A new biographical drama film based on Donald Trump's early years has arrived in theatres weeks ahead of the election - and the Republican nominee is less than pleased.

Trump's team has threatened to sue director Ali Abbasi in a bid to delay the wide release of The Apprentice after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Entertainment commentator describes The Apprentice as 'a super-villain origin story' - exploring the early years of the former real estate mogul and his pursuit of power. 

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A new biographical drama film based on Donald Trump's early years has arrived in theatres weeks ahead of the election - and the Republican nominee is less than pleased.
Trump's team has threatened to sue director Ali Abbasi in a bid to delay the wide release of The Apprentice after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Entertainment commentator describes The Apprentice as 'a super-villain origin story' - exploring the early years of the former real estate mogul and his pursuit of power.&nbsp;
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Chris Schulz: entertainment commentator on Donald Trump pushing back against 'The Apprentice'

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I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon. The Romanovs hold an enduring fascination for many of us, and this is the fictional account of Anna Anderson, who for 50 years claimed that she survived the massacre and was in fact Anastasia Romanov. The author cleverly presents the details of what happened, and this woman’s subsequent fight to be recognised as genuine – and then lets you, the reader. decide where you think the truth lies.

Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler. In the 1930’s, a German couple moved to the Galapagos Islands to establish a new Utopia where, over time, they were joined by two more groups. They were all eccentric – an Austrian “baroness” arrived with two lovers in tow - and there were shenanigans. A number of wealthy Americans on scientific expeditions visited and befriended them, along with an increasing number of tourists who came to ogle, and things eventually went from bad to worse with two of the colony missing and three found dead. Paradise was lost.

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Whitcoulls Recommends: I Was Anastasia and Eden Undone

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Cooks Islands tourism figures have exceeded industry expectations for the second year in a row.

After a Covid-induced downturn, travel stats surpassed predicted figures for the 2023 year - and 2024 is on track to record a similar boom.

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says it's likely over 115,000 Kiwi travellers will visit the region by the end of the year alone.

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Cooks Islands tourism figures have exceeded industry expectations for the second year in a row.
After a Covid-induced downturn, travel stats surpassed predicted figures for the 2023 year - and 2024 is on track to record a similar boom.
BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says it's likely over 115,000 Kiwi travellers will visit the region by the end of the year alone.
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Cook Islands tourism figures exceeding industry expectations

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! 

New research reveals over 60 percent of Kiwis are avoiding the news, citing lack of trust and negative impact on mental well-being. Should we be concerned?

Are dress codes outdated? Some Christchurch made headlines for their 'archaic' dress standards. Do we agree with this?

How would we feel if it was proven Sir Ed wasn’t the first to summit Everest? 

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!&nbsp;
New research reveals over 60 percent of Kiwis are avoiding the news, citing lack of trust and negative impact on mental well-being. Should we be concerned?
Are dress codes outdated? Some Christchurch made headlines for their 'archaic' dress standards. Do we agree with this?
How would we feel if it was proven Sir Ed wasn’t the first to summit Everest?&nbsp;
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The Sunday Panel: Can we get people to trust the media again?

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Chris Schulz: entertainment commentator on Donald Trump pushing back against 'The Apprentice'

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