Entertainment

Despite NZ's history of strong female directors and some "good, positive change", there still aren't a lot of women calling the shots behind the camera, says a young Kiwi filmmaker.

New Zealand's film industry is well known for its ability to produce impossible images for global film and television, but the country's visual effects houses say they can't coast on that reputation. Video

Comic book artist Steve Ditko, who co-created Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel comics in the early 1960s, has died aged 90, US media has reported.

Five actors who starred in cult television programme Twin Peaks - including Laura Palmer herself - are coming to New Zealand to talk about the series.

The first trailer for Wellington Paranormal - a spin-off TV series from the creators of What We Do In The Shadows - has been released. Video

Roseanne Barr has blamed sleeping pills for a tweet that led to the cancellation of her hit show, but the drug company says "racism is not a known side effect".

MediaWorks has removed episodes of the Roseanne sitcom from its on-demand service and won't be airing any more episodes on NZ television, following its cancellation in the US.

US comedian Roseanne Barr's television show has been cancelled after she posted a tweet comparing an ex-Obama adviser to an ape.

A full season of the US television version of NZ vampire film What We Do In The Shadows has been given the green light by a major US channel.

Avengers: Infinity War made history with a $US630m ($NZ890m) global opening weekend take, according to estimates.

Avatar director James Cameron said he still aims to make four sequels to the 2009 science-fiction blockbuster, despite the proposed sale of the studio bankrolling the series.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he struggled with depression after watching his mother's attempted suicide and has encouraged men suffering from the disease to seek help.

Harvey Weinstein's former company has filed for bankruptcy, months after the Oscar-winning producer was accused of multiple sexual assaults.

It's the biggest night in Hollywood, with the 90th Academy Awards being held in Los Angeles. Look back on RNZ's coverage of the red carpet fashion and award wins.

The Oscars are taking place later today, in the shadow of the sexual assault scandal that has rocked the industry in recent months.