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NewsConcrete Playground Has Submitted Two Panels for SXSW Sydney 2024 — and You Can Help Make Them Happen
We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.
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NewsNavigating the Wasteland to Bring a Gaming Smash to TV: Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten Chat 'Fallout'
Prime Video's long-awaited take on the hit post-apocalyptic game is finally here — and its three leads told us all about it.
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NewsGodzilla Alert: A Second Season of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Is on the Way — and So Are Multiple Spinoffs
Because there's no such thing as too many Godzilla TV shows, the 'Monsterverse' is beefing up its small-screen output.
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NewsCoachella's 2024 Set Times Are Here So You Can Livestream Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and No Doubt
Without leaving the house, let alone travelling to California, you can catch Tyler, The Creator, Blur, J Balvin, Ice Spice, Reneé Rapp, Dom Dolla and more.
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NewsWinter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Genesis Owusu, Marlon Williams: Dark Mofo's 2024 Gap Year Has Them All
The Mona Gala, a new exhibition, a multi-storey nightclub and late-night tunes are all happening in Hobart this winter, too.
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NewsHigh School Mightn't Be Easy, But Binge-Watching Your Way Through 'Heartbreak High' Season Two Is
Netflix's revival of the hit 90s Aussie TV series is back for a second spin — and this new whirlwind of teen chaos is just as engaging.
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NewsTen Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
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NewsTen Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in May
Spend your couch time watching a documentary about Jim Henson and an Elisabeth Moss-led spy thriller.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsEleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in April
Spend your couch time watching Andrew Scott step into Tom Ripley's shoes, a shattering docuseries about Nickelodeon's kids TV hits and Colin Farrell as a PI.
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NewsEleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March
Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsNine 2024 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
'Oppenheimer', an astonishing Ukraine-set documentary, a Wes Anderson short, Emma Stone's most-spectacular performance yet: they each won 2024 Oscars, and you can check them them all now.
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NewsSay Cheers to Hollywood's Night of Nights: Concrete Playground's Oscars 2024 Drinking Game
Whether you're hoping that 'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'Poor Things', 'Past Lives' or something else picks up Academy Awards, here's how to sip along.
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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2024 Academy Awards
Will 'Oppenheimer' sweep the Oscars? What else will win? What should but won't? Here are our predictions.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Watch 32 of 2024's Oscar-Nominated Movies in New Zealand Right Now
From 'Barbenheimer' and twists on 'Frankenstein' to animated 'Spider-Man' antics and devastating documentaries, here's where to watch 2024's Oscar contenders.
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NewsGet Ready for an Absolute Blast: 'Fallout' Is the Latest Superb Small-Screen Adaptation of a Hit Video Game
Whether you’re an avid fan or a newcomer, this is a trip to the wasteland worth taking — and boasts an exceptional cast.
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NewsWhat the World Needs Now Is the First Teaser Trailer for 'Joker' Musical Sequel 'Folie à Deux'
Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role in the latest Clown Prince of Crime flick, this time joined by Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.
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NewsHBO's 'Game of Thrones' Sequel Series About Jon Snow Is No Longer Coming to Your Streaming Queue
You'll be stuck knowing nothing about Jon Snow's future, with Kit Harington announcing that the series isn't going ahead.
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NewsThe Last Season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Wraps Up Larry David's Sitcom in a Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Perfect Way
After 12 seasons over 24 years, Larry David closes out his post-'Seinfeld' comedy masterpiece as only he can.
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NewsYou Can Now Vote for the Conference Sessions That You'd Like to See at SXSW Sydney 2024
Early bird tickets for the tech, innovation, screen, music, games and culture festival's second Australian run are also on sale.
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NewsA Third 'Dune' Film From Denis Villeneuve Is Officially on the Way So Get Ready for More Spice
The latest version of this page-to-screen sci-fi franchise, which is based on Frank Herbert's novels, isn't done yet.
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BarScarlett Slimms & Lucky
476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland
Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.
