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Kate Hawley daydreamed her way from Wellington theatre to an Oscar
How costume designer Kate Hawley daydreamed her way to the top.
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Hollywood powerhouses bring AI fight to Europe
Cate Blanchett launched the free tool at the European Parliament in Brussels.
'It taught me a lot': Modern Family star says sitcom gave him a parenting practice run
Jesse Tyler Ferguson says acting as Mitchell Pritchett helped him connect with kids.
From Oscar darling to Scary Movie, Regina Hall is keeping us guessing
The 55-year-old star credits her Washington upbringing for shaping her worldview.
Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The former England captain's star comes hours before the World Cup opener.
'To be gay would be a hindrance': Jonathan Bailey on early fears and risks he took
English star said he hopes future actors feel free to live and love openly.
Happy birthday: Hollywood honours Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
Nearly 200 personal items go to auction this week in a ‘100 Years’ sale.
AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy
Screenplays must be written by people, ruling out chatbot-generated scripts.
Airline lost Oscars statuette after checking it in as ‘potential weapon’
Staff in New York said the 3.9kg Oscar could be used as a weapon.
Ukraine rail gives US actor an ‘Oscar’ made from train carriage hit by Russia
Sean Penn skipped collecting his third Academy Award to travel to Kyiv.
'Not a very good one': Kid Rock fires back at Conan O'Brien joke
The pop star hit back on X, calling the Oscars gag 'not a very good one'.
Sean Penn skips Oscars despite winning award to visit Zelenskyy in Kyiv amid war
AFP reported the actor was 'planning to go to the front' in eastern Ukraine.
Oscars 2026: Kiwis clean up with major awards, One Battle After Another reigns supreme
Kate Hawley and the team from Wellington's Wētā FX won big.
And the Oscars wait is over: It's Sinners vs One Battle - here are all the nominees
The Academy Awards kick off this morning with the red carpet and the ceremony from 12pm.
One weekend, 10 contenders: Your last-minute guide to watching all the best picture Oscar nominees
Plus, vote for your favourite to take out the top Academy Award on Monday.
Netflix orders sequel to record-breaking hit Kpop Demon Hunters
The film is up for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Oscars.
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Caviar, truffle and chicken pot pies: What Hollywood will eat at the Oscars
The menu spans 25,000 small plates, from Miyazaki beef to 1000 mac and cheese.
'One Battle After Another' location manager explains THAT car chase
It was the unforgettable scene sequence of the Academy Awards contender.
'One of greatest privileges of career': Sir Peter Jackson to receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
Festival director said the Kiwi filmmaker 'has permanently transformed Hollywood'.
Sinners? More like winners! And other takeaways from SAG’s Actor Awards
Ensemble winners Sinners and The Studio swept the night's top honours.
'Overwhelmed with joy': Teyana Taylor on emotional Oscar breakthrough
Actor nominated for role as a revolutionary group leader in One Battle After Another.
Taylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 award
Taylor Swift's 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', broke streaming records.
'Changes are necessary': Michelle Yeoh calls for more women and Asian stories in film
The 63-year-old star also slams the term 'geriatric pregnancies' as disrespectful.