The song of Odysseus is about to be sung, courtesy of the technicolour talent of filmmaker Christopher Nolan, and 2026’s grandest cinematic epic, The Odyssey, is set to be a colossal cinematic that will command the attention of all who witness it.

Check out the brand new trailer for The Odyssey below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

The Odyssey follows Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on his long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, sirens, and the nymph Calypso, while attempting to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

Released courtesy of an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Christopher Nolan arrived in a very rare appearance to discuss the signifiance of Adapting this legendary work by Homer, which is considered by many to be one of the founding cornerstone of the Western Literature canon, and Nolan has delivered an immense tale of one man’s dogged determination to return home to his wife and son, even it it means suffering through the tests and fates of the gods themselves.

Building on the previous trailer, and being Nolan’s first work delivered wince his Academy Award winning triumph with Oppenheimer, this new look at The Odyssey offers a bigger canvas for the film and showcases the mighty presence of its legendary moments. Chief among them is the presence of the Cyclops, Polyphemus. along with Odysseus’ (Matt Damon) meeting and infatuation with the sea nymph Calypso (Charlize Theron).

The trailer also focuses on the drama that awaits Odysseus’ return to his island kingdom of Ithica, where his queen, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), but contends with the attention and debaucheries of the suitors, who are led by the vicious Antinous (Robert Pattinson), while his son Telemachus (Tom Holland) desperately searches for any remnants of his father’s great travels.

All of it makes for a compelling vision and story, and Nolan has reached the highest heights of epic filmmaking with The Odyssey, shooting the entire film with IMAX cameras. In his chat with Colbert, Nolan was also open about how he’s kept his Odyssey constructed around the same non-linear narrative storytelling as first delivered through Homer’s work, and in his conversation, you can sense that he’s provided a deep and thoughtful narrative that will pull audiences into the legendary magnificence of this story.

The cast is also utterly standout, with Matt Damon leading from the charge as a battle-hardened, worn-down figure of immense power, rage, and the desperate will to survive, whose intelligence and craft guide him on his journey, and who will bring unhealed vengeance to those who wish to clutch his kingdom from him. Anne Hathaway delivers an immense level of drama as his devoted wife, Penelope, who cannot seem to bear the thought of his life, while Tom Holland’s Telemachus is a son searching for meaning and answers in a world without his father. Robert Pattinson delivers a nasty, venomous presence as the scheming, violent suitor Antinous, while Charlize Theron’s Calypso exudes a seductive, dangerous presence.

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Bold, ambitious and enormous in its scope and size, The Odyssey is an epic for the ages, and under Christopher Nolan’s direction, and presented in the IMAX format, this is a picture and an event that will grab the audience’s attention and promise a monumental cinematic experience when it arrives in IMAX on July 16.

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This year’s programme engages both a mix of local and international works spanning architecture, design, art, photography, and landscape. With each film being an invitation to experience creativity not as something distant, but as a tactile, immediate, and deeply human experience.

Beginning as a boutique offering in 2012 in partnership with Auckland’s Rialto Cinema, the Architecture and Design Film Festival has now grown into a nationwide creative event, and this year’s 15th season is a very special release. Now screening across 13 regions and 14 cinemas, the festival has cemented its place as a cornerstone of New Zealand’s design calendar and has also earned recognition as one of the largest architecture and design film festivals globally.

This year’s festival has been shaped around a thematic focus of innovation, sustainability, and artistic expression, explored through curated strands such as Building for the Community, The Domestic Experience, Light as Form, and Hand-Crafted Worlds.

Some of the standouts of this year’s festival include:

The Great Arch

A lavish feature presentation that examines the journey of infamous architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen (Claes Bang), and the construction of Paris’ Grande Arche, this intimate French production is a narrative of ambition and artistic integrity, and it will wash over you with a feeling of utter beauty and the heavy dramatic swings that entangle creative passions. Director Stéphane Demoustier and noted Danish actor Claes Bang bring an incredible introspection to the form and workings of the creative mind, and in the character of Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, we find a genius creative forced to work within the limitations of others, and how this affects his very soul.

Deeply moving, and with an incredible layer of cinematic flair, not to mention some of the most gorgeous cinematography and imagery you’re likely to see all year, The Great Arch is a brilliant story of what the creative mind has to endure within the modern world, and how the cost of ambition must sometimes be paid in full.

