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    The Ten Best Movies Hardly Anyone Saw in 2019

    With this year's big blockbusters hogging all the hype, you might have missed this electrifying Swedish horror-fantasy film and the unbelievable true tale of an Australian journo and artist. Now's the time to catch up.

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    The Best Outdoor Cinemas in Auckland to Check Out Over Summer

    Pack a picnic and get comfy under the stars of Tāmaki Makaurau.

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    The Spooky 'Stranger Things'-Esque First Trailer for 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Is Here

    This time, it swaps New York for Oklahoma and grown men and women for children — and it stars Paul Rudd.

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    Auckland Art Gallery Is Hosting Five Major International Exhibitions in 2020

    It will be the first year the Gallery has shown five major international exhibitions in just 12 months. 

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    Silo Theatre Has Unveiled a Diverse Four-Show Program for 2020

    The season brings Pacific poetry to life, solo shows about depression and a new work about bread.

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    The Creepy Full Trailer for HBO's New Stephen King-Penned Murder Mystery 'The Outsider' Is Here

    Focusing on "an insidious supernatural force", the ten-part mini-series stars Jason Bateman and Aussie actor Ben Mendelsohn.

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    Disney Has Dropped the Action-Packed Full Trailer for Its Live-Action Version of 'Mulan'

    The remake will bring its sword-swinging, arrow-flinging antics to cinemas next year.

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    Classic Blue Is Pantone's "Dependable and Stable" 2020 Colour of the Year

    It's been a testing year. Will this shade help us through 2020?

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    The Summer on Queens Wharf Lineup Is Here with Live Drawing and Sunrise Dance Parties

    Three months of free community events and activities by the water's edge.

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    Daniel Craig Steps Into James Bond's Shoes for the Last Time in the 'No Time to Die' Trailer

    Craig's fifth stint as Bond will see him battling a new villain played by Oscar-winner Rami Malek.

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    Auckland Live's Free Outdoor Entertainment Series Is Back for Summer

    Don't forget to pack your sunscreen for the summer-long outdoor event series.

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    The First Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited Solo 'Black Widow' Film Is Here

    It'll be only the second Marvel Cinematic Universe film focused solely on a female character.

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    Quiet Please! Is Heading Back to Centre Court for a Second Set

    The grand slam of house music returns to ASB Tennis Arena in February.

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    The Pussycat Dolls, Steps and Smash Mouth Are Heading Down Under for a Huge Throwback Pop Tour

    All those Saturday mornings you spent watching 'Video Hits' are about to come in handy.

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    The Summer Lineup for Wellington's Openair Concert Series Is Here

    The free series will return to Wellington's Botanic Garden Soundshell this January.

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    The New Horror Remake of 70s TV Show 'Fantasy Island' Turns a Tropical Getaway Into a Nightmare

    It's definitely worlds away from the mild-mannered television fantasy that aired until the mid-80s.

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    A Huge Lineup Has Been Announced for Auckland Council's Openair Entertainment Series

    The 2020 edition will see 25 gigs and 26 films play out under the stars of Tāmaki Makaurau.

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    Silo Park's Huge Summer Lineup Is Here with Openair Films, Ice Cream Markets and Free Gigs

    Heading into its ninth season with a jam-packed schedule of films, markets and live entertainment under the stars.

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    A Major Exhibition of Ancient Greek Treasures Is Coming to Auckland

    'Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes' arrives from the British Museum's world-renowned collection.

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    Jordan Peele's Tense New TV Series 'Hunters' Pits Al Pacino Against Escaped Nazis

    It's set in the 70s — and the ten-episode first season will hit Amazon Prime Video next year.

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    Interview: 'Last Christmas' Director Paul Feig Picks His Favourite Festive Flicks

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    Another Slightly Terrifying (but Highly Entertaining) 'Cats' Trailer Has Just Dropped

    Watch Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen prance, preen and purr across the screen.

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    Disney Has Just Launched Its New Streaming Platform — and Here's Everything You Can Watch on It

    Sign up for a free trial and you can get right into 600 films and 7000 episodes, including a new 'Star Wars' show, cult classics and 'The Simpsons'.

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    'The Handmaid's Tale' Author Margaret Atwood Is Heading on a Tour of Australia and NZ

    She'll head Down Under to discuss her long-awaited, Booker Prize-winning sequel 'The Testaments'.

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    Netflix's Huge New Fantasy Series 'The Witcher' Has Already Been Renewed for a Second Season

    The first season hits this December, and a second will follow in 2021.

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    'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Has Been Renewed for an Eighth Season Before Its Seventh Season Even Airs

    In cool cool cool news for fans of the police-focused sitcom, its future is secure for the next two seasons.

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    It Looks Like 'Friends' Could Be Heading Back to Your TV Screen for a Reunion Special

    The deal is yet to be done, but the original cast could reunite for an unscripted special on new US streaming platform HBO Max.

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    This Christmas Will Be the Last for Auckland's Iconic Giant Santa

    The 19-metre-tall ornament was first installed in 1960.

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    The First Trailer for Pixar's 'Soul' Follows Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey Into the Afterlife

    Hitting cinemas in mid-2020, the film focuses on a school teacher who dreams of becoming a jazz musician.

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    The First Trailer for 'The Invisible Man' Remake Is Here to Spook You Out

    Elisabeth Moss fights off her unseen ex-boyfriend in this updated take on the classic monster movie.

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    New Zealand Festival of the Arts Has Unveiled a Diverse Lineup for 2020

    The 18th edition of the arts and culture festival will take place from 21 February to 15 March.

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    The Newly Reunited My Chemical Romance Is Heading to New Zealand for One Show

    Grab your eyeliner and prepare to relive your teenage emo years.

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    Auckland Arts Festival Has Unveiled a Diverse Lineup for 2020

    The 12th edition of the arts and culture festival will take place from 11-29 March.

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    Netflix's Huge Fantasy Series 'The Witcher' Has a New Trailer and a Release Date

    Spend your Christmas break watching Henry Cavill in this new eight-part series.

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    HBO Is Officially Making a 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Series About House Targaryen

    The US network scrapped the Naomi Watts-starring prequel series, but has just given the green light to ten episodes of 'House of the Dragon'.

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    Takapuna's Food, Wine and Music Festival Will Return in 2020

    Jump the harbour next February for this celebration of local food, drink and tunes.

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    The Best Bars in Auckland for a Weekend Boogie

    Forget about the week that was and cut some shapes on these tried and tested Auckland dance floors.

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