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14/01/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL UPDATE — NEERA Fundraising Screenings (NZ) 🇱🇰❤️

We would like to provide a final update regarding the NEERA Nationwide Fundraising Screenings planned across New Zealand.

❌ Event Status: CANCELLED
All NEERA fundraising screenings have now been officially cancelled, and all customers will receive a full refund.

💳 Refunds
✅ Refunds will be processed back to your original payment method used at the time of booking.
Please allow a short processing time depending on your bank/payment provider.

📌 Reason for Cancellation
This fundraising initiative required us to meet a minimum occupancy target (80%) in order to cover operational costs and still make a meaningful donation to Sri Lanka.

Unfortunately, due to low overall occupancy, we would not be able to deliver a substantial contribution after costs.
Therefore, management has made the decision to cancel and refund the event in full.

🙏 We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience
We understand many supporters were looking forward to attending and contributing to this cause, and we truly appreciate your willingness to help Sri Lanka during this difficult time.

⚠️ Important Note
To continue charity fundraising screenings in the future, we must meet the minimum requirements to ensure the event can genuinely support the intended cause.

We also note that a large number of refund requests (especially for the Albany event) were received due to booking misunderstandings/miscommunication, and we appreciate everyone’s patience while we resolved this fairly.

🎬 Our Commitment
Duke Entertainment remains fully committed to bringing NEERA to audiences in New Zealand.
For commercial screenings, we will continue even with lower occupancy (as we have successfully done before).
However, for charity fundraising events, we must meet the minimum criteria to ensure the purpose of fundraising is truly achieved.

📲 Need help? Contact us directly via WhatsApp:
👉 https://wa.me/6492003700

Thank you again for your support, understanding, and for standing with Sri Lanka 🇱🇰❤️
Further updates will be shared only through official Duke Entertainment channels.

06/01/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL UPDATE — NEERA Fundraising Screenings 🇱🇰❤️

We would like to formally clarify the status of the NEERA Fundraising Screenings in New Zealand.

🎬 Event Status: POSTPONED
All NEERA screenings have been officially postponed. This was previously notified to customers who had already booked.

📅 Important:
A tentative date of 17 Jan 2026 was shown only as a placeholder and is NOT confirmed.
Some last-minute bookings were made without reviewing the updated event notice — we appreciate your understanding while final confirmations are pending.

🎟️ Bookings remain valid
• Your tickets are secure
• A new confirmed date will be announced soon
• Refunds will be handled fairly if the event cannot proceed

🛑 Official Notice
Duke Entertainment is the sole authorised distributor and screening rights holder for NEERA in New Zealand.

📲 For any questions or concerns, please contact us directly via our official WhatsApp:
👉 https://wa.me/6492003700

Thank you for your patience and continued support for this Sri Lanka flood-relief fundraising initiative 🇱🇰❤️
Further updates will be shared only through official Duke Entertainment channels.

31/12/2025

🎆✨ Welcome 2026 – Happy New Year! ✨🎆

As the clock turns and a new chapter begins, we welcome 2026 with hope, gratitude, and excitement for what lies ahead.

Thank you to our audiences, partners, supporters, and well-wishers for standing with us through every milestone. Your trust and encouragement inspire us to dream bigger, create better, and deliver unforgettable experiences.

May 2026 bring you and your loved ones
🌟 Happiness
🌟 Good health
🌟 Prosperity
🌟 Peace & success

Here’s to new beginnings, new stories, and new achievements.
Happy New Year 2026! 🥂🎉

— Team Duke Entertainment

28/12/2025

🕊️ A Final Farewell to a Timeless Legend 🕊️

With heavy hearts, Duke Entertainment mourns the passing of Latha Walpola, the eternal Queen of Songs of Sri Lankan cinema.

From her unforgettable debut on Radio Ceylon at just 12 years old to lending her golden voice to over 6,000 songs and 600 films, her contribution to music and cinema is truly immeasurable. Her melodies shaped generations, crossed languages, and will forever echo in our hearts.

