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  • Netflix's Queer Coming-of-Age Delight 'Heartstopper' Will Return for Season Two in August

    Adapted from Alice Oseman's graphic novels, the 2022-premiering gem also has a third season in the works.

  • Cults, Emotional Vampires and a Chilling Aussie Story: Miranda Otto and Kate Mulvany Chat 'The Clearing'

    A drama inspired by Australian cult The Family isn't the kind of project that actors get offered every day.

  • How to Bring Dinosaurs to Life in a David Attenborough Documentary with the 'Prehistoric Planet' Team

    Executive producer Mike Gunton and series producer Tim Walker tell us all about Apple TV+'s stunning series, which is back for its second season.

  • Barbie and Ken Get Arrested in the Real World in the Full (and Extremely Pink) New 'Barbie' Trailer

    The latest sneak peek at Greta Gerwig's Margot Robbie- and Ryan Gosling-starring movie sees the usually blissful dolls experiencing an existential crisis.

  • Get Ready to Cringe: The Trailer for 'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson' Season Three Is Here

    Jason Schwartzman, 'The Bear' star Ayo Edebiri and the returning Will Forte are among the sketch-comedy gem's latest guest stars.

  • 'Only Murders in the Building' Will Bring Season Three's Sleuthing to Your Streaming Queue in August

    Everyone's favourite murder-mystery comedy returns this winter with Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd joining the cast.

  • Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's New Buddy Comedy 'Platonic' Is Perfectly Cast — and a Great Hang

    They made an ace pair in 'Bad Neighbours' and 'Bad Neighbours 2', and they're just as entertaining together in Apple TV+'s new comedy.

  • Disney+'s The Family-Inspired Australian Cult Drama 'The Clearing' Is Riveting and Eerie Viewing

    The streaming platform's first original scripted Aussie drama tells a nightmarish tale fictionalised from reality with a top-notch local cast.

  • The Little Mermaid

    Thursday 25th May - Wednesday 14th June
    @ Various cinemas in Wellington

  • Hawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

    If you've always thought that the New Zealand region produces top drops, you're right — and now if has an official tick of approval.

  • More 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Horror Movies Are on the Way, Plus Takes on 'Peter Pan', 'Bambi' and 'Cinderella'

    Say goodbye to your childhood — 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' was just the beginning.

  • David Attenborough's Dinosaur Documentary Series 'Prehistoric Planet' Is Still a Stunner in Season Two

    Move over 'Jurassic Park' — with its spectacular second five-night run, 'Prehistoric Planet' is the best dinosaur franchise now.

  • TodayTix's $10 'Hamilton' Lottery Has Hit New Zealand So You Can See the Musical Smash for Cheap

    Don't throw away your shot to see the most talked-about theatre production of the past decade when it finally hits Aotearoa — without breaking the bank.

  • Nicolas Cage Looks Set to Play an Aussie Expat Returning Home for a Beach Battle in 'The Surfer'

    A new Aussie-set surfing thriller starring the one and only Nicolas Cage? Sold.

  • Martin Scorsese's Western Crime-Drama 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Just Dropped Its First Trailer

    Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and 'Certain Women' standout Lily Gladstone star in the iconic director's new movie, which premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.

  • It's Back, Baby: 'Futurama' Will Return This Winter After a Ten-Year Hiatus — and It Has a Trailer

    Good news, everyone! Life in the 31st century is heading back to the small screen, starting in July.

  • How Soda Jerk Turned US Politics and All Your Favourite Movies Into Suburban Stoner Musical 'Hello Dankness'

    Screening at Dark Mofo and Sydney Film Festival, Soda Jerk's first film since 'TERROR NULLIUS' is another stunning sample-fuelled piece of political art.

  • The Full Stunt-Filled Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning — Part One' Is Here

    Your mission, should you choose to accept it: watch Tom Cruise ride a motorcycle off a cliff.

  • Fast X

    Thursday 18th May - Wednesday 7th June
    @ Various cinemas in Wellington

  • Disney+ Will Start Streaming Season Two of 'Loki' and New Marvel Series 'Echo' This Spring

    Been missing the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the small screen? There are more Disney+ shows on the way before 2023 is out.

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