The world-famous HobbitonTM Movie Set was brought to life on December 10 as voice cast, filmmakers and fans gathered to celebrate the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Following the New Zealand premiere screening of the film at Hoyts Te Awa – which brought cheers and applause from […]
Alan Ritchson is back for Season Three of ‘Reacher’
The bigger they are, the harder they fall, and wandering hero Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) is about to face his most formidable foe yet in the much-anticipated third season of Prime Video’s Reacher, which has just debuted its brand new teaser trailer. Watch the brand new teaser trailer for Reacher Season Three here: Audiences have continued to be […]
‘Heretic’ – Review
2024 has been a fantastic year for horror cinema, and there have been a great many curiosities and freaky presentations that have arrived on the big screen. One of the year’s most intriguing and anticipated releases has been Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’s Heretic…. and it’s an undeniably creepy watch. Two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher, […]
‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ – Review
Many films grab the attention of an audience; Paola Cortellesi’s There’s Still Tomorrow (C’è ancora domani) grabbed the hearts and minds of an entire nation, becoming one of the highest-ever-grossing films in Italy and winning over critics and audiences alike with its depth of narrative and powerful story of woman who seizes the moment to […]
‘Wicked: Part One’ – Review
Get ready for your heart to soar because the whirlwind smash-hit musical Wicked arrives on screen thanks to filmmaker John M. Chu, and this is a dazzling and spectacular musical that will pull you into its fabulous world! Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) forges an unlikely but […]
‘The Day of the Jackal’ – Review
A game of cat and mouse plays out in the chilling and taut espionage thriller The Day of the Jackal, and for audiences who are looking for an addictive and tense cinematic streaming experience, this series will have you hooked. Reimagined into a contemporary political setting, this series is based on a classic novel which […]
‘The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Adventure’ – A Journey to Middle-earth at The Civic
In a theatre world where reimaginings are commonplace, The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Adventure carves its niche, bringing Tolkien’s beloved epic to life through music and theatrical ingenuity. Currently staged at Auckland’s Civic Theatre, the production merges grand storytelling with an intimate approach that invites audiences on a journey through Middle-earth. The show’s […]
‘Cross’ – Review
Prime Video has re-shaped the game when it comes to original genre content over the last few years, and now another hero is stepping up to follow in the footsteps of Harry Bosch and Jack Reacher, with Detective Alex Cross making his debut in Cross, a taut and intense police-thriller that will leave you wired. […]
‘Gladiator II’ – Review
Twenty-four years after he resurrected Ancient Rome upon the cinema scene and brought the historical epic back into the public conscience, Sir Ridley Scott, cinema’s greatest ever worldbuilder, once again brings audiences back to the Colosseum for Gladiator II, and this long-awaited sequel is a story of deep political intrigue and rousing rebellion and promises […]