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Shark In The Park
''Shark in the Park'' is a New Zealand police procedural. It revolved around the professional and private lives of a group of officers at a Wellington police station under the command of Inspector Brian "Sharky" Finn. The title came from the informal code term used by officers to indicate that the Inspector was about and they should "look busy". The series ran for three series from 1989–92, totalling 38 episodes. Many of the cast had regular roles in the series and several became well known throughout New Zealand as a result of the series. The show also featured actors in guest roles, among them Lucy Lawless, Michael Hurst, Temuera Morrison, and Karl Urban. The series was produced by the Gibson Group and broadcast by Television One – it has since been repeated on TVNZ 6. Writers for the show included Fran Walsh, later to become well known through her association with Peter Jackson and her work on films such as the ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy. Cast and characters Main ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Police Procedural
The police procedural, police show, or police crime drama is a subgenre of procedural drama and detective fiction that emphasises the investigative procedure of police officers, police detectives, or law enforcement agency, law enforcement agencies as the protagonists, as contrasted with other genres that focus on non-police investigators such as private investigators (PIs). As its name implies, the defining element of a police procedural is the attempt to accurately depict law enforcement and its procedures, including police-related topics such as forensic science, Autopsy, autopsies, gathering Evidence (law), evidence, search warrants, interrogation, and adherence to legal restrictions and procedures. While many police procedurals conceal the criminal's identity until the crime is solved in the Climax (narrative), narrative climax (the so-called whodunit), others reveal the perpetrator's identity to the audience early in the narrative, making it an inverted detective story. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temuera Morrison
Temuera Derek Morrison (born 26 December 1960) is a New Zealand actor who first gained recognition in his home country for playing Dr. Hone Ropata on the soap opera ''Shortland Street''. He garnered critical acclaim for starring as Jake "The Muss" Heke in the 1994 film '' Once Were Warriors'' and its 1999 sequel '' What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?''. Outside of New Zealand, Morrison is best known for his work in the ''Star Wars'' multimedia franchise, playing the roles of Jango Fett and his many genetic clones, including the clone troopers and Jango's clone son Boba Fett. He originated the role of Jango in the 2002 film ''Attack of the Clones''. Morrison voiced Boba Fett in the 2004 re-release of ''The Empire Strikes Back'', various ''Star Wars'' video games, and portrayed Boba fully in the second season of ''The Mandalorian'' (2019–present) and the spin-off show '' The Book of Boba Fett'' (2021–2022). In 2022, he had a recurring role in the black ops thriller serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990s New Zealand Television Series
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the 15th pope. Births Valerian Roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s New Zealand Television Series
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar (title), Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus (title), Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I of Byzantium, Marcus I succeeds Olympianus of Byzantium, Olympianus as Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Blackburn (actor)
Kenneth Colster Blackburn (born 1935) is a New Zealand actor and writer. He has worked in film, television, radio and theatre in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom since 1972. Biography Blackburn was born in Bristol, England, and completed his education in New Zealand. In an acting career dominated by New Zealand productions, he is best known internationally for his roles in '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' and ''Farscape''. In New Zealand he is remembered as the boss in popular Roger Hall sitcom ''Gliding On''. Blackburn's other screen roles include breakthrough kidult series '' Hunter's Gold'', and 'baddy' roles on New Zealand's longest-running soap operas: '' Close to Home'' and ''Shortland Street''. He also had a starring role in 1978 feature ''Skin Deep'', playing a local identity who encourages the gym in his town to employ a city masseuse in a bid to improve the town's image. Blackburn has an extensive career as a theatrical performer; in 1999 his performan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Brough
Alan Brough (; born 1967) is a New Zealand actor, television and radio host and comedian based in Australia. Career Early life Brough worked as an actor in Wellington and Auckland, mainly in live theatre. He also appeared in a series of butter commercials as a drag queen called Marge. In 1993, Brough appeared in the New Zealand sitcom '' Melody Rules'' (widely regarded as a poor programme, being described as "cringeworthy"). Move to Australia In 1995, Brough moved to Australia, where he worked on ''Kath & Kim'' as well as in films including '' The Craic'', '' The Nugget'' and ''Bad Eggs''. He also appeared on a national radio show on Triple M called '' Tough Love with Mick Molloy'' and Robyn Butler. He is best known for his role as a team captain on '' Spicks and Specks''. In 2006, he co-hosted ''Sammy, Subby and Alan for breakfast'' on Mix 106.5 Sydney alongside Sammy Power and Subby Valentine. He resigned at the end of 2006. In 2008, he was appointed as host of the Sunday mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robyn Malcolm
