Viola Davis has spoken out against 2011's The Help, despite it earning her an Oscar nomination

James Bond might have stubbed out his last cigarette - but the spectre of smoking still lingers over 007's films today, Kiwi researchers say.

Star Wars fans have finally got to see a deleted scene from The Force Awakens, where Chewbacca shows the power of his damaging strength.

Ryan Reynolds tweeted out a 30-second "for your consideration" video aimed at the Academy and the tone is perfectly cheeky.

The 'Check It' is one of the many gangs on the streets of Washington and its members are known for being fearless.

Mesmerising tour de force belongs to Natalie Portman.

Actor Dean O'Gorman is in a new movie but more importantly, as he tells Greg Bruce, he's in a good place.

Ruby Rose has had her fair share of jobs - but becoming an action star is the best role yet, she says.

From movies to TV to music, here are all the things we are looking forward to in 2017.

A BBC report suggested that DIsney was already negotiating to digitally resurrect General Leia.

It's finally getting a release in New Zealand, but most movie fans won't be able to see Moonlight.

Natalie Portman tells Helen Barlow how she tackled taking on America's best known First Lady.

Fans of the 70s classic will barely recognise the new movie based on the old series.

The New Zealand flick has proved as much of a hit overseas as it has here in New Zealand.

I met a star: Jon Voight stood about 2 metres away from me.

The omnipresent guns in the latest Star Wars movie reflects a trend in Hollywood over the past 30 years: increasing gun violence

Movies like Star Wars show bloodless scenes of gun violence that don't show the consequences.

One of Hollywood's jolliest actresses is set to play Santa - though possibly without the beard.

The Star Wars creator will donate some 10,000 pieces to the museum, which is the 'largest civic gift in American history'.

Underneath the predictable All-American school experience, there's some real heart in this film.

Natalie Portman captures Jackie Kennedy's steely strength and intelligence perfectly, which elevates her performance beyond imitation.

Casey Affleck is tipped for an Oscar, but old sexual harassment claims and personal demons are still haunting his career.

Sienna Miller shot a sex scene for nine hours with Ben Affleck and laughed so hard she was shaking and crying.

Natalie Portman has revealed that Ashton Kutcher was paid three times as much as her for their 2011 movie, 'No Strings Attached'.

Emma Watson and Miles Teller were attached to the film before being unceremoniously dropped in favour of Gosling and Stone.

Moana is hoping for an awards comeback, with prestigious nominations at the BAFTAs and PGAs.

While Meryl Streep's rant about Donald Trump at the Golden Globes is dominating headlines political speeches are of course nothing new at awards shows.

Joely Fisher felt "proud and sad" when she saw the Golden Globes tribute to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

His appearance at the ceremony caused a stir online and in the room, but why was Brad Pitt at the Globes?

After years stuck in middling movies, Viola Davis is finally getting her chance to shine.