PROVEN INNOCENT (S01)

PROVEN INNOCENT (SEASON 01)

Director: Patricia Riggen
Writer: David Elliot
Stars: Vincent Kartheiser, Kelsey Grammer, Rachelle Lefevre, Riley Smith

A legal team takes on cases involving wrongful convictions. The one-hour drama is set in a wrongful conviction law firm.  Led by a “fierce and female lawyer with a hunger for  justice,” whose motivation comes from an “infamous past,” the legal team within the firm reopens investigations, putting their own lives in danger to exonerate the innocent that were “proven” guilty.

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INTO THE DARK (S01)

INTO THE DARK (S01)

Executive producers: Jason Blum, David Alexa Faigen
Starring: Tom Bateman, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Aurora Perrineau, David Hull, Ray Santiago, Dermot Mulroney

Into the Dark is an upcoming American horror anthology web television series set to premiere on October 5, 2018 on Hulu. 

Each episode of the series is inspired by a holiday from the month in which it is released.
The first episode, The Body, is set in "the selfie culture of Los Angeles on Halloween night" and follows "a sophisticated, overconfident hitman who always carries out his work in style."

The second episode, Flesh & Blood, takes place on Thanksgiving when "a year after her mother’s death, Kimberly begins to suspect that she is in danger in the home, but she can’t leave and doesn’t know whom she can trust."

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BERLIN STATION (S03)

BERLIN STATION (S03)

Creator: Olen Steinhauer
Stars: Richard Armitage, Rhys Ifans, Leland Orser

Follows Daniel Miller (Richard Armitage), who has just arrived at the CIA foreign station in Berlin, Germany. Miller has a clandestine mission: to uncover the source of a leak who has supplied information to a now-famous whistleblower named Thomas Shaw. Guided by veteran Hector DeJean (Rhys Ifans), Daniel learns to contend with the rough-and-tumble world of the field agent: agent-running, deception, and the dangers and moral compromises.

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KIRI & LOU (S01)

KIRI & LOU (S01)

Director: Harry Sinclair
Producer: Fiona Copland
Score: Don McGlashan
Stars: Olivia Tennet, Jemaine Clement

In a forest of cut out paper and with creatures made of clay, Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur with overpowering emotions and Lou, a gentle and thoughtful creature, may seem unlikely best friends. Joined by motherly Pania, sensitive Dalvanius and Sorry, a small but extremely fast little animal who cares about everyone’s feelings, Kiri and Lou invites children to learn about kindness, empathy and how to get along, as together they navigate a forest of feelings with laughter, song and adventure.

HOUSE OF DARKNESS: NEW BLOOD (2018)

HOUSE OF DARKNESS: NEW BLOOD (2018)

Director: Patrick DeLuca
Writer: Patrick DeLuca
Stars: Kate Stone, Liam McNeill, Jake T. Getman

Inspired by actual events, this thriller unravels the mystery of a single mother who believes a shocking family tragedy was caused by dangerously dark forces.

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THE PRODIGY (2019)

THE PRODIGY (2019)

Director: Nicholas McCarthy
Writer: Jeff Buhler
Stars: Taylor Schilling, Brittany Allen, Jackson Robert Scott

A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.

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ROBERT THE BRUCE (2019)

ROBERT THE BRUCE (2019)

Director: Richard Gray
Stars: Zach McGowan, Emma Kenney, Jared Harris

Robert the Bruce was the successor to William Wallace in leading Scotland in its Wars Of Independence in the late 13th & early 14th Centuries. After Wallace's execution in 1305, Bruce led Scotland to independence at the battle of Bannockburn, 23rd & 25th June 1314. Bruce was a very shrewd figure, dealing weaponry to the English Army as well as a few favours for the Scots, remaining- on the face of it- impartial. It was a tactical move in order that he could seize power, figuratively unseen.

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PEOPLE ON BIKES (S01)

PEOPLE ON BIKES (SEASON 01)

Explore our country's world class regional scenic cycle trails and meet people who's lives have been transformed by opting to change their primary way of getting around to bikes. Hosted by Justin Newcombe and Carolyn Keep.

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SWING LOW (2018)

SWING LOW (2018)

Director: Teddy Grennan
Writer: Teddy Grennan
Stars: Bruce Dern, Ross Partridge, Annabelle Dexter-Jones

Preservation is a way of life.
Harper, a young nature photographer on assignment in the woods of the Watchatoomy Valley, shoots a disturbing event she stumbles upon but doesn't quite comprehend. After reporting what she has seen to the local sheriff, all hell breaks loose and she's forced to fight for her life against sadistic locals who've made torture a tradition...but as clever and resourceful as she is, Harper's journey is cursed.

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MOSLEY (2019)

MOSLEY (2019)

Director: Kirby Atkins
Writer: Kirby Atkins
Stars: Lucy Lawless, Rhys Darby, John Rhys-Davies

A species of creatures called Thoriphants rebel against their life of servitude to mankind and embark on a treacherous journey.

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THE UNORTHO_DOCS (S01)

THE UNORTHO_DOCS (S01)

A series of eight documentaries telling the stories of unorthodox Kiwis pursuing their American dream, begins Monday 13th August on TVNZ OnDemand (NZ only).

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DANCING ON ICEBERGS (2018)

DANCING ON ICEBERGS (2018)

Director: Corey Baker
Star: Madeleine Graham

The film, 'Antarctica: The First Dance', was created by Kiwi choreographer Corey Baker, and Royal New Zealand Ballet star Madeleine Graham.
The creative duo both spent 12 days on the ice for the film.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to be there dancing. It was incredible," Ms Graham said. The Australian-born ballerina started dancing at age seven.

