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    Silo Park Has Announced the Second Half of Its Summer Entertainment Lineup

    Season eight will finish with a jam-packed schedule of films, markets and events under the stars.

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    Zac Efron Transforms Into a Serial Killer in the Trailer for the New Ted Bundy Film

    The actor has swapped teen musicals and 'Bad Neighbours' for a stint as the notorious murderer.

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    'Roma', 'A Star Is Born' and 'Black Panther' Lead the Way at This Year's Oscar Nominations

    Spike Lee picked up his first-ever best director nomination and Marvel has its first look-in at the big one.

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    You Can Now Tour This Enormous David Bowie Exhibition Via Your Phone

    The collection of more than 400 Bowie items has gone virtual.

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    This New Art Installation Is Playing Toto's 'Africa' Non-Stop in the African Desert

    It's set up to play all day, every day "for all eternity".

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    Banksy's Shredded 'Girl with Balloon' Painting Is Going on Display to the Public

    Now retitled 'Love is in the Bin', it'll be on show for free for four weeks in Germany.

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    The Action-Packed First Trailer for 'John Wick: Chapter 3' Is Here

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

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    Auckland Pride Festival Returns for 2019 with a Colourful Lineup

    The two-week festival is loaded with over 80 events, showcasing music, theatre, visual arts, drag, comedy, literature, open days and parties. 

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    Netflix Is Bringing the 'Dirty John' TV Series to Your Streaming Queue for Valentine's Day

    True crime, conmen, internet dating and Eric Bana — perfect fodder for February 14.

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    Dr Jane Goodall Is Coming to New Zealand to Chat About Her Pioneering Work with Chimpanzees

    Nearly 60 years after she first lived with chimps in Tanzania, she'll also chat about animal welfare and her ongoing conservation efforts.

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    The Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' Has a New Teaser and a Release Date

    Mark your calendars — it's only three months away.

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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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    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.

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    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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    Check Out the Trailer for Jake Gyllenhaal's Savage New Horror Movie Set in the Art World

    Velvet Buzzsaw reunites the actor with 'Nightcrawler' director Dan Gilroy — and it's headed to Netflix straight from its Sundance premiere.

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    Ten Intriguing and Informative Podcasts to Listen to This Summer

    From real-life tales of murdering doctors to the stories of history's trailblazing women.

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    This New Multi-City Music Festival Will Celebrate Female Artists

    More than 20 artists will assemble to mark International Women's Day.

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    Ten Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows to Add to Your 2019 Must-Watch List

    If you're going to binge watch something this year, make sure it's of the highest possible quality.

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    'The Notebook' Is Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

    Nicholas Sparks' famous romantic drama is headed to Broadway — and they should probably just hand out tissues with every ticket.

Latest Events
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    Beyond the Dots: Heather Lenz on Documenting Yayoi Kusama's Life and Work in 'Kusama: Infinity'

    The first-time filmmaker initially wanted to make a biopic about the iconic Japanese artist.

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    One of the Retro Video Games From 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Is Available to Play Right Now

    You've played your way through the movie — now play one of 'Bandersnatch's retro video games.

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    Ten Films You Need to See in 2019

    From Quentin Tarantino's star-studded Manson-era movie to the return of the screen's kookiest family.

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    Watch the Creepy Trailer for Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' Follow-Up, 'Us'

    It promises to make you feel just as uneasy about your own reflection as 'Get Out' did about stirring cups of tea.

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    You Can Watch the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure 'Black Mirror' Movie on Netflix Right Now

    Set in 1984 and following a computer programmer trying to create his dream game, the interactive effort features multiple story paths and endings.

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    Concrete Playground's Top Ten Films of 2018

    From beautiful black and white depictions of post-war Poland to heartbreaking tales from the Australian outback, here are the films you need to see before the year is out.

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    A Look Inside Wes Anderson's First Curated Art Exhibition

    Along with partner Juman Malouf, the 'Isle of Dogs' director is overseeing an art exhibition for Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum.

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    Here Comes the New 'Men in Black: International' Trailer

    Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson star in this fourth instalment in the series.

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    You'll Be Able to Binge-Watch All Eight 'Harry Potter' Movies on Netflix in 2019

    The full magical set will hit the streaming service in January next year.

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    Russian Activist Collective Pussy Riot Leads the Lineup for Auckland Fringe Festival 2019

    The group's 'Riot Days' is just one of the 91 shows taking place next February and March.

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    Concrete Playground's 2018 Boxing Day Movie Smackdown

    Get maximum bang for your Kris Kringle gift voucher buck.

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    You Can Watch Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands' Right Now

    The eight-part supernatural drama was filmed entirely in Queensland.

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    The New 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Trailer Is Here with Plenty of Creature Feature Mayhem

    The giant Japanese monster is back in this sequel to 2014's 'Godzilla' — and it has super-sized company.

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    Four Works Have Been Announced for Silo Theatre's 2019 Season

    Spotlighting grown-up feelings, teenage hormones, wild karaoke and Bollywood dance numbers — the plays have been called 'blasts of electric intimacy'.

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    Seven Dazzling Things You Can Do at Japan's Dreamlike Borderless Digital Art Museum

    A visit to this kaleidoscopic playground is worthy of a trip to Japan in itself.

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    Seven Must-Read Books for Summer

    Including a controversial memoir, this year's Man Booker winner and the latest effort from the author behind 'Call Me By Your Name'.

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    Superheroes and Horror Combine in the Trailer for Dark and Creepy New Thriller 'Brightburn'

    It stars Elizabeth Banks and is produced by 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn.

  • News

    Netflix's Adorable 'Dogs' Docuseries Has Your Heartwarming Holiday Binge Session Sorted

    One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

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    Ron Burgundy Is Staying Classy With His Own Podcast

    The fictional newscaster is back — and it's kind of a big deal.

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    The Long-Awaited First Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

    It's your first sneak peek at the eagerly anticipated sequel to 'Avengers: Infinity War'.

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