Brian Edwards is blogging!
Media icons Brian Edwards and Judy Callingham are blogging as part of their media business site. It's pretty new but there are already some gems, the Easter Trading nonsense , and some nonsense, Paul...
Television
Legend of the Seeker, falls apart when you know where
I don't like fantasy, I'm the Kiwi who hasn't seen LOTR, but watched the first ten minutes of Legend of the Seeker as it followed after Top Gear. The opening chase scene was dramatic but fantasy fe...
I can, I can't... say
One day I'll be able to share why this clip, from The League of Gentlemen , has gained particular relevance recently..
I don't mind paying for Sky, when they have BBC Formula 1 Coverage
Today the BBC returned to Formula 1 and it arrived in New Zealand via Sky TV (NZ). From about November through March I wonder why i bother with Sky Satellite TV. They have some good content but muc...
What is "a facial hair storm"?
You either like Paul Henry or you don't, and I do, but this article in the Hearld had me wondering what a facial hair storm would be? Hairy moment for Henry - NZ Herald TVNZ Breakfast present...
BBC Formula 1 graphics from New Zealand
Formula 1 fans watching the BBC, including N.Z. which gets the U.K. feed via satellite, will see graphics from Dunedin Company Animation Research . I must admit I'd rather be in Melbourne to see it li...
Me
Sunday on US health, lack of, care
Watching the report on TVNZ regarding US heathcare, or lack of it, and the impact it's having on the new poor. Given that's a fast rising group it's a worry for the US. I fear it's where National will...
Not Dancing with the Stars
I hate "Dancing with the Stars" but there is no point explaining why when Stephen Fry has done it better than I ever could: Bored of the dance - The New Adventures of Mr Stephen Fry I hate danci...
The new Top Gear is, nearly, here!
Prime TV (NZ) just advertised the next series of Top Gear. Its only months since it screened in the U.K. which must be a record! My Air New Zealand flight from S.F. had episodes one and two, which were great, but will be good to see them on
RIP Tony Hart - The Television Artist
I think there is a direct link from the brilliant work of Tony Hart to the work I do today and my preference for visual tools (click to view the map). Thanks Tony, from a big kid who watched your tele...
Penn and Teller bullshit "The Best"
Gormet food, who needs it!
What is it with Roman Numerals and TV Credits?
Was I taught Roman Numerals at (primary?) school just so I could work out when movies and TV shows were made? Why do they still use them, other than to give me some mental exercise as I blob out on...