Posts by Simon Bennett

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  • Word of the Year 2006,

    'Schadenfreude' - it's the word and ethos of the year.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 174 posts Report

  • TVNZ's Freeview: how's it look?,

    TVNZ can (and occasionally do) transmit in 16:9. The Insider's Guide to... series were transmitted in this ratio. Most programmes are transmitted in 14:9.

    The irony is that most programmes are made in 16:9 these days (even, believe it or not, Shortland Street). However in this country the broadcaster chooses to transmit a compromised picture.

    Something to do with not wanting to frighten the viewers who suddenly see black lines at the top and bottom of their 4:3 sets.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 174 posts Report

  • Shortland Street,

    Jason Daniel ran the writers' workshop which led to the 'refreshing' of Shortland Street in 2000.

    An integral outcome of this process was the introduction of the Hudson family.

    So yes, Jason can take the credit for the introduction of the Hudsons to Shortland Street.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 174 posts Report

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