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The website officially launched in [[July]] of [[2006]] and only showed a promo for the channel (which related to cows and cow milk which makes people do strange things), a form to win tickets to the [[2006]] [[VMA]]'s, VJ search and launch party info. |
The website officially launched in [[July]] of [[2006]] and only showed a promo for the channel (which related to cows and cow milk which makes people do strange things), a form to win tickets to the [[2006]] [[VMA]]'s, VJ search and launch party info.<br> |
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Revision as of 10:43, 17 August 2006
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MTV New Zealand will launch at 6pm on Friday August 18, 2006 with a launch party at Aotea Square, Auckland. It will be available on Sky Television Channel 35. MTV New Zealand is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand with 22 local staff employed. [1]
Programming and Schedule
MTV New Zealand will include flagship MTV programs like Punk'd, Pimp My Ride and Laguna Beach. [2]
Local MTV programs will include Full Tank hosted by Amber Pebbles and Phil Bostwick, and 100% Pure NZ, a local music show dedicated to NZ music releases only. [3]
History
On May 18, 2006 Sky Television announced the launch of a wholly-owned and operated localised MTV channel.
The announcement of the channel has already triggered discussion among the public and in online forums. The channel has the backing of several influential New Zealanders in the music industry including: Ed St. John, President and CEO, Warner Music Australasia; Denis Handlin, Chairman & CEO, SONY BMG Music Entertainment Australia & New Zealand; Andy Murnane, CEO, Dawn Raid Entertainment; and local hip-hop artist Savage. [4]
In the late-90's MTV UK was operated in New Zealand as a free to air channel by TVNZ.
Website
The website officially launched in July of 2006 and only showed a promo for the channel (which related to cows and cow milk which makes people do strange things), a form to win tickets to the 2006 VMA's, VJ search and launch party info.
The full site is set to launch soon.
References
- ^ "For the first time in NZ's history MTV is YOURS". Scoop. 2006-07-20.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "For the first time in NZ's history MTV is YOURS". Scoop. 2006-07-20.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Ready to run with MTV". Herald. 2006-07-28.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "SKY Television Media Release". SKY TV. 2006-05-18.
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