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    Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge Make a Bantering Pair in the Full 'Indiana Jones 5' Trailer

    In 'The Dial of Destiny', Indiana Jones is back for one last adventure to once again stop the Nazis.

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    'The Mandalorian' Spinoff 'Ahsoka' Gets Rebellious in Its Just-Dropped First Trailer

    Adding to the growing list of 'Star Wars' streaming shows, Jedi Ahsoka Tano gets her own series starring Rosario Dawson.

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    Concrete Playground Has Submitted a Panel for Selection in SXSW Sydney — And We'd Love Your Support to Make It Happen

    We've cooked up a very special panel idea to celebrate the arts and event industries — and we need your votes to bring it to life.

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    From 'Key & Peele' to Voicing a Mushroom Man: Keegan-Michael Key Talks 'The Super Mario Bros Movie'

    The big 'Donkey Kong' fan gets squeaky voicing Toad in Nintendo's animated 'Mario' flick — and adds another interesting role to his ever-growing resume.

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    Netflix and A24 Dramedy 'Beef' Turns Petty Feuds Into Steven Yeun- and Ali Wong-Starring Perfection

    If you’ve ever gotten irrationally angry about a minor exchange with a stranger, then questioned your entire life, this new standout understands.

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    Australia's German Film Festival Has Unveiled a Stacked 2023 Program Filled with New and Retro Must-Sees

    This year's lineup is going big on Berlin — including movies that premiered at the Berlinale, films about the city's music scene and classics 'Christiane F' and 'Wings of Desire'.

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    NGV Triennial 2023 Is Bringing Robot Dogs, Yoko Ono's Art and a Room-Sized Ode to Plants to Melbourne

    Displaying this summer, the spectacular showcase will feature 75 works, complete with more than 25 world-premiere projects.

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    'The Big Door Prize' Is Apple TV+'s Latest Intriguing and Addictive Series Based Around a Mystery

    Starring Chris O'Dowd, this streaming newcomer starts with a magical machine arriving suddenly in a small town.

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    That Long-Rumoured 'Harry Potter' TV Series Might Be About to Make Your Streaming Dreams Come True

    Taking Hogwarts to the small screen, each season of the series will reportedly focus on one of the books.

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    It Looks Like 'Cruel Intentions' Is the Next 90s Favourite That's Getting Turned Into a TV Series

    The 90s hit has already sparked two sequels and a stage musical — and now it's headed to the small screen.

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    Now Open: ACMI's World-Premiere 'Goddess' Exhibition Celebrates Women Across Screen History

    Launched by Geena Davis, this stunning showcase spans 120-plus years, and over 150 original costumes, props and artworks.

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    Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Escape 'Barbie' World in the New Trailer for Greta Gerwig's Film

    Life in plastic, it's fantastic in this toy-to-screen movie with multiple Barbies and Kens.

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    The Latest 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Trailer Does Whatever a 'Spider-Verse' Trailer Can

    Brooklyn's friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man explores the multiverse in this sequel to Oscar-winner 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'.

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    Penelope Cruz, Haruki Murakami, a Doco About Docos: They're All on Sydney Film Festival's First 2023 Lineup

    Sydney's annual cinema celebration has announced its initial 12 titles for this year's 70th-anniversary program.

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    Regional Arts Festival Moama Lights Is Returning for 2023 to Illuminate the Murray River

    This luminous trail of installations and projections is returning for its third instalment — and this time, it'll feature a pop-up ice-skating rink.

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    Powerhouse Museum's Next Huge Exhibition Will Display 1001 Remarkable Objects From Its Collection

    Kylie Minogue's Sydney 2000 Olympics costume, one of Nicole Kidman's 'Moulin Rouge!' dresses, an Edo-period samurai warrior's armour — they'll all be on show.

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    Don't Miss This Dark Mofo Tickets and Accommodation Package You Can Book Right Now

    The deal includes a two-night stay in Hobart, a double pass to the Winter Feast and Night Mass events as well as entry to Mona — with return transfers in the ferry's Posh Pit.

