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Due to requests from the public, the entry deadline for TV ONE’s Countdown To The New Year Freshly Squeezed Talent Quest has been extended to midnight Sunday 28 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 midnight.

Hosted by TV favourite Jason Gunn and newcomer, Matt Gibb, the show will be broadcast from the Sky City Theatre and the best of New Zealand’s performers will entertain viewers with their favourite hit songs.

Central to the show is the Freshly Squeezed Talent Quest, a nationwide search to find fresh new Kiwi singers to perform for the first time on a national stage. There are three categories people can enter under; Male Vocal, Female Vocal, and Vocal Group and it’s up to viewer’s votes to decide which three will win, as they compete for a cash prize. Plus winners age 20 or over will have the opportunity to sing at Sky City Casino venues for a month.

The talent quest is open now and the deadline for entries has been extended to midnight on Sunday 28 November, as would-be music stars are invited to submit their audio or video application at www.tvnz.co.nz/freshlysqueezed. Successful candidates will be invited to audition across the county between 30 November – 7 December. 10 finalists will be then invited to perform on the show and face the public’s vote.

Notes To Editors: Applications can also be posted or couriered to: TVNZ Freshly Squeezed Talent 100 Victoria Street West Auckland City Auckland 1010 Please note: all audition applications need to be received by the production office no later than Sunday 28 November.

Applications are open to all people 16 years or over. 

Auditions will be held in the following locations and applicants need to be available on the appropriate dates as follows:

Wellington Tuesday 30 November 2010

Christchurch Wednesday 1 December 2010

Invercargill Thursday 2 December 2010

Dunedin Friday 3 December 2010

Auckland Monday 6 December 2010

Hamilton Tuesday 7 December 2010

Finalists are required to be available in Auckland from 12-17 December 2010 and 31 December 2010.

ONE News:

1. Central Auckland city building may collapse (Developing story, live cross, Kim Vinnell)
2. Guilty plea – Andrew Mears (Amy Kelley)
3. Cyclist killed (Live cross, Nicole Bremner)
4. Ady Gil collision report (Heather du Plessis-Allan)
5. Psa update (Tom McRae)

3 News:

1. Central Auckland city building may collapse (Live cross, Simon Shepherd)
2. Cyclist killed (Michael Morrah)
3. Cyclist’s funeral (Janika Ter Allan)
4. Guilty plea – Andrew Mears (Rachel Morton)
5. Psa update (Emma Joliff)

Commentary:

I wish we could have seen the “hundreds” of on-lookers during Kim Vinnell’s report – rather than pointing off-screen.  (Update: someone on Twitter says there were about 40 people there.)

Does anyone know the correct pronunciation of “Ady” in Ady Gil?  I noticed Heather du Plessis-Allan repeatedly said it like “arr-dee” not “eh-dee”. 

Verdict:

Tie

Entertainment Store Group and Nick Jr. are proud to announce the New Zealand premiere of NICK JR.’s DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS touring the nation from February 2011.

This two act, song and dance spectacular stars Dora, Boots the monkey, Diego and many of their friends. The tour opens in the South Island before travelling on to other cities around New Zealand.

This musical show features Dora and friends as larger than life costume characters and on stage in some of New Zealand’s most beautiful theatres, including Isaac Theatre Royal, St James Theatre and Auckland’s ASB Theatre.

Dora the Explorer is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world, all while having a lot of fun! The live show, NICK JR.’s DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS is an interactive adventure that leads Dora, our 7 year old Latina heroine, Boots the monkey, Diego and many of Dora’s friends on a fun-filled adventure.

With help from the audience, Dora and her courageous friends use their musical, language, math and reasoning skills to navigate their way through the number pyramid, the mixed-up jungle and other locations in order to find Dora’s missing teddy bear Osito in the City of Lost Toys. Dora leads the young audience to successfully carry out this fun and interactive mission.

The show features exciting musical numbers performed by the characters preschoolers love. Dora fans in New Zealand are sure to enjoy this all-new family theatrical experience that invites kids to think, sing and play along.

Dora the Explorer is an international phenomenon, and is the No.1 preschool property in many countries around the world. The TV show airs daily in New Zealand on Nickelodeon, and will soon also be seen on the new Nick Jr. channel launching in New Zealand on SKY NZ on 24 December 2010.

