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    Glen Powell Is a "Tornado Wrangler" in the First Trailer for Storm-Chasing Sequel 'Twisters'

    It's been 28 years since 'Twister' hit cinemas — and now it's a franchise, with this followup swirling into cinemas in July.

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    The First 'Wicked' Movie Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Has Just Dropped Its Debut Trailer

    Grande dons pink as Glinda in this first glimpse of 'Wicked: Part One', while Erivo defies gravity as Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch of the West.

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    "Your Little Cinematic Universe Is About to Change Forever": The First 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer Is Here

    The Merc with a Mouth calls himself "Marvel Jesus" in the sneak peek for the first 'Deadpool' film in the MCU.

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    'Talk to Me', 'The Newsreader' and 'Deadloch' Just Earned a Heap of Love at the 2024 AACTA Awards

    The South Australian-made horror movie from RackaRacka's Danny and Michael Philippou was named the country's best film of the year.

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    The First Timothée Chalamet-Starring 'Dune' Is Back in Cinemas Down Under to Help You Prepare for Part Two

    Get twice the spice by seeing Denis Villeneuve's two 'Dune' movies — some cinemas are doing double features, too.

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    Spy Franchises, Secret Authors, Stellar Casts and Sam Rockwell Dancing: Matthew Vaughn Chats 'Argylle'

    When you’ve just made three 'Kingsman' movies, what comes next? More espionage — this time starting a new big-screen series.

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    The Sequel to 'Moana' Will Hit Cinemas in 2024 — and What Can Disney Say Except "You're Welcome?"

    In 'Moana 2', which will reach the big screen in November, Moana will take to the seas of Oceania to answer the call from her ancestors.

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    Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour Concert Film Is Coming to Disney+ in March with Five Extra Songs

    Ready for it, Swifties? The streaming platform is calling it "the concert film in its entirety for the first time".

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    Lupita Nyong'o Tries to Survive an Alien Invasion in the Trailer for 'A Quiet Place' Prequel 'Day One'

    The New York-set third film in the franchise jumps back to the events that started it all — with 'Stranger Things' star Joseph Quinn also featuring.

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    Noel Fielding Swaps 'The Mighty Boosh' for Outlaw Life in 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin'

    There's an 'Our Flag Means Death' vibe to this new six-episode British comedy, which sees its star riff on a real-life highwayman.

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    Riveting British Detective Drama 'Criminal Record' Is Weighty, Well-Cast and a Must-Watch

    Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo star in this eight-part Apple TV+ series about new light being shone on an old case.

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    Alliance Française French Film Festival Is Bringing a Stacked 41-Movie Program to Australian Cinemas in 2024 

    French film fans, rejoice — this year's AFFFF includes Michel Gondry and Catherine Breillat's latest, plus multiple movies starring Isabelle Huppert.

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    Apple TV+ Has Unveiled the New and Returning Shows That You'll Be Able to Stream in the First Half of 2024

    New shows starring Ben Mendelsohn, Noomi Rapace, Noel Fielding, Kristen Wiig, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton and Jake Gyllenhaal are all on their way to your streaming queue.

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    Making Aussie Whodunnits That Peer Beyond the Outback: Eric Bana and Robert Connolly Talk 'The Dry' and 'Force of Nature'

    If you loved Jane Harper's Aaron Falk books, the two men bringing them to the screen understand — they were fans of the novels first, too.

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    Here's the Hefty List of Brand-New Movies and TV Shows That Are Hitting Netflix in 2024

    Don't say that you don't have anything to watch this year — Netflix's upcoming slate is huge.

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    Player 456 Is Back: Netflix Has Unveiled Your First Look at 'Squid Game' Season Two

    Here's your first proper sneak peek at the hit South Korean series' new episodes, which will stream sometime in 2024.

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    Forget the Brangelina Film: The New 'Mr & Mrs Smith' Series Is a Smart, Slinky and Intimate Spy Gem

    Donald Glover and Maya Erskine bring glorious chemistry to this lived-in take on married assassins juggling life, love and work.

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    Get Ready for More Idris Elba: High-Octane Streaming Thriller 'Hijack' Has Been Renewed for Season Two

    After season one proved a tension-dripping hit in 2023, Apple TV+ is bringing back the series for another run.

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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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    Monster

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Hirokazu Kore-eda's first Japanese film since 'Shoplifters' is yet another of the great director's deeply empathetic masterpieces.

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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.

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    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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    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.

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    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.

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    ALUMNI at Crown Melbourne

    Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, August 4, 2024

    Evergreen, Southbank

    This pop-up restaurant will feature residencies from four former 'MasterChef Australia' contestants.

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    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in January

    Spend your couch time watching an Oscar-nominated true tale, the 'Boy Swallows Universe' TV series and the stunning return of 'True Detective'.

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    'Wonka' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Streaming So You Can Have a Sweet Time with Timothée Chalamet at Home

    What's the best movie to stream right now? This chocolatier origin story from the director of the 'Paddington' movies, of course.

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    Ghouls, Slime, Bill Murray, Paul Rudd: They're All in the Full 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Trailer

    The supernatural franchise returns to New York City to battle an ancient force that's trying to unleash a second Ice Age.

