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Simpsons update: Bret and Jemaine
Our very own Flight of the Conchords have officially been given the Simpsons treatment ahead of their debut on the cartoon.
This picture has been released of Kiwis Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie who will be immortalised in yellow in an upcoming episode of the show which screens in the US on September 26.
The duo will appear in the new season premiere alongside Glee cast members Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley in an episode which see Lisa enrol in a band camp where Jemaine and Bret are free-spirited counsellors.
According to a TV3 spokeswoman, the episode will screen here in NZ sometime next year.
Read moreTVNZ cuts staff access to company credit cards
TVNZ has decided to dispose of hundreds of its employees’ company credit cards in order to avoid “misleading” publicity.
Chief executive Rick Ellis has put in place the change which will see hundreds of credit cards cut up in order to change the image of the state broadcaster after bad publicity regarding spending over recent times.
Big-name presenters and senior executives will be hit by the change which will reduce the number of company cards to around 50.
Currently more than 470 of TVNZ’s 900 or so staff hold company credit cards including Ellis himself who racked up more than $140,000 on his card over two years, $32,000 of that on entertaining.
The new system will have staff applying to receive work-related expenses reimbursed, with only a select few holding company plastic.
TVNZ spokeswoman Megan Richards said that the change will not affect what staff could charge to the company.
"We've had absolutely no concerns about improper or reckless spending, contrary to popular opinion. We've had it under very tight controls," Ms Richards said.
Read moreTV3 finally finds some X Factor for Thursday nights
Having struggled to get anything to rate in the Thursday night slot, TV3 may finally have found something that delivers eyeballs to advertisers.
The two and a half hour premiere of The X Factor debuted last night with a 7.9 in the 5+ with 317,270 viewers but was still soundly beaten by TVNZ. Police Ten 7 had a 13.1 (524,680 viewers) while the Netball had 11.4 (455,350 viewers) in the build up and then a 14.3 (573,540 viewers) for the actual game.
In TV3's coveted 18-49 demographic, The Netball still reigned supreme pulling a 9.9 to The X Factor's 9.3. However, once the Netball finished, The X Factor picked up viewers giving them wins over The Vampire Diaries and This is Not My Life.
All in all, TV3 should be happy that they're didn't repeat Top Chef's 2.9 rating and in fact, had more people per capita watching in New Zealand than they did when the show aired in Australia.
TV Ratings: 2 August 2010
Most watched
- One News: 643,970 (TV ONE, 6:00pm - 7:00pm)
- Shortland Street: 594,940 (TV2, 7:00pm - 7:30pm)
- Intl Netball: 573,540 (TV ONE, 7:55pm - 9:15pm)
- Police Ten 7: 524,680 (TV2, 7:30pm - 8:05pm)
- Close Up: 487,220 (TV ONE, 7:00pm - 7:30pm)
Most watched evening (7.30pm - 11pm)
- Intl Netball: 573,540 (TV ONE, 7:55pm - 9:15pm)
- Police Ten 7: 524,680 (TV2, 7:30pm - 8:05pm)
- Intl Netball Pre Game: 455,350 (TV ONE, 7:30pm - 7:55pm)
- Motorway Patrol: 446,580 (TV2, 8:05pm - 8:35pm)
- Intl Netball Post Game: 438,740 (TV ONE, 9:15pm - 9:20pm)
Most watched daytime (9am - 5pm)
Read moreMorning Briefing
Abrams working on Alcatraz series
J.J. Abrams is currently developing a new drama series based around the infamous prison island Alcatraz. Abrams will team up with a former Lost producer on the project who will also write the pilot episode.
Lie To Me loses Phifer
Lie To Me will be without series regular Mekhi Phifer for the show’s third season after the actor was forced to leave for creative reasons. Phifer’s character Special Agent Ben Reynolds will no longer be involved due to a shift in the direction of the storyline.
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August news audience numbers: 3 News loses its own target demo
Official data detailing August’s viewing behaviour shows 3 News has lost to ONE News in its own target demographic for the first time since the Beijing Olympics.
The average audience across the month of August 2010 shows that ONE News had 205,190 viewers aged 18-49 watching the main 6pm bulletin every evening compared to 198,650 viewers in the same age group watching 3 News. July data showed ONE and 3 News were neck and neck with ONE News just slightly behind in TV3’s own target demographic.
The last time ONE News beat 3 News in 18-49 age group was in August 2008 (during the Beijing Olympics).
Total viewership data for all news and current affairs television programmes during August on FTA is detailed below.
AVERAGE TELEVISION NEWS VIEWERSHIP FOR AUGUST 2010
Read moreNZ's Next Top Model and Bulgari both love their birds
Another week, another New Zealand's Next Top Model drama.
This comparison popped up on Twitter this week, showing a Bulgari campaign featuring Julianne Moore on the left and NZNTM's Elza on the right.
