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New TV2 gay show’s on-air date
revealed
TVNZ has today revealed date and timeslot details for new LGBT television
programme ‘The Outlook’.
The programme will screen at around 11pm Tuesday evenings on TV2, with the
first episode to be broadcast on Tuesday 26th June at 11:05pm.
The 10-part series takes a journey through New Zealand's GLBT (gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transsexual) culture through the eyes of its biggest gay
publication, ‘Express’, says TVNZ.
The part observational documentary series follows the challenges Express
faces getting to press fortnightly. "The Outlook is a series of interest
to the GLBT community, however it will interest anyone who has ever wondered
about the challenges the free street press faces in going to print week after
week,” says producer Glenn Sims.
The partly magazine-style show will also focus on the news, events,
individuals and stories that inspire, interest and affect gays and lesbians
in New Zealand.
The series also includes a gay programming first with the launch of The
Outlook's young programme makers initiative, New Outlooks, which has the
backing of New Zealand On Air and TVNZ. Sims says, "Our role as the
programme makers who have been handed the baton of producing New Zealand's
GLBT show is to support and nurture young talent.
“We want to take the traditional employment route one step further and offer
young, or inexperienced producers, directors, and writers the opportunity to
showcase their work within the series. The unique format of The Outlook
allows us to do just that."
The first episode takes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Dancing With
The Stars' gay dancer Stefano Olivieri, featuring never-before-seen footage
of Suzanne and Stefano preparing for the final. Another feature will explore
the campaign for the judicial review for the provision of breast cancer drug
‘Herception’.
Two publicity photos from the show are available to view on the link below.
The top picture shows Express Editor Oliver Hall, publisher Richard Todd and
advertising salesperson Owen Allison, and below picture shows Richard Todd
with drag queen Venus.
Ref: TVNZ (m)
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