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    Australian 'House of the Dragon' Star Milly Alcock Has Just Been Cast as the New Supergirl

    After stepping into Rhaenyra Targaryen's shoes in the 'Game of Thrones' prequel, the Aussie actor is now becoming the Woman of Steel.

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    Sydney Film Festival Is Launching the World's Largest Cash Award for First Nations Filmmaking

    Debuting at 2024's festival in June, the First Nations Award will hand out $35,000 for Indigenous filmmaking — and it's open to First Nations talents across the globe.

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    School's Back: Season Two of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Will Arrive in April

    When the beloved Australian drama returns in April, Hartley High will be welcoming a few new faces — and plenty of favourites.

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    Twenty-Four Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now

    Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, Aussie westerns and expressive dance flicks.

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    Break Out the Sugar Honeycombs: 'Squid Game' Season Two Is Finally Set to Hit Netflix in 2024

    2024 marks three years since the South Korean series first hit streaming and inspired a worldwide obsession — and it's finally returning for a second season.

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    'Oppenheimer', 'Poor Things' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Lead the 2024 Oscar Nominations 

    'Barbie' received eight nods, but Margot Robbie missed out for Best Actress and Greta Gerwig isn't among the Best Director contenders.

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    Haunting in Hong Kong: Nicole Kidman-Led Miniseries 'Expats' Is Another Must-See From 'The Farewell' Director Lulu Wang

    Following three American women living abroad, the six-part streaming series is based on the 2016 novel by Janice YK Lee.

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    The Talented Andrew Scott Steps Into Tom Ripley's Shoes in the First Trailer for Netflix's New Series

    The famous fictional con artist penned by Patricia Highsmith is heading back to the screen in a limited streaming series.

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    'Expend4bles', 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' and 'The Exorcist: Believer' Were All Just Nominated for Razzies

    The latest 'Magic Mike', 'Shazam!', 'Ant-Man' and 'Indiana Jones' films are all up for awards as well.

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    Always Loving Sofia Coppola, Then Leading 'Priscilla': Cailee Spaeny Chats Making a Presley Biopic with Her Dream Director

    Born in Tennessee, the 'Devs' and 'The Craft: Legacy' star grew up surrounded by all things Elvis — and now she has a Venice International Film Festival Best Actress prize for playing Priscilla.

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    Eight New Movies You Can Watch in January That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan navigating an AI-filled future, a wild take on 'The Parent Trap' and 'Cat Person' adapted into a movie.

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    Europa! Europa Film Festival Is Back for 2024 with 47 Movies — Including a Yorgos Lanthimos Retrospective

    The Sydney and Melbourne cinema showcase will feature six of the Greek 'Poor Things' filmmaker's movies, such as 'Dogtooth', 'The Lobster', 'The Favourite' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'.

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    An Agatha Christie-Meets-'The White Lotus' Setup Will Make You Want to Keep Watching 'Death and Other Details'

    Mandy Patinkin plays "the world’s greatest detective" in this ten-part murder-mystery, which also riffs on 'Knives Out' and 'Succession'.

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    Seven 2023 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately

    Including the feuding hijinks of 'Beef', the final season of 'Succession' and Jennifer Coolidge's second 'The White Lotus' stint, these are the 2023 Emmy-winners that you need to see.

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    'The Bear', 'Beef' and 'Succession' Just Won Big (Again) at the Delayed 2023 Emmy Awards

    Naming 2023's TV best was postponed due to last year's strikes; however, after a four-month delay, the Emmys revealed its latest winners.

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    Five Things You Need to Know About the New Film 'The Color Purple'

    The decorated story is getting a refresh with the musical movie being released this year.

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    FoMo Is the Australian-First New Melbourne Cinema Combining Movies, Dining and a 'Blade Runner'-Inspired Bar

    If the initial dine-in six-screen East Brunswick site is a success, co-owner Natalie Miller — who also co-founded Cinema Nova — says that more could be in the works.

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    Playing an IRL Criminal in a Beloved Story of Hope and Zero Judgement: Bryan Brown Talks 'Boy Swallows Universe'

    The Australian acting icon is the Netflix series' Slim Halliday — and his character isn't merely a figment of author Trent Dalton's imagination.


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    Frosty, Fierce and Phenomenal: 'Night Country' Brings 'True Detective' Back to Its Powerhouse Best

    Ten years since the HBO mystery series debuted, this Jodie Foster- and Kali Reis-led fourth season is just as dazzling as the episodes that started it all.

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    IMAX Melbourne Is Hosting a New Film Festival Filled with the Best Flicks to See on Its Huge Screen

    '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Oppenheimer', Christopher Nolan's full 'Dark Knight' trilogy, 'Moonage Daydream', 'Stop Making Sense': they're all screening.

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    Moonlight Cinema's February 2024 Lineup Includes 'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' and a Week of Romantic Classics

    Catch a preview screening of the sequel to 'The Dry', then swoon over '10 Things I Hate About You', 'Twilight' and 'The Notebook'.

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