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Why you need to see Captain America: Civil War

Critics are raving about the latest Marvel release, Captain America: Civil War, calling it "the best Marvel (movie) yet".

Can we be fair to the actors we hate?

Actors we hate: Pet peeves, preconceptions and the dynamics of screen performance.

First look at Woody Allen's latest film

Woody Allen's latest film sees him take on the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.

Why this movie is still so radical

Two new studies of current cinema recently underscored the lingering sense that women have lost their grip on the big screen.

Re-run of an Olympic adventure

Underdog sports dramedy Eddie The Eagle is based on the true story of Michael "Eddie" Edwards who realised his dreams of becoming an Olympian.

Review: Tina Fey works her magic again

This movies has a satirical take on life as a war correspondent and requires Fey to move through gears from serious to funny and absurd.

Redrawing lines at Oscars

Come the next Oscars submission season, Disney will be flush with top animation options for consideration.

'Blade Runner' sequel out next year

The sequel to the sci-fi classic will now be hitting cinemas three months ahead of schedule.

Review: New Jungle Book 'a contemporary classic'

Any concern that Disney has messed with Rudyard Kipling's classic tale with this live action remake are dispelled just by the trailer.

Stephen Colbert records own Depp apology video

In Colbert's version, he is dressed as Depp sitting next to a woman who resembles Heard.

Get a glimpse at new Jason Bourne

Universal releases a series of short clips showing Matt Damon back in action as the CIA assassin.

Immigration backtracks on Iranian filmmaker ban

Immigration New Zealand has now confirmed that a visitor visa has been approved for her to travel to New Zealand to take part in the film festival.

Stars not returning for Guardians of the Galaxy 2

Two of Guardians of the Galaxy's big name stars will not be returning for the sequel.

Suicide Squad star spent time with psychopaths

Jared Leto spent time with psychopaths who had committed "horrendous crimes" to prepare for his role as the Joker.

Willem Dafoe joins Justice League cast

Spider-Man villian is set to join DC's latest group of superheroes.

Film-making deal to bring 72 jobs

NZ's Huhu Studios has signed an $86 million deal with a Chinese "powerhouse in the animation industry" to co-finance and co-produce five movies.

Yes, a Zombieland sequel is happening

Sony confirms a much-anticipated second big-screen installment of the cult comedy is in development.

Disney remakes continue, whether we want it or not

From Cinderella to Maleficent, The Jungle Book is yet another live-action adaptation of one of Disney's classic animations.