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TV 3
TV3 was the first channel launched by Mediaworks, in 1989. The channel screens a mixture of imported and local content, such as The Almighty Johnsons and Outrageous Fortune.
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
One News and 3 News set refreshes on Monday
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 17 CommentsMonday is set to be a big day news-presentation-wise, as TV3′s Firstline returns on Monday with a new set, and TV One’s Breakfast and One News return with new sets... -
2011: The year that was in media
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 2 CommentsAs I sit here, relaxing in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with an ice cold beverage in my hand, it’s time to get all nostalgic with a look back at... -
TV3 and FOUR’s Seasons Greetings
Posted on December 16, 2011 | No CommentsCheck out the Mediaworks site wishing everyone the best of the season - http://www.mediaworkstv.co.nz/seasons-greetings/. Interestingly, the site is sending these wishes through a combined identity, rather than opting for separate TV3... -
Guyon Espiner jumps ship to TV3
Posted on December 16, 2011 | No CommentsGuyon Espiner, currently the political editor for One News, will move to rival network TV3 in February 2012, to take up a post as a journalist on current affairs show... -
Glee returns March 9?
Posted on December 13, 2011 | 3 CommentsBased on the latest ratecard information from TV3, it appears that Glee is set for a return on Friday March 9th 2012 at 7:30pm. Be aware though, that ratecards are... -
Video: TV3 Ident Refresh, December 2011
Posted on December 13, 2011 | No CommentsHere are the updated idents for TV3 in the form of a handy video. What are your thoughts on the visual refresh? Refreshing, or not so much? -
Ident Refresh for TV3
Posted on December 12, 2011 | No CommentsTV3 has tonight introduced an ident refresh, incorporating the familiar Counting the Beat tune and No Place I’d Rather Be tagline that viewers have grown to associate with the channel. The new... -
Christmas Idents – 2011
Posted on December 11, 2011 | 2 CommentsIt’s that time of year again – when the TV channels get into the festive spirit with some holiday season inspired idents. In case you are interested, here’s my post... -
The All Blacks win RWC 2011!
Posted on October 23, 2011 | No CommentsCongratulations to The All Blacks, winners of the Rugby World Cup 2011! What a tense game it was! The All Blacks have gone on to win the 2011 RWC, after... -
3 News Special on September 24
Posted on September 14, 2011 | No Comments3 News is broadcasting a special 90 minute bulletin on Saturday September 24th, in the lead-up to the live broadcast of the New Zealand vs. France Rugby World Cup match at...