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  #3469294 12-Mar-2026 10:21
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MERCY (2026, Sci-Fi/Thriller, 99 mins. M) • Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos [Buy - $24.99: Rent - March 18]

 

In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate.

 

 





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  #3470030 14-Mar-2026 11:34
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As Avatar: Fire and Ash will likely be available in the Apple Store late this month (not announced yet), I decided to re-watch Avatar: The Way of Water on my new setup.

 

To be honest, I didn't really remember much about the film, and, although the storyline was quite basic (I like films that are easy to follow), the A/V experience was 10/10. 

 

Superb visuals and Atmos surround sound, make this film another reference quality digital master class that is just a click away in your Apple TV app. The more than three hours run time flew by and I was quite disappointed when it ended. I am looking forward to continuing the story of Jake, Neytiri and family in the next episode.

 

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) [$19.99] Bundled with Avatar (2009) [$29.99].

 

Just a note on the Samsung HW-Q990F soundbar. Having previously had a separates system in my Man Cave (5.1.2, with ceiling speakers), I think that the soundbar is as good (dare I say, better?). It is an 11.1.4 system and really does deliver a great experience that I think most people would enjoy.





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  #3471020 16-Mar-2026 23:28
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98th ACADEMY AWARDS 2026 • DOLBY THEATRE, OVATION, HOLLYWOOD

 

Sunday March 15th 2026

 

Here are the winners of the "Big Six" Oscar Awards.

 

Actor in a Leading Role: Winner Michael B. Jordan Sinners  

 

Actor in a Supporting Role: Winner Sean Penn One Battle After Another  

 

Actress in a Leading Role: Winner Jessie Buckley Hamnet  

 

Actress in a Supporting Role: Winner Amy Madigan Weapons  

 

Best Picture: Winner One Battle After Another  

 

Best Director: Winner Paul Thomas Anderson One Battle after Another  

 

All of these films are available in the Apple Store    





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  #3471023 17-Mar-2026 00:55
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Apple TV 4K tips: For New Users.

 

Having trouble hearing the dialogue in a movie? Then you need to turn on "Enhance Dialogue" on your Apple TV 4k (2nd gen. or later) running tvOS 18 or later.

 

Navigate to Settings>Video and Audio>Enhance Dialogue and choose either Enhance or Enhance More.

 

Also, you can access it when your film is playing, by swiping up on your remote then clicking on the waveform and turn it on or off. I have tested this on movies in my iTunes/Apple library, and it works fine.

 

Don't think it works through Airplay/Airplay 2, but I haven't tested it .

 

 

 

 





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  #3471217 17-Mar-2026 23:22
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The Substitute (1996) has been upgraded to Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos.

 

Jade (1995) has been upgraded to Dolby Vision.

 

Shane (1953) has been upgraded to Dolby Vision.





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  #3471355 18-Mar-2026 13:19
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  #3471702 19-Mar-2026 14:28
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Today (March 19th) sees the NZ theatrical release of the much hyped Sci-Fi movie; Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling. Reviewers are saying that the film is actually better than the book written by Andy Weir. Gosling's performance also being hyped as Oscar worthy, even at this early stage of 2026. Expect the Apple Store to get the digital version in a couple of months or so.

 

Also released in NZ cinemas today is Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. If you saw the first movie (Ready or Not), you will know what to expect... comedic blood and gore galore 😁. I watched the first movie not knowing anything about it and I had a great time with it. Again, if you are averse to lots of blood and gore, you may be best advised to give it a miss. But, if you don't mind the comical graphic violence; you should have a great time. Another reason to watch it is for the performance of the underrated, but awesome Australian actress Samara Weaving. Once again, expect the Apple Store to get the digital version in a couple of months or so.

 

   





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  #3471880 19-Mar-2026 23:05
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HUNTING SEASON (2025, Action/Thriller, 100 mins. R16) 4K SDR/Dolby digital 5.1 [Buy - $14.99: Rent -$7.99]

 

A man and his daughter offer aid and shelter to an injured woman at their remote house in the woods. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival when a vicious drug lord and his henchmen come looking for her.

 

 





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  #3471882 19-Mar-2026 23:12
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THE CHORAL (2025, History/Drama/Music, 113 mins. M) Dolby Vision/Dolby Digital 5.1 [Buy - $21.99: Rent -$19.99]

 

1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral's ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) -- driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.

 

 





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  #3472327 22-Mar-2026 11:39
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Apple TV 4K tips: For New Users.

 

One of the most frustrating things about Apple TV 4K is the constant cycling backwards through menus in order to reach the Home Screen. Sometimes, you just want to be able to press a single button and view all of your apps again. So can that be done? Quick answer: yes!

 

Simply open the Settings app and select Remotes and devices then click TV Button to set it to Home Screen. Now when you press the TV button on the Remote, you will instantly go back to the Home Screen instead of opening Apple TV which is the default setting for this button.

 

You don’t necessarily need to open the Settings app to make quick changes. You can press and hold the TV button on the Remote to open Control Center instead.

 

From here, you can turn your Apple TV 4K off, change your Wi-Fi or Ethernet settings, activate Do Not Disturb so your viewing pleasure isn’t interrupted by notifications, and decide which speakers or headphones you wish to use.

 

The Control Center also lets you set a sleep timer and open game controller settings. There’s a search engine too so you can type or dictate any queries.

 

 





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  #3473188 24-Mar-2026 16:20
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SEND HELP (2026, Comedy/Horror/Thriller, 113 mins. R16) • Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos/Dolby Digital 5.1 [Buy - $24.99: Rent -$19.99]

 

❇️iTunes Extras • Go behind the scenes with the filmmakers and cast for an in-depth look at the making of Send Help. Discover how the team crafted one of the film’s biggest action sequences, dive deeper into character development, and enjoy deleted/extended scenes, a blooper reel, and more.

 

Summary: When two business colleagues (Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien) become stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and work together to stay alive. But they’re not in the office anymore, and an unsettling, wryly humorous battle of wills and wits begins in this original, darkly comedic psychological thriller.

 

 





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  #3473247 24-Mar-2026 16:52
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There were some good Transformers and Star Trek Bundles listed in the Apple Store yesterday (March 23). I just had to post these. Don't want anyone to miss out.

 

Star Trek: The Next Generation - 4-Movie Collection [$14.99]

 

Star Trek: The Original Motion Pictures - 6-Movie Collection [$24.99]

 

Star Trek: 10-Movie Collection [$49.99} NB. Its cheaper to buy the 6 & 4 Movie Collections separately. Saves $10.

 

Star Trek: The Kelvin Timeline - 3-Movie Collection [$12.99]

 

Star Trek: The Kelvin Timeline - 2-Movie Collection [$9.99]

 

Transformers: 7-Movie Collection [$29.99]

 

Transformers: 5-Movie Collection [$19.99]

 

 

 

 





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  #3473249 24-Mar-2026 17:00
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  #3473320 24-Mar-2026 23:00
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Finally!

 

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) is up for Pre-order in the NZ Apple Store, at the reasonable price of $24.99. Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos

 

No date confirmed for NZ yet, but the US release is set for March 31st, and it's possible that we will also get it on that date.





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  #3473324 25-Mar-2026 00:52
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Wuthering Heights (2026) starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi is up for Pre-order in the NZ Apple Store, at a price of $34.99. 

 

Release Date: March 31st

 

Fackham Hall (2026) a Downton Abbey spoof starring, among others:Damien Lewis and Katherine Waterson, is up for Pre-order in the NZ Apple Store, at a price of $24.99.

 

Release Date: March 25th





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