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    Watch the First Trailer for Netflix's Twisty New Grief-Fuelled Dark Comedy 'Dead to Me'

    It stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, and has some strong 'A Simple Favour' vibes.

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    As has the Netflix release date — permanent marker it in your calendars, true crime fans.

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    Bill Murray Hunts Zombies in the New Trailer for Star-Studded Comedy 'The Dead Don't Die'

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    The Organisers of Wellington's LitCrawl Have Announced a New Writers Festival

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    Auckland's Huge French Festival Is Back for 2019

    Four days of Champagne, cheese, croissants and pétanque.

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    Apple Is Launching Its Own TV and Movie Streaming Service

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    The Best Things to See and Do at CubaDupa 2019

    Wellington's huge two-day culture festival is back for its fifth year.

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    David Attenborough's Latest Nature Documentary Series Is Coming to Your Netflix Queue in April

    The eight-part show was filmed in 50 countries — from the remote Arctic wilderness to South America's jungles to sprawling African landscapes.

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    Another Mayhem-Filled Trailer for 'John Wick: Chapter 3' Has Dropped

    Everyone's favourite assassin (and dog owner) returns in the third film in the franchise.

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    The Nostalgic and Sinister Full Trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season Three Has Finally Arrived

    This is your first proper look at the supernatural Netflix series' eight new episodes.

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    The First Teaser for Quentin Tarantino's 60s Crime Caper 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Is Here

    It charts the end of Hollywood's golden age and the Manson Family murders — and features everyone from Brad Pitt to Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio to Margot Robbie.

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    Vivid Sydney Has Announced Its Radiant 2019 Program

    FKA Twigs, Spike Lee and a field of 500 glowing fireflies.

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    These Two New Raunchy Comedies Are Serving Up Big 'Superbad' Vibes In Their First Trailers

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    The Epic Full Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

    And Captain Marvel is joining the team.

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    Auckland Writers Festival Unveils Its Whopping 2019 Lineup

    Seven days of ideas, readings, debates, stand-up poetry, literary theatre, children’s writers and free public events. 

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    The Full Live-Action 'Aladdin' Trailer Will Take You to a Whole New World

    The flick will feature all of the original songs, plus a very blue Will Smith as Genie.

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    Documentary Streaming Service iWonder Has Launched in New Zealand

    The platform hopes to host over 1000 blockbuster and under-the-radar titles by the end of the month.

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    Disney's Entire Movie Library Will Soon Be Available to Stream

    The company's beloved animated catalogue is headed to its new Disney+ streaming service.

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    'Midsommar' follows a holidaying couple as they visit a rural Swedish community.

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    Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series Will Take a Different Trek Through Middle-Earth

    Due to hit screens in 2021, the five-season TV show won't just rehash the popular films.

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    The First Full Trailer for the Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' Has Finally Dropped

    Dragons, White Walkers, Starks and Targaryens — there's a lot going on in the two short minutes.

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    The Best of Berlinale 2019: Ten Films We Can't Wait to Hit New Zealand Cinemas

    We hopped over to the Berlin International Film Festival to get the jump on what's coming soon to cinemas.

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    Ten Must-See Events at Auckland Arts Festival 2019

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    Mind-Bending Netflix Sci-Fi Series 'The OA' Is Back With a Mysterious New Trailer

    In its second season, the show is jumping into an alternative universe.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Walk Along a Digital Waterfall In This Immersive Shanghai Installation

    It's the latest work from teamLab, the folks behind Tokyo's huge digital art museum.

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    You've Gotta Catch These 'Pokémon: Detective Pikachu' Trailers

    Ryan Reynolds voices everyone's favourite yellow creature, who's solves mysteries in the first live-action 'Pokémon' film.

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    'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Has Been Renewed for a Cool Cool Cool Seventh Season

    Time to crack open a celebratory yoghurt — Terry Jeffords-style.

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    The NZ International Comedy Festival Has Dropped Its 2019 Lineup

    Take your pick from over 120 shows this May.

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