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    Here's the Hefty List of Brand-New Movies and TV Shows That Are Hitting Netflix in 2024

    Don't say that you don't have anything to watch this year — Netflix's upcoming slate is huge.

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    Player 456 Is Back: Netflix Has Unveiled Your First Look at 'Squid Game' Season Two

    Here's your first proper sneak peek at the hit South Korean series' new episodes, which will stream sometime in 2024.

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    Forget the Brangelina Film: The New 'Mr & Mrs Smith' Series Is a Smart, Slinky and Intimate Spy Gem

    Donald Glover and Maya Erskine bring glorious chemistry to this lived-in take on married assassins juggling life, love and work.

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    Get Ready for More Idris Elba: High-Octane Streaming Thriller 'Hijack' Has Been Renewed for Season Two

    After season one proved a tension-dripping hit in 2023, Apple TV+ is bringing back the series for another run.

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    Ten 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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    Ghouls, Slime, Bill Murray, Paul Rudd: They're All in the Full 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Trailer

    The supernatural franchise returns to New York City to battle an ancient force that's trying to unleash a second Ice Age.

Latest Guides
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    Australian 'House of the Dragon' Star Milly Alcock Has Just Been Cast as the New Supergirl

    After stepping into Rhaenyra Targaryen's shoes in the 'Game of Thrones' prequel, the Aussie actor is now becoming the Woman of Steel.

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    Sydney Film Festival Is Launching the World's Largest Cash Award for First Nations Filmmaking

    Debuting at 2024's festival in June, the First Nations Award will hand out $35,000 for Indigenous filmmaking — and it's open to First Nations talents across the globe.

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    School's Back: Season Two of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Will Arrive in April

    When the beloved Australian drama returns in April, Hartley High will be welcoming a few new faces — and plenty of favourites.

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    Break Out the Sugar Honeycombs: 'Squid Game' Season Two Is Finally Set to Hit Netflix in 2024

    2024 marks three years since the South Korean series first hit streaming and inspired a worldwide obsession — and it's finally returning for a second season.

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    'Oppenheimer', 'Poor Things' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Lead the 2024 Oscar Nominations 

    'Barbie' received eight nods, but Margot Robbie missed out for Best Actress and Greta Gerwig isn't among the Best Director contenders.

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    Haunting in Hong Kong: Nicole Kidman-Led Miniseries 'Expats' Is Another Must-See From 'The Farewell' Director Lulu Wang

    Following three American women living abroad, the six-part streaming series is based on the 2016 novel by Janice YK Lee.

Latest Places
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    This That

    57 Lorne St , Auckland City

    A glimmer of hope for what the rest of Lorne Street could soon become.

  • Bar

    Scarlett Slimms & Lucky

    476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland

    Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.

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    Cassette Nine

    Vulcan Lane, Auckland

    Any place that can pull off jeans as wallpaper has two thumbs up in my book.

  • Restaurant

    Miss 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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    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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    '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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    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.

Latest Events
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    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

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    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

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    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.

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    Boy Kills World

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.

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    Back to Black

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.

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    Lovers 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.

  • News

    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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    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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    This News Means Heartbreak: 'Our Flag Means Death' Has Been Cancelled After Two Seasons

    Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi's pirate rom-com won't be setting sail again, marking the third of Waititi's TV shows to either finish or announce their ends in the last few months.

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    A Movie About The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda Is on the Way to This Very Galaxy — and So Is 'Ahsoka' Season Two

    'The Mandalorian' is making the leap from streaming to cinemas, with creator Jon Favreau directing.

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    HBO Has Revealed Who'll Be Having a Chaotic Holiday in the Thailand-Set Third Season of 'The White Lotus'

    Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey and Leslie Bibb are headed to the award-winning series' latest luxe hotel, alongside season one's Natasha Rothwell.

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    When Tina Fey Emails You About Remaking 'Mean Girls' as a Musical: Angourie Rice Talks Playing Cady Heron

    Growing up watching 'Mean Girls' over and over again, then stepping into Lindsay Lohan's shoes? That's so fetch.

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    The Ireland-Set Second Season of Jamie Dornan-Starring Thriller 'The Tourist' Is Just as Bingeable as the First

    The amnesia-fuelled series swaps the Australian outback for the Emerald Isle's rolling hills, but keeps its excellent leads and twisty plot.

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    Eight 2024 Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows That You Can (and Should) Watch Right Now

    Feel like watching a newly minted Golden Globe-winner? From movies such as 'Oppenheimer' to TV hits like 'The Bear', you've got options.

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    'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'Succession', 'The Bear' and 'Beef' Just Won Big at the 2024 Golden Globes

    The Hollywood accolades just handed out its 2024 trophies to 2023's top films and TV shows — here are all the winners.

  • News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at New Zealand Cinemas From Boxing Day 2023

    Spend the biggest cinema-going day of the year with Sydney Sweeney's Sydney-set rom-com, Anthony Hopkins' latest standout performance and animated ducks.

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    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in December

    Spend your couch time watching a meditative animated gem about the end of the world, medical nightmares and a hilarious new British sitcom.

  • News

    Eighteen Movies You Can Stream This Christmas No Matter How You Feel About the Festive Season

    Pour a glass of eggnog, find your comfiest spot on the couch, then swoon over 'Carol', rewatch 'Die Hard', fall in love with 'Last Christmas' and get twisty with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

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    This Sucks: Vampire Comedy 'What We Do in the Shadows' Is Ending After Its Upcoming Sixth Season 

    Sadly, this US TV spinoff from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's movie won't live forever, wrapping up with its next season.

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    Medical Thriller 'Dr Death' Delivers Another Dose of True-Crime Nightmare Fuel in Its Compelling Second Season

    Another sinister surgeon fuels this anthology series' Édgar Ramirez- and Mandy Moore-starring return — plus romantic scams, too.

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    Brilliant British Delight 'Slow Horses' Keeps Proving One of the Small Screen's Best-Ever Spy Thrillers

    This standout Apple TV+ series follows up its ace first two seasons in 2022 with a gripping third spin in 2023.

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    Netflix's 'Addams Family' Revamp 'Wednesday' Might Be Getting a Spinoff About Uncle Fester

    The Jenna Ortega-starring hit has already been renewed for season two — and it could become part of a new franchise.

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    The 15 Best Films of 2023

    When 2023 hasn't served up stunning Cannes Palme d'Or-winners, plus both Martin Scorsese and Hayao Miyazaki's new masterpieces, it's been swooning over first loves and playing with dolls.

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    The 15 Best Straight-to-Streaming Movies of 2023

    The best films of the year didn't only play on the big screen, as Michelle Williams' latest stellar performance, an Oscar-nominated documentary and a playful vampire flick all show.

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    The 15 Best New TV Shows of 2023

    A smart and hilarious Australian murder-mystery, a spectacular game-to-screen adaptation and a body-horror gem: they all left an imprint on the small screen this year.

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    The 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2023

    'Reservation Dogs', 'Succession' and 'Barry' might've all said goodbye in 2023, but they're each among the year's returning television standouts.

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