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    Documentary Edge Festival Has Unveiled Its Jam-Packed 2019 Program

    This year's lineup includes more than 65 thought-provoking documentaries and pint-sized flicks.

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    Here's Everything We Know About Disney's Huge New Streaming Service

    It's called Disney+, and it's due to launch in the US later this year.

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    The Trailer for New Sci-Fi Thriller 'Gemini Man' Serves Up Two Will Smiths for the Price of One

    The former Fresh Prince stars an assassin who faces off against a younger version of himself.

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    You Can Unleash Thanos' Gauntlet on Google's Search Results Right Now

    'Avengers: Endgame' is in cinemas, and the online company is playing along.

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    The Huge New 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Trailer Is Here with Plenty of Massive Monster Mayhem

    The giant Japanese monster is back in this sequel — and it has super-sized company.

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    Chucky Is Up to His Old Killer Doll Tricks In the Latest Trailer for the New 'Child's Play' Remake

    The killer doll franchise returns to the big screen — with Mark Hamill voicing the flame-haired plaything.

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    Two New Beyoncé Specials Could Be On Their Way to Netflix

    The singer's 'Homecoming' documentary, about her epic 2018 Coachella set, dropped this week.

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    The Star-Studded First Trailer for 'Big Little Lies' Season Two Is Here

    Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz are all back — and Meryl Streep is joining them.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Race Your Way Around Multiple Nintendo Theme Parks

    And yes, a real-life 'Mario Kart' experience is on the cards.

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    Prepare to Get Fast and Furious Again with the New Extended Trailer for 'Hobbs & Shaw'

    This 'Fast and Furious' spinoff features Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba and plenty of ridiculous stunts.

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    You Can Now Watch Netflix's New Doco About Beyoncé's Epic 2018 Coachella Set

    And listen to a new 40-track album of the set on Spotify. Weekend plans, sorted.

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    The Country's Biggest Winter Festival Has Announced Its Jam-Packed 2019 Lineup

    It returns to the picturesque lakeside village from 20-23 June.

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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    You Can Now Watch the Trailer for Amy Poehler's Boozy New Netflix Comedy, 'Wine Country'

    Poehler directs, and also stars alongside Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey and Jason Schwartzman.

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    This Huge New 'Game of Thrones' Tour Will Take You Through the Show's Sets, Costumes and Props

    The show's Northern Ireland studio is being turned into a massive tourist attraction.

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    The Creators of 'Chef's Table' Have Made a New Netflix Series About Street Food

    The first season focuses on small stallholders from across Asia.

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    The First Teaser for the New Season of 'Veronica Mars' Has Dropped

    The cult-favourite TV show's revival will hit Hulu in July.

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    You'll Be Able to Stream Childish Gambino's New 'Guava Island' Movie for Free Today

    It co-stars Rihanna — and it'll be available online for 18 hours.

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    The Official Trailer for the Live-Action 'Lion King' Has Dropped So Get Ready to Feel Mighty Nostalgic

    The new version, which stars Donald Glover at Simba and Beyoncé as Nala, hits cinemas in July.

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    Six North Island Events Worthy of a Road Trip

    Head south of the Bombays for a beer-fuelled field day, a boundary-pushing arts festival and a celebration of scallops.

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    Legendary Rock Band Queen Is Touring New Zealand in 2020

    Original members Brian May and Roger Taylor are once again teaming up with long-time frontman Adam Lambert.

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    Watch the First Trailer for Netflix's Twisty New Grief-Fuelled Dark Comedy 'Dead to Me'

    It stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, and has some strong 'A Simple Favour' vibes.

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    Nicolas Winding Refn Brings His Dazzling Crime Thrills to TV in the Trailer for 'Too Old to Die Young'

    The 'Drive' director co-created, co-wrote and directs this ten-part series, which stars Miles Teller, John Hawkes and Jena Malone.

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    'The Princess Bride' Is Being Adapted Into a Stage Musical

    Singing along to the beloved adventure-comedy? It's no longer inconceivable.

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    Airbnb Is Giving Away an Insane Sleepover Inside the Actual Louvre

    You'll also get to have a cocktail with the 'Mona Lisa' and enjoy a feast next to 'Venus de Milo'.

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    Joaquin Phoenix Is Your New Favourite Comic Book Villain in the First Creepy 'Joker' Trailer

    Here's hoping Phoenix will follow in the footsteps of Jack Nicholson and Oscar-winner Heath Ledger (and not Jared Leto).

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    A Chilling New Trailer Has Dropped for the Zac Efron-Starring Ted Bundy Film

    As has the Netflix release date — permanent marker it in your calendars, true crime fans.

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    A Live-Action 'What We Do in the Shadows' Experience Is Coming to Wellington

    Second Unit takes the audience the behind-the-scenes onto a fictional film set.

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    Bill Murray Hunts Zombies in the New Trailer for Star-Studded Comedy 'The Dead Don't Die'

    Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Steve Buscemi, Iggy Pop, RZA and Tom Waits also star in Jim Jarmusch's wacky zom-com.

  • News

    You Can Play 'Snake' in Your Google Maps App Right Now

    Instead of an 8-bit snake, it's a train — and you pick up passengers, landmarks and local dishes for points.

  • News

    Auckland's Huge French Festival Is Back for 2019

    Four days of Champagne, cheese, croissants and pétanque.

  • News

    Apple Is Launching Its Own TV and Movie Streaming Service

    Apple TV+ will launch in the second half of 2019, and will feature a slate of original shows — featuring Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Jason Momoa and more.

  • News

    David Attenborough's Latest Nature Documentary Series Is Coming to Your Netflix Queue in April

    The eight-part show was filmed in 50 countries — from the remote Arctic wilderness to South America's jungles to sprawling African landscapes.

  • News

    Iron Thrones Are Popping Up Around the World Ahead of 'Game of Thrones' Final Season

    In a huge 'Game of Thrones' scavenger hunt, fans can find six thrones scattered around the globe — and sit in them, of course.

  • News

    Another Mayhem-Filled Trailer for 'John Wick: Chapter 3' Has Dropped

    Everyone's favourite assassin (and dog owner) returns in the third film in the franchise.

  • News

    The Nostalgic and Sinister Full Trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season Three Has Finally Arrived

    This is your first proper look at the supernatural Netflix series' eight new episodes.

  • News

    The First Teaser for Quentin Tarantino's 60s Crime Caper 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Is Here

    It charts the end of Hollywood's golden age and the Manson Family murders — and features everyone from Brad Pitt to Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio to Margot Robbie.

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