Former N.W.A. bandmates Ice Cube and Dr. Dre have filed court papers demanding they be released from a lawsuit over the death of a bystander on the set of their biopic Straight Outta Compton.

Kevin Costner is standing by his much-derided blockbuster Waterworld, claiming it was "a joy" to make.

N.W.A, the originators of gangsta rap, is best known for their extremely angry, ultra-violent and frequently misogynistic rap lyrics.

Rupert Friend shot himself in the head while filming Hitman: Agent 47 - and the accident made it into the movie.

English actor Maisie Williams says shooting her first sex scene was "extremely awkward."

Lenny B. Robinson, a viral sensation who dressed as a superhero to visit sick children in hospitals, struck by passing car.

Homeland star Rupert Friend has revealed he was constantly pestered for spoilers about the hit show while filming his latest movie.

A lack of nominees has seen this year's local movie awards postponed until next year.

The latest Hunger Games marketing strategy has accidentally printed the C-word across actress Jennifer Lawrence's face.

So here we have a British director reviving an American Cold War show that was the small-screen answer to Bond.

Rachel McAdams shines as a boxer's wife, writes Leena Tailor.

Young singing sensation Thomston was given a year by his parents to make his mark in music or go to university. Today, he is making an impact globally with his own brand of pop-R&B-alt-electronic, writes Lydia Jenkin.

Veteran actor Michael Caton talks to Russell Baillie about his new movie which takes the road less travelled.

Des Sampson and Russell Baillie go behind the scenes of the film Everest, about the alpine tragedy that claimed the lives of New Zealanders Rob Hall and Andy Harris.

Bond girls Monica Bellucci and Lea Seydoux have given a glimpse of their characters in the new James Bond film, Spectre.

Sandra Bullock convinced producers of her new film to change the lead character from male to female so she could tackle a role originally meant for her longtime pal.

He has played everything from a gawky teen to a gay cowboy. Now, Jake Gyllenhaal has turned himself into a bulked-up boxer. He spars with Elaine Lipworth.

With a brand of comedy which could be dubbed subversive feminism, Amy Schumer is the most important comedian in the world right now, writes Karl Puschmann.

Everybody can be straight outta somewhere, and that's fine with Universal Pictures.

The director and star of The Man from U.N.C.L.E talk to Desmond Sampson about why they've remade the 1960s show for the big screen.

Actress Scarlett Johansson has reportedly been tapped to star in a remake of monster movie Creature From The Black Lagoon.

Uggie, the canine star of the Oscar-winning silent movie The Artist, has lost his battle with prostate cancer.

American comedian Zach Galifianakis is in final talks to voice The Joker in the upcoming animated film Lego Batman.

The writer-director of the controversial 2006 Best Picture winner says he wouldn't have voted for it.

The first trailer for The Hateful Eight, starring Samuel L. Jackson, debuted online this morning.

Angelina Jolie has jumped onboard an exciting new animated movie about a young girl living under the Taleban regime in Afghanistan.

"You say nobody knows who he is? Who doesn't know who he is?" runs a line early in this splendidly entertaining film about three-time Oscar winner, costume designer Orry-Kelly.

Melissa McCarthy will feel right at home on her latest movie which has become a family affair.

Winona Ryder has confirmed a rumoured Beetlejuice sequel is underway.

A new James Bond song is about to be unleashed upon the world.