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    The Talented Andrew Scott Steps Into Tom Ripley's Shoes in the First Trailer for Netflix's New Series

    The famous fictional con artist penned by Patricia Highsmith is heading back to the screen in a limited streaming series.

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    Save the Date: Splendour in the Grass Has Revealed When You'll Be Dancing at North Byron Parklands in 2024

    It's too early for Splendour's lineup announcement yet, but you can block out a July weekend in your diary ASAP.

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    'Expend4bles', 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' and 'The Exorcist: Believer' Were All Just Nominated for Razzies

    The latest 'Magic Mike', 'Shazam!', 'Ant-Man' and 'Indiana Jones' films are all up for awards as well.

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    Always Loving Sofia Coppola, Then Leading 'Priscilla': Cailee Spaeny Chats Making a Presley Biopic with Her Dream Director

    Born in Tennessee, the 'Devs' and 'The Craft: Legacy' star grew up surrounded by all things Elvis — and now she has a Venice International Film Festival Best Actress prize for playing Priscilla.

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    TLC's 2024 Tour of Australia and New Zealand with Busta Rhymes and En Vogue Has Been Cancelled

    Set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'CrazySexyCool', the Down Under shows have been scrapped due to "unforeseen circumstances".

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    QT Hotels Is Giving Away the Contents of Its Hotel Rooms So You Can Live the Staycation Life at Home

    Stay at or buy a gift card from the chain in February and you could score almost everything in a QT guest room, with one winner in Australia and another in NZ.

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    All of Us Strangers

    Thu, 18 Jan - Wed, 14 Feb 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    A ghost story and a love story, this Andrew Scott- and Paul Mescal-starring wonder is a film to swoon over and sink into.

  • Event

    The Iron Claw

    Thu, 25 Jan - Wed, 14 Feb 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Zac Efron turns in his best performance yet in this crushing wrestling biopic about the real-life Von Erich family.

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    Priscilla

    Thu, 1 Feb - Wed, 21 Feb 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Sofia Coppola explores Priscilla and Elvis Presley's complicated romance in a deeply felt and sublimely acted film that's among the writer/director's very best.

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    Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, No Doubt and Tyler, The Creator Top Coachella's Jam-Packed 2024 Lineup

    Everyone from Blur, Ice Spice, J Balvin and Peso Pluma to Sabrina Carpenter, Grimes, Lil Yachty and Flight Facilities is also on the bill.

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    An Agatha Christie-Meets-'The White Lotus' Setup Will Make You Want to Keep Watching 'Death and Other Details'

    Mandy Patinkin plays "the world’s greatest detective" in this ten-part murder-mystery, which also riffs on 'Knives Out' and 'Succession'.

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    Seven 2023 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately

    Including the feuding hijinks of 'Beef', the final season of 'Succession' and Jennifer Coolidge's second 'The White Lotus' stint, these are the 2023 Emmy-winners that you need to see.

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    'The Bear', 'Beef' and 'Succession' Just Won Big (Again) at the Delayed 2023 Emmy Awards

    Naming 2023's TV best was postponed due to last year's strikes; however, after a four-month delay, the Emmys revealed its latest winners.

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    Playing an IRL Criminal in a Beloved Story of Hope and Zero Judgement: Bryan Brown Talks 'Boy Swallows Universe'

    The Australian acting icon is the Netflix series' Slim Halliday — and his character isn't merely a figment of author Trent Dalton's imagination.


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    Frosty, Fierce and Phenomenal: 'Night Country' Brings 'True Detective' Back to Its Powerhouse Best

    Ten years since the HBO mystery series debuted, this Jodie Foster- and Kali Reis-led fourth season is just as dazzling as the episodes that started it all.

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    From 'The Secret Life of Us' to George Clooney's Rousing Rowing Drama: Joel Edgerton Chats 'The Boys in the Boat'

    The Australian actor plays "basically the opposite of Ted Lasso" in this underdog sports film that's based on a remarkable true story.

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    Netflix's 'Boy Swallows Universe' Turns an Ace Brisbane Book Into an Ace Brisbane-Shot Streaming Series

    Starring Simon Baker, Travis Fimmel, Phoebe Tonkin and Bryan Brown, this TV version of the beloved Australian novel gets everything right.

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    '28 Years Later' Is Set to Revive the Zombie Franchise That First Helped Bring Cillian Murphy to Fame

    Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are reteaming on the second sequel to '28 Days Later' — and it might start a new trilogy.

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    Mean Girls

    Thu, 18 Jan - Wed, 7 Feb 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    The high school-set favourite returns two decades later as a screen musical — this time featuring Reneé Rapp as a ferocious Regina George.

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    Marvel's First Spotlight Series 'Echo' Builds in Potency Across Its Five Increasingly Gripping Episodes

    After 'Hawkeye', Maya Lopez is back to reckon with her history — and so is the formidable Alaqua Cox playing the role.

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