SERIES

Popstars

19992 Seasons

Reality, Documentary

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Genre: Reality
Origin: NZ

About

Popstars is an international reality television franchise and a precursor to the Idol series. The series first began in New Zealand in 1999 when producer Jonathan Dowling formed the five member all-girl group TrueBliss. Popstars remains one of the most successful TV show formats of all time with the format being sold to more than 50 countries. The show was the inspiration for Simon Fuller's Pop Idol franchise.

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Not available to stream in United States yet.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 20, 1999
Network: TVNZ 2
Studio: Screentime

Time to finish

8 hrs

11 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

Cast

Kimbra

Self

Vince Harder

Self

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SERIES

Popstars

19992 Seasons

Reality, Documentary

Your rating

Genre: Reality
Origin: NZ

About

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Apr 20, 1999 · 30m
The Auditions
Over 500 hopefuls audition across New Zealand for Judges Peter Urlich and Mark Tierney.
E2 · Airs Apr 27, 1999 · 30m
Forming the Band
Judges Peter Urlich and Mark Tierney narrow the field down to five members: Carly Binding, Erika Takacs, Joe Cotton, Keri Harper, and Megan Alatini. The five members move into an Auckland flat together, begin intensive vocal coaching with Peter Urlich, and establish group dynamics.
E3 · Airs May 4, 1999 · 30m
Makeovers
The girls undergo major hair makeovers and wardrobe styling sessions to craft their public image.
E4 · Airs May 11, 1999 · 30m
Contract Drama
Their original contract deal was unauthorized by PPolygram. Their new record deal is with Sony. Carly and Erika fight.
E5 · Airs May 18, 1999 · 30m
Recording the Album
The group enters Air Force Studios in Auckland to track vocals for their debut 11-track album, Dream.
E6 · Airs May 25, 1999 · 30m
The Music Video Shoot
The group undergoes styling, hair makeovers, and choreography prep to shoot their first official music video with director Andy Gale.
E7 · Airs Jun 1, 1999 · 30m
Media Boot Camp & Single Release (#1)
As public hype reaches a fever pitch, Woman's Weekly editor Wendyl Nissen puts the group through media boot camp to handle press intrusion and radio interviews. Simultaneously, the "Tonight" CD single drops nationwide, sparking massive store crowds and debuting directly at #1 on the RIANZ Singles Chart (going Platinum).
E8 · Airs Jun 8, 1999 · 30m
Reflecting On The TV Series & Journey
With their debut album finished and instant fame taking hold, the five members look back on their whirlwind journey, reflecting on their individual growth, personal strains, and group bond.
E9 · Airs Jun 15, 1999 · 30m
Live Concert
TrueBliss live concert.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 20, 1999
Network: TVNZ 2
Studio: Screentime

Time to finish

8 hrs

11 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

Cast

Kimbra

Self

Vince Harder

Self

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