New Zealand Classic ‘Once Were Warriors’ Getting TV Adaptation & Sequel Novel

Refresh for latest…: Here we are with a sort of hybrid weekend at the international box office: there were fresh entries from the Hollywood studios, as well as major new titles timed to holiday play in local markets, and a holdover that’s continuing to rack up records.

Jacqueline Jossa is set to make an explosive return to EastEnders, five years after quitting the soap.The 30 year old actress will reprise her role full time as Lauren Branning. She first took on the role in 2010 before going on to leave in 2018. The show favourite made a brief return to Albert Square last December for soap legend Dot Cotton’s funeral, as well as an unannounced guest appearance in June.

Foo Fighters are teasing something for 2024, sharing a cryptic message and clip to their social media channels earlier today (September 29).The band made their return with their 11th studio album ‘But Here We Are’ in June, marking their first record since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.They also returned to the road for an extensive run of shows and festival headline sets, as well as an emotional secret performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.Now, Foo Fighters are teasing some activity for next year. “2024: Everything Or Nothing At All,” they captioned a short visualiser on their social media accounts.

Letterboxd, the global social platform that’s become a key tool for independent film discovery, promotion and conversation in the current challenging market for movies, is being acquired by Canadian technology holding company, Tiny, which is taking a majority stake.

Sony Pictures has snapped up rights in North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand to The Peasants, the latest animated feature from Loving Vincent helmers DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman, which world premiered in Special Presentations at this year’s Toronto Film Festival. Further details on release plans have not yet been disclosed.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Letterboxd has been acquired by Tiny, a Canadian holding company, in a deal that values the popular social site for film fanatics at over $50 million. Letterboxd was founded in 2011 by two entrepreneurs in New Zealand, Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test is back on TV tonight (Monday, September 25)!

It sounds like Lorde may have split from her longtime boyfriend. But is that ultimately a good thing?? Because upon further investigation, we have some questions about this relationship…

After releasing her album “Solar Power” two years ago, Lorde is currently working on new songs while simultaneously coping with heartbreak and a mystery illness.

Rishi Sunak has confirmed the weakening of the UK Government's green policies.

EastEnders newcomer Jazzy Phoenix has made her debut playing the mysterious role of Nadine, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the late Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold). Jazzy who has been a professional actress for the past five years, made her first appearance on the hit BBC soap on Monday, 18 September when Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) returned to Albert Square after a night of insomnia and believed he saw his late wife Lola from across the square.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix closed a $20 million deal on Hit Man, making the biggest deal at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and of the year for that matter. After the Richard Linklater-directed noir comic thriller debuted to raves at Venice, the film was expected to fetch the biggest deal of the fall festivals so far. Hit Man did not disappoint. Hit Man stars Top Gun Maverick’s Glen Powell and Adria Arjona (Andor) playing the most unlikely romantic partners, in performances that will boost each of their careers. Especially Powell, who co-wrote with Linklater what will be a major star turn for him. Netflix got US, UK, Australia/New Zealand, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and Iceland. There is also a theatrical component to the deal, I’ve heard.

Thania Garcia Blink-182 will release their new album “One More Time…” on Oct. 20 via Columbia Records, the trio announced Monday morning in a video trailer. The forthcoming record will mark the band’s first album with Tom DeLonge since he re-joined the band in 2022, nearly 10 years after the band released a record with original members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker.

Married At First Sight Australia relationship expert Dr Trisha Stratford has tragically died, it's been confirmed.

Married At First Sight Australia star Trisha Stratford has died at the age of 72, it has been confirmed.Trisha, who was a clinical neuropsychologist, starred on the programme from 2015 until her departure in 2020. Earlier this morning (18 September,) her MAFS colleague, John Aiken, announced her death on Instagram with a heartbreaking post.The 53 year old told his followers: "I’m heartbroken and devastated that my friend and dear colleague Trisha has passed away. We shared an amazing seven seasons of @MAFS together.

Pete Doherty documentary Stranger In My Own Skin have been revealed. Watch full trailer for the film above.Previously announced as debuting at Zurich Film Festival, Peter Doherty — Stranger In My Own Skin is directed by the Libertines and Babyshambles singer’s wife Katia deVidas, who also plays in his other solo outfit band The Puta Madres.Now, it has been announced that the film will hit cinemas from November 9, 2023 – with screenings taking place in the UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Canada, Ireland and Austria.A synopsis describes the feature-length documentary as “following English punk singer-songwriter and Libertines’ legendary frontman, Peter Doherty, as he plunges into the depths of addiction at the very height of his popularity.“Over a period of 10 years, the artist was intimately filmed by director-musician Katia deVidas who shot more than 200 hours of exclusive footage.

Channel 4 quiz show host Noel Edmonds, who presented Deal or No Deal, has left fans shocked after he made a surprising career change after relocating to New Zealand in 2019.

This mountain climber should consider buying some scratch-offs with his crazy luck!

It was number one on the UK charts for just two weeks, but Charles & Eddie's hit Would I Lie To You? has become iconic in the 31 since its release in August 1992.The song seemed to come from nowhere before reached the coveted top spot in November of the same year, also achieving the same chart success in countries including New Zealand, Germany, Austria and Zimbabwe, and becoming a hit the world over. At the time, the duo's debut single was highly praised, with one critic saying they "show their appreciation of classic soul in a very pop-friendly way." And the accompanying video, which saw Charles & Eddie performing in various locations around New York City, has generated more than 65 million views on YouTube. But who were the enigmatic duo, Charles & Eddie? Charles was Charles Pettigrew, born on 12 May, 1963 in Philadelphia.

Taika Waititi approves of the ET Canada team’s fashion sense