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U.S. Renewals and Cancellations for 2012
It’s that time of year again – when the networks in the States decide what’s staying and what’s being kicked out of their line-ups. And here are the current results:…
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Dear TVNZ: One + 1 is not 7
It’s a phrase that’s being thrown around a lot as of the past few days – “One + 1 does not equal 7″. And it aptly describes TVNZ’s intended direction…
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Is TV3 suffering an identity crisis?
With news of The GC starting on May 2nd, an interesting thought popped into my mind – is TV3 facing an identity crisis around its target audience? Shows such as…
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Super City picked up by ABC in the US
Madeleine Sami’s Super City has been picked up for adaptation by US network ABC. The series is directed by well-known Kiwi director Taika Waititi (director of Boy). The six-part comedy series…
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Choice TV Full Promotional Loop
ChoiceTV have today made available their full 30 minute promotional loop. Check it out below. ChoiceTV Preview Loop from Top Shelf Productions Limited on Vimeo.
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ChoiceTV Promo Loop now live
The promotional loop for Choice TV (weighing in at 22 seconds long) is currently playing on Freeview HD, channel 12. If you don’t get Freeview HD, see it for yourself…
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Celebrating 500 episodes of The Simpsons
Sunday May 6th, at 7:30pm, will see the New Zealand premiere of the 500th episode of The Simpsons, and in the week leading up to this 500th episode, viewers have…
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New season of The Graham Norton Show starts May 4th
Hilarity is bound to ensue when Graham Norton returns with brand new episodes of his hit series, The Graham Norton Show, Friday May 4th at 8:30pm. In the meantime, TV3…
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The GC starts Wednesday May 2nd
TV3′s new series, The GC, starts Wednesday May 2nd at 8:00pm. The new half-hour series, which appears to be New Zealand and Australia’s answer to the US’s Jersey Shore and…
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ChoiceTV launches next weekend
I’m back to blogging after a bit of a hiatus! And to exciting news, as the ChoiceTV Sales Reel has been released by the Choice TV team. With the launch…
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New TV and movie streaming service launches
Quickflix, a new movie and television streaming website, launched today in Auckland. The Australian-based website offers unlimited streaming of movies and TV content for $9.99 a month (introductory offer; regularly…
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Carly Flynn is the new host of Target
It has been confirmed that Carly Flynn, of Sunrise and Nightline fame, will replace Jeanette Thomas as host of Target. Jeanette had previously forfeited the role to host TVNZ’s Good Morning. Target…
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New series ‘Touch’ starts Sunday
New series Touch, starring Kiefer Sutherland and Danny Glover, makes it way to New Zealand shores this Sunday, 8:30pm on TV3. The series has been highly anticipated, and is based…
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‘Big Love’ series final screened tonight
Just caught wind of this now. Remember the series Big Love? If you’re an avid watcher, you’re probably watching the series final right now (TV One, 11pm). If not, you…
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Happy Birthday TVNZ U!
Today marks one year since newcomer TVNZ U launched on the Freeview and Sky platforms, replacing TVNZ 6 on March 13th, 2011. Happy Birthday TVNZ U!
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The Finder premieres March 22nd
New series The Finder, which is in fact a series spin-off from a special episode of Bones, premieres Thursday March 22nd at 8:30pm on TV3. The series revolves around main…
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Report: Revenge on hiatus
After 16 episodes, reports are circling that Revenge has been placed on a four week hiatus, which makes its future uncertain. The show may fall out of favor with its current…
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Almighty Johnsons ratings not so good
The latest ratings figures are in for The Almighty Johnsons, and based on scheduled viewing (excluding On Demand viewing), they aren’t looking too good. Since I just love a good…
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Jay Ryan nabs lead role in US series
Jay Ryan, known for his appearances in local hit Go Girls, Neighbours, Legend of the Seeker and Offspring, has landed the lead male role in new CW series, Beauty and…
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Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Coverage
February 22nd marks one year since the devastating Christchurch Earthquake that took the lives of 185 people. In rememberance of those lives lost, the following programmes will broadcast today. TV…
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Almighty Johnsons season 1 finale screens Feb 25
To help jog your memory on what happened in the Season 1 finale of The Almighty Johnsons, TV3 will be playing a repeat of that very episode on Saturday February…
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Review: Go Girls Season 4
Tonight saw the much anticipated season return of Go Girls on TV2. Entering it’s 4th season, the series took a risky move and jumped ahead a whole year – leaving…
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Review: Revenge
Take your typical story of the two-sided coin – ‘forgive and forget’ versus ‘pay back’ – add some extra spice and some dark circumstances, and you’ll find the resultant concoction…
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Good Morning gets a refresh
A new look Good Morning returned this morning at 9:00am, with some new and old faces – including Rod Cheeseman (formerly of Sunrise), Jeanette Thomas (of Target fame), Astar and Maitai Smith….
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Whitney Houston passes away
A major loss today for the music world – renowned singer Whitney Houston has passed away at the age of 48. R.I.P Whitney – your music will be remembered and…
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TVNZ U now broadcasting Infomercials
Thanks again to Josh on Facebook for noticing! TVNZ U’s downtime, which is currently 12am to 12pm, is being replaced with Infomercials, as of midnight tonight. This downtime was previously filled…
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FOUR Live starts tomorrow
FOUR Live starts tomorrow at 4:30pm. In case you haven’t heard, this is the replacement for Drew and Shannon Live - Shannon remains as a host, but Drew has decided not…
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Choice TV launches on Freeview this April
Thanks again to Josh on Facebook for the tip-off! A brand new channel, Choice TV, is set to launch this April on Freeview HD. It is currently proposed to sit at…
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The Shopping Channel no longer coming to NZ
Cheers again to Josh on Facebook for the tip-off! TVNZ’s decision to lease the TVNZ 7 frequency, for use by a NZ version of The Shopping Channel, has officially been canned…
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The Almighty Johnsons returns Feb 29
It’s official, folks – The Almighty Johnsons returns for a brand new season on Wednesday February 29th, 8:30pm on TV3! Get ready for what looks to be a very epic…