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    Coachella Will Livestream All Six Stages Across Both Weekends in 2023 for the First Time Ever

    Make a date with your couch — you've got sets by Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean, Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers and more to livestream.

Latest Events
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    'Jurassic World': The Exhibition

    Fri, 2 Aug - Mon, 28 Oct 2024

    Fever Exhibition Hall, Brunswick

    This exhibition filled with life-sized, lifelike creatures is your latest excuse to indulge your dinosaur obsession in Melbourne.

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    Hear My Eyes: 'Wake in Fright'

    Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

    Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

    In its all of its newly restored 4K glory, this iconic Australian thriller is getting the Hear My Eyes treatment with Surprise Chef providing a new soundtrack.

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    Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition

    Wed, 18 Sep - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    360 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Melbourne

    Bringing the Instagram feed to the IRL realm, this symmetry-loving exhibition is making its Australian debut in Melbourne.

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    Ben Schwartz & Friends

    Sun, 4 May, 2025

    Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

    The 'Parks and Recreation' and 'The Afterparty' star is bringing his live improv show to Melbourne.

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    Oktoberfest in the Gardens

    Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

    Catani Gardens, St Kilda West

    This big Bavarian celebration is bringing its steins, schnitties, schnapps and strudels to Catani Gardens.

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    Trap

    Thu, 1 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Playing a serial killer attempting to evade the police at a pop concert with his teen daughter, Josh Hartnett is transfixing in M Night Shyamalan's latest thriller.

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    Pinot Palooza

    Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov 2024

    Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

    Red wine fans, rejoice: this vino festival is showcasing up to 100 wineries over two spring days at the Royal Exhibition Building.

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    In a Violent Nature

    Thu, 1 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Even if think you’ve caught every twist on killer-in-the-woods flicks, you haven't watched one as stunningly executed as this gorefest before.

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    Aperitivo Nights at Lollo

    Tue, 30 Jul - Thu, 28 Nov 2024

    Lollo at W Melbourne, Melbourne

    You can score $2 oysters on Tuesdays, cheap margarita cocktails and margherita pizzas on Wednesdays, and discounted hot wings and beers on Thursdays.

  • Event

    CollectFest Melbourne

    Sat, 5 Jul - Sun, 6 Jul 2025

    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

    Marvel at some epic collections (or add to your own) at this huge convention.

  • News

    Another 'Game of Thrones' Prequel About the Targaryens Might Be on Its Way to Your Streaming Queue

    If you've ever wanted to see how House Targaryen initially came to rule Westeros, HBO might be about to show you.

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    A 'Scott Pilgrim' Anime Series Is on Its Way to Netflix — and It's Reuniting the Original Cast

    Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Schwartzman — they're all back.

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    Marvel's Nick Fury Series 'Secret Invasion' Just Dropped a Tense New Trailer and June Release Date

    Your next small-screen Marvel fix comes courtesy of this Disney+ show starring Samuel L Jackson, Emilia Clarke, Ben Mendelsohn and Olivia Colman.

  • News

    24 Is the New Free 24-Hour Arts Festival Hitting Werribee This May

    Who needs sleep when there's 24 hours of live music, dance performances, interactive installations, live art and cinema to devour?

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    From a 'Twin Peaks'-Inspired Ball to a Giant Teddy with Laser Eyes, Dark Mofo's 2023 Lineup Is Ready to Dazzle

    Soda Jerk's latest film, Black Flag's first Aussie gig since 2013, an overnight sleepover with Max Richter — they're all coming to Tasmania's must-attend winter fest.

  • News

    "I Didn't Think It Would End Up Like This": The Full Trailer for the Final Season of 'Barry' Is Here

    This season sees Bill Hader's hitman and aspiring actor behind bars for his past misdeeds — and struggling.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March

    Watch an 80s-set thriller about the origins of 'Tetris', a Beyoncé-loving must-see about toxic fandom, and the return of 'Ted Lasso', 'Succession' and 'Yellowjackets'.

