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To say that Hellboy (2019) had some huge horns to fill is a massive understatement. The original Hellboy films were lovingly directed by visionary film director Guillermo del Toro. They provided a spellbinding and humor filled take on Mike Mignola’s comic-book character leaving a lasting impression on many. I was …

The Lego Movie was a surprise hit with it’s irreverent humor that adults got and sailed over kids heads and its nonconformist themes, The Lego Movie 2 continues where the previous left off. Doing a followup that is just as well received as the first is a tricky thing especially …

In this webisode, Holden New Zealand put together an epic trip to put the latest SUV offerings through their paces, we took some Colorados, some trailblazers and a Trax an on an epic juourney down to Whitianga in the Coromandel, there was off roading, an epic fishing charter and a …

Hey team So, its fun to make films about fast cars and big trucks, but when we got the chance to review the new Toyota Corolla, it triggered my old memories of learning to drive, going on missions in my friends mums Corolla, doing silly things like handbrake turns in …

Hey Team, So you probably know Good George from their craft beers, but they also have a bunch of places to eat too, After a long ass day of photo shoots, we decided to head to mission bay for dinner and Good George is where we ended up. Disclaimer, We …

DC has almost been the Superhero franchise that gets picked on and made fun of in the playground which is fitting that a core theme of Shazam! is standing up to the bullies and finding your inner strength. Arguably there has not been an all round satisfying Superhero film from …

Hey team, So learning is always a good thing, and by request I found a good video on how to back a trailer, Then I found this awesome video on how to back a double trailer truck which is brilliant! Good stuff for blokes to know The following two tabs …

Hey team! So ya’l know we like fried chicken, and just the other day we saw a facebook ad for a new place that had a many types of fried chicken platter AND Videogames, The place is called Arcade which is on the main drag of Kingsland, and if you’ve …

Tom Clancey’s: The Divsion 2 Review Hey Team! Dave’s thrown together a review of The Divsion 2, this was a huge game for us for the first iteration, and this one is looking like it has all the hall marks of being just as good, You can also catch our …

Hey team, Since we’re not serious motoring journalists, we thought we’d take this review even less seriously and have a bit of a laugh with it, Enjoy! Motor: 3.6L V6 Trans: 9-Speed Auto Fuel consumption: Claimed 8.9l/100km – as tested 12l/100km ( mix town and country driving) ANCAP: 5 star …

So I Guess the place to start is at the beginning, but first a quote. Something my dear friend Jaden said to me years ago when experimenting with food and exercise, ” you are your own greatest experiment” – this has stuck with me. And Actually let me just say, …

Available: Now – Reviewed on: Xbox One X – Available on: Xbox / PlayStation / PC Price – $89.00 – $119.00 (depending on platform / retailer) The sound of Artyom rasping through his mask as you desperately search the area looking for more filters makes me rush, my heart thumping …

For The ZB’s first Birthday, Holden New Zealand invited us and some actual motoring journalists out for a nice relaxing drive through the country ( which I slept in for) and then some fast laps of Pukekohe Race track. Puke’ is no stranger to the commodores presence so it was …

At long last we have a female led super hero movie in the Marvel films and strangely it isn’t Black Widow or Scarlet Witch, it’s Captain Marvel. If you have a good character in an interesting world, a hero’s story should inspire and let the viewer empathize with the heroes …

Hey team! We’ve got some double VIP passes to giveaway to Nitro Circus this Saturday! Here’s a taste of what to expect https://www.facebook.com/NitroCircus/videos/10156964167424742/ All you need to do to enter is email us comps@theempire.nz with the Subject NITRO CIRCUS AUCKLAND and you’re in the draw its that simple! Here’s a …