The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens

Painting a moving story of Hamilton’s world-renowned Gardens, The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens is a moving tribute to artistry, nature, and the soul of what a garden should be. Audiences are given a rare insight into how this incredible place and its lavish, awe-inspiring gardens have been created and how they continue to develop, with new concepts and ideas coming to light day by day. Moving and enchanting, The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens is a documentary that will have you mesmerised by its dream-like imagery and the beautiful gardens revealed before you.

The Harvard 5: A Story of Love, Architecture, and a Design Revolution

Offering a glimpse into a truly one of a kind creative movement, and the birth of American Modernist Architecture, The Harvard 5: A Story of Love, Architecture, and a Design Revolution is an informative and invigorationg documentary that takes audiences into the achievements of a rarified group of architects who choose to break the rules and follow their bliss in the most unlikely place, colonial New Canaan, Connecticut, with the results being utterly world changing. A story of both the creative mind and the passing of time, The Harvard 5 is a celebration of the voice of artistry and the movement it inspired, and this very hip, innovative watch will pull audiences right in.

Curated by Yasmine Ganley and Sara Black in partnership with Rialto Cinemas, the festival maintains a strong commitment to both international excellence and homegrown storytelling. As Ganley notes, this year’s programme blends dynamic feature films with a rich selection of documentaries and shorts, while continuing to champion New Zealand filmmakers.

Delivering inspiration and curiosity, the Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival is a unique cinematic experience, something to be savoured by audiences across its season from April 30 to June 3.

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In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

A Murder Mystery with Bite… and Bleat

Adapted from Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, The Sheep Detectives introduces us to George Hardy (Hugh Jackman), a gentle shepherd who reads detective novels to his flock each night, blissfully assuming they don’t understand a word. He couldn’t be more wrong. When George dies under mysterious, and decidedly sinister, circumstances, his sheep, led by the sharp-witted Lily (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), take it upon themselves to solve the crime. And from there, the hijinks escalate in the best possible way.

An Ensemble That’s Anything But Sheepish

Director Kyle Balda leans fully into the film’s wonderfully bizarre premise, crafting a genre mash-up that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly original. At its centre, Jackman is pitch-perfect as George, a sincere, quietly principled man whose love for his flock gives the story its emotional backbone.

On the human side, Nicholas Braun earns laughs as Tim Derry, the well-meaning but hopelessly out-of-his-depth local policeman, while Molly Gordon adds intrigue as the enigmatic and mysterious Rebecca Hampstead, who shares a very personal connection to George. A late-game cameo from Emma Thompson as razor-tongued lawyer Lydia Harbottle is pure scene-stealing joy, and you’ll be giggling in delight when she pops up.

But make no mistake, the real stars here are the sheep. Louis-Dreyfus leads the flock brilliantly as Lily, bringing spark and determination, while Chris O’Dowd’s Mopple delivers both heart and humour. Patrick Stewart lends Shakespearean gravitas to Sir Richfield, while Regina Hall is gloriously ditzy as Cloud, and Bryan Cranston adds a gruff edge as the lone wolf, well, lone sheep, Sebastian. And yes, the irresistibly adorable Winter Lamb will absolutely melt your heart.

A Whodunnit That Keeps You Guessing

What makes The Sheep Detectives truly sing is its balance. The mystery itself is cleverly constructed, packed with red herrings and twists that keep you guessing right to the final reveal. While mixed into this is a superb dose of comedy that is unexpected, and delivers on the film’s barnyard slant, especially in relation to its livestock characters navigating a very human investigation.

Yet beneath the laughs and the film’s surprising, cheeky tone lies a surprisingly tender core. Themes of connection, loyalty and love run deep in The Sheep Detectives, and there are moments that will utterly melt your heart, bridging the human and animal worlds. By the time the final act rolls around, don’t be surprised if you’re reaching for a tissue.

Final Verdict: A Woolly Whodunnit That Charms, Surprises, and Steals Your Heart

Quirky, original and brimming with heart, The Sheep Detectives is a cinematic gem that delivers on every level. It’s funny, mysterious, deeply felt and utterly unique; proof that sometimes the most unexpected stories leave the biggest impression.

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Watch the all new trailer for Verity below:

Here’s the official synopsis below:

Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) is a writer in need of work when she is contacted by Jeremy Crawford (Josh Hartnett). Jeremy’s wife is bestselling author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway), and due to a mysterious accident, she is unable to finish her successful book series. Jeremy asks Lowen to complete the series, and while working on it, she discovers a manuscript that raises questions regarding Verity’s psychological well being and possible links to her publications.