  • News

    Vivid Sydney World Premiere 'Dark Spectrum' Will Fill 900 Metres of Wynyard's Railway Tunnels with Lasers

    This is the first time ever that the unused subterranean spot will be opened to the public — and turned into a light show beneath the streets.

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    The Stunning Star-Studded 'Asteroid City' Trailer Brings Wes Anderson and Aliens Together at Last

    Otherworldly visitors descend upon a desert town hosting a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in the symmetry-loving director's latest film.

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    The Truth Is Out There: 'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Might Be Rebooting 'The X-Files'

    It's been five years since Mulder and Scully were last on our screens — and the sci-fi hit they're synonymous with could be making a comeback.

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    The Gorgeous Full Trailer for Pixar's 'Elemental' Goes All 'Romeo and Juliet' with Fire and Water

    When the film hits cinemas, it'll screen with 'Carl's Date', a short follow-up to 2009 classic 'Up'.

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    Lizzo Has Added Extra Shows to Her 2023 Australian Arena Tour Before General Tickets Even Go on Sale

    The rapper, singer and flautist's Sydney and Melbourne gigs have sold out, so she's added more.

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    Raw and Revelatory New British Dramedy 'Rain Dogs' Joins HBO's Ever-Growing List of Must-Sees

    'The Last of Us' isn’t HBO’s only new standout of 2023 thanks to this candid eight-part BBC coproduction starring Daisy May Cooper.

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    It Looks Like 'The White Lotus' Might Be Heading to Thailand for Its Upcoming Third Season

    After Hawaii and Sicily, HBO's huge hit reportedly has Asia in its sights — heading to another luxe White Lotus hotel, of course.

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    Killing It in Survivalist Thrillers: Melanie Lynskey Chats 'Yellowjackets' and 'The Last of Us'

    Almost three decades since first hitting the screen as a murderous teen, the New Zealand star keeps excelling at playing complicated women.

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    'Succession' Season Four Starts in Such Savage Form That You'll Never Want the HBO Hit to End

    In its final season, HBO's stellar one-percent drama hasn't lost its bite — or taste for blisteringly funny family-feud chaos.

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    'Yellowjackets' Is Just As Wild, Weird and Wonderful in the Survival Thriller's Second Season

    This lost-in-the-woods hit ramps up the eeriness, chills, gore and questions in season two — and it’s still one of the best shows around.

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    The Trailer for HBO's New True-Crime Series 'Love & Death' Plunges Elizabeth Olsen Into a Killer Affair

    Your next true-crime obsession is on its way, this time from the team behind 'Big Little Lies' and 'The Undoing'.

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    The New Trailer for Dracula Comedy 'Renfield' Is One of the Rare Instances Where Nicolas Cage Sucks

    Cage sinks his teeth into the most famous bloodsucker there is — and a monster of a boss.

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    Robert Pattinson-Starring Heist Thriller 'Good Time' Is Getting the Hear My Eyes Treatment

    Debuting at this year's RISING, this screening will pair the 2017 crime film with a brand-new live score by Big Yawn and Teether.

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    Cirque du Soleil's First Show on Ice Down Under Has Added a Heap of Extra Dates to Its 2023 Tour

    Touring over winter, this combination of trapeze, juggling, aerial acrobatics, figure skating and extreme skating on ice was always going to prove popular.

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    Melbourne Writers Festival Has Unveiled the Packed 2023 Lineup for Its New May Time Slot

    MWF will also welcome Sam Neill chatting about his career, music great Paul Kelly and several Booker Prize-winners.

  • News

    Lizzo Has Just Announced a Slate of Good As Hell Arena Shows for Her 2023 Trip Down Under

    As well as playing Splendour in the Grass, the rapper, singer and flautist will hit Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.

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    'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' Will Bring Its Mysteries to Cinemas Down Under in August

    Focusing on a disappearance in Victoria's mountain ranges, this eagerly awaited sequel sees Eric Bana return as Aaron Falk.

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