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BarCassette Nine
Vulcan Lane, Auckland
Any place that can pull off jeans as wallpaper has two thumbs up in my book.
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RestaurantMiss 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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NewsFrom 'Skins' to Directing, Writing and Starring in a New Action Standout: Dev Patel Talks 'Monkey Man'
Sometimes, you just have to take it upon yourself to make your dreams happen — even when you're Dev Patel.
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Coachella's 2024 YouTube Livestream Will Let You Watch Up to Four Stages at the Same Time
Here's something that you definitely can't do on the ground in Indio: catch multiple sets at once.
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NewsMesmerising Andrew Scott-Starring Miniseries 'Ripley' Is a Masterful Monochrome-Hued Must-See
There's no shortage of talent in this gorgeous and thrilling eight-part adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1955 book.
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NewsWhoa: Three Years After 'Resurrections', a Fifth Live-Action 'Matrix' Film Is Now in the Works
There's no word yet on whether Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will be back — but neither Lana or Lily Wachowski will be directing.
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NewsIf You Love Workplace Sitcoms, You Should Be Watching Season Two of Maya Rudolph's Eat-the-Rich Comedy 'Loot'
What happens when a billionaire decides to give away all of her money, and has a team to help? That's the premise of this Apple TV+ series.
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NewsWorshipping Sydney Sweeney as a Scream Queen in a Nunsploitation Stunner: Michael Mohan Chats 'Immaculate'
"The initial vision was just to make something that would hopefully traumatise people. We wanted to really go hard. But we wanted to do it smartly."
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EventChristmas Lights at MOTAT 2024
Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec 2024
MOTAT, Western Springs
MOTAT is bringing nights of festive fun and dazzling lights back for another year.
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EventFat Daddy's Bottomless
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna
How many burgers and beers can you down in 90 minutes? Find out at The Elephant Wrestler.
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EventCasa Bacardi in Auckland Viaduct
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Casa Bacardi has popped up on Auckland's Viaduct, but a warning to rum-lovers: its here for a good time, not a long time.
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EventTwilight Tuesdays
Tue, 3 Dec, 2024
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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EventBritomart Saturday Farmer's Market
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland
This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
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EventPasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios, Auckland
See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.
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EventYoga in the Sky
Multiple single dates
SkyCity Auckland, Auckland
Take your yoga practice to a whole new level — level 51, that is.
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EventSmales Farmers Market
Mon, 9 Dec, 2024
Smales Farm, North Shore
Auckland's newest farmers market arrives across the harbour.
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Eleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March
Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsWhen Godzilla and Kong Unite: Talking 'Monsterverse' Team-Ups with Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens and 'The New Empire' Crew
Actors Brian Tyree Henry and Kaylee Hottle, plus filmmaker Adam Wingard, also told us about making cinema's latest monster mash.
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Hop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsThe First Trailer for 'Kinds of Kindness' Brings Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Back Together
'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things' just scored company on the duo's shared resume, all thanks to a star-studded new triptych.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass 2024 Has Been Cancelled Just Weeks After Announcing Its Kylie-Led Lineup
Kylie Minogue, Future and Arcade Fire were set to headline — but in heartbreaking news for the Australian music industry, the festival won't be going ahead this year.
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NewsProduction on 'Euphoria' Season Three Has Been Delayed (But You Might Still Be Watching It in 2025)
For now, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and the rest of the show's stars can keep adding to their resumes beyond the hit HBO series.
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NewsTurning Kristen Stewart Into a Heartthrob in a Blood-Splattered Romantic Thriller: Rose Glass Chats 'Love Lies Bleeding'
After making an exceptional debut with 'Saint Maud', the British filmmaker wrote her vengeance-fuelled 80s-set sophomore feature with KStew in mind.
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NewsColin Farrell Wants to Rule Gotham City in the First Trailer for 'The Batman' Spinoff Series 'The Penguin'
If the 'Batman' villain was in 'The Sopranos' or 'The Godfather', HBO's new series might be the end result.
