Farewell from Steven on Media
Steven on Media will no longer be actively maintained. Posts will remain available for historical purposes. This is due to full-time work commitments, which take up most of my time now - leaving no time for me to write content for this blog.
Thanks to everyone who supported the blog and its content - it is very much appreciated! Catch ya around some time.
For your media fix, you could check out Throng.co.nz or dannews.co.nz.
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TVNZ
TVNZ is a government-owned broadcaster, operating channels TV One and TV 2, along with TVNZ U, TVNZ 7 and TVNZ Heartland, and established in its current form in 1980 out of the merger of TV One and TV 2 (known as South Pacific Television).
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Revenge returns to TV2 on Tuesday
Posted on February 10, 2013 | No CommentsSeason 2 of Revenge returns to TV2 this week, at the all-new time of Tuesday 8:30pm. The first episode – screening Tuesday February 12th – is a two-hour premiere and, more... -
RIP Paul Holmes
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsSad news yesterday, as Paul Holmes passed away, aged 62. I have fond memories of watching Paul Holmes, with his show Holmes being a big part of my childhood. This includes... -
Pippa Wetzell to co-host Fair Go
Posted on January 21, 2013 | No CommentsPippa Wetzell has been announced as the replacement host for Alison Mau on Fair Go. Fair Go returns to screens in February on TV One. -
Drop Dead Diva cancelled
Posted on January 17, 2013 | 1 CommentThe latest casualty from the US is the cancellation of Drop Dead Diva, which wraps up after 4 seasons (2009 – 2012). Although I loved the series at the start (check... -
Seven Sharp set to start February 4
Posted on January 15, 2013 | No CommentsFebruary 4th will see the start of Seven Sharp, TV One’s replacement for Close Up. The show screens 7:00pm weeknights, and is hosted by Alison Mau, Greg Boyed and Jesse Mulligan.... -
TV2 gets a new look
Posted on January 14, 2013 | No CommentsSay hello to the updated TV2! Continuing with their “I’m Free” theme, the channel received ident and PRG refreshes today, maintaining the approximate location of their watermark, and adding a... -
TVNZ announces hosts for Seven Sharp
Posted on January 8, 2013 | 4 CommentsHosts for the successor of TV One’s recently dumped current affairs show, Close Up, have today been announced. In case you haven’t heard, the new show has been given the... -
Which international shows should NZ screen?
Posted on January 7, 2013 | 6 CommentsIn a land of promises of rapid television delivery, in the form of Fast Four and other campaigns, there are still a number of popular shows overseas that are unfortunately... -
Season 2 of Revenge premieres next month
Posted on January 6, 2013 | 18 CommentsThe latest ratecards from TVNZ specify the premiere date for season 2 of Revenge – Tuesday February 5th at 8:30pm. Interestingly, Revenge moves from Monday to Tuesday. Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice take... -
Season 4 of My Kitchen Rules to premiere next month
Posted on January 6, 2013 | 2 CommentsThe latest partnership information from TVNZ places the premiere of season 4 of My Kitchen Rules in February. Excited? -
2012: The year that was in media
Posted on December 26, 2012 | No CommentsAfter a brief hiatus, my media blog is back! Although my updates this year have been sparse, thanks to completing the last year of my degree and working at the... -
Ratings win for New Zealand’s Got Talent
Posted on September 10, 2012 | No CommentsThe premiere of TV One’s reboot of New Zealand’s Got Talent scored impressively for TVNZ. According to Throng.co.nz, 1.4 million Kiwis tuned into the premiere episode last night, and the Twitter... -
New rating warning screens for TVNZ channels
Posted on July 3, 2012 | No CommentsTV One and TV 2 have both received an update to their rating warning screens. Previously the screens were the same across all channels – now, they are channel specific.... -
Goodbye TVNZ 7
Posted on July 1, 2012 | 3 CommentsToday marked the end of a broadcasting era, with TVNZ 7 officially switching off at midnight. With tonight’s switch-off, New Zealand is one of only two countries in the OECD... -
Go Girls gets a fifth season
Posted on June 16, 2012 | No CommentsGo Girls will officially be back for a 5th season, with NZ On Air announcing their latest funding decisions yesterday. A 13 episode season is being ordered. Also on the... -
One News gets dedicated website from 11pm tonight
Posted on June 12, 2012 | No CommentsTVNZ’s news offering will spawn a separate website from 11pm tonight – onenews.co.nz. The new website will be separate from the main site – TVNZ.co.nz – and will give more... -
TV One’s Technical Breakdown
Posted on June 7, 2012 | No CommentsThanks to Morgan on the Facebook page for this little gem! At 3:55pm today, while playing an episode of Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals, programming chaos hit TV One. The... -
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:... -
Dear TVNZ: One + 1 is not 7
Posted on May 7, 2012 | No CommentsIt’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... -
‘Big Love’ series final screened tonight
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsJust 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... -
Happy Birthday TVNZ U!
Posted on March 13, 2012 | No CommentsToday 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! -
Report: Revenge on hiatus
Posted on March 8, 2012 | 2 CommentsAfter 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... -
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... -
Review: Go Girls Season 4
Posted on February 14, 2012 | No CommentsTonight 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... -
Review: Revenge
Posted on February 14, 2012 | No CommentsTake 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... -
Good Morning gets a refresh
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsA 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.... -
TVNZ U now broadcasting Infomercials
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 3 CommentsThanks 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...