As the curtains fall on a remarkable life at the age of 92, her legacy lives on—timeless, graceful, and inspiring.

💐 Rest in peace, Queen of Songs.
Your voice will live forever.

— Duke Entertainment 🎬🎶

25/12/2025

🎄 Lights. Camera. Christmas! 🎄

This festive season, Duke Entertainment wishes you a Christmas filled with joy, love, and magical moments — on and off the screen 🎬✨

Thank you for being part of our journey and for supporting cinema, culture, and meaningful storytelling across the globe.

🎁 Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a bright, successful New Year!
❤️ With love from Duke Entertainment

20/12/2025

18/12/2025

🇱🇰 NEERA — Nationwide Fundraising Screenings for Sri Lanka 🌧❤️

Our motherland is facing one of the worst flooding disasters in recent history. Thousands of families have lost homes, belongings, and stability.
Many are still without basic essentials.

As Sri Lankans living abroad, this is our moment to come together.
This January, all NEERA screenings across New Zealand will be held as fundraising events, with 100% of profits donated to support affected families in Sri Lanka.

Let’s fill these cinemas — not just to enjoy an incredible film, but to make a real, meaningful impact. ❤️🇱🇰

🎬 Fundraising Screenings – Book Now
📍 Hamilton – Chartwell

🗓 Fri, 2 Jan 2026 — 6:00 PM
👉 https://www.dukeentertainment.co.nz/events/194

📌 Event Cinemas Chartwell, Westfield Chartwell, Hamilton 3210

📍 Albany – North Shore

🗓 Sat, 3 Jan 2026 — 6:00 PM
👉 https://www.dukeentertainment.co.nz/events/196

📌 Event Cinemas Albany, 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, Auckland

📍 Wellington – Queensgate

🗓 Sat, 3 Jan 2026 — 6:00 PM
👉 https://www.dukeentertainment.co.nz/events/197

📌 Event Cinemas Queensgate, Lower Hutt, Wellington

📍 Invercargill – Reading Cinemas

🗓 Sat, 3 Jan 2026 — 6:00 PM
👉 https://www.dukeentertainment.co.nz/events/195

📌 Reading Cinemas, 29 Dee Street, Invercargill

❤️ Why This Matters

Every ticket you purchase becomes direct support for families who are struggling through this disaster.
Your contribution will help provide:
✔ Emergency supplies
✔ Food & essentials
✔ Rebuilding support
✔ Aid for displaced families

By watching NEERA, you are directly lifting someone who desperately needs help.

🙌 How You Can Help Today

✔ Book your seats early
✔ Share this post
✔ Encourage friends & family to join
✔ Help us fill each cinema — every seat makes a difference

Together as a community, we can create real change.
Let’s stand with Sri Lanka during this crucial time. 🇱🇰❤️

17/12/2025

🎬 NEERA – NELSON SCREENING 🎬⏰ ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!
👉 https://www.dukeentertainment.co.nz/events/174

Don’t miss the chance to experience the powerful Sri Lankan movie NEERA on the big screen in Nelson – this Sunday only 🇱🇰✨

📍 NEERA | NELSON
🎥 State Cinema 3
📅 Sunday, 21st December 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 State Cinemas Nelson,
91 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010

🎟️ Seats are limited – book your tickets now before it’s too late!
👉 https://www.dukeentertainment.co.nz/events/174

Bring your family & friends and be part of this special cinematic experience ❤️
🎥🍿

NEERA| NELSON | STATE Cinema 3 |21st DEC | 6:00PM – Sun 21 Dec 2025, 6:00pm at State Cinemas Nelson, 91 Trafalgar Street, Nelson , 7010, 7010 – Neera is a 2025 Sri Lankan Sinhala-language feature film directed by Wasawa Baduge, celebrated for his emotionally immersive storytelling and visually e...