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NewsThe Juice Is Loose Again in the First Trailer for 36-Years-Later Sequel 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara are back for the sequel to 1988's 'Beetlejuice', with Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe joining the cast.
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News'House of the Dragon' Season Two Has Unveiled Duelling Trailers Ahead of the 'Game of Thrones' Prequel's June Return
What's better than one sneak peek at the Targaryen-focused series' long-anticipated return? Two.
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NewsStay Deadly, Hartley High: The Trailer for Season Two of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Is Here
New term, new round of chaos — including more grudges, picking a new school captain and new arrivals.
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NewsRyan Gosling and Emily Blunt's Stuntman Action-Comedy 'The Fall Guy' Just Dropped Its Latest Trailer
Sydney features prominently in the new sneak peek at Gosling's first post-'Barbie' role, which hails from real-life stuntman-turned-filmmaker David Leitch.
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NewsThe 'Alien' Franchise Is Back and Filled with Facehuggers in the Bloody First Trailer for 'Romulus'
Fresh from 'Priscilla', Cailee Spaeny stars in this Ridley Scott-produced instalment, which is directed by 'Don't Breathe' filmmaker Fede Álvarez.
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NewsNetflix's Massive New Page-to-Screen Series '3 Body Problem' Is Your Next Must-See Sci-Fi Mindbender
The showrunners that made 'Game of Thrones' such a hit have now taken on Liu Cixin's 'Remembrance of Earth's Past' trilogy.
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NewsHere's Your First Look at Jacob Elordi's New Australian Miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'
The five-part Prime Video series also stars Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, Simon Baker, Thomas Weatherall and Ciarán Hinds.
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NewsThe Trailer for 'The Acolyte' Teases a 'Star Wars' Murder-Mystery Where Someone Is Killing Jedi
The moody first look at Disney+'s sixth live-action 'Star Wars' series leans into the dark side, as a Jedi Master faces a mysterious warrior.
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NewsFuriosa Is on a Quest for Vengeance in the Latest Trailer for George Miller's 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Prequel
Shaving her head, taking on the world, driving for her life: it all happens in this new sneak peek at the fifth 'Mad Max' movie.
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NewsGlossy, Gorgeous and Engaging 60s-Set Dramedy 'Palm Royale' Makes Gleaming Use of Kristen Wiig
Apple TV+'s latest page-to-screen series also welcomely gives off 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar' vibes.
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NewsThe New Season of 'Doctor Who' Starring 'Sex Education' Favourite Ncuti Gatwa Will Start Streaming in May
Disney+ is releasing the first two episodes of the Fifteenth Doctor's run simultaneously worldwide, including Down Under.
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NewsEmmy-Winning 'Beef' Star Ali Wong Is Bringing Her Latest Stand-Up Tour Down Under This Winter
The comedian, 'Always Be My Maybe' writer and actor, and 'Dear Girls' author is hitting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.
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NewsSix Beautifully Chaotic Multiplayer Games to Play with Your Mates on a Rainy Saturday Afternoon
Load up any of these multiplayer titles for guaranteed good times with your squad.
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NewsBringing Arrakis Back to Cinemas After Winning an Oscar: Australian Cinematographer Greig Fraser Talks 'Dune: Part Two'
"You become an expert in the dunes," explains the Aussie talent, who started his career two decades ago in homegrown shorts, and was also Academy Award-nominated for 'Lion'.
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NewsIt Looks Like 'The Bear' Has Been Renewed for Season Four Before Season Three Is Even Served Up
The two seasons will film back to back — and keep you exclaiming "yes chef!" and "cousin!" into 2025.
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News'Black Mirror' Season Seven Will Arrive in 2025 with Six Episodes — Including a Sequel to 'USS Callister'
Season four's 'Star Trek' riff is set to score a follow-up when Charlie Brooker's dystopian anthology series returns.
