - December 17 - here's our final wrap of all the Star Wars things that happened today.16 Dec 03:20 AM
EntertainmentFirst Fantastic Beasts trailer releasedThe first trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find has landed, and it's magical.16 Dec 02:30 AM
EntertainmentIs this the worst Star Wars costume ever?While most stars opted for chic red carpet attire, Joseph Gordon-Levitt showed up dressed as Yoda and actor-comedian Rainn Wilson dressed as a Jedi.16 Dec 12:00 AM
EntertainmentRe-awakening the force withinWhy our cover star and his fellow superfans are so excited about the new movie.15 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentCan Abrams top the Darth Maul fight?As we prepare to welcome a new generation of Star Wars heroes and villains to the screen tomorrow, there are high hopes that The Force Awakens is going to leave the oft-maligned Star Wars prequels in the dust. Yet first, let us pause to pay tribute.15 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentHow to avoid Star Wars spoilers, in just three clicksNow that the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is done, we're hitting peak spoiler danger: there are enough people out there who have seen the movie now who could potentially ruin it all for the rest of us before opening night.15 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentStar Wars - the first reactionsThe Force Awakens had its world premiere last night - but was the film any good? The critics aren't allowed to say but celebs and social media can.15 Dec 06:25 PM
EntertainmentTrailer: Fantastic Beasts and Where to FindThe first trailer for the Harry Potter spin-off movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find.Watch15 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFirst trailer for Star Trek Beyond revealedThe first trailer for Star Trek Beyond has landed with new director Justin Lin bringing a distinct change in tone to the franchise.15 Dec 07:30 AM
EntertainmentJLaw says no to Hunger Games prequelsCount actress Jennifer Lawrence out of having anything to do with proposed prequels to The Hunger Games franchise.15 Dec 05:30 AM
EntertainmentSix amazing Star Wars things that happened todayIn a semi-regular feature we'll be running until The Force Awakens is unleashed on December 17, here's our wrap of all the Star Wars things that happened today.15 Dec 04:00 AM
EntertainmentSandler's Ridiculous 6 more stupid than offensiveNetflix ever-so-quietly released its original movie The Ridiculous 6. The comedy is the first in a four-movie deal with Adam Sandler.15 Dec 02:00 AM
EntertainmentHarrison Ford happy to be back as Han SoloChris Schulz talks to Harrison Ford about his return to Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.Watch15 Dec 12:28 AM
EntertainmentMad Max leads Critics' Choice nomsMad Max: Fury Road leads the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards nominations.15 Dec 12:00 AM
EntertainmentSix amazing Star Wars things that happened todayIn a semi-regular feature we'll be running until The Force Awakens is unleashed on December 17, here's our wrap of all the Star Wars things that happened today.14 Dec 08:47 AM
EntertainmentRebels camp out as Star Wars fever grips LAStar Wars is a beloved franchise, but the buzz surrounding the impending release of the seventh instalment, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is almost tangible in Los Angeles, where the long-awaited premiere will take place this week.14 Dec 02:00 AM
