• News

    HBO Has Renewed 'The Last of Us' for a Second Season Because the First Is That Fantastic

    The video game-to-TV adaptation enjoyed the US network's second largest debut ever, behind 'House of the Dragon'.

  • News

    Queer Icons The Veronicas Spearhead a Feel-Good WorldPride Initiative 'With You &Proud'

    Nominate someone who deserves to be celebrated for their support of the LGBTQIA+ community and you could win an incredible Sydney WorldPride package.

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    Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson's Delightful 'Poker Face' Is Your New Favourite Mystery Series

    Whodunnits don’t get much better than this streaming ace, a collaboration between the ‘Russian Doll’ actor and the ‘Knives Out’ director.

  • News

    Are We Having Fun Yet?: The Trailer for 'Party Down' Season Three Gets the Catering Gang Back Together

    Adam Scott is serving drinks and slinging hors d’oeuvres again in the cult-classic comedy's big return.

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    The 'Ted Lasso' Crew, Jason Segel and Harrison Ford Turn 'Shrinking' Into Apple TV+'s New Kind-Hearted Gem

    This comedy about therapists is Harrison Ford’s second-ever regular small-screen role — and he’s unsurprisingly exceptional.

  • News

    'Succession' Season Four Just Dropped a New Feud-Heavy Trailer — and a March Release Date

    HBO's hit drama will return with another round of Roy family chaos from March 27 Down Under.

Latest Guides
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    Wild Dance Theatre Performance 'A Divine Comedy' Is Dark Mofo's First Must-See Show for 2023

    “This is the most incredibly wild theatre performance that we have presented in the history of Dark Mofo... We can safely say the audience will be anything but bored.”

  • News

    'Everything Everywhere All At Once', Cate Blanchett, Paul Mescal: The 2023 Oscar Nominations Are Here

    'Everything Everywhere All At Once' just scored Academy Award nominations for almost everything it could, but it has plenty of company.

  • News

    London's Candlelight Queen Gigs Are Bringing Their Crazy Little Tributes Down Under for the First Time

    There's also a Meatloaf version, busting out the late singer's hits — if you'd do anything for that.

  • News

    Get Ready for an Epic Campaign: 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves' Just Rolled Out Its New Trailer

    Chris Pine, Rege-Jean Page, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant will roll the dice in this game-to-film adaptation.

  • News

    'Blonde', 'Morbius', 'Elvis' and Disney's Live-Action 'Pinocchio' Just Received Razzie Nominations

    It's morbin' time at the Golden Raspberry Awards, which recognise the worst in cinema from the past year.

  • News

    Don't Miss Out: Last Chance to Book Our Exclusive Mona Foma Package With Luxury Accommodation

    The Concrete Playground Trips deal includes two tickets to see Peaches, a ferry ride to Mona and two nights at a luxury hotel in the heart of Hobart.

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    'That '90s Show' Is Exactly the Right Amount of Nostalgic — for 'That '70s Show' and for the 90s

    Say “hello Wisconsin!” to a new era of teens hanging out in a basement, all thanks to Netflix’s sequel series to ‘That '70s Show’

  • News

    "This Isn't Like Any Other Ghostface": The Full Trailer for 'Scream VI' Gets Slaying in New York City

    If you like scary movies, you'll be excited about the long-running slasher franchise's latest comeback — complete with 'Scream 4' star Hayden Panettiere.

  • News

    Giving Jazz-Age Hollywood a Modern Beat: Oscar-Winning 'La La Land' Composer Justin Hurwitz Chats 'Babylon'

    He’s already nabbed two Academy Awards, and Justin Hurwitz might just score another for his latest collaboration with filmmaker Damien Chazelle.

  • News

    Creepy Slasher Flick 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' Is Coming to Australian Cinemas in February

    This isn't the AA Milne creation you grew up with — instead, it's a horror movie about the Hundred Acre Woods' famous inhabitants.

  • News

    Hilltop Hoods, Mashd N Kutcher and Sampa the Great Will Headline Ability Fest's Hefty 2023 Program

    Also hitting Birrarung Marr for Dylan Alcott's fully accessible music festival: Paris, Meg Mac, DZ Deathrays and more.

  • News

    'Ted Lasso' Will Finally Return for Season Three This Autumn — and a New Clash with Nate Is Coming

    After sitting on the bench in 2022, the beloved Jason Sudeikis-starring Apple TV+ sitcom will make a comeback sometime this autumn.

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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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

    Netflix Has Unveiled the Huge List of New Movies It'll Be Streaming in 2023 — and Their Release Dates

    The streaming platform's hefty 2023 slate includes a David Fincher thriller, Emily Blunt and Chris Evans teaming up, multiple Adam Sandler flicks and more.

  • News

    TodayTix Is Bringing Its 'Mary Poppins' Lottery to Melbourne So You Can See the Hit Musical for $40

    See the most supercalifragilisticexpialidocious show in town for a discounted price that'll really get you floating.

