Time Bandits

The Taika Waititi-Jemaine Clement reboot of the 1981 fantasy film is an unpredictable journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin (Apple TV+). 

The Decameron  

A dark comedy about a group of 14th century aristocrats and their servants, who retreat to a villa in the Italian countryside in the hope of avoiding the plague (Netflix). 

Simone Biles Rising  

A documentary series about gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, who withdrew from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns and then embarked on a journey to prepare for her triumphant return (Netflix).



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Time Bandits 
The Taika Waititi-Jemaine Clement reboot of the 1981 fantasy film is an unpredictable journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin (Apple TV+).  
The Decameron  
A dark comedy about a group of 14th century aristocrats and their servants, who retreat to a villa in the Italian countryside in the hope of avoiding the plague (Netflix).  
Simone Biles Rising  
A documentary series about gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, who withdrew from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns and then embarked on a journey to prepare for her triumphant return (Netflix). 
 
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Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB.

News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB. News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Tara Ward: Time Bandits, The Decameron, Simone Biles Rising

The Lord of the Rings franchise is held very near and dear to many Kiwi’s hearts, and the brand-new retelling of the franchise has been nothing but popular upon it’s release.

The Rings of Power had an estimated 25 million viewers tune in for its Season 1 premiere, and it’s second season has begun.

It’s set thousands of years before the events of JRR Tolkein’s novels, with Middle Earth’s infamous villain inhabiting a flesh and blood body for the first time on screen.

Australian actor Charlie Vickers plays Sauron, a twist only revealed in the final episode of the first season, as his charismatic Halbrand was unmasked.

The twist was something of a surprise to Vickers as well, as he only found out after they had begun filming.

“I filmed the first two episodes of the show, not knowing I was playing Sauron,” he told Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame.

“And then they called me into their office in Henderson and they said, you’re, so it turns out that Halbrand is Sauron.”

“I was left reeling, in a good way.”

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The Lord of the Rings franchise is held very near and dear to many Kiwi’s hearts, and the brand-new retelling of the franchise has been nothing but popular upon it’s release. 
The Rings of Power had an estimated 25 million viewers tune in for its Season 1 premiere, and it’s second season has begun. 
It’s set thousands of years before the events of JRR Tolkein’s novels, with Middle Earth’s infamous villain inhabiting a flesh and blood body for the first time on screen. 
Australian actor Charlie Vickers plays Sauron, a twist only revealed in the final episode of the first season, as his charismatic Halbrand was unmasked. 
The twist was something of a surprise to Vickers as well, as he only found out after they had begun filming. 
“I filmed the first two episodes of the show, not knowing I was playing Sauron,” he told Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame. 
“And then they called me into their office in Henderson and they said, you’re, so it turns out that Halbrand is Sauron.” 
“I was left reeling, in a good way.” 
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Charlie Vickers: Australian actor on his role in the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the twist identity reveal

No matter how smart you are, you’re always at risk of getting caught by a scam. They’re on the rise lately, and even those who know all the signs and think they’ve taken all of the precautions are finding themselves on the sharp end of the stick.

Kevin Milne is rather familiar with scams and consumer affairs, but a recent incident had him cancelling his credit card as quick as possible.

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No matter how smart you are, you’re always at risk of getting caught by a scam. They’re on the rise lately, and even those who know all the signs and think they’ve taken all of the precautions are finding themselves on the sharp end of the stick. 
Kevin Milne is rather familiar with scams and consumer affairs, but a recent incident had him cancelling his credit card as quick as possible. 
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Kevin Milne: Protecting yourself from online scams

Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album was an instant success. Released on August 23rd, it was her first album to top the Billboard 200 chart, and was the third biggest debut week for an album in the US in 2024.

It’s a 12 track album, mixing influences of country, rock, disco, and R&B with Carpenter’s signature pop style. 

Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the release.

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Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album was an instant success. Released on August 23rd, it was her first album to top the Billboard 200 chart, and was the third biggest debut week for an album in the US in 2024. 
It’s a 12 track album, mixing influences of country, rock, disco, and R&amp;B with Carpenter’s signature pop style.  
Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the release. 
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Tara Ward: Time Bandits, The Decameron, Simone Biles Rising

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