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Nothing Trivial
''Nothing Trivial'' is a New Zealand comedy-drama television series, produced by South Pacific Pictures. The series is created by the duo of Gavin Strawhan and the co-creator of ''Outrageous Fortune'', Rachel Lang. The pair, who also created the shows ''Go Girls'' and ''This Is Not My Life'', both write and executive produce the show. The series is set around five characters who meet at a pub quiz. All share the characteristic of being unlucky in love. The series began airing on TV One in July 2011 and the first episode had the highest number of viewers of any locally-made drama debut since 2000. Cast Primary *Shane Cortese plays Mac Delany; an advertising guy with a heart of gold who specializes in general knowledge. *Tandi Wright plays Catherine Duvall; an attractive, intelligent and acerbic doctor who specializes in medicine, science, and anything about France. * Blair Strang plays Brian King; a plumber and serial womanizer who specializes in sports, eighties music and ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Drama
Comedy drama, also known by the portmanteau ''dramedy'', is a genre of dramatic works that combines elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. The modern, scripted-television examples tend to have more humorous bits than simple comic relief seen in a typical hour-long legal or medical drama, but exhibit far fewer jokes-per-minute as in a typical half-hour sitcom. In the United States Examples from United States television include: ''M*A*S*H (TV series), M*A*S*H'', ''Moonlighting (TV series), Moonlighting'', ''The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd'', ''Northern Exposure'', ''Ally McBeal'', ''Sex and the City'', ''Desperate Housewives'' and ''Scrubs (TV series), Scrubs''. The term "dramedy" was coined to describe the late 1980s wave of shows, including ''The Wonder Years'', ''Hooperman'', ''Doogie Howser, M.D.'' and ''Frank's Place''. See also *List of comedy drama television series *Black comedy *Dramatic structure *Melodrama *Seriousness *Tragicomedy *Psychological ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV One (New Zealand)
TVNZ 1 ( mi, Te Reo Tātaki Tahi) is the first national television channel owned and operated by the state-owned broadcaster Television New Zealand ( TVNZ). It is the oldest television broadcaster in New Zealand, starting out from 1960 as independent channels in the four main centres of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, networking in 1969 to become NZBC TV (although the individual facilities retained their call signs into the 1970s). The network was renamed Television One (TV ONE, stylized as oɴe) in 1975 upon the break-up of the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation, and became a part of TVNZ in 1980 when Television One and South Pacific Television (now sister channel TVNZ 2) merged. The channel assumed its current name in October 2016. TVNZ 1 is both a public broadcaster and a commercial broadcaster. Central to TVNZ 1 is news and current affairs, which is produced under the banner ''1 News''. Also, it broadcasts sports programming under the banner '' 1 Sport''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NZ On Air
NZ On Air (NZOA; mi, Irirangi te Motu), formally the Broadcasting Commission, is an autonomous Crown entity and commission of the New Zealand Government responsible for funding support for broadcasting and creative works. The commission operates largely separate from government policy but must follow directions from the Minister of Broadcasting. NZOA is responsible for the funding of public broadcasting content across television, radio and other media platforms. It is also a major investor in New Zealand independent producers. NZ On Air is the operating name of the Broadcasting Commission formed in the Broadcasting Act 1989 alongside the Broadcasting Standards Authority, meant to encourage individuals to pay the historical Broadcasting Fee that funded public broadcasters. In 1999 the Broadcasting Fee was abolished, and NZOA now receives funding directing from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Activities NZ On Air's activities can be broken up into several areas: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV1 (New Zealand)
TVNZ 1 ( mi, Te Reo Tātaki Tahi) is the first national television channel owned and operated by the state-owned broadcaster Television New Zealand (TVNZ). It is the oldest television broadcaster in New Zealand, starting out from 1960 as independent channels in the four main centres of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, networking in 1969 to become NZBC TV (although the individual facilities retained their call signs into the 1970s). The network was renamed Television One (TV ONE, stylized as oɴe) in 1975 upon the break-up of the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation, and became a part of TVNZ in 1980 when Television One and South Pacific Television (now sister channel TVNZ 2) merged. The channel assumed its current name in October 2016. TVNZ 1 is both a public broadcaster and a commercial broadcaster. Central to TVNZ 1 is news and current affairs, which is produced under the banner ''1 News''. Also, it broadcasts sports programming under the banner '' 1 Sport''. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Mitchinson
Mark Mitchinson (born 6 July 1966) is an English-born New Zealand actor. He trained at the Guildhall School of Speech and Drama in London. He won an award for his portrayal of convicted murderer Colin Bouwer in the television drama ''Bloodlines,'' and an award for Best Performance by an Actor award at the 2012 New Zealand Television Awards for playing Jan Molenaar in ''Siege.'' He was also cast in ''The Hobbit'' as Braga and ''Power Rangers Megaforce'' as the voice of Creepox, portraying Crosby in the 2015 first season of the television series ''Ash vs Evil Dead'' and Mr. Fonda in the 2023 film ''Evil Dead Rise ''Evil Dead Rise'' is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Lee Cronin. The fifth installment in the ''Evil Dead'' film series, the film stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland as two estranged sisters trying ...''. Filmography Film Television Video games References External links * * 1966 births Living peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Hoyte