Filmmaker Michael Showalter (Oh. What, Fun., The Eyes of Tammy Faye) really changes up here, as he jumps headfirst into this unsettling, and rather at times gruesome new tale of obsession, lust and identity and presents a Grand-Guignol like tale that instantly pulls audiences in. Set to a freakish rendering of Kylie Minogue’s ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’, Verity is sure to deliver a fright.

Dakota Johnson, herself no stranger to tales of wild obsessions and wanton scandels, is almost cast against type as ambitious writer Lowen Ashleigh who is pulled into a world that takes her for a hell of s freakish ride, and she’ll certainly be on edge. Juxtaposing her is Acadmey Award-winner Anne Hathaway as the now quadriplegic Verity Crawford… or so she appears to be, but as Lowen looks further a terrifyingly dangerous secret lies at the very heart of Verity’s position. Josh Hartnett rounds at the cast as Verity’s seedy husband Jeremy, and he’s a man with his own desires, and isn’t to worried about temptations… or getting caught.

The whole picture has an almost Misery style quality to it, but it’s almost the reverse, where the invalid is now the monster, and it’s every one’s turn to a victim. Showalter balances the utter terror of this burning psychological thriller, with an almost haunted house-monster picture, and Verity is going to keep audiences on edge.

Ready yourselves for sheer psychological terror when Verity arrives in cinemas this October.

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So marks the dawn of a brand new chapter of the Dance of Dragons in Season Three of House of the Dragon, and an all-new fiery trailer has arrived in anticipation of this next chapter of the narrative debuting on June 22, and all Westeros is about to burn.

Watch the brand new trailer for Season Three of House of the Dragon below:

Set to arrive on the newly launched HBO MAX, which hits screens on Monday 16 June, Season Three of House of the Dragon will follow in quick succession with it’s premiere Episode debuting on Monday 22 June, and will deliver an eight episode third season, with new episodes airing weekly, before Season Three is tapped off by a tumultuous and explosive season finale on August 10.

Following the massive cliffhanger of ‘The Queen Who Ever Was’, where the armies of the both the Greens and the Blacks were amassing for a devastating fight, Season Three of House of the Dragon takes us into the calamitous fight between these two great hosts, as both Westeros burns, and the ambitions, egos, deceptions and destinies of these characters clash with one another as each vies for power in the Game of Thrones.

This new trailer offers up an intriguing new taste of what is to come, showcasing both dramatic scheming and brutal combat and offering us a look at characters such as the ‘Rogue Prince’ Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), and Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), alongside new character including the authoritative and commanding Lord Ormund Hightower (James Norton).

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Impressive in both scope, scale and sheer intensity, Season Three of House of The Dragon is shaping up to be an utterly impressive watch that will take audiences by storm when it arrives on the newly launched HBO Max on June 22, and this season, the fires will rage!

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From the very first beat, Michael pulses with energy, charting Jackson’s journey from a difficult childhood through his meteoric rise with the Jackson 5, culminating in his world-conquering dominance following the release of Thriller. It’s a story we think we know — but Fuqua ensures it feels urgent, intimate, and alive.

The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson – from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.

Behind the Glitter: Pain, Pressure, and Peter Pan Dreams

While Michael dazzles with its pitch-perfect recreation of Jackson’s superstardom, Fuqua is just as invested in the shadows behind the spotlight. The film digs deep into the emotional scars left by a harsh upbringing, particularly the impact of his domineering father, brought to life with chilling intensity by Colman Domingo.

Through this lens, Michael becomes more than a celebration — it’s a character study. Fuqua carefully explores Jackson’s longing for innocence, his fractured sense of self, and his lifelong attachment to the fantasy of Peter Pan. The result is a portrait of a man frozen between worlds: global icon and vulnerable child. It’s in these quieter, more introspective moments that Michael finds its emotional backbone.

Jaafar Jackson: A Star is Born

Stepping into the shoes, and the single glove, of a legend is no small feat, but Jaafar Jackson rises to the challenge with astonishing confidence. His performance is nothing short of transformative.

From the voice to the movement, the posture to the presence, Jaafar channels his uncle with uncanny precision. But more importantly, he brings humanity to the role. His portrayal captures both the exuberance and fragility of Jackson, delivering a performance that feels authentic rather than imitative. When he’s on stage, the film soars — and the audience goes right along with him.

A Family Drama with Impact

Opposite him, Domingo’s Joe Jackson is a force to be reckoned with. This isn’t a caricature, but a layered depiction of ambition turned toxic. Domingo plays him with a simmering intensity that never tips into parody, presenting a man driven by success at any cost.

The dynamic between father and son gives Michael its edge, grounding the film’s spectacle in something far more raw and confronting. It’s uncomfortable viewing at times — and all the better for it.

