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NewsMaking a Love Letter to Stunts with Sydney as a Backdrop: David Leitch and Kelly McCormick Talk 'The Fall Guy'
For former stunt performer-turned-filmmaker Leitch, his Ryan Gosling- and Emily Blunt-starring remake of the 80s TV show is a dream come true.
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NewsYou Won't Feel It Coming: The Weeknd's Australian and New Zealand Tour Has Been Cancelled
First, the singer and 'The Idol' star postponed his 2023 gigs indefinitely. Now, tickets are being refunded.
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NewsThe Full 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer Brings Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Together in the MCU
What happens when the Merc with a Mouth joins forces with "the X-Man"? You're about to find out.
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NewsR&B and Hip Hop Festival Juicy Is Returning Down Under in 2025 with Ludacris, Keyshia Cole, SWV and Blackstreet
Akon, Tyga, Omarion, Fat Joe and Jacquees will also be on the lineup when this fest returns for its third year.
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News'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' Is Getting a Three-Decades-Later Sequel Starring the Original Cast
Thirty years after the hit Aussie comedy about drag queens driving a bus across the outback, director Stephan Elliott is making a follow-up.
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News'Challengers' in Australia: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on Making a Sexy Must-See Tennis Drama
"The tennis is the sex", explained the three stars of Luca Guadagnino's new film when they hit Sydney to chat about love triangles, getting competitive and more.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024 standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsEleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsNine 2024 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
'Oppenheimer', an astonishing Ukraine-set documentary, a Wes Anderson short, Emma Stone's most-spectacular performance yet: they each won 2024 Oscars, and you can check them them all now.
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NewsSay Cheers to Hollywood's Night of Nights: Concrete Playground's Oscars 2024 Drinking Game
Whether you're hoping that 'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'Poor Things', 'Past Lives' or something else picks up Academy Awards, here's how to sip along.
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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2024 Academy Awards
Will 'Oppenheimer' sweep the Oscars? What else will win? What should but won't? Here are our predictions.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Watch 32 of 2024's Oscar-Nominated Movies in New Zealand Right Now
From 'Barbenheimer' and twists on 'Frankenstein' to animated 'Spider-Man' antics and devastating documentaries, here's where to watch 2024's Oscar contenders.
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NewsTen Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in February
Spend your couch time watching the new 'Mr & Mrs Smith', one of this year's Oscar Best Picture nominees and a stellar new space thriller.
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NewsTen Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in January
Spend your couch time watching an Oscar-nominated true tale, the 'Boy Swallows Universe' TV series and the stunning return of 'True Detective'.
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NewsThe New Zealand Artists That You Won't Want to Miss at Auckland's Laneway Festival in 2024
Meet six talented Kiwis who will be singing their hearts out at Laneway this year.
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NewsFrom Tyler, The Creator to Kid Cudi, Here's the Set Times for Coachella's Second 2024 Livestream
Missed Coachella's first 2024 weekend? Stream along from home across its second three-day run, which is jam-packed with must-see sets.
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NewsThe 'Fallout' TV Series Is Such a Smash That Prime Video Has Already Renewed It for Season Two
After becoming the platform's most-watched season of TV since its 'Lord of the Rings' series, this video game-to-streaming adaptation will return.
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News'The Witcher' Has Locked in Season Five Before Season Four Even Arrives — But That's Where It's Ending
Liam Hemsworth is taking over from Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy hit's final two seasons.
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NewsYou Won't Be Able to Stop Thinking About Heart-Wrenching Stalker Thriller 'Baby Reindeer' From the Moment You Press Play
Scottish comedian Richard Gadd brings his one-man show to TV — and both tell a stunning, gripping and unforgettable true tale.
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NewsPark Chan-wook's Iconic Thriller 'Oldboy' Is Being Turned Into an English-Language TV Series
After writing and directing the original South Korean movie, which was based on a Japanese manga, the filmmaker will produce the new TV version.