 

TICKETS GO ON SALE – MONDAY 15 NOVEMBER, 9:00AM

 

NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES:

 

INVERCARGILL:

Thursday 24 – Friday 25 February

Civic Theatre

Bookings: 03 211 1692

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

DUNEDIN :

Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 February

Westpac Mayfair Theatre

Bookings: 03 477 8597

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

OAMARU:

Wednesday 2 March

Opera House

Bookings: 03 433 0770

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

TIMARU:

Thursday 3 March

Theatre Royal

Bookings: 03 688 4160

ticketek.co.nz

 

ASHBURTON:

Friday 4 March

Ashburton Trust Event Centre

Bookings: 0800 224 224

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

CHRISTCHURCH:

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 March

Isaac Theatre Royal

Bookings: 03 377 8899

ticketek.co.nz

 

BLENHEIM:

Wednesday 9 – Thursday 10 March

Marlborough Civic Theatre

Bookings: 03 520 8560

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

NELSON:

Friday 11 – Saturday 12 March

Theatre Royal

Bookings: 03 548 3083

everyman.co.nz

 

PALMERSTON NORTH:

Monday 14 March

Regent on Broadway

Bookings: 06 357 9740

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

NEW PLYMOUTH:

Tuesday 15 March

TSB Showplace

Bookings: 0800 111 999

ticketmaster.co.nz

 

TAURANGA :

Wednesday 16 – Thursday 17 March

Baycourt

Bookings: 07 577 7188

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

HAMILTON:

Friday 18 – Saturday 19 March

Founders Theatre

Bookings: 0800 842 538

ticketek.co.nz

 

NAPIER:

Monday 21 March

Municipal Theatre

Bookings: 06 835 2702

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

HASTINGS:

Tuesday 22 March

Opera House

Bookings: 06 871 5282

ticketdirect.co.nz

 

WELLINGTON:

Wednesday 23 – Thursday 24 March

St James Theatre

Bookings: 04 384 3840

ticketek.co.nz

 

AUCKLAND:

Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 March

ASB Theatre

Bookings: 09 357 3355

the-edge.co.nz

 

NORTH SHORE:

Monday 28 March

Bruce Mason Centre

Bookings: 09 970 9700

ticketmaster.co.nz

With all the talk of Terry Serepisos’ money issues circulating in the media at the moment it seems fitting that someone should take a look at how his “fired” apprentices are doing.

The Herald is reporting that the contestants who failed to win The Apprentice New Zealand series on TV2 earlier this year are doing quite well.

So while their prospective boss is struggling with tax issues, the likes of Linda Slade, Karen Reid, Kirsty Parkhill and runner-up David Wyatt are all on the up in their respective careers.

Fifth placed Slade has since moved to Auckland to join an advertising agency and  says: “Lots of things are happening; it’s a very exciting time, [The show] definitely opened up the doors for me.”

Reid, who placed fourth, says her Auckland-based health clinic is doing well, while Parkhill has also moved North to take on a position as a hotel’s business development manager.

Meanwhile runner-up Wyatt, who says he doesn’t know enough about Serepisos’ finances to comment, confirmed that he is keeping in touch with winner Thomas Ben.

“Things seem to be going well for him and I wish him all the best,” Wyatt said.

Source: Herald

Acclaimed New Zealand actress Rena Owen joins the cast of Shortland Street this week, assuming the exciting role of Hine Ryan.

Perhaps best known for her electrifying lead performance in the local cult-classic, Once Were Warriors, acting alongside Shortland Street’s Temuera Morrison, Owen’s other credits include Star Wars: Episode II and Episode III, Rain of the Children and Piece of My Heart.

Owen says she was excited to be offered the opportunity to work on Shortland Street .

“I didn’t want to miss my chance to work on New Zealand’s most iconic show,” says Owen. “I’m a proud Kiwi, and proud to be a part of Shortland Street now.”

Playing the part of Hine Ryan, James ‘Scotty’ Scott’s (Kiel McNaughton) estranged mother, Owen was immediately drawn to the character.

“I instantly knew that Hine had depth and potential, she was real. She has an interesting back-story, and I felt like I could really relate to her,” says Owen. “I knew that this character would stretch me and really make me work. Accepting this role just felt right. I read the character description and just knew I had to take it.”

Working on Shortland Street , the fastest turn-around television show in the world, took a bit of getting used to for Owen.

“I’ve never worked so hard or fast in my life! The sheer pace of the show is amazing,” says Owen. ” Shortland Street has taught me to be a better actor in terms of working at such a fast pace. You shoot scenes all day, and then learn scenes that night, it really requires immense discipline.”

