The early 2000s hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is getting a four-episode revival on Disney+, 25 years after the show first aired.

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are set to return for the project - but no airdate has been confirmed yet.

Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall wonders if this reboot will uphold the legacy of the original - which went on to inspire sitcoms that came after.

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The early 2000s hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle&nbsp;is getting a four-episode revival on Disney+, 25 years after the show first aired.
Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are set to return for the project - but no airdate has been confirmed yet.
Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall wonders if this reboot will uphold the legacy of the original - which went on to inspire sitcoms that came after.
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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Malcolm in the Middle getting a Disney+ revival

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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar Rick Astley talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year. 

Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian. 

And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, Matty Matheson.  

Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. 

Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/rick-astley-famed-uk-singer-talks-about-the-dangers-and-boredom-that-come-with-stardom/">Rick Astley</a> talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year.&nbsp;
Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/bree-tomasel-zm-host-unpacks-media-career-and-personal-struggles-in-new-memoir/">Bree Tomasel</a> about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian.&nbsp;
And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/matty-matheson-celebrity-chef-and-actor-talks-new-role-in-the-bear-and-new-cookbook/">Matty Matheson</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's&nbsp;The Sunday Session.&nbsp;
Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Episode 1: Rick Astley, Bree Tomasel and Matty Matheson

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To mark the end of the year, Joan MacKenzie has outlined her favourite fiction books for 2024.

Her top five consists of:

The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S.Berry 

Moscow X by David McClosky 

Time of the Child by Niall Williams 

Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer Hickey 

Southern Man by Greg Iles 

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley 

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To mark the end of the year, Joan MacKenzie has outlined her favourite fiction books for 2024.
Her top five consists of:
The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S.Berry&nbsp;
Moscow X by David McClosky&nbsp;
Time of the Child by Niall Williams&nbsp;
Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer Hickey&nbsp;
Southern Man by Greg Iles&nbsp;
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley&nbsp;
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The best in fiction for 2024

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Today (December 22) is the busiest travel day of the year.

Bloggeratlarge.com writer Megan Singleton flew through three airports to get home for Christmas – Auckland to Wellington to Napier. 

In true Christmas travel fashion, her flight to Napier was cancelled due to lightening and bag drop chaos caused lines back to the baggage carousel.

Megan shares her tips for travelling during the busy season.

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Today (December 22) is the busiest travel day of the year.
Bloggeratlarge.com writer Megan Singleton flew through three airports to get home for Christmas – Auckland to Wellington to Napier.&nbsp;
In true Christmas travel fashion, her flight to Napier was cancelled due to lightening and bag drop chaos caused lines back to the baggage carousel.
Megan shares her tips for travelling during the busy season.
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Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge.com writer travelling on the busiest day of the year

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Malcolm in the Middle getting a Disney+ revival

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