'Antarctica: The First Dance' features Ms Graham suspended within a glacier and sliding down mountainsides as temperatures reached as low as -16 degrees. "As dancers, we're used to looking out into the complete darkness, so to be dancing and looking out into something so spectacular and inspiring gave me that extra kind of feeling and reason to do what I was doing," she said.

For choreographer Corey Baker, the film has been a project two years in the making.
Mr Baker said the film is "hopefully beautiful but also powerful to be able to share a message around climate change that sticks with people in a different way".

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ANIMALS. (S03)

ANIMALS. (SEASON 03)

Creators: Mike Luciano, Phil Matarese
Stars: Phil Matarese, Mike Luciano, Katie Aselton

Whether it's lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons or aging bedbugs in the midst of a midlife crisis, the awkward small talk, moral ambiguity and existential woes of non-human urbanites prove startlingly similar to our own.

After the apocalyptic events of Season 2 leave New York City human-less, every dog has his day — literally. The show continues its unique approach to comedy, with a blend of live-action and animated episodes for Season 3. Plus, the cast is set to be as star-studded as ever.
Fans should listen up in Season 3 for the tones of a wide range of performers, including Tracy Morgan, John Mulaney, Natasha Lyonne, Lucy Liu, Michael Sheen, Awkwafina (Nora Lum), Demi Moore and Edie Falco.As always, creators Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano will voice many of the animated series’ offbeat personalities.
New episodes premiere Friday, August 3 2018 at 11:30 PM

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MIXTAPE (Pilot)

MIXTAPE (2018)

Director: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Joshua Safran
Stars: Jenna Dewan Tatum, Madeleine Stowe, Callie Hernandez

Music connects the lives of random people living in Los Angeles.

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SAIL AWAY (2018)

Sail Away (2018)

Jarman, co-directed by Ella Becroft and Tama, and produced by Ilai Amir of Votre Arme.

It tells the story of Kevin, a young man who works in Quality Control at the town sardine factory. One day, on hearing the call of the wild, Kevin remembers his childhood dream of becoming a deep-sea sailor, and decides to leave his old life behind and launch into the unknown. He begins to build a fantastical boat in his backyard, much to the disdain of his family and friends.

Sail Away is about following your dreams, and being true to yourself - even if it means ignoring what conventionally equates to a successful or meaningful life.

The film is inspired by the cinematic techniques and clowning style of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, but in full colour and sound and with Tama's particular brand of humour. It's unique voice and style has captured the imagination of the New Zealand Film Commission as something fresh in the current landscape of filmmaking in New Zealand.

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SECRET WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES

SECRET WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES
 

FRI 9 JUN - SUN 27 MAY
SAINSBURY HORROCKS GALLERY  
AUCKLAND MUSEM
FREE 

Enjoy a kaleidoscope of colours and patterns in our upcoming butterfly exhibition. Secret World of Butterflies features thousands of butterflies from the Shannon Collection, on display for the first time. 

Be amazed by these stunning insects in this family-friendly exhibition that reveals unbelievable butterfly facts and is packed full of interactive activities. Zoom in on nature’s designs or create your own butterfly and unleash it into a magical digital garden. 

The exhibition explores the science of butterflies such as metamorphosis, anatomy and habitat and is perfect for young explorers and lovers of the natural world. 


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THEODORA (2017)

THEODORA (2017)

Director: Abigail Greenwood
Writer: Kate Prior
Stars: Catherine Wilkin, Caitlin Bossley, Olivia Luxon

Alzheimers is pushing Meredith out of her home, but Theodora may not leave her kingdom.

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UNLOVABLE (2018)

UNLOVABLE (2018)

Director: Suzi Yoonessi
Writers: Charlene deGuzman, Sarah Adina Smith
Stars: Charlene deGuzman, John Hawkes, Melissa Leo

A sex and love addicted woman learns what real intimacy is when she starts making music with a reclusive man.

The dramedy follows sex and love addict Joy (Charlene deGuzman), who moves in with her sponsor Maddie (Melissa Leo) during her recovery.

Joy begins to discover what true intimacy is after she joins a garage band with Maddie’s reclusive brother Jim (John Hawkes).

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ISLANDS OF THE GULF (2018)

ISLANDS OF THE GULF (2018)

Islands of the Gulf was New Zealand’s first locally made TV documentary series and Shirley Maddock – as well as writing, presenting and directing – became the country’s first female television producer.

Intended as a one-off programme, the series ran to five half-hour episodes, screened when local faces were still a novelty on NZ television.

Maddock’s subsequent book of the same name became an instant bestseller, providing a snap shot of life in the 1960s Hauraki Gulf.

It has recently been reprinted to coincide with a remake of the television series by actress and writer Elisabeth Easther, the daughter of Shirley Maddock.

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21 POINTS

21 POINTS

Director - Pete Circuitt
Story - Pete Circuitt
Written by Pete Circuitt & Steve Best
Director of Photography - Dave Cameron
Robot Design, T.D & Execution - Dan Brown
Editor - Jared Kahi & Pete Circuitt.
Producer - Rob Linkhorn
Line Producer & Studio Local Manager - Tania Smiler
Executive Producers - Robin Scholes & Andrew Adamson

Cast
Alan - Josh Thomson
Gary - Rohan Glynn
Mum - Robyn Malcolm