Pure Pop Cinema: Loud, Luminous, Unmissable

On a technical level, Michael is a feast for the senses. Fuqua leans into scale and spectacle, crafting a film that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible, preferably IMAX. The musical sequences are explosive, the choreography electric, and the sound design absolutely thumping.

This is cinema that moves — literally. It grooves, it glides, it moonwalks. And just when you think you’ve reached the peak, the film closes on the dawn of the Bad era, leaving you with one undeniable thought: this story isn’t finished yet.

Final Verdict: Feel the Rhythm

Michael is bold, vibrant, and emotionally resonant — a biopic that celebrates the genius of Michael Jackson while never shying away from the complexities that defined him. With powerhouse performances, kinetic direction, and a soundtrack that still slaps decades later, it’s an experience that will leave audiences energised and reflective in equal measure.

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Again and again, Prime Video keeps upping the ante, and one of this year’s most exciting releases is hands down the all-new alternative universe adaptation of Spider-Noir starring the legendary perfomer, Academy Award-winner Nicoplas Cage, and audiences are going to be in for a hell of a thrill.

Watch the all-new trailer for Spider-Noir below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

“Spider-Noir” tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero.

The official trailer made its world premiere to a packed room filled with 2100 fans at Centro Banamex Convention Center in Mexico City for CCXPMX26, the largest pop culture festival in the world. Actors Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Jack Huston, Karen Rodriguez, alongside creator/co-showrunner/executive producer Oren Uziel, took the stage to introduce the series to audience goers.

The panel also debuted an extended scene, offering attendees an immersive first look into the world, tone and stakes of Spider-Noir with a special video greeting from Nicolas Cage. Fans at the convention also had the opportunity to collect five different badges inspired by the iconic characters from the new series and designed by Mexican artist Jorge Molina.

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This new trailer really opens up the world of Spider-Noir and gives audiences a greater insight into the performance that Cage is shaping up to deliver as Ben Reilly/The Spider, and it’s clear that the actors custom Nouveau Shamanic acting is on full display, and he really mixes it up with a character that harkens right back to the genre’s original pulp magazine origins, and Spider-Noir is ready to bring a whole new generation into the slick-cool classic filkm noir.

Spider-Noir will also be presented to audiences in two utterly unique ways to watch, with viewers being able to choose their own adventure as the series will be available to stream in two ways, in “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color.”

Get ready for an utter thrill, when The Spider returns to liven up screen this winter when Spider-Noir arrives on Prime Video on May 27.

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Landing nationwide from April 27, the flame-grilled heavyweight is rolling out a limited-time menu inspired by The Mandalorian and everyone’s favourite Force-wielding foundling, Grogu — all in the lead-up to the duo’s big-screen debut this May.

This isn’t just a cheeky tie-in. It’s a full-blown, sauce-dripping, collectable-stacked event.

Built around bold flavours and big-screen energy, the Mandalorian-inspired lineup is pure fast-food escapism. The headline act? The Mandalorian WHOPPER Meal — because of course it is — alongside a Mandalorian Chicken Burger Meal, both packing enough punch to satisfy even the most battle-hardened bounty hunter.

But here’s where it gets dangerous for your wallet (and your shelf space): each adult meal comes with a limited-edition ceramic mug featuring Mando and Grogu. Yes — collectable. Yes — while stocks last. Yes — people will absolutely be hunting these down.

For the next generation of Jedi (or chaos agents, depending on sugar intake), the Mandalorian King Jr. Meal drops with eight collectable figurines — one per meal. It’s classic fast-food toy madness, now dipped in Beskar steel aesthetics.

And naturally, everything arrives wrapped in themed packaging designed to crank the immersion up to eleven. Think less “quick lunch stop,” more “pit stop on a smuggler’s run.”

This campaign isn’t playing small. It’s part of a global push tied to the cinematic rollout of The Mandalorian and Grogu, blending exclusive content, in-store takeovers, and a merch lineup that knows exactly what fans want.

There’s a clear play here: turn your local BK into a mini Star Wars outpost — minus the sand, plus fries.

Burger King isn’t just cashing in on nostalgia — it’s leaning all the way into the spectacle. Big flavours, collectable gear, and just enough theatrical flair to make your next drive-thru feel like a scene out of a galaxy far, far away.

Whether you’re in it for the burgers, the mugs, or the pure novelty of it all, one thing’s clear: This is the way.

