Star Wars
Online viewing picks of the summer
The best* online video we’ve been watching over the holiday period including Star Wars getting the Ken Burns treatment, Pixar goes to the movies and actors playing actors acting. Video
Star Wars merchandising accused of being sexist
Are Star Wars toys sexist? Fans have noted that the female character, Rey, has been left out of products released to coincide with the latest movie. Audio
Lucas apologises for 'white slaver' remark
George Lucas has apologised for remarks he made in an interview in which he referred to Disney as "white slavers".
Stars Wars sequel breaks box office records
Disney's big gamble on Star Wars has paid off, its new film breaking world box office records on its opening weekend. Audio
Star Wars breaks opening night record
The new Star Wars film has set a new opening night box office record in the US and Canada, industry experts said.
Movies - Dr Richard Swainson
Dr Richard Swainson reviews Star Wars - The Force Awakens. Audio
Return of the Jedi fans
The wait is over for Star Wars fanatics, with hordes of Jedi, stormtroopers and sandpeople turning out to the midnight unveilings of the latest installment, The Force Awakens. Video
New Zealand fans give new Star Wars film the thumbs up
At midnight last night, the much-anticipated The Force Awakens opened in cinemas around the country. Audio
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - The RNZ review
REVIEW: The new Star Wars film should satisfy most audiences - whether fans or neutrals, writes Dan Slevin from Widescreen. Video
Wait finally over for Star Wars fanatics in NZ
The latest installment, Episode VII : The Force Awakens, opened in cinemas last night to hordes of dressed-up people. Audio
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - first-look review
The Force has truly awoken again in New Zealand, with the latest Star Wars film launching into local cinemas ahead of the rest of the world.
First glimpse of latest Star Wars film thrills fans
The hotly anticipated latest addition in the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens, has had its world premiere in Los Angeles. Audio
Chris Taylor
May the bogan be with you. That's the word George Lucas used instead of "The Force" in his original script for Star Wars written in the early 1970's. By the time the first Star Wars movie hit the… Audio
Has Luke turned to the dark side?
OPINION: Star Wars fans worldwide are scratching their heads over Luke Skywalker's mysterious disappearance. But could the truth be darker still, asks Peter Fowler. Video
Star Wars
Star Wars fans are eagerly awaiting the release of The Force Awakens trailer this afternoon. Lucasfilm released the poster yesterday as part of the countdown to the release. And it's gained some… Audio
Princess Leia's bargain basement bikini
The "slave Leia" bikini worn by actress Carrie Fisher in Return of the Jedi has been sold for $US96,000.
Temuera Morrison - 'Tem'
Dr Hone Ropata, Jake Heke, Jango Fett… Temuera Morrison is best known for his film and television work, but he's now turned his attention to a set of sing-along classics from musicians like Sam Cooke… Audio