Coincidence...?
Read moreTop stories on ONE News and 3 News: September 2, 2010
ONE News:
- Armed robbery at Westgate (Breaking news, Kim Vinnell by phone)
- Child support system overhaul (Live cross, Jessica Mutch)
- Legal aid costs (Heather du Plessis-Allan)
- Westin Hotel problems (Garth Bray)
- Middle East peace deal (Tim Wilson)
3 News:
- Rugby World Cup promotion in Australia (Exclusive, Amanda Gillies)
- Rugby World Cup - motel response (Simon Shepherd)
- Warren Jenkins drink driving conviction (Melissa Davies)
- Chlld support system overhaul (Dan Parker)
- New dog law
Commentary:
ONE News had the breaking news (with an update at about 6:30pm) but it wasn't mentioned on 3 News (as of posting this at 6:40pm).
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OMG! NZ's Next Top Model can't use photoshop!
We lamented this morning about the Herald on Sunday's dramatic finger pointing at TV3 for their photoshopping of the makeover images to make the girls look skinnier than they actually are. Big deal. That's what the fashion industry is and does, is it not?
Anyway, as it turns out, the real abuse should be hurled in the direction of whoever was responsible for the amateur photoshopping of Lara's leg.
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OMG! NZ's Next Top Model uses photoshop!
The Herald on Sunday has created another brilliant story out of nothing this morning with their claims that "Digitally altered photos of New Zealand's Next Top Model contestants have been slammed as an appalling attempt to make some of the models appear thinner than they are."
What?! Really?! You mean they photoshop those images? I thought they were 100% real, unadulterated perfection!
Slammed as appalling is fairly rich considering the quotes used. They start off with clarification from an expert from Media Design School who confirms their hunch that, yes, the images have been doctored. Next, they move on and ask Lynda Williams, co-ordinator of the Auckland Women's Health Council, for comment. Of course, she was always going to be nothing but appalled.
Read moreFourth episode series two New Zealand's Next Top Model
Yo yo top model fans. I hope you have already seen this weeks show because if not, I am about to ruin it for you!! You'd better go watch it on demand now!
It was a great show this week. I think I speak for most of us when I say I've been really looking forward to seeing all the models after their make overs. I did think there would of been a few more drastic changes though. Which reminds me, I just had a make over last week and have a brand new haircut. I had some warmth put into my hair, hard core layering and I now have a fringe! I've never had a fringe before and it took about five days to get used to having hair on my face! Check out the photo but I'm not sure if you will still recognise me.
Read moreKill the feedback
If ever there has been an aptly named TV show then perhaps Feedback is it. There is nothing worse than being within ear-shot of the ever increasing drone of an audio signal being amplified and looped back on itself. If not dealt with, the resulting oscillations can be crippling as you grasp at your ears, return to the fetal position and beg for the unrelenting pain to stop.
After the countless failed attempts at comedy in New Zealand, you'd think we'd either give up or try a different approach by now. But no. We have to have over-emphasised actors trying to be funny. Why? Are New Zealanders so stupid that the only way we can tell if we're supposed to laugh at something is if there is some form of exaggeration in place? Please! That's worse than canned laughter.
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Third episode series two New Zealand's Next Top Model
I've got to be honest with you. I was feeling horrible and run down last night. After the show I tried writing my blog but could barely keep my eyes open - even with match sticks...haha. I fell asleep after writing two sentences with my laptop open. I woke up at 6am to write before I go to fashion week casting and then to work so I hope you can call this commitment!
I've decided this week, as well as my modeling and day job, (which I must have as if you want to model full time in New Zealand you'll have to live at home with Mummy and Daddy) that I'm going to have my own cook book by the time I'm thirty.
Read moreDeath of a Sports Show
Dear Haley Holt,
Hi, young lady. You don't know me, we've never met so let me introduce myself. My name is John Dybvig. I'm an American. I've lived in New Zealand for twenty five plus years and I'm a sports nut with a reputation for being honest. I don't pull punches and sometimes that means the picture ain't pretty so I'm gonna have to get all naked on you sister and call it as I see it: You simply don't have it...whatever 'it' is in the sports commenting business you don't possess it! In fact you're awful. Please let me explain...here's my beef:
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What's on PRIME:
1. Armed robbery at Westgate (Breaking news, Kim Vinnell by phone)
2. Child support payments (Live cross, Jessica Mutch)
3. Legal aid costs (Heather du Plessis-Allan)
4. Westin Hotel problems (Garth Bray)
5. Middle East peace deal (Tim Wilson)
1. Rugby World Cup promotion in Australia (Exclusive, Amanda Gillies)
2. Rugby World Cup - motel response (Simon Shepherd)
3. Warren Jenkins drink driving conviction (Melissa Davies)
4. Chlld support system overhaul (Dan Parker)
5. New dog law
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