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Mediaworks
Mediaworks is the entity which owns and operates TV3 and FOUR (originally TV4, later C4). Starting with TV3 in 1989, Mediaworks had a colourful introduction to the television world, encountering potential bankruptcy early on. Rising up from that, they launched TV4 in 1997, which was rebranded as C4 in 2003, and again as FOUR in 2011.
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U.S. Renewals and Cancellations for 2012
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsIt’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:... -
Is TV3 suffering an identity crisis?
Posted on April 28, 2012 | 1 CommentWith 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... -
Super City picked up by ABC in the US
Posted on April 26, 2012 | No CommentsMadeleine 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... -
Celebrating 500 episodes of The Simpsons
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No CommentsSunday 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... -
New season of The Graham Norton Show starts May 4th
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No CommentsHilarity 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... -
The GC starts Wednesday May 2nd
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No CommentsTV3′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... -
Carly Flynn is the new host of Target
Posted on March 23, 2012 | No CommentsIt 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... -
New series ‘Touch’ starts Sunday
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsNew 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... -
The Finder premieres March 22nd
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsNew 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... -
Almighty Johnsons ratings not so good
Posted on March 8, 2012 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Jay Ryan nabs lead role in US series
Posted on March 4, 2012 | No CommentsJay 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... -
Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Coverage
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No CommentsFebruary 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... -
Almighty Johnsons season 1 finale screens Feb 25
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsTo 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... -
FOUR Live starts tomorrow
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 4 CommentsFOUR 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... -
The Almighty Johnsons returns Feb 29
Posted on February 10, 2012 | No CommentsIt’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... -
House ends after 8 seasons
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsThe eighth, and current, season of House will indeed be its last. Star Hugh Laurie and series executive producers David Shore and Katie Jacobs made the announcement today. After much... -
Happy Birthday FOUR!
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsToday marks the 1st birthday of FOUR, which launched at 6pm on Sunday Feburary 6th 2011. Congratulations on being the most-liked channel on Facebook too (you may have seen this... -
C4′s line up restored
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 4 CommentsThanks to Josh on the Facebook page for the tip off! C4′s random line up of themed shows has returned for 2012 – shows such as What’s The Theme?, Common... -
The Almighty Johnsons set to air in the UK
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe Syfy channel in the UK will start screening The Almighty Johnsons from tomorrow evening – Thursdays at 10pm. Would love to hear what the Brits think of the series after... -
7 Days returns February 17th
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsComedic hit 7 Days returns to our screens with brand new episodes, Friday February 17th, at 9:30pm on TV3. Unlike Drew and Shannon, this series won’t be facing any change to... -
Glee now returning February 24th
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 1 CommentAnother change to the return date of popular comedy/drama Glee - the third season is set to premiere Friday, February 24th – at 7:30pm – the week after X Factor Australia finishes... -
Would I Lie To You? starts February 12th
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 2 CommentsNew local comedy series Would I Lie To You?, featuring Paul Henry, Jessie Mulligan and Jon Bridges, is set to premiere Sunday February 12th at 7:00pm on TV3. The series... -
Drew and Shannon Live is now FOUR Live
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 4 CommentsIt’s official – Mediaworks have announced that Drew and Shannon Live is being superseded by FOUR Live, which revolves around the same premise – although the name does pose the... -
Brand New Family Guy returns to FOUR
Posted on January 30, 2012 | 2 CommentsGenuinely brand new episodes of Family Guy return to FOUR at long last, kicking off the 11th season of the popular series, February 5th at 8:00pm. The new season opener... -
Review: New Girl
Posted on January 28, 2012 | No CommentsTaking full advantage of FOUR’s advance screening of New Girl (which you can also do here), the wait was finally over – it was time to see what the much-hyped... -
Not much of a change for Firstline
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No CommentsThe return of TV3′s early morning news show Firstline, for 2012, has seen a minor update in the form of a refreshed set. I’ll admit, when I heard news of... -
New Girl to premiere Feb 7th + advance screening
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No CommentsThe highly anticipated new series, New Girl, looks set to will premiere February 7th at 8:00pm on FOUR, judging by the latest Ratecard information to come from Mediaworks. The trailer... -
Sabrina: The Teenage Witch returns!
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsRemember Sabrina: The Teenage Witch? Well, Mediaworks have obtained the rights to play it, and it will return to free-to-air, on FOUR, on Saturday 12th February at 5:00pm, also screening...