NZ Idol - Factual / Entertainment (2004)
TV2 (NZ)
Distributor: FremantleMedia
The Idol pop culture phenomenon captured the hearts and minds of New Zealander viewers. 1.4 million (more than a quarter of New Zealand's population) people tuned in to watch the Grand Final, representing a 69% audience share. Cumulatively, NZ Idol reached 18 million viewers throughout the run of the series.
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The series received extensive media coverage, dominating the New Zealand news media from the announcement of the host and judges in December 2003, to the grand final in May 2004. Embraced by the public and the media, NZ Idol featured on everything from national television, radio and print outlets, to the tiniest regional and local papers and radio stations.
South Pacific Pictures congratulates Ben Lummis, the first NZ Idol, the production team and all who helped make NZ Idol a resounding success.
