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NewsPixar Is Bringing 'Soul', 'Turning Red' and 'Luca' to Cinemas Down Under for the First Time
The Pixar Film Fest is playing the animation studio's movies that went straight to the small screen during the pandemic.
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NewsMeryl Streep Will Get Sleuthing Again When 'Only Murders in the Building' Returns for Season Four
'Saturday Night Live' great Molly Shannon is also joining the cast — and Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez are back, of course.
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NewsSurreal and Sharp Rapper Comedy 'The Vince Staples Show' Is Your Next One-Sitting Netflix Binge
The musician and actor plays himself in this five-part limited series, which'll help fill the 'Atlanta'-sized hole in your streaming queue.
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News'Fantastic Four' Will Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2025 with Pedro Pascal Leading the Cast
Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn round out the superhero quartet's latest big-screen stint, following past flicks in 2005, 2007 and 2015.
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NewsNew Zealand International Film Festival Has Announced Dates, Locations and a New Artistic Director for 2024
Under Paolo Bertolin, this year's NZIFF will screen in four cities, hitting Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch.
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NewsStylish Drama 'The New Look' Stitches Together Christian Dior and Coco Chanel's WWII and Post-War Histories
Ben Mendelsohn and Juliette Binoche star in this series about the two fashion figures, plus the importance of haute couture to French culture after the war.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024 standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsEleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Andrew Scott step into Tom Ripley's shoes, a shattering docuseries about Nickelodeon's kids TV hits and Colin Farrell as a PI.
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NewsEleven Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March
Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsNine 2024 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
'Oppenheimer', an astonishing Ukraine-set documentary, a Wes Anderson short, Emma Stone's most-spectacular performance yet: they each won 2024 Oscars, and you can check them them all now.
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NewsSay Cheers to Hollywood's Night of Nights: Concrete Playground's Oscars 2024 Drinking Game
Whether you're hoping that 'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'Poor Things', 'Past Lives' or something else picks up Academy Awards, here's how to sip along.
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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2024 Academy Awards
Will 'Oppenheimer' sweep the Oscars? What else will win? What should but won't? Here are our predictions.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Watch 32 of 2024's Oscar-Nominated Movies in New Zealand Right Now
From 'Barbenheimer' and twists on 'Frankenstein' to animated 'Spider-Man' antics and devastating documentaries, here's where to watch 2024's Oscar contenders.
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NewsTen Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in February
Spend your couch time watching the new 'Mr & Mrs Smith', one of this year's Oscar Best Picture nominees and a stellar new space thriller.
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NewsTen 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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NewsThe First 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Sneak Peek Has Become the Most-Watched Movie Trailer of All Time
The initial glimpse at both Deadpool and Wolverine's MCU debuts notched up 365-million views in 24 hours.
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NewsDelicious Streaming News: 'The Bear' Is Set to Dish Up Its Third Season This Winter
Even with 2023's Hollywood strikes, this award-winning kitchen-set dramedy is still making a midyear booking with your streaming queue.
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NewsPearl Jam Are Bringing Their Latest World Tour to Australia and New Zealand with Pixies in Support
Locking in shows for November, this is the first time in a decade that the Eddie Vedder-led, Seattle-born band will play Down Under.
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NewsThe Man, the Music, the Message: Chatting Bob Marley Biopics with Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch and the 'One Love' Team
The leads of the first major biopic about the Jamaican reggae icon, plus co-star James Norton and filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green, told us all about honouring a legend.
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NewsGlen 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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NewsThe 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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RestaurantHouse of Dumplings
117 Taranaki Street, Wellington
You will have your dumpling and eat it too.
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BarSouthern Cross
39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro
The bar's ridiculously ‘gram-able courtyard is the perfect summer afternoon spot to sip on a cold one.
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RestaurantEkim Burgers
257 Cuba St, Te Aro
The best homemade burgers that you can’t actually make at home.
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RestaurantEnigma
128 Courtenay Place, Te Aro
Goliath-sized burgers and laid-back staff make Enigma a great late night haunt.
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RestaurantSweet Mother's Kitchen
5 Courtenay Place, Wellington
New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.
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News"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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NewsThe 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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NewsSpy 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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NewsThe 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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NewsTaylor 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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NewsFresh From Winning Three Grammys, SZA Has Announced a 2024 Australian and New Zealand Tour
The R&B singer just picked up Grammys for Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B Song and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Phoebe Bridgers.
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EventKingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
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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EventBoy Kills World
Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
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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EventBack to Black
Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.
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EventAhsin Ahsin: Turbo Croc 2.0
Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington
Prepare to step into an alternative world at this mind-bending exhibition.
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NewsLupita 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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NewsNoel 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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NewsTenacious D Are Heading to Australia and NZ in 2024 for Their First Down Under Tour in Over a Decade
Jack Black and Kyle Gass will play seven arena shows on the Australian and New Zealand leg of their 'Spicy Meatball' tour.
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NewsRiveting 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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NewsApple 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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NewsMaking 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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NewsSophie Ellis-Bextor Will Bust Out 'Murder on the Dancefloor' When She Supports Take That's 2024 Down Under Tour
The boy band is the headline act, but 'Saltburn' fans will be heading along for everyone's favourite early-2000s pop hit.
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NewsHere'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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NewsPlayer 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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NewsForget 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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NewsGet 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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Ten 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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NewsGhouls, 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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NewsAustralian '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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NewsSydney 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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NewsSchool'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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NewsCubaDupa Has Announced the First 2024 Lineup for New Zealand's Biggest Street Festival
Cuba Street will be taken over by colourful, eclectic performances in March 2024.
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NewsBreak 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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NewsThe New Zealand Artists That You Won't Want to Miss at Auckland's Laneway Festival in 2024
Meet six talented Kiwis who will be singing their hearts out at Laneway this year.
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News'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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NewsMark Your Diary: Winter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Night Shift and the Mona Gala Are All Returning in 2024
Dark Mofo is sitting this year out, but some of its key events will still be enticing everyone to Tasmania in June.
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NewsHaunting 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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NewsThe 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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NewsSave the Date: Splendour in the Grass Has Revealed When You'll Be Dancing at North Byron Parklands in 2024
It's too early for Splendour's lineup announcement yet, but you can block out a July weekend in your diary ASAP.
