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Teenager swaps outback for Hollywood bringing disability to the big screen
Knox Gibson is one of several actors appearing in the latest iteration of the Hunger Games film, ensuring the real world is reflected in cinema.
Australian teen snags big role in Hunger Games prequel after losing part of arm in painful childhood accident
At the age of 16, Knox Gibson from Central West New South Wales achieves Hollywood success with a role in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
'A great reckoning of our history': Leonardo DiCaprio talks Martin Scorsese's new film, Killers of The Flower Moon
Hollywood royalty Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro team up with Lily Gladstone to bring to the big screen the true events that rocked the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma.
Writer of musical hit Hamilton shares the advice that powered 'three years of writing'
The creator of Hamilton says the biggest lesson from his late mentor, who wrote the lyrics to West Side Story, came down to a single phrase.
'We went for the throat': Matrix producer brings horror show to Tiktok in one-minute episodes
In one-minute snippets, writers and directors of a new Western Sydney series need to grab their audience, because, unlike a movie screen, their film is being shown on phones across the world.
Robert De Niro's former assistant awarded $1.88 million in gender discrimination lawsuit
A jury finds that a company the Oscar-winning actor formed to look after his personal needs was liable for gender discrimination and retaliation.
Hollywood studios present 'last, best and final offer', striking actors say
From George Clooney offering up his pay cheque to suspended talks — there has been a growing effort to try and end Hollywood's prolonged strikes. Could this new development end the picket?
Analysis
analysis:I lived in the iconic 'Friends' apartment and I loved Chandler most. I'm ineffably sad about Matthew Perry's death
I've been ineffably sad ever since the awful news of Matthew Perry's death. The first fatal rupture within an iconic cultural group — a band, an acting ensemble — is the true death of the group itself, writes Virginia Trioli.
Australian companies spending big on tv and film production
Australian production companies have spent their second-highest amount-ever on scripted screen drama, with more than $1 billion being spent on local productions.
Robert De Niro apologises for angry outburst in court as he denies abusing former assistant
The two-time Oscar winner angrily denies numerous allegations of abusive behaviour towards his former assistant and vice-president, who is seeking damages for emotional distress and reputational damage in a New York federal court.
Matthew Perry's Friends co-stars pay tribute to the late actor
Actor Matthew Perry's co-stars from the iconic sitcom Friends pay tribute to the late actor in a statement to People.
'The world will miss you': Touching tributes to Matthew Perry following actor's death
Family, fellow actors and Friends creators have spoken publicly of their heartbreak over the 54-year-old's passing.
Friends star Matthew Perry dies aged 54, NBC confirms
Friends star Matthew Perry has died of an apparent drowning, US network NBC has confirmed. He was 54 years old.
Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies aged 81
Actor Richard Roundtree is best known for playing John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, but has more than 150 acting credits to his name.
The Rock says French wax figure needs 'updating' over skin tone
A French museum says it is working urgently to fix a waxwork of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
'He was the Tom Cruise of his day': Rock Hudson's secret double life laid bare in documentary
The All-American idol's chiselled masculinity and effortless charm made him a much sought-after romantic lead in a string of 1950s and 1960s movie classics. What the world didn't know was that he was gay.
Hollywood great Rock Hudson's life inspired a new dialogue on AIDS
'Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed' documentary directed by Stephen Kijak looks at the life and works of Hollywood star Rock Hudson.
Rocky co-star and former boxer Burt Young dies aged 83
Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie alongside Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky franchise, has died aged 83.
Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin over fatal shooting on film set
The New Mexico-based prosecutors will present their case to a grand jury, noting "additional facts" have come to light about the shooting on the set of the film Rust, which killed Halyna Hutchins.
'You look like Nicolas Cage': Shop owner's suspicions confirmed as Hollywood actor browses Busselton
Annie Liban had no idea actor Nicolas Cage was shooting a movie in WA until he walked through the doors of her small Asian grocery store.
His Brilliant Careers (updated) | Sam Neill
Acclaimed actor Sam Neill was at the top of his game when a sore neck prompted a visit to the doctor.
Actress Suzanne Somers has died at 76
Actress Suzanne Somers, best known for her role on the television show Three's Company has died at 76
Three's Company and Step by Step star Suzanne Somers dies a day before 77th birthday
In a statement the actress's publicist said she had an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Jada Pinkett Smith says she and Will Smith were separated when the Oscars slap happened
In a tell-all book and interview, Jada Pinkett Smith says she's still technically Will Smith's wife, but they've been separated for seven years.
A deeply affecting mother-daughter bond forms the heart of this new Australian film
Shayda, the feature debut of Iranian-Australian filmmaker Noora Niasari, is Australia's official contender for Best International Feature Film at next year's Oscars.