From David Bowie to Debbie Reynolds, the number of well-known people across many fields who died last year seemed to have more impact than usual.

Revenge is a dish best served cold goes the saying - and actor Casey Affleck proved it at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards overnight.

Unlike the enthusiastic subjects of 20 Feet From Stardom, the famous cellist is a media machine who gives little away he doesn't want seen.

As the real estate agent said: Location, location, location.

Mark Hamill has penned an emotional tribute to his on-screen sister Carrie Fisher, recalling how his friend's vulnerability "sucked you into her world".

Filmmakers have many tricks up their sleeves today but director Ding Sheng fails to rescue a Chan past his prime.

The results aren't quite final yet but we can say with near-certainty that the top film released in Australia in 2016 was Finding Dory.

Australian actor Margot Robbie has landed on Forbes' list of the most influential people under 30.

Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman and Tom Hanks were among the winners at the Palm Springs International Film Festival as the 2017 awards season began.

Don't get Sir Ridley Scott started on superhero films.

To most Australians, their names mean nothing, but Rising Sun, Iloura, Luma and their like are mixing it with the best on Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.

Debbie Reynolds' son says his mother and sister, actress Carrie Fisher, will have a joint funeral and will be buried together.

Just like that, Bright Lights: Starring Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher has become the world's most anticipated doco.

Why use flowers and candles when you have lightsabers?

Researchers now recognise the medical condition Takotsubo, popularly known as "broken heart syndrome" is real and not a myth.

She's not officially one of Disney's princesses, but Carrie Fisher's Leia should be, given how much the modern-day heroines owe her.

The actress and singer shone on stage, screen and in the recording studio.

Just a day after her daughter's death from a heart attack, actress Debbie Reynolds has died after being rushed to hospital following a suspected stroke.

Reports have emerged George Michael was working on a documentary about his career – and may have been ready to release another album – shortly before his sudden death on Christmas Day.

In this galaxy at least, the Star Wars actress will be remembered for a long, long time.

Jackie Kennedy, subject of a new biopic, was just one of several significant First Ladies to make their mark.

Hollywood superstar Harrison Ford has led tributes to Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, who has died at the age of 60.

The blockbuster Assassin's Creed confirms Australian director Justin Kurzel's identity as an art filmmaker – stressing the emptiness of violent fantasy rather than the thrill of escape.

The actress was 19 when she went for the role of Princess Leia.