The Herald's entertainment team reflect on 2016 and give you their highlights and lowlights of the year that was.

Star Wars is more successful than ever, but it could easily orchestrate its own undoing if it's not careful - here's how.

Actor James Rolleston has been pictured soaking up the summer sun in Cape Reinga today, five months after a car crash nearly cost him his life.

Chris Pratt has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after leading men. But his career has been far from planned.

A trailer previewing a documentary sharing the inspirational journey of young Christchurch cancer survivor Jake Bailey has been released tonight.

Surprised by how violent the end to Rogue One was? Well, so was the director

So far this year you've had 356 days in which you could have got your Christmas shopping sorted. If you're leaving it until now, you should be ashamed of yourself. But we've got you covered.

Frankly, Elle is a twisted little number that's weirdly entertaining.

COMMENT: We got Vader in his rawest, most brutal form, if only for a few seconds, but enough to make a lifetime Star Wars memory.

The Australian actress has spoken up about her concerns after having children late in life.

Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford star together in the sequel to the 1982 sci-fi classic.

High-flyer with dazzling wit lit way for Kardashians and co of today.

It's one of the most famous logos in Hollywood history. Now, it's been revealed that the Star Wars motif was inspired, in part, by Nazi propaganda.

SNL take Love Actually's most famous scene and give it a hilariously 2016 makeover in this new skit.

The film's slated for release in 2018, but it's nearly 2017 and they still don't have an actor to play Bond as Craig's gone AWOL.

Actor Zsa Zsa Gabor has died at the age of 99 years after a long illness.

One of the best performances in Rogue One is by Peter Cushing - who died in 1994.

Margaret Cho and Tilda Swinton have argued over Swinton playing the Ancient One in Doctor Strange.

How dark and dangerous is Rogue One? Karl Puschmann tells you but be warned, spoilers abound.

Here's everything we loved, and a few things we hated, in 2016.

Bad sequels, terrible reboots and the less said about Dirty Grandpa, the better. We dredge through the cinematic cesspools of 2016.

The casting director for Lord of the Rings has revealed the truth behind the David Bowie-Gandalf story.

We talk to our Entertainers of the Year,Taika Waititi and David Farrier and the mystery man behind their success, Carthew Neal.

In Hollywood, originality isn't usually bankable. The success of 'La La Land' has made it a shoo-in for an Oscars nod, but it nearly didn't happen.

Jimmy Kimmel will get a surprisingly small pay for hosting one of the biggest media events in the world.

Who says that romance is dead? It's alive and well according to a report by EliteSingles which reveals top romantic comedies enjoyed by Kiwis.

Green Lantern was a stinker, even Ryan Reynolds is happy to admit that. So why did he accept the role?

This debut feature from Aussie theatre director Rosemary Myers is a welcome addition to the coming-of-age genre.

Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie is returning to the live-action DC cinematic universe, and she's bringing a familiar foe with her.

Beauden Barrett wins Rugby player of the year - as Star Wars blockbuster Rogue One is released.