The Top Gear team take on the Winter Olympic events, in their own special way. Ski jumping in a rocket assisted Mini, “skating” in a Jaguar XK… I hope this special screens in New Zealand… Top Gear "Winter Olympics Special" Gallery ~ www.topgear.com. Top Gear "Winter
Christchurch Library must get the question “What is the music in the commercial for….?”. They have an on-line reference of the music used in New Zealand Television Commercials so you can name that tune. Music used in New Zealand Television Commercials - Christchurch City Libraries. Music used in New Zealand
Automobile
* When Sky TV (Digital pay TV) had the New Zealand rights to Formula One I had Sky TV. * When Sky TV dropped Formula One I dropped Sky TV. * Sky TV have the New Zealand rights to Formula One again… * And WRC Rally…. * And I’ve just signed up again….
Television
I found this interesting comment on the BBC doco, Supervolcano, which screened in New Zealand tonight. It was a good drama but I wondered about the accuracy of the science behind it. From this comment it appears the BBC did a reasonable job merging fact and fiction, if erring towards
Television
Monte Carlo is on but can’t find any mention in the free to air TV sport listings. WRC was on 3, where is it now?
Web/Tech
Sony come out with a Blu-ray Vs HD-DVD comparison which, given they are Blu-ray all the way, seems quite balanced. Blu-ray and HD-DVD - Sony New Zealand PRODUCTS News. Blu-ray and HD-DVD - Sony New Zealand PRODUCTS News
Automobile
Top Gear is unique. There are many “car shows” but Top Gear alone breaks through to become “entertainment”. The personalities, love them or hate them, and humour make it appeal to an audience far beyond the usual car nutter crowd (viewers reported at over a billion worldwide). Prime TV, a
Automobile
A new series of Top Gear has recently started in the U.K.. How do I know? That spike on the “Page Views” graph is visitors to my blog, 90% coming from the Google Search “Top Gear Who is The Stig” No I don’t know, it’s not me!
Television
A legend passes, "and it's goodnight from him"
Current Affairs
I liked his morning radio show and after seeing todays Agenda TV interviews, and following discussion, think that Paul Henry is the best talent on One News. It’s a pity he’s wasted on the morning TV show as deserves a bigger audience. Move over Susan, it’s time
Film
The League of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse is part of the Auckland Film Festival but only a couple of screenings. Be in quick to see it! The League of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse ~ Auckland Film Festival Synopsis CIVIC THEATRE: Sun. July 10, 8:15pm - Mon. July 11, 4:00pm
Skeptic
Five Tips for Assessing Psychics/Mediums Courtesy New Zealand Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal Inc. (NZ Skeptics) (1) Don't judge them by their demeanour; The vast majority of people in this business are sincere, well-meaning individuals, and they are almost impossible to distinguish from