Jason Hoyte is a New Zealand screen and voice actor and radio DJ. He has at least 25 television shows to his credit and is best known for his roles as Steve Mudgeway in ''Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby'' and Malcolm "Smudge" in ''Nothing Trivial''. He is also known for starring in the film '' The Insatiable Moon,'' and starred as Franklin Corke in the New Zealand Comedy/Drama '' Outrageous Fortune.'' Hoyte is currently one of the Co-Hosts on the Radio Hauraki Big Show, from 4 till 7pm weekdays, alongside fellow New Zealand actor and radio DJ, Mike Minogue. Career Hoyte was born in Rotorua, New Zealand, and attended Auckland boarding school, Dilworth. He lives with his wife in Glen Eden, Auckland, New Zealand. Hoyte began his career in stand-up comedy and won a Billy T. comedy award and a Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards as part of 90s comedy duo ''Sugar & Spice'' (alongside Jonathan Brugh). After roles in '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' and ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' he wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dylan Holmes (actor)
Dylan Avery Holmes (born 22 March 1997) is an Australian professional women's footballer who plays as a midfielder for Adelaide United in the A-League Women. Early life and education Holmes was born to English and American parents in São Paulo, Brazil. Throughout her childhood, Holmes spent time living in northern California, Santiago and Ilo. In 2007, Holmes moved to Adelaide, South Australia. She attended Scotch College and graduated in 2014 after doing well academically and being captain in her final year. Her home town is Heathfield, in the Adelaide Hills. Club career Adelaide United (2018–2021) Holmes returned to Adelaide United for the first time since the 2014 W-League season where as she played only seven games. She played her first game for the season in a 0–0 against Melbourne Victory. Adelaide City (2019–2021) In February 2019, Holmes returned to Adelaide City ahead of the 2019 WNPL (Women's National Premier Leagues) season. BK Häcken (2021) Holmes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Mead
Simon may refer to: People * Simon (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the given name Simon * Simon (surname), including a list of people with the surname Simon * Eugène Simon, French naturalist and the genus authority ''Simon'' * Tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel Places * Şimon ( hu, links=no, Simon), a village in Bran Commune, Braşov County, Romania * Șimon, a right tributary of the river Turcu in Romania Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Simon'' (1980 film), starring Alan Arkin * ''Simon'' (2004 film), Dutch drama directed by Eddy Terstall Games * ''Simon'' (game), a popular computer game * Simon Says, children's game Literature * ''Simon'' (Sutcliff novel), a children's historical novel written by Rosemary Sutcliff * Simon (Sand novel), an 1835 novel by George Sand * ''Simon Necronomicon'' (1977), a purported grimoire written by an unknown author, with an introduction by a man identified only as "Simon" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Balme
Timothy Guy Balme (born 18 January 1967) is a New Zealand actor and screenwriter. He's most well known for his roles on the long-running soap opera ''Shortland Street'' and ''Mercy Peak'', as well as lead roles in the cult favourites ''Braindead'' and ''Jack Brown Genius''. He was a writer and actor on the television series ''The Almighty Johnsons'', and the creator and a writer for ''The Brokenwood Mysteries''. Personal life Balme is married to actress Katie Wolfe, with whom he has two children; daughter Edie (born 2001) and son Nikau (born 2005). Balme also has a son, Sam (born 1987) from a previous relationship. Career Balme graduated from Toi Whakaari in 1989, and his first lead role was in the 1992 film ''Braindead'' (aka ''Dead Alive''). Balme and his wife, along with Simon Bennett and Robyn Malcolm, founded the New Zealand Actors' Company, which ran for three productions before being dissolved. An actor for the better part of twenty years, he has recently branched ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Elizabeth Hawthorne (born 30 April 1947) is a New Zealand actress who is known for her role as Mrs. Macready in the 2005 film '' The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' and the Peter Jackson supernatural comedy ''The Frighteners.'' She had a small recurring role as the voice of Hera on ''Young Hercules'', and partly played Alcmene in its parent show ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' in the first season. She played Judge Harriet Caldwell in the 2004 TV movie '' Raising Waylon''. Married to Raymond Hawthorne, she is the mother of Emmeline Hawthorne and the late Sophia Hawthorne. Filmography Film Television Honours and awards Hawthorne was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order of merit in the New Zealand royal honours system. It was established by royal warrant on 30 May 1996 by Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have ren . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manon Blackman
''Manon'' () is an ''opéra comique'' in five acts by Jules Massenet to a French libretto by Henri Meilhac and Philippe Gille, based on the 1731 novel '' L'histoire du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut'' by the Abbé Prévost. It was first performed at the Opéra-Comique in Paris on 19 January 1884, with sets designed by Eugène Carpezat (act 1), Auguste Alfred Rubé and Philippe Chaperon (acts 2 and 3), and Jean-Baptiste Lavastre (act 4). Prior to Massenet's work, Halévy (''Manon Lescaut'', ballet, 1830) and Auber (''Manon Lescaut'', opéra comique, 1856) had used the subject for musical stage works. Massenet also wrote a one-act sequel to ''Manon'', ''Le portrait de Manon'' (1894), involving the Chevalier des Grieux as an older man. The composer worked at the score of ''Manon'' at his country home outside Paris and also at a house at The Hague once occupied by Prévost himself. ''Manon'' is Massenet's most popular and enduring opera and, having "quickly conquered th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Ward (actor)
Aaron Ward may refer to: *Aaron Ward (baseball) (1896–1961), American baseball infielder *Aaron Ward (ice hockey) (born 1973), retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman *Aaron Ward (representative) (1790–1867), United States representative from New York *Aaron Ward (sailor) (1851–1918), admiral in the United States Navy *Aaron Montgomery Ward Aaron Montgomery Ward (February 17, 1843 or 1844 – December 7, 1913) was an American entrepreneur based in Chicago who made his fortune through the use of mail order for retail sales of general merchandise to rural customers. In 1872 he founde ... (1844–1913), founder of the Montgomery Ward store chain * USS ''Aaron Ward'', the name of three ships in the United States Navy {{Disambiguation, hn=sortkey, ship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
