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    'The Hunt for Gollum' Is the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie — and It's Set to Hit Cinemas in 2026

    Andy Serkis will both star and direct — but Peter Jackson “will be involved every step of the way".

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    'The Bear' Is Back: Carmy Returns to the Kitchen in the First Trailer for the Culinary Hit's Third Season

    Say "yes chef!" to your first sneak peek at the award-winning kitchen-set show's third helping, which arrives this winter.

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    It's Time to Graduate: Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Will Return to Hartley for a Third and Final Season

    The OG 90s show ran for seven seasons, but Netflix's new take on the Australian favourite will say goodbye after three.

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    When Bill Skarsgård Gets Ripped and Kills It in Your Wild Ode to Action Cinema: Moritz Mohr Talks 'Boy Kills World'

    From its mix of genres and tones to the voice of H Jon Benjamin, Moritz Mohr's debut feature is filled with things he loves.

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    The ABC's New Season of 'Spicks and Specks' Will Get You Putting Hands on Buzzers From June

    Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough are back, with the beloved game show returning after taking 2023 off — complete with new segments.

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    A Spinoff Sitcom Set in the Same Universe as 'The Office' Is on Its Way to Your Streaming Queue

    This time, a dying newspaper office will provide the setting, with Domhnall Gleeson and 'The White Lotus' star Sabrina Impacciatore leading the cast.

Latest Guides
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    The Trailer for 'Colin From Accounts' Season Two Is Here with a Cute Dog, Couple Banter and Rom-Com Chaos

    Created by and starring Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, the Australian series returns from the end of May.

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    Park Chan-wook, Several Robert Downey Jrs, Vietnam War-Set Spy Thrills: 'The Sympathizer' Has Them All

    This seven-part HBO adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning book is one of 2024's must-sees.

  • News

    Disney Is Cutting Back the Number of New Marvel Movies and TV Shows That Hit Screens Each Year

    The Mouse House's solution to superhero fatigue is to reduce its MCU entries to three films and two television shows annually.

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    Netflix Has Revealed Who Else Will Be Getting Mysterious and Spooky in 'Wednesday' Season Two

    The Jenna Ortega-starring hit has just started production on its next batch of episodes — and Christopher Lloyd, who played Uncle Fester in two 90s movies, is among the guest stars.

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    From Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' to Indigenous Aussie Horror, Sydney Film Festival's 2024 Lineup Is Here

    This year's 197-title program also includes a Hunter Schafer-starring thriller, Sundance hit 'I Saw the TV Glow' and the latest from 2015 Sydney Film Prize-winner Miguel Gomes.

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    The Jedi Are Under Threat in the New Trailer for 'Star Wars' Murder-Mystery Series 'The Acolyte' 

    A crime spree, a new masked villain, sinister forces all round: that's all in the latest small-screen effort from a galaxy far, far away.

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    The Bloody Full Trailer for 'The Boys' Season Four Is Here Ahead of the Superhero Satire's June Return

    The new sneak peek at the caped-crusader hit contemplates the reasons that its characters, good and evil, keep turning to violence.

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    Leading Australia's Latest Compelling Whodunnit with a Stunning Setting: Leah Purcell Chats 'High Country'

    This rural-noir standout sends one of the country's acting greats to Victoria's alpine region — and Purcell jumped at the chance to play a part specifically written for her.

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    'Hacks' Is Back and Better Than Ever in the Stellar Showbiz Comedy's Sharply Funny Third Season

    With Deborah Vance chasing a hosting gig on late-night television, this award-winning HBO series has ambitious new terrain to traverse.

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    Thoughtful and Charming Existential Dramedy 'The Big Door Prize' Unlocks Another Level of Potential in Season Two

    What would you do if a magical machine could tell you how you were meant to spend your life? That's still the question at the heart of this Apple TV+ series.

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    Aussie Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou Are Following Up 'Talk to Me' with a New A24 Horror Movie

    'Bring Her Back' will star 'The Shape of Water' Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins — but the film's plot hasn't yet been revealed.

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    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month

    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.

Latest Events
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    Bottomless Dumplings at Dimmy Su

    Friday, May 10 - Sunday, June 30, 2024

    Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick

    Close out the work day with all-you-can-eat dumplings for less than $30.

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    Dimmy and Dumpling Festival

    Saturday, May 11, 2024

    Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick

    Food trucks will be slinging all the jam-packed Asian bites you can handle.

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    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Thursday, May 9 - Thursday, May 30, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    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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    Maker's Mark Gold Rush x Wheen Bee Foundation

    Monday, April 1 - Monday, June 3, 2024

    Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

    Maker's Mark is cementing its status as a certified B Corp distillery by giving Melburnians something worth raising a glass to.

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    Winter Warmer Events at Navi

    Wednesday, May 1 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024

    Navi, Yarraville

    The intimate fine diner will collaborate with boutique drinks producers for speciality cocktails and bites this winter.

  • Event

    Pint of Origin

    Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

    Discover hundreds of different craft beers by 225 breweries from across the world at this ten-day tap takeover across the city.

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    Mama Paws: A Mother's Day Soiree for Dog Mums

    Saturday, May 11, 2024

    Big Paws Little Paws, Ravenhall

    Paw parents and their fur babies can join in on a morning of glamour and grooming, photoshoots, crafts and giveaways.

