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Damon tells gay actors: Stay in closet

Star suggests being openly gay can interfere with a successful acting career, saying "the less people know about you the better."

Everest movie 'total bull'

The author of a book about a 1996 climbing disaster that claimed eight lives says a recent movie about the incident is "total bull".

Mixed reaction to Smith's Spectre song

The theme song to the new James Bond movie Spectre, was unveiled today and fans reactions are mixed.

Will Smith set to skip next Men in Black movie

He's the franchise's biggest star, but it seems Will Smith is set to miss out on another outing as Agent J.

Review: De Niro's new flick doesn't quite deliver

Filmmaker Nancy Meyers has produced a catalogue of lighthearted, fun films, with mature actors and made for mature audiences; think Something's Gotta Give and It's Complicated.

Damon shows off man bun

He may have been sporting a greasy man bun but Matt Damon was in good form when he sat down to chat with Herald film writer Dominic Corry in Hong Kong.

Why Murphy doesn't rate Peter Jackson

Director Geoff Murphy talks to Greg Dixon about fighting bureaucrats, making a film industry, the madness of Hollywood and why he doesn't rate Peter Jackson.

Karl Puschmann: Why Adam Sandler sucks

Karl Puschmann was once a fan of Adam Sandler but no longer. He counts down his five biggest crimes against comedy.

Memoir dismisses Jackson's contributions

Sir Peter Jackson's value to New Zealand cinema has been challenged by one of Kiwi film's founding fathers.

Who's that girl?

She's the sole American import in Born To Dance, the Kiwi hip-hop dance film which opens at local cinemas today - meet Kherington Payne, who plays North Shore resident Sasha, a dancer and the love interest of the film's leading man, Tu.

Review: Film's choreography 'electrifying'

Internationally acclaimed South Auckland hip-hop superstar Parris Goebel turns this classic follow-your-dreams dance story into something special, thanks to her electrifying, unique style of choreography and incredible troupe of dancers.

Star argued with director on Bond set

Actor Daniel Craig says he became embroiled in a number of bust-ups with director Sam Mendes while filming new James Bond movie Spectre.

Pan gets panned

It's a story beloved by many but it seems the tale of Peter Pan is one which has now been told too many times.

De Niro walk-out: 'Not doing it, darling'

Questions about his acting techniques turned him into a raging bull.

Trailer: The Intern

Featuring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.

Winston Zeddemore is back

Original Ghostbusters stars Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts have reportedly signed on to make cameos in the upcoming reboot of the beloved film.

Martian movie screened for astronauts in space

Matt Damon's new movie The Martian has been given the thumbs up by astronauts on the International Space Station after it was screened for the crew over the weekend.

Why Hugh Jackman loved being a pirate

Hugh Jackman described the experience of playing Blackbeard in Neverland as "just awesome" as he joined co-stars Rooney Mara, Garrett Hedlund and Levi Miller in London's Leicester Square for the film's world premiere.