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NewsRiffing on 70s TV to Create Aussie Horror's Next Hit: Cameron and Colin Cairnes Chat 'Late Night with the Devil'
Stephen King couldn't take his eyes off Australia's latest horror sensation. 'Gremlins' director Joe Dante is a fan. The filmmakers behind it talk us through their unnerving hit.
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RestaurantThis That
57 Lorne St , Auckland City
A glimmer of hope for what the rest of Lorne Street could soon become.
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BarScarlett Slimms & Lucky
476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland
Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.
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BarCassette Nine
Vulcan Lane, Auckland
Any place that can pull off jeans as wallpaper has two thumbs up in my book.
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RestaurantMiss Clawdy
12 Jellicoe Street, Auckland
There is a sassy new lady in town ready to serve you some good ol' fashioned soul food. Introducing Miss Clawdy, the newest feather in Wynyard Quarter's culinary cap.
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NewsConcrete Playground Has Submitted Two Panels for SXSW Sydney 2024 — and You Can Help Make Them Happen
We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.
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NewsNavigating the Wasteland to Bring a Gaming Smash to TV: Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten Chat 'Fallout'
Prime Video's long-awaited take on the hit post-apocalyptic game is finally here — and its three leads told us all about it.
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NewsGodzilla Alert: A Second Season of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Is on the Way — and So Are Multiple Spinoffs
Because there's no such thing as too many Godzilla TV shows, the 'Monsterverse' is beefing up its small-screen output.
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NewsCoachella's 2024 Set Times Are Here So You Can Livestream Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and No Doubt
Without leaving the house, let alone travelling to California, you can catch Tyler, The Creator, Blur, J Balvin, Ice Spice, Reneé Rapp, Dom Dolla and more.
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NewsWinter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Genesis Owusu, Marlon Williams: Dark Mofo's 2024 Gap Year Has Them All
The Mona Gala, a new exhibition, a multi-storey nightclub and late-night tunes are all happening in Hobart this winter, too.
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NewsHigh School Mightn't Be Easy, But Binge-Watching Your Way Through 'Heartbreak High' Season Two Is
Netflix's revival of the hit 90s Aussie TV series is back for a second spin — and this new whirlwind of teen chaos is just as engaging.
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EventFood Truck Round Up at MOTAT
Thursday, May 2 - Saturday, May 4, 2024
MOTAT, Western Springs
Three nights of delicious eats, live entertainment and top-notch vibes at the beloved transport museum.
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Challengers
Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.
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Late Night with the Devil
Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.
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EventLovers and Castaways
Wednesday, March 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Pah Homestead, Auckland
This exhibition allows visitors to experience 1980s Aotearoa through the eyes of some of New Zealand's most treasured artists.
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EventThe Effect — Auckland Theatre Company
Tuesday, April 16 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland
This ethically ambiguous, toxic love story is the work of Lucy Prebble, one of the brains behind HBO’s ‘Succession’.
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EventAotearoa High Tea in The Libraries at The Hotel Britomart
Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, May 12, 2024
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland
Enjoy some of Aotearoa's best food in the elegant, heritage spaces of The Libraries.
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EventThe Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
For the 58th year, London's Natural History Museum has picked the best nature photographs — and you can view them at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
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Get Ready for an Absolute Blast: 'Fallout' Is the Latest Superb Small-Screen Adaptation of a Hit Video Game
Whether you’re an avid fan or a newcomer, this is a trip to the wasteland worth taking — and boasts an exceptional cast.
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NewsWhat the World Needs Now Is the First Teaser Trailer for 'Joker' Musical Sequel 'Folie à Deux'
Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role in the latest Clown Prince of Crime flick, this time joined by Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.
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NewsHBO's 'Game of Thrones' Sequel Series About Jon Snow Is No Longer Coming to Your Streaming Queue
You'll be stuck knowing nothing about Jon Snow's future, with Kit Harington announcing that the series isn't going ahead.
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NewsThe Last Season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Wraps Up Larry David's Sitcom in a Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Perfect Way
After 12 seasons over 24 years, Larry David closes out his post-'Seinfeld' comedy masterpiece as only he can.