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    Firelight Festival

    Friday, June 28 - Sunday, July 14, 2024

    Docklands Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

    Melbourne's after-dark arts festival is back for a fiery time at Docklands, complete with an underground light show and labyrinth beneath Marvel Stadium.

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    Boy Kills World

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

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

  • Event

    Good Food & Wine Show 2024

    Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

    Expand your gastronomic horizons with a star-studded lineup of chefs and over 300 exhibitors at this annual event.

  • News

    It's the Circle of Cinema: The First Trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Steps Into the Story of Simba's Father

    Directed by 'Moonlight' filmmaker Barry Jenkins, the latest trip to the Pride Lands is a prequel to 2019's photorealistic remake of the animated hit.

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    Amy Poehler Is Coming to Australia to Chat About 'Inside Out 2' and Her Exceptional Career at Vivid Sydney

    The 'Parks and Recreation' and 'SNL' star will get talking at Sydney Opera House at a one-night-only in-conversation session.

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    Delightful Aussie Rom-Com Sitcom 'Colin From Accounts' Is Returning for Season Two in May

    This time, Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall's AACTA-winning series will drop its episodes weekly — and Celeste Barber has joined the cast.

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    Colin Farrell Is a Private Detective Worth Following in Intriguing Los Angeles-Set Mystery Series 'Sugar'

    This Apple TV+ series splashes its love of film noir and LA movies gone by across its frames, but it's never afraid to be its own thing.

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    Making a Love Letter to Stunts with Sydney as a Backdrop: David Leitch and Kelly McCormick Talk 'The Fall Guy'

    For former stunt performer-turned-filmmaker Leitch, his Ryan Gosling- and Emily Blunt-starring remake of the 80s TV show is a dream come true.

  • Guide

    Must-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 standout shows that you need to see.

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    You're Invited: Netflix's Official 'Bridgerton' Ball Experience Is Finally Making Its Australian Debut

    Calling all dukes and duchesses: this immersive event will take you back to the regency era with live performances, tunes, themed cocktails and a visit with the queen.

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    Sydney Film Festival 2024 Will Open with the World Premiere of Midnight Oil Documentary 'The Hardest Line'

    There'll be no shortage of power and passion to kick off this year's SFF, with the film stepping through the band's story from their 70s beginnings onwards.

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    A24 Co-Produced British Sitcom 'Such Brave Girls' Is Such Brilliant (and Candid, Complex and Darkly Hilarious) Viewing

    If this acerbic new series seems close to reality, that's because it is, with sisters Kat Sadler and Lizzie Davidson starring and taking inspiration from their lives.

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    Seven New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with Sydney Sweeney as a nun, Timothée Chalamet's return to Arrakis and a Bob Marley biopic.

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    The Full 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer Brings Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Together in the MCU

    What happens when the Merc with a Mouth joins forces with "the X-Man"? You're about to find out.

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    'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' Is Getting a Three-Decades-Later Sequel Starring the Original Cast

    Thirty years after the hit Aussie comedy about drag queens driving a bus across the outback, director Stephan Elliott is making a follow-up.

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    'Challengers' in Australia: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on Making a Sexy Must-See Tennis Drama

    "The tennis is the sex", explained the three stars of Luca Guadagnino's new film when they hit Sydney to chat about love triangles, getting competitive and more.

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    The 'Fallout' TV Series Is Such a Smash That Prime Video Has Already Renewed It for Season Two

    After becoming the platform's most-watched season of TV since its 'Lord of the Rings' series, this video game-to-streaming adaptation will return.

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    'The Witcher' Has Locked in Season Five Before Season Four Even Arrives — But That's Where It's Ending

    Liam Hemsworth is taking over from Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy hit's final two seasons.

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    You Won't Be Able to Stop Thinking About Heart-Wrenching Stalker Thriller 'Baby Reindeer' From the Moment You Press Play

    Scottish comedian Richard Gadd brings his one-man show to TV — and both tell a stunning, gripping and unforgettable true tale.

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    Park Chan-wook's Iconic Thriller 'Oldboy' Is Being Turned Into an English-Language TV Series

    After writing and directing the original South Korean movie, which was based on a Japanese manga, the filmmaker will produce the new TV version.

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    'High Country' Is Australian TV's Latest Addictive Rural-Set Mystery — and Leah Purcell Is Superb at Its Centre

    Victoria's alpine region provides the setting for this twisty detective tale, which pairs excellent performances with a compelling whodunnit.

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    Riffing on 70s TV to Create Aussie Horror's Next Hit: Cameron and Colin Cairnes Chat 'Late Night with the Devil'

    Stephen King couldn't take his eyes off Australia's latest horror sensation. 'Gremlins' director Joe Dante is a fan. The filmmakers behind it talk us through their unnerving hit.

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    'Bridgerton' in Bowral: This NSW Town Is Enjoying a Week-Long Regency-Themed Transformation

    You can feel like you're stepping inside 'Bridgerton' just by travelling to the Southern Highlands — and if you can't make it, this is what it looks like.

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    'Dune: Part Two' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Digital While It's Still Unleashing Sandworms in Cinemas

    Journey to Arrakis from your couch with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler — and oh-so-much sand.

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    Navigating 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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    Godzilla 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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    An IRL 'Fallout' Vault Has Popped Up in Sydney and You Can Visit It — But Only for One Day 

    Experience life underground, away from the wasteland, at this one-day-only pop-up to coincide with the 'Fallout' TV series hitting Prime Video.

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