Owen says that working with her on-screen son Kiel McNaughton and his on-screen fiancé Sarah Thomson (Tracey Morrison) has been an absolute pleasure.

“There’s a really great dynamic between the three of us,” says Owen. “Working with Sarah and Kiel has been an absolute joy. They are both extremely kind and generous and as a result, have made my job so much easier.”

Most watched

1. One News: 582,860 (TV ONE, 6:00pm – 7:00pm)
2. Shortland Street: 497,710 (TV2, 7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. Close Up: 472,250 (TV ONE, 7:00pm – 7:30pm)
4. Two and a Half Men: 452,440 (TV2, 7:30pm – 8:00pm)
5. Two and a Half Men: 419,060 (TV2, 8:05pm – 8:30pm)

Most watched evening (7.30pm – 11pm)

1. Two and a Half Men: 452,440 (TV2, 7:30pm – 8:00pm)
2. Two and a Half Men: 419,060 (TV2, 8:05pm – 8:30pm)
3. The Sexy Ads Show: 370,890 (TV2, 9:35pm – 10:30pm)
4. Castle: 354,390 (TV ONE, 8:30pm – 9:30pm)
5. Would Like To Work: 322,630 (TV ONE, 7:30pm – 8:00pm)

Most watched daytime (9am – 5pm)

1. ONE News Midday: 116,080 (TV ONE, 12:00pm – 12:30pm)
2. Amazing Extraordinary Friends: 95,980 (TV2, 4:35pm – 5:00pm)
3. Emmerdale: 95,530 (TV ONE, 12:30pm – 1:30pm)
4. Spongebob Squarepants: 89,570 (TV2, 4:05pm – 4:35pm)
5. Good Morning: 76,950 (TV ONE, 9:00am – 12:00pm)

Most watched on TV ONE

1. One News: 582,860 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
2. Close Up: 472,250 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. Castle: 354,390 (8:30pm – 9:30pm)
4. Would Like To Work: 322,630 (7:30pm – 8:00pm)
5. Situation Critical: 303,690 (8:00pm – 8:30pm)

Most watched on TV2

1. Shortland Street: 497,710 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
2. Two and a Half Men: 452,440 (7:30pm – 8:00pm)
3. Two and a Half Men: 419,060 (8:05pm – 8:30pm)
4. The Sexy Ads Show: 370,890 (9:35pm – 10:30pm)
5. Chuck: 281,740 (8:30pm – 9:35pm)

Most watched on TV3

1. 3 News: 296,340 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
2. 60 Minutes: 269,090 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
3. Home and Away: 224,980 (5:30pm – 6:00pm)
4. Sons Of Anarchy: 214,210 (9:30pm – 10:25pm)
5. Campbell Live: 205,710 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)

Most watched on C4

1. The Naked Gun: 85,890 (8:30pm – 10:20pm)
2. Family Guy: 76,360 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. Everybody Hates Chris: 57,650 (6:30pm – 7:00pm)
4. Step It Up & Dance: 52,310 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
5. What’s the Theme: 38,740 (10:20pm – 10:45pm)

Most watched on PRIME

1. Prime News: 129,340 (5:30pm – 6:00pm)
2. The Block: 110,560 (8:30pm – 9:30pm)
3. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: 97,570 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
4. Supernanny: 88,970 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
5. Deal Or No Deal: 85,050 (5:00pm – 5:30pm)

Most watched on the BOX

1. C.S.I: 39,930 (9:30pm – 10:30pm)

Biggest increases (previous week)

1. America’s Funniest HV: TV2 133370 – up from 73920 (5:05pm – 5:30pm)
2. Nightline: TV3 175990 – up from 130630 (10:25pm – 10:55pm)
3. A Night At The Classic: TV2 185020 – up from 141010 (10:30pm – 11:00pm)
4. F.R.I.E.N.D.S: TV2 106770 – up from 66710 (5:35pm – 6:05pm)
5. Neighbours: TV2 137770 – up from 100420 (6:05pm – 6:35pm)

Biggest decreases (previous week)

1. 60 Minutes: TV3 269090 – down from 331610 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
2. Close Up: TV ONE 472250 – down from 526380 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. Real Life: TV ONE 193790 – down from 229030 (9:30pm – 10:30pm)
4. Would Like To Work: TV ONE 322630 – down from 357000 (7:30pm – 8:00pm)
5. Two and a Half Men: TV2 419060 – down from 451570 (8:05pm – 8:30pm)