  • News

    Coachella Will Livestream Its Huge Annual Festival on YouTube Until 2026

    Can't make it to Indio, California each April? Watch along from your couch instead.

  • News

    Groovin the Moo Is Returning in 2023 with a Full National Tour — and It Just Locked in Dates

    GTM will hit six regional locations around Australia, including a new stop on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    'Only Murders in the Building' Season Three Just Gained a High-Profile New Suspect: Meryl Streep

    Only icons in the building, with both Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd set to feature in the upcoming third season of Disney+'s murder-mystery hit.

  • News

    Genesis Owusu, Yothu Yindi, Hatchie and Alice Ivy Have Joined St Kilda Festival's Full 2023 Program

    Two huge days of tunes, entertainment, pop-ups, markets and more are taking over the bayside suburb next month.

  • News

    This Is the Way: The Long-Awaited Full Trailer for 'The Mandalorian' Season Three Is Here

    The wait is almost over, with the Disney+ bounty hunter series finally set to unveil its third season in March.

  • News

    Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Has Just Revealed Its First 15 Movies for 2023

    Get ready for zombies, comedies, Cannes titles, French box office hits, acclaimed filmmakers, Oscar contenders and more.

  • News

    All About Women Has Unveiled Its Full Three-Day 2023 Program of Talks, Panels and Workshops

    Child actor-turned-'I’m Glad My Mom Died' author Jennette McCurdy and human rights barrister Jennifer Robinson help lead the Sydney Opera House festival's jam-packed lineup.

  • News

    Europa! Europa Film Festival Is Returning to Sydney and Melbourne for 2023 with a 29-Movie Lineup

    For its sophomore season, this Europe-focused cinema showcase will screen movies from 24 different countries.

  • News

    HBO's 'The Last of Us' Series Is a Spectacular Video Game Adaptation — and Just Spectacular

    Whether or not you’ve played the hit PlayStation game, this Pedro Pascal-starring post-apocalyptic drama is one of 2023’s best new shows.

  • News

    "Darkness, We Brought It Back with Us": 'Yellowjackets' Just Dropped a New Season Two Trailer

    Bust out your best 90s-appropriate threads and start learning survival skills again.

  • News

    Yes Chef: 'The Bear' Will Return for a Second Season of High-Stress Kitchen Dramas This Winter

    2022's huge new hit will return to the kitchen sometime midyear with ten new episodes.

  • News

    Date-Night Alert: Moonlight Cinema Has Dropped Its February Lineup and It's Big on Rom-Coms

    Whether you're celebrating Valentine's or Galentine's, you can head to a week romantic movies under the stars.

  • News

    Joaquin Phoenix Gets Trapped in a Surreal Nightmare in the Trailer for Ari Aster's 'Beau Is Afraid'

    New film by the 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' writer/director, new mind-warping cinema experience.

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    Stardom Dramedy 'I Hate Suzie Too' Is the Most Stunningly Stressful Series You Can Stream Right Now

    After a must-see first run in 2020, this Billie Piper-led British series about a celebrity's chaotic life is back with another magnetic season.

  • News

    Fifteen 2023 Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows You Can (and Should) Watch Right Now

    Plan your viewing around these award-winning movies and television shows — from big-screen standouts like 'Elvis' through to television hits such as 'House of the Dragon'.

  • News

    'Everything Everywhere All At Once', 'The White Lotus' and 'Abbott Elementary' Just Won Big at the 2023 Golden Globes

    The Hollywood accolades just handed out its 2023 trophies to 2022's best films and TV shows — here are all the winners.

  • News

    Sydney's Mardi Gras Film Festival Is Back for 2023 with a Spectacular In-Cinema and At-Home Lineup

    Fans of LGBTQIA+ cinema, rejoice: this annual film fest hits 30 years with 166 films at eight venues around Sydney, plus online sessions.

  • News

    Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre Is Turning Gothic Horror Masterpiece 'Nosferatu' Into a Stage Drama

    More than a century since the silent film hit the screen, this new stage version sets the horror story in a Tasmanian mining town.

  • News

    Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean Headline Coachella's Massive 2023 Lineup

    Also on the bill: Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers, ROSALÍA, Blondie, The Kid LAROI, Björk, Fisher, Charlie XCX, Porter Robinson and Idris Elba.

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    Marvel's New 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania' Trailer Pits Paul Rudd Against a Formidable Adversary

    This time, the MCU's pint-sized superhero faces Kang the Conqueror, as played by 'Lovecraft Country' star Jonathan Majors.

  • News

    'Grease' Is the Word (Again) in the First Trailer for Prequel Series 'Rise of the Pink Ladies'

    Welcome back to Rydell High, with this new musical series set four years before Danny and Sandy were hopelessly devoted to each other.

  • Guide

    The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in Melbourne This Summer

    Fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events await.

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