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So ends Sgt. Haane, a stirring and deeply resonant war-drama documentary that brings to light the extraordinary story of Sergeant Haane “Jack” Te Rauawa Manahi—one of Aotearoa’s most revered yet under-recognised World War II heroes. Arriving in time for ANZAC Day, the film stands as both tribute and reckoning, honouring the legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion and ensuring their deeds are neither forgotten nor diminished.

Sgt. Haane tells the story of L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM (Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa), whose extraordinary courage during a 1943 World War II battle at Takrouna, Tunisia, secured a critical victory for the Allies. Blending dramatic re‑enactment with the voices of descendants, the film explores legacy, whakapapa and remembrance.

A Story That Demands to Be Told

Directed by Tearepa Kahi, Sgt. Haane centres on Manahi’s remarkable exploits during the assault on Takrouna in Tunisia in April 1943. Scaling what was considered an impregnable cliff face, he led members of B Company—many of them his own kin—to capture more than 300 Axis troops, securing a crucial Allied victory. Kahi blends dramatic re-enactments with testimony from descendants, crafting a narrative that moves seamlessly between past and present, action and memory.

Yet Sgt. Haane is as much about injustice as it is about heroism. Despite being recommended for the Victoria Cross by senior Allied commanders, including Bernard Freyberg and Bernard Montgomery, Manahi’s honour was controversially downgraded to a Distinguished Conduct Medal. This lingering injustice, still contested by his whānau, adds a powerful emotional undercurrent to the film.

Honour, Sacrifice and Legacy

Kahi approaches the material with reverence and urgency, foregrounding themes of whakapapa, sacrifice, and cultural identity. The re-enactments—shot with a textured, almost archival aesthetic—deliver immediacy and tension, while the contemporary interviews ground the story in lived experience and generational memory. The result is a film that feels both epic in scope and intimate in its emotional reach.

The significance of the narrative driving Sgt. Haane is also not lost on the young cast who assembled to tell this story, and headlining Haane’s narrative is Alex Tarrant, and he is exceptional in the strength, mana and warrior spirit that he displays as this soldier who goes beyond the call of duty to not only conquer the enemy, but to ensure that his whānau are protected to the utmost degree. Responsibility and discipline anchor his performance, and you get the full measure of him in the role of Haane.

Final Verdict: A Stirring ANZAC Day Tribute

With the voices of the greatest generation fading, Sgt. Haane emerges as a vital cinematic taonga. It not only restores Mana to a deserving soldier but also preserves the enduring spirit of the 28th Māori Battalion for future generations. This ANZAC Day, it stands as essential viewing—an unflinching reminder of courage, sacrifice, and the stories that must continue to be told.

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After a 2025 season that saw audiences packing out theatres like it was the hottest ticket in town, the festival returns with swagger, style, and a lineup dripping in prestige. We’re talking 24 films, across 24 locations, over four weeks; a full-bodied celebration of everything that makes French cinema so dangerously irresistible.

Following a breakout 2025 season that saw packed theatres and repeat audiences leaning into the festival experience, 2026 arrives with serious momentum. Festival Director Fergus Grady points to a growing appetite among Kiwi audiences for bold, international storytelling, and this year’s programme looks to deliver exactly that – an eclectic mix of box office sensations, Cannes standouts, and award-winning performances.

“The response last year was incredible. We’re seeing audiences really embrace the festival experience, coming back multiple times and trusting the programme to deliver something special each visit. This year’s line-up continues that tradition, with something for everyone to discover,” said Grady.

Opening the festivities for this year is Colours of Time from Cédric Klapisch, a sweeping, emotionally-charged drama that dances between past and present, threading together family legacy, artistic revolution, and the intoxicating spirit of Paris at the dawn of Impressionism. It’s lush, it’s layered, and it’s exactly the kind of film you want to sink into with a glass of red in hand.

But that’s just the entrée.

This year’s programme is stacked with heavy hitters. Pierre Niney brings intensity to Guru, while Angelina Jolie adds international firepower to Couture. While the incomparable Isabelle Huppert delivers ice-cold brilliance in The Richest Woman in the World, diving headfirst into scandal, wealth, and power.

There’s prestige behind the camera too, with François Ozon bringing his signature touch to a reimagined The Stranger, while a bold new take on Les Misérables explores the origins of Jean Valjean with fresh emotional weight.

This isn’t just a film festival – it’s a full-blown cinematic affair. Seductive, stylish, and unapologetically French, the L’Oréal French Film Festival Aotearoa is ready to sweep audiences off their feet all over again.

See the full programme here, and make sure you book your tickets because with a festival of this magnitude, tickets won’t last long. À bientôt au cinéma!

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