Robyn Jane Malcolm (born 1965) is a New Zealand actress, who first gained recognition for her role as nurse Ellen Crozier on the soap opera ''Shortland Street''. She is best known for playing Cheryl West, matriarch to a sometimes criminal working-class family, in the television series '' Outrageous Fortune''. She has also worked in Australia, including roles in the TV series ''Rake'' and '' Upper Middle Bogan''. She plays the lead role in the six-part 2023 NZ drama '' After the Party''. Early life and education Robyn Jane Malcolm was born in 1965 in Ashburton, New Zealand. She attended Ashburton College, and graduated from Toi Whakaari (New Zealand Drama School) with a Diploma in Acting in 1987. Career Malcolm's first long-running television role was nurse Ellen Crozier in soap opera ''Shortland Street''. She appeared on the show for over five years. She played the lead role in television feature, ''Clare'', based on the cervical cancer experiment at Auckland's Nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Wright (actor)
Mark Wright is a New Zealand actor, comedic entertainer, writer, and raconteur. He is a Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School graduate. He is an international Theatresports champion, has appeared for every professional theatre company in New Zealand, and toured extensively throughout Australasia. Notably: ''The Rocky Horror Show'', ''Bouncers'', ''A Way Of Life'', and ''A Midsummer Night’s Dream''. He has featured in some 40 different television series/programmes/specials and has won two New Zealand Film & Television awards – both for best performance. Recent theatrical appearances include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Court Theatre8 Gigabytes of Hardcore Pornography - Silo Theatre* The Audience & 6 Degrees of Separation -Auckland Theatre Co. Ladies Night - Centrepoint Theatre In June 2022, Wright premiered a new wor'The Gallipoli Monologues'(now titledVoices From Gallipoli) to great audience and critical acclaim. His films include ''Murder in Greenwich'', ''H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny Ludlam
Jennifer Kay Ludlam (born 23 July 1951 in Taumarunui, New Zealand) is a New Zealand-born actress, who remains best known for her roles in Australian television. Acting roles In Australia, she was a regular cast member in the short-lived soap opera '' Waterloo Station'' (1983) followed by guest stints on ''Prisoner'' (as Janice Grant in 1985), and '' Sons and Daughters''. She was also a presenter on the long-running ABC children's TV series Play School. Returning to New Zealand, Ludlam has had roles in several television shows, movies and theatre productions. Honours In the 2005 New Year Honours, Ludlam was appointed a Member 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 ..., for services to the theatre. Filmography Film Television Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika X
Mika X (born Terrance John Pou on 8 February 1962, later renamed Neil Gudsell, also known as Mika and as Mika Haka) is a New Zealand Māori singer, performance artist, actor, filmmaker, TV producer and comedian. He has toured across the world performing his cabaret stage shows and music, including performing ten times at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has also acted in TV shows and movies including Shark in the Park, The Piano, and Shortland Street. Mika has released five music albums including ''Do U Like What U See'', ''Mika Haka'' and ''Mika Versus Fashion''. Name Mika X was named Terrance John Pou at birth, but was adopted to a family who changed his name to Neil Gudsell. In 1988, musician Dalvanius Prime told him to change his name to the non-binary name Mika. He has since gone by Mika, Mika Haka or Mika X, and currently goes by Mika X. Early life Mika X was born on 8 February 1962 in Timaru, New Zealand to Elizabeth Halkett and was adopted at birth by New Zealand E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Geary
David Geary (born 1963) is a Māori writer from New Zealand who is known for his plays ''The Learners Stand, Lovelocks Dream Run'' and ''Pack of Girls.'' For television he has written for New Zealand series Shortland Street and Jackson's Wharf. Early years Born in Feilding, New Zealand, Geary is Māori and affiliates to the iwi Nga Mahanga and Taranaki. He grew up in Rangiwahia in the Manawatū region, his mother was a teacher. Geary went to Palmerston North Boys' High School, after that he went to university in Wellington (Victoria University of Wellington) and began a law degree although changed to arts. In 1987 Geary graduated from the acting diploma at Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School in Wellington. While a student Geary submitted ''Kandy Cigarettes'' to the 1988 New Zealand Playwrights’ Workshop under the pseudonym of Kurt Davidson. This was then turned into revue sketches titled ''Gothic But Staunch'' and ''Dry, White and Friendly''. Career In 1991 the full-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lord Of The Rings (film Series)
''The Lord of the Rings'' is a trilogy of epic film, epic fantasy film, fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on the novel ''The Lord of the Rings'' by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. The films are titled identically to the three volumes of the novel: ''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Fellowship of the Ring'' (2001), ''The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Two Towers'' (2002), and ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Return of the King'' (2003). Produced and distributed by New Line Cinema with the co-production of Jackson's WingNut Films, the films feature an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd (actor), Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis, and Sean Bean. Set in the fictional world of Middle-earth, the films follow the hobbit Frodo Baggins as he and the The Company o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
