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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 19th year of broadcast.
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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:... -
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... -
Desperate Housewives ending next year
Posted on August 8, 2011 | 4 CommentsThe curtain falls on Desperate Housewives next year, once the show’s 8th season concludes in the United States. The season finale is scheduled to screen in May 2012. Marc Cherry, the... -
King of the Hill returns to FOUR (surprise) [Update]
Posted on June 30, 2011 | 3 CommentsKing of The Hill returns to FOUR next week, from Thursday 7th July. Episodes play at 6:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays, in what can be seen as an attempt to... -
NBC announces new season lineup
Posted on May 17, 2011 | No CommentsNBC has now announced the latest additions to their programming line-up for the 2011/2012 television season. To spice things up, I’m also putting down my predictions of which channel each... -
FOX announces new season lineup
Posted on May 17, 2011 | 3 CommentsFox has now announced the latest additions to their programming line-up for the 2011/2012 television season. To spice things up, I’m also putting down my predictions of which channel each... -
$#*! My Dad Says axed by CBS
Posted on May 16, 2011 | No CommentsCBS has announced the cancellation of $#*! My Dad Says, which premiered last week here on TV2. What are your thoughts on the cancellation, and the first episode last week?... -
ABC axes Better With You, Brothers and Sisters, and 3 others
Posted on May 15, 2011 | No CommentsToday marks the cancellation of several shows known well in New Zealand, all from the ABC. The following shows were cancelled on Friday the 13th in the US: Brothers and... -
Kutcher replaces Sheen in Two and a Half Men
Posted on May 14, 2011 | No CommentsCBS and Warner Bros. Television have confirmed that Ashton Kutcher will serve as Charlie Sheen’s replacement on Two and a Half Men, when the new season goes into production during...