Popstars Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
Ended: Tuesday, June 15, 1999
When does Popstars Season 1 come out?
Popstars Season 1 premiered Tuesday, April 20, 1999 on TVNZ 2 and ended Tuesday, June 15, 1999. The season has 9 episodes.
The inaugural season of Popstars screened on TVNZ's TV2 channel in 1999 and was made up of nine half-hour episodes. The show's producers received $291,170 in funding from NZ On Air. The format focused on the development of the five-piece girl group TrueBliss. The group's five members were Joe Cotton, Keri Harper, Erika Takacs, Carly Binding and Megan Alatini. Popstars followed TrueBliss as they recorded singles, music videos, album and embarked on a promotional tour of New Zealand. The show also featured series creator and producer Jonathan Dowling and musician Peter Urlich.
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Popstars Season 1 release schedule
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1. The Auditions Over 500 hopefuls audition across New Zealand for Judges Peter Urlich and Mark Tierney. |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
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2. 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. |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
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3. Makeovers The girls undergo major hair makeovers and wardrobe styling sessions to craft their public image. |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
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4. Contract Drama Their original contract deal was unauthorized by PPolygram. Their new record deal is with Sony. Carly and Erika fight. |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
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5. Recording the Album The group enters Air Force Studios in Auckland to track vocals for their debut 11-track album, Dream. |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
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6. The Music Video Shoot The group undergoes styling, hair makeovers, and choreography prep to shoot their first official music video with director Andy Gale. |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
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7. 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). |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
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8. 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. |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
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9. Live Concert TrueBliss live concert. |
Tuesday · 27 years ago |
Popstars Season 1 FAQ
When does Popstars Season 1 come out?
Popstars Season 1 premiered Tuesday, April 20, 1999 on TVNZ 2.
How many episodes are in Popstars Season 1?
Popstars Season 1 has 9 episodes.
Are new episodes of Popstars Season 1 released weekly?
New episodes are released weekly.
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