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Jed Mercurio - Writer of Bodyguard and Line of Duty
Jed Mercurio is an acclaimed UK writer for television. His most recent productions are Bodyguard and Line of Duty, both of which have broken audience records. His other credits include Lady… Audio
Making a Murderer detective sues Netflix for defamation
Retired detective Andrew Colborn alleges the documentary series suggested he planted evidence to frame murder suspect Steven Avery.
Russell Brand’s new stand-up special is not for the fainthearted
Russell Brand’s new stand-up special is vintage Brand but be aware of which version you are getting, advises Dan Slevin. Video
The best movies new to streaming this week
This week’s streaming highlight is Netflix’s first masterpiece, advises Dan Slevin. Video
The Coens’ Buster Scruggs is another winner for Netflix
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is another win for Netflix - and the Coen Brothers - and is worth a month's subscription on its own, according to Dan Slevin. Video
The best TV new to streaming this week
‘What ifs’ dominate the new TV landscape this week, says Dan Slevin: What if Poland was still communist? What if all of Dickens’ characters lived in the same town and knew each other? Video
Sky TV appoints new chief executive
Sky TV has appointed a British pay television veteran as its new head.
The Other Side of the Wind, Welles’ last film, is finally completed
Orson Welles’ final film, The Other Side of the Wind, is a self-absorbed but still virtuoso performance, says Dan Slevin. Video
Monique Fiso - taking kai global
Kiwi chef Monique Fiso is representing the country on a new Netflix food show. Not content with starring in an international show, Monique is also opening her first restaurant tomorrow called Hiakai.
…Mediawatch for 14 October 2018
Petrol prices vs. planet; investigative journalism in an age of danger - and Netflix; falls from grace with added PR. Audio
Martin Freeman battles Outback zombies in Netflix’s Cargo
Cargo was picked up by Netflix at the 2017 Adelaide Film Festival. Dan Slevin wonders when Netflix will come shopping at NZIFF. Video
Outrage over new Netflix 'fat-shaming' series
It's not even available for streaming yet but Netflix's new show Insatiable is already being slammed as toxic and fat-shaming. Video, Audio
Is Netflix the future for Maori television?
A new Māori media industry group is being lauched to ensure Māori media keeps pace with a changing world, with one young producer believing Netflix is the future. A young Maori TV producer believes… Audio
Stranger things: Netflix eclipses Disney
Netflix formally claimed the title of most valuable media company in the world on Thursday, at least for a bit.
'Serious conversation' needed with Netflix - Chief Censor
The Chief Censor is "deeply disturbed" but not surprised at viewers' reactions to season two of the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why. Audio
Obamas to make TV and films for Netflix
Barack and Michelle Obama are teaming up with Netflix to produce films and TV shows.
Parents warned over new season of Netflix series
The second season of a controversial Netflix series has been labelled with a special rating of RP18 by the Chief Censor.
Chief Censor warns parents over '13 Reasons Why'
The Chief Censor is warning parents about a new season of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Season two will be released in New Zealand on Friday night. The programme is aimed at teenagers, and… Audio
New on Netflix: Anon
Kiwi director Andrew Niccol mines his usual obsessions to reduced effect in the futuristic thriller Anon, says Dan Slevin. Video
Netflix teen suicide series back before censor
Netflix has asked the Chief Censor to give season two of the controversial programme 13 Reasons Why a rating, after a new classification was created for the first series. Video, Audio