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NewsYou Can Now Vote for the Conference Sessions That You'd Like to See at SXSW Sydney 2024
Early bird tickets for the tech, innovation, screen, music, games and culture festival's second Australian run are also on sale.
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NewsA Third 'Dune' Film From Denis Villeneuve Is Officially on the Way So Get Ready for More Spice
The latest version of this page-to-screen sci-fi franchise, which is based on Frank Herbert's novels, isn't done yet.
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NewsFrom 'Skins' to Directing, Writing and Starring in a New Action Standout: Dev Patel Talks 'Monkey Man'
Sometimes, you just have to take it upon yourself to make your dreams happen — even when you're Dev Patel.
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Coachella's 2024 YouTube Livestream Will Let You Watch Up to Four Stages at the Same Time
Here's something that you definitely can't do on the ground in Indio: catch multiple sets at once.
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NewsMesmerising Andrew Scott-Starring Miniseries 'Ripley' Is a Masterful Monochrome-Hued Must-See
There's no shortage of talent in this gorgeous and thrilling eight-part adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1955 book.
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NewsWhoa: Three Years After 'Resurrections', a Fifth Live-Action 'Matrix' Film Is Now in the Works
There's no word yet on whether Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will be back — but neither Lana or Lily Wachowski will be directing.
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NewsIf You Love Workplace Sitcoms, You Should Be Watching Season Two of Maya Rudolph's Eat-the-Rich Comedy 'Loot'
What happens when a billionaire decides to give away all of her money, and has a team to help? That's the premise of this Apple TV+ series.
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NewsWorshipping Sydney Sweeney as a Scream Queen in a Nunsploitation Stunner: Michael Mohan Chats 'Immaculate'
"The initial vision was just to make something that would hopefully traumatise people. We wanted to really go hard. But we wanted to do it smartly."
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Eleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsWhen Godzilla and Kong Unite: Talking 'Monsterverse' Team-Ups with Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens and 'The New Empire' Crew
Actors Brian Tyree Henry and Kaylee Hottle, plus filmmaker Adam Wingard, also told us about making cinema's latest monster mash.
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Hop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsThe First Trailer for 'Kinds of Kindness' Brings Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Back Together
'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things' just scored company on the duo's shared resume, all thanks to a star-studded new triptych.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass 2024 Has Been Cancelled Just Weeks After Announcing Its Kylie-Led Lineup
Kylie Minogue, Future and Arcade Fire were set to headline — but in heartbreaking news for the Australian music industry, the festival won't be going ahead this year.
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NewsProduction on 'Euphoria' Season Three Has Been Delayed (But You Might Still Be Watching It in 2025)
For now, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and the rest of the show's stars can keep adding to their resumes beyond the hit HBO series.
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NewsTurning Kristen Stewart Into a Heartthrob in a Blood-Splattered Romantic Thriller: Rose Glass Chats 'Love Lies Bleeding'
After making an exceptional debut with 'Saint Maud', the British filmmaker wrote her vengeance-fuelled 80s-set sophomore feature with KStew in mind.
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NewsColin Farrell Wants to Rule Gotham City in the First Trailer for 'The Batman' Spinoff Series 'The Penguin'
If the 'Batman' villain was in 'The Sopranos' or 'The Godfather', HBO's new series might be the end result.
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NewsThe Juice Is Loose Again in the First Trailer for 36-Years-Later Sequel 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara are back for the sequel to 1988's 'Beetlejuice', with Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe joining the cast.
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News'House of the Dragon' Season Two Has Unveiled Duelling Trailers Ahead of the 'Game of Thrones' Prequel's June Return
What's better than one sneak peek at the Targaryen-focused series' long-anticipated return? Two.
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NewsStay Deadly, Hartley High: The Trailer for Season Two of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Is Here
New term, new round of chaos — including more grudges, picking a new school captain and new arrivals.
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NewsRyan Gosling and Emily Blunt's Stuntman Action-Comedy 'The Fall Guy' Just Dropped Its Latest Trailer
Sydney features prominently in the new sneak peek at Gosling's first post-'Barbie' role, which hails from real-life stuntman-turned-filmmaker David Leitch.
