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A defence attorney has told jurors the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an "unspeakable tragedy" but "Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting".

Sixteen jurors were seated ahead of opening statements to be made tomorrow.

Special prosecutor Erlinda Johnson argued unsuccessfully to allow evidence that Baldwin's "role as a producer made him keenly aware of his responsibilities on set" for safety.

Landau's partnership with Cameron led to three Oscar nominations and a best picture win for 1997's Titanic.

The actor is charged with involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooter of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.

A court ruling has put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial in early July as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing.

Fellow actor Kiefer Sutherland described his father as "one of the most important actors in the history of film".

Special prosecutors in the upcoming Rust shooting trial intend to portray actor and film producer Alec Baldwin as repeatedly flouting safety protocols on the movie set, according to a new court filing.

Have you ever wanted to live like Kevin McCallister? Well here's your chance.

Richard Sherman was one half of the award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs.

Steve Buscemi was injured during a "random act of violence" in broad daylight in New York.

The filmmaker gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors early breaks.

Susan Buckner played peppy school cheerleader Patty alongside Olivia Newton-John in the hit musical.

Bernard Hill starred in two films that each won 11 Academy Awards in a glittering career.

The Paris public prosecutor's office said in a statement that the actor has been "summoned to appear before the criminal court".

Renée Zellweger is set to reprise her beloved role of Bridget Jones in an upcoming fourth installment of the popular film franchise.

Special prosecutors in New Mexico claim in a new legal filing that actor Alec Baldwin's behaviour on the Rust movie set contributed to "safety comprises" that led to the fatal shooting of the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

"Everything went beautifully", the chief executive of the Academy said.

The road to an Oscar winds through a long awards season, which finally culminates at the Academy Awards.

Forbes has released their top 10 highest-paid actors list with the Queenslander ranking high amongst male stars.

A British film body says the children's classic contains discriminatory language.

Hannah Gutierrez Reed is facing court over the on-set shooting death of Halyna Hutchins in New Mexico in 2021.

There was some serious star power on show at the UK's "Oscars" equivalent.

The movie's BAFTA haul makes it the top title contender for the upcoming Academy Awards.

Despite the significant headwinds the business is facing, the CEO thinks the chain is going to survive.

Rare footage shows North Korean teenagers sentenced to hard labour for watching and distributing K-dramas, a South Korean research group claims.

Barbie came away with eight nominations Greta Gerwig missed out for best director and Margot Robbie for best actress.

A grand jury has indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the actor.

Sarah Snook and Elizabeth Debicki were among the Aussie winners.Margo Robbie's film Barbie also won some awards, but lost out in the big categories.Overall Oppenheimer and The Holdovers were big winners for films, with Beef, The Bear and Succession coming out top in TV.

Hollywood's biggest stars will walk the red carpet at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards today. Click through for the best fashion moments.

Hollywood's biggest stars will walk the red carpet at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards today. Click through for the best fashion moments.

Glynis Johns, the British actress known for her role as feminist icon Mrs Banks in 1964's 'Mary Poppins', has died. She was 100.

Mickey Mouse has landed a new role: horror-movie villain.

Some users will get commercial breaks in their shows in as little as a month.

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie Parasite has died, South Korea's emergency office said on Wednesday.

The nominees for the 81st Golden Globe Awards have been revealed.

Ryan O'Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in "Love Story" and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in "Paper Moon," died Friday, his son said.

Work has already started to transform the towns' buildings for the film, which will star actor Liam Neeson.

Taraja Ramsess, a stuntman, actor and martial artist known for his work on the Black Panther and Avengers movies, is being mourned after he and three of his children were killed as a result of a car crash in Georgia last week.

Thousands of people dressed in the iconic hero's costume flocked to the Obelisk in Buenos Aires to be part of it.

Tributes are flowing for the Emmy-nominated actor who was reportedly found dead after an apparent drowning in a hot tub, according to US media reports.

Richard Roundtree, the stage and screen actor best known for his performance as a tough-talking private eye in 1971's Shaft, has died, according to multiple reports.

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed she and husband Will Smith have been living "completely separate lives" since 2016.

In a career that lasted more than five decades, he was always instantly recognisable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice.

Actors remain on strike with the industry gripped in a months-long paralysis.

McCallum said he thought Ducky, who sported glasses and a bow tie and had an eye for pretty women, “looked a little silly, but it was great fun to do".

Union leaders and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

The couple have been wed for 27 years and have two children.

The Walkabout Creek Hotel and caravan park were featured in the early stages of the 1986 movie Crocodile Dundee - notably as the setting for the introduction of Paul Hogan's titular adventurer.

Cinemas across the country are holding free screenings of tonight's World Cup semi-final, with some already close to selling out despite the offer only being made available this morning.