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    The platform hopes to host over 1000 blockbuster and under-the-radar titles by the end of the month.

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    The company's beloved animated catalogue is headed to its new Disney+ streaming service.

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    Due to hit screens in 2021, the five-season TV show won't just rehash the popular films.

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    Dragons, White Walkers, Starks and Targaryens — there's a lot going on in the two short minutes.

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    We hopped over to the Berlin International Film Festival to get the jump on what's coming soon to cinemas.

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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.

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    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.

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    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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    Ten Must-See Events at Auckland Arts Festival 2019

    Auckland Arts Festival launches into its 11th year with multidimensional dance, critically acclaimed dream pop and a free sing-along waiata.

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    In its second season, the show is jumping into an alternative universe.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Walk Along a Digital Waterfall In This Immersive Shanghai Installation

    It's the latest work from teamLab, the folks behind Tokyo's huge digital art museum.

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    Ryan Reynolds voices everyone's favourite yellow creature, who's solves mysteries in the first live-action 'Pokémon' film.

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    'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Has Been Renewed for a Cool Cool Cool Seventh Season

    Time to crack open a celebratory yoghurt — Terry Jeffords-style.

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    The NZ International Comedy Festival Has Dropped Its 2019 Lineup

    Take your pick from over 120 shows this May.

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    Sneak onto a Kollywood film shoot, share a Filipino breakfast and peer into a gigantic crystal ball.

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

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    Catch up on the best films of the last year, from 'Roma' to 'Black Panther' to 'A Star Is Born'.

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    Delving into the case that's captivated millions around the globe, it kicks off in the US in March.

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    These Are the Worst Films of Last Year According to the 39th Annual Razzie Awards

    The Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly-starring 'Holmes & Watson' picked up four awards.

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    A New Multimillion-Dollar Nature Zone Is Opening at Te Papa

    At the heart of the new space will be a 700-year-old moa egg.

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    A Movie-Length 'Breaking Bad' Sequel Is Headed to Your Netflix Queue

    Set after the events of the acclaimed series, it'll focus on Aaron Paul's Jesse Pinkman.

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    Ten Shows, Installations and Parties to Get Amongst at Auckland Fringe Festival 2019

    Auckland's favourite independent open-access arts festival is back for another year.

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    A Huge Nelson Mandela Exhibition Is Coming to New Zealand

    Auckland will be the second stop on the exhibition's 20-city world tour.

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    Chucky Is Back In the Unsettling New 'Child's Play' Trailer

    The killer doll franchise returns to the big screen — and this time, the flame-haired plaything is terrorising Aubrey Plaza.

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    Ron Burgundy's Classy New Podcast Is Here

    The fictional newscaster is back — and for his first podcast episode, he's talking about true crime.

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    The Trailer Has Dropped for HBO's Documentary Series on Adnan Syed from 'Serial'

    It promises new evidence and a 'new chapter' for the case that's captivated millions around the globe.

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    The First Trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Three Will Creep You Out All Over Again

    Streaming platform Hulu just released the first sneak peek during the Super Bowl.

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    How Alex Honnold Climbed Yosemite's Epic El Capitan without Ropes — and on Camera

    Oscar-nominated documentary 'Free Solo' follows the climber as he scales the 900-metre rock face without ropes or apparent fear.

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    Nick Offerman Is Bringing His Latest Live Show to New Zealand in 2019

    The 'Parks and Recreation' star heads Down Under for the first time since 2016.

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    'Groundhog Day' Is Getting a Virtual Reality Sequel

    You've watched the film again and again — now play your way through the follow-up.

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    Elton John Is Bringing His Huge Farewell Tour Down Under

    He'll play his last-ever Australian and New Zealand shows across late 2019 and early 2020.

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    Here's Your High-Octane First Look at 'Fast and Furious' Spinoff 'Hobbs & Shaw'

    It stars Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and series newcomer Idris Elba.

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    Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Has Unveiled Its Jam-Packed 2019 Lineup

    The festival's star-studded 13th program features everyone from Charlotte Gainsbourg and Audrey Tautou to Joaquin Phoenix and Lily-Rose Depp.

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