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.
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TV 2
TV2 is the second channel launched by TVNZ. It caters to a younger audience than its sister channel, TV One, screening a high proportion of imported programming, along with local content such as Go Girls and Shortland Street, the latter of which is in its 21st year of broadcast.
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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? -
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.... -
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... -
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:... -
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... -
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... -
TV2 2012 Season premiere dates announced
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s that time of year again – when the 2012 season officially kicks off. And, from Sunday 12th February, TV2′s new season does just that. Here’s an overview of the... -
Happy Endings encore screenings end 6th Feb
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsIn case you weren’t aware, encore screenings of Happy Endings have been playing on TV2 at 10:30pm on Monday nights. The final encore screening looks set to play February 6th... -
Drop Dead Diva set to return Feb 13th
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsDrop Dead Diva looks set to return for its second season, Monday February 13th at 10:30pm, on TV2. The later time slot may be reflective of a decrease in viewership... -
Go Girls set for Feb 14th return
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsGo Girls looks set to return to TV2 on February 14th, judging by the latest ratecard release from TVNZ. The series reprises its Tuesday 8:30pm timeslot. Perfect timing for Valentines... -
Desperate Housewives poised for Feb 13 return
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe final season of Desperate Housewives appears set for a Monday, February 13th return to TV2, at 8:30pm. TVNZ’s latest ratecard releases signal this return, which is in line with... -
TV2 New Season kicks off in February
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No CommentsSeveral launch dates have now been announced for TV2′s New Season, including: Go Girls: No official launch date yet, but viewers are getting a tantalising insight into what happened in the year... -
The Big Bang Theory ‘Marathon’ on TV2 next month
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s about as close as Free-To-Air television comes to having marathons, but the final four episodes of The Big Bang Theory’s fourth season will screen back-to-back on Wednesday 1st February... -
‘Work It’ cancelled by ABC
Posted on January 15, 2012 | No CommentsAfter a mere 2 episodes, Work It has been pulled from ABC’s schedule over in the States. The show is destined to premiere this year on TV2 and despite a 13... -
Wipeout USA moves to TV2
Posted on January 14, 2012 | 5 CommentsThat’s right, folks – TV2 will now be the home of Wipeout USA in New Zealand, taking the title from TV3. Episodes start Saturday 21st January at 6:30pm. An interesting move... -
New look for TV2
Posted on January 1, 2012 | 5 CommentsTV2 received a significant ident overhaul at midnight on Sunday January 1st, 2012. The new idents look a tad FOUR-esque and seem to lack the energy of the previous idents.... -
I don’t think that’s what you think it is, TVNZ
Posted on January 1, 2012 | No CommentsYeah, I don’t think that’s a Macbook Air… -
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... -
Flashback: TV2 Schedule from 2002
Posted on December 25, 2011 | No CommentsWhile on a brief visit to the Web Archive, I found this little gem stored away – a schedule from TV2 dating back to June 2002. Very interesting to see... -
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition cancelled by ABC
Posted on December 16, 2011 | No CommentsIt’s official – ABC in the US has cancelled Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which will end after its ninth season. The season final will screen overseas on January 13. The... -
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... -
Videos: Rawdon Christie slip-up and new 2½ Men teaser
Posted on September 13, 2011 | No CommentsFile this under ‘Random combination of videos to be posted in one blog post’, but here goes. The first video, doing the rounds a fair bit at the moment, is... -
TV2 censors Sunday movie, told “unnecessary”
Posted on August 30, 2011 | No CommentsTV2′s Sunday screening of Zack and Miri Make a Porno at 9:00pm saw additional censorship put in place by TV2, in the form of additional editing to the film itself. The...