New

1. The Naked Gun: C4 (8:30pm – 10:20pm)
2. The Sexy Ads Show: TV2 (9:35pm – 10:30pm)
3. What’s the Theme: C4 (10:20pm – 10:45pm)

Channel Share (All Day)

• SKY Network: 26.5%
• TV ONE: 26%
• TV2: 21.1%
• TV3: 14.6%
• PRIME: 4.9%
• C4: 3.3%
• Other TV Channels: 2.7%
• Maori TV: 0.1%

Source: Nielsen Television Audience Measurement, All 5+

Matt Smith hints at more Doctor Who

Doctor Who actor Matt Smith has hinted that he is keen to film a third season of the BBC show. After making his debut as the character this year, Smith has confirmed that he is looking ahead to another season as the Time Lord, saying: “I take it a year at a time. I’m going to do this year, and maybe next year as well. I would like to.”

Mad Men actress joins Brothers & Sisters

Mad Men actress Cara Buono is joining drama series Brothers & Sisters with a recurring role. Buona, who plays Faye Miller on Mad Men, will take on the role of Rose who is described as a “hot-headed Italian.”

Claire Danes in talks to join new pilot

Claire Danes is in talks to join the cast of a new pilot called Homeland which former 24 showrunner Howard Gordon is producing and Ben Affleck is attached to direct. The job would be Danes’ first full-time television role since she featured in 1994 series My So-Called Life.

Former Survivor producer arrested for murder

Former Survivor producer Bruce Beresford-Redman has been arrested for the murder of his wife while the pair were on holiday in Mexico earlier in the year. Beresford-Redman will return to Mexico where there case will be put to trial.

“Now here is a use for Waiwera Water bottles that I have not seen before. Molotov cocktail, Hawaii 5-0 style”

- Waiwera Water’s official Facebook page

ONE News:

1. Royal engagement (Paul Hobbs)
2. Royal engagement – NZ response (Melissa Stokes)
3. Royal weddings – history
4. Hunter charged with manslaughter
5. Psa update (Live cross, Tom McRae)

3 News:

1. Royal engagement (Live cross, Kim Chisnell)
2. Royal engagement – NZ response (Rachel Morton)
3. Kate Middleton – history
4. Psa update (Live cross, Emma Joliff)
5. NZ on Air party (Exclusive, Rebecca Wright)

Commentary:

If you’re not a fan of the Royal family, then you probably tuned off the news tonight – both bulletins had extensive coverage of the engagement between Prince William and Kate Middleton.  I was a little surprised to hear 3 News refer to him as “William Wales” and wondered if that really was hus surname (for some reason I thought it was Windsor) but thanks to Wikipedia, it is indeed Wales, although rarely used aloud it is on his military records. 

The NZ response angle was taken more seriously on 3 News – interviewing pro-monarchy and pro-republican spokespeople as well as vox pops.  ONE News went and talked to the owner of a themed restaurant, complete with showing us their silly themed toilet. 

For the history angle, ONE News recapped the dates and popularity of past royal weddings while 3 News showed us a home video of Kate as a child in a play being told a fortune that she’d marry a prince one day. 

We’ll be seeing a whole lot more royal family stories in the news in the lead up to their wedding. 

I’m not yet sure what to make of Rebecca Wright’s NZ on Air party story – I suppose more will come out in the days to come if there is a real controversy here. 

Verdict:
Tie

TV3 and C4 broadcaster TV Works has lost a High Court appeal over ads for international poker tournaments.

Justice Ron Young has today ruled that the ads for the Asia Pacific Poker Tour are defined as promoting gambling by the Gambling Act.

Initially, a District Court ruled in favour of TV Works’ view that the APPT players were playing for a prize and not gambling and that the ads were not in breach of the legal prohibition on publishing or promoting gambling outside New Zealand.

But today’s judgement has overturned that decision, a move that the Department of Internal Affairs has welcomed after appealing the district Court ruling.

“Whether any penalty should be imposed in the District Court in view of these circumstances will be a matter for the Judge if the charges are found proved,” said Justice Young.

Justice Young said also that the legislation was far from clear and he believed that TV Works thought they had acted lawfully.

The case has been referred back to the District Court for further consideration.

Source: Stuff