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    Twelve Films and TV Shows to Put on Your Must-See List at the First-Ever SXSW Sydney Screen Festival

    From new instant cult-favourite comedies to spectacular concert films, here's what you need to watch during SXSW's inaugural trip Down Under.

  • News

    It's Time to Battle Seven Evil Exes Again in the Full Trailer for Netflix's 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'

    This new animated 'Scott Pilgrim' series reteams the film's entire cast to dive back into the graphic novels.

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    The Full Trailer for Godzilla Series 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Serves Up Mysteries, Kaiju and Kurt Russell

    The 'Monsterverse' expands to TV in this ten-part series that arrives before 2024 movie 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'.

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    Foo Fighters: New Zealand Tour 2024

    Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

    Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose

    This is a call to see the Dave Grohl-fronted band at Mt Smart Stadium with Dick Move and other special guests.

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    Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant Tell the Chocolatier's Origin Story in the Candy-Coloured New 'Wonka' Trailer

    Enter a world of pure imagination as the director of the 'Paddington' movies switches from talking bears to Roald Dahl.

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    Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

    Fri, 13 Oct - Wed, 1 Nov 2023

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Whether or not you're a Swiftie, the cinema version of the 'Shake It Off' singer's 'Eras' world tour is an enchanting big-screen spectacle.

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    Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White Jump Into the Ring in the Trailer for Wrestling Drama 'The Iron Claw'

    The story of the Von Erich brothers gets the biopic treatment in this 80s-set film from 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' and 'The Nest' director Sean Durkin.

  • Event

    Anatomy of a Fall

    Thu, 12 Oct - Wed, 1 Nov 2023

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    2023's Palme d'Or-winner is a stunning exploration of truth and trust, as led by a complex performance by Sandra Hüller.

  • News

    'The Fall of the House of Usher' Is a Gloriously Creepy Gothic Horror-Meets-'Succession' Delight

    Netflix’s fifth horror series with filmmaker Mike Flanagan also gives the opioid crisis an Edgar Allan Poe spin.

  • News

    'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and 'Hocus Pocus' Are Returning to Cinemas for Their 30th Anniversaries

    This year's spooky movie season includes new big-screen dates with two 90s favourites.

  • Event

    Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive 2023

    Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

    Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland

    Donate your old clothes to a worthy cause without leaving the house.

  • News

    'The Crown' Season Six Is Being Split Into Two Parts That'll Arrive From November — and There's a Trailer

    Mark November and December in your diary for the hit regal drama's big farewell.

  • News

    'Faraway Downs' Turns Baz Luhrmann's 'Australia' Into a Six-Part Miniseries — and It's Premiering at SXSW Sydney

    Before it hits streaming in November, the new take on the Nicole Kidman- and Hugh Jackman-starring film will close out the SXSW Sydney Screen Festival with the 'Elvis' director in attendance.

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    'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' Will Get Eric Bana Solving Mysteries Again in Cinemas Down Under in February

    Detective Aaron Falk's next big-screen date is now your most-anticipated Australian film of 2024.

  • News

    Marvel's Huge New Exhibition Celebrates the Company's 85-Year History — and It's World-Premiering in NZ

    If you want to check out 'Marvel: Earth's Mightiest Exhibition', you'll need to head to Wellington.

  • News

    'Loki' Remains One of Marvel's Standout Streaming Shows in Its Lively and Entertaining Second Season

    This returning Tom Hiddleston-starring stint of time-hopping trickery also benefits from adding 'Everywhere All At Once' Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan to its cast.

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    Nicole Kidman, Jason Clarke and Filmmaker Phillip Noyce Just Joined SXSW Sydney's Speaker Lineup

    Kidman will chat about her production company, which has been behind 'Big Little Lies' and 'The Undoing', while Clarke and Noyce will share Hollywood tales.

  • Event

    Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2023

    Fri, 6 Oct - Mon, 30 Oct 2023

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    This year's celebration of shorts from Aotearoa and around the globe includes 86 films, complete with 'What We Do in the Shadows' star Jonny Brugh making his directorial debut.

  • Event

    'Love Actually' in Concert 2023

    Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

    The Civic, Auckland

    Revisit the classic Christmas-themed British rom-com with a live score — because to ‘Love Actually’ fans, this full orchestra-backed screening is perfect.

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    If You Really Love Christmas, You'll Want to See 'Love Actually' in Concert Down Under This Festive Season

    To ‘Love Actually’ fans, this full orchestra-backed screening is perfect — and it's back for another year.

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