An overview of the New Zealand Screen Production Industries including Film, Television, Gaming, Handheld and Internet.
The controversial and highly entertaining former TVNZ Breakfast host Paul Henry may soon return to television screens with the head of an American production company expressing interest in putting him back on air. Founder of US production company Ish Entertainment, Michael Hirschorn, said he had discussions about Henry with network executives and reactions were “enthusiastic”.
BBC worldwide will be re-launching New Zealand’s documentary channel as BBC knowledge in March, in a major step forward in the developement in it’s global branded channels business. And also having no less than three channels on SKY TV at this point and time, BBC Knowledge will be joining the BBC family on SKY TV, [ Read More ]
It is with great sadness that the New Zealand Film and TV Blog receives news of the passing of actor Frank Whitten. Frank Whitten holds a special place in New Zealand’s film history. He also holds a very special place in a lot of New Zealanders heart known as Grandpa West, from the hugely popular [ Read More ]
Below is a listing of the top ten programmes on NZ TV, recorded as of the 14th of January 2011 via Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
TVNZ has announced that they have formed a exclusive partnership with Ginx Tv, who are a global operator of video gaming channels, for exclusive access to Ginx gaming content for new youth channel U, launching 13 March. Eric Kearley, TVNZ’s Head of Digital Channels and Digital Media, is delighted that U will offer the first [ Read More ]
Below is a listing of the top ten programmes on NZTV, recorded as of the 29th of January 2011 via Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
Below is a listing of the top ten programmes on NZTV, recorded as of the 7th of Januarary 2011 via Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. The top programme being watched is still One news TV ONE, and yet again reality TV shows are dominating the ratings. One programme to watch out for is Shortland Street which [ Read More ]
New Zealanders like watching New Zealanders what a surprise. The most popular programmes of the moment attracting the biggest audiences are home grown kiwi television. The top 10 programmes listed by media research company AGB Nielsen all aired on TV One. The most watched programme for the year was TVNZ’s Cheers to 50 Years, which [ Read More ]
TV ONE’s Countdown To The New Year announces the Freshly Squeezed Talent Quest – applications open 2 November. This New Year’s Eve, TV ONE will be celebrating the end of year with glitz, glamour and a show-stopping spread of entertainment finishing with a spectacular fireworks display from the top of the Sky City Tower at [ Read More ]
Figure this one out: If Oliver Driver killed his own television breakfast show why would TVNZ bosses hire him for theirs? Still, that didn’t stop his agent contacting TVNZ’s news boss last Monday morning, moments after Paul Henry announced his resignation, to volunteer Driver’s name for the top job. A media commentator has Driver pegged [ Read More ]