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North is magnetic as French flick sinks ship

It's funny, tender and bigger than Titanic. Stephanie Bunbury reports on a blockbuster.

Screen queen cues up change of focus

Australia's newest arts chief is a Kiwi who has consorted with the kings of the film world and a burgeoning industry, writes Garry Maddox.

Movie stars? There's a dearth in Venice

Tonight's Italian gala will be a success but then the strength of celebrity fades, writes Stephanie Bunbury.

Michael Keaton to play Ken doll

Michael Keaton is to play toy doll Ken in the next Toy Story movie.

School for fanatics of film rolls into town

The Film, Television and Radio School has an inspiring new home in cinema heartland, writes Garry Maddox.

Games and virtual reality share stage

IF YOU want a sense of how much the film industry is changing, take a look at some of the new courses being offered at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.

'Boobs, pubes and tubes'

A new documentary celebrates Ozploitation's home-grown cheap thrills.

Bay watch

Can you really make a comedy involving the world's most infamous prison?

Rusty relaxes as film takes leaf of absence

Russell Crowe to spend more time in Australia after the postponement of filming for his next project.

Australia's 2009 Oscar hopes

ACTORS Nicole Kidman - Australia Hugh Jackman - Australia Russell Crowe - Body of Lies Cate Blanchett - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Eric Bana - The Time Traveler's Wife Kodi Smit-McPhee - The Road SUPPORTING ACTOR Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight...

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Celebrity baby Suri seems to be enjoying her frequent outings, with mum Katie Holmes and dad Tom Cruise in tow.