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Oscars up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood

Oscars up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood

Conan O'Brien returns to host the Academy Awards for a second time amid tight security following an Iranian threat warning.

Sinners star Michael B Jordan claims top Image Award

Sinners star Michael B Jordan claims top Image Award

Sinners star Michael B Jordan claims top Image Award

Sinners star Michael B Jordan claims top Image Award

Oscar nominee Michael B Jordan has claimed the top gong at an awards ceremony celebrating some of the biggest names in Black entertainment.

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

Magda Szubanski, best known as Sharon Strzelecki from the sitcom Kath and Kim, says she is in remission after battling a rare blood cancer.

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One Battle After Another scoops the pool at BAFTAs

One Battle After Another scoops the pool at BAFTAs

The black comedy action thriller One Battle After Another has won six prizes, including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards.

One Battle, Sinners lead race at the BAFTA film awards

One Battle, Sinners lead race at the BAFTA film awards

One Battle After Another and Sinners lead the race as stars including Australian nominee Rose Byrne descend on the BAFTA film awards.

The Godfather, Apocalypse Now star Robert Duvall dies

The Godfather, Apocalypse Now star Robert Duvall dies

Tributes are pouring in for Robert Duvall, who played Tom Hagen in The Godfather and the napalm-loving colonel in Apocalypse Now, after his death at 95.

At Tropfest's welcome return, this film is the hottest

At Tropfest's welcome return, this film is the hottest

Tropfest is back, providing a pipeline for emerging filmmakers, with Wuthering Heights star Margot Robbie serving as jury president.

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Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror flick Bring Her Back and streaming series The Narrow Road to the Deep North have dominated the AACTA Awards, Australia's answer to the Oscars.

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Horror film Bring Her Back has won 10 gongs at the 2026 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, while The Narrow Road to the Deep North has won nine awards.

Rose Byrne named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year

Rose Byrne named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year

Rose Byrne named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year

Rose Byrne named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year

Rose Byrne has joined the likes of Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and Scarlett Johansson in being named Woman of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

One Battle After Another wins big at 83rd Golden Globes

One Battle After Another wins big at 83rd Golden Globes

One Battle After Another wins big at 83rd Golden Globes

One Battle After Another wins big at 83rd Golden Globes

Revolutionary saga One Battle After Another has won a host of top gongs at the 83rd Golden Globes as Australia's Rose Byrne picked up her first Globe trophy.

Pomp versus politics as stars converge at Golden Globes

Pomp versus politics as stars converge at Golden Globes

Pomp versus politics as stars converge at Golden Globes

Pomp versus politics as stars converge at Golden Globes

Most of the performers and filmmakers congregating in Beverly Hills for the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony oppose the policies of US President Donald Trump.

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

A US court has tossed out a lawsuit claiming the hit sequel Top Gun: Maverick improperly used material from a magazine article.

French 1960s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot has died at 91

French 1960s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot has died at 91

French 1960s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot has died at 91

French 1960s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot has died at 91

A month after being hospitalised, French 1960s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91 at her home in the south of France.

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Iconic French film star Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

Film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91 at her home in southern France.

How Boxing Day films fare against the streaming surge

As the popularity of streaming services booms, the traditional Australian pastime of the Boxing Day movie is still thriving amid a wider cinema-going decline.

US director convicted of scamming $11m from Netflix

US director Carl Erik Rinsch has been convicted of defrauding Netflix, stemming from a deal with the company to make a sci-fi series he never delivered.

‘Clearly not too busy’: Rebel lashed in film lawsuit

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been criticised for allegedly continuing to make public statements about an actress who is suing her for defamation.

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Blockbuster movies offer hope for cinema chain

Cinema giant EVT is pursuing a strategy it calls "fewer, better", closing some sites while upgrading others with premium offerings.

Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Promised Australian content quotas for international streaming giants have stalled, but independent MP Zali Steggall has launched a campaign on the issue.

Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies

Months after US President Donald Trump first teased plans to impose trade levies on all foreign movies, he announces the tariffs will be 100 per cent.

'Absolute legend': stars pay tribute to Robert Redford

Hollywood stars are mourning the death of Robert Redford, expressing affection and admiration for the Oscar-winning director and godfather for independent film.

Timely Tropfest return like sands through the hourglass

Short film festival Tropfest, which last screened in 2019, is making a return and budding filmmakers just need $20 and a phone to enter.

Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Indian films are becoming increasingly popular with Australian audiences as the south Asian diaspora continues to grow.

Judge declares mistrial at Harvey Weinstein rape trial

A judge has been forced to declare a mistrial at Harvey Weinstein's rape case after a juror described being threatened over his vote.

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