What’s new on NZ Web Series Channel

There’s lots to check out on Web Series Channel; new web series and new episodes from election satire, to sci-fi; to hipsters and a whole lot more…

// New Web Series:

Check out the newest web series on the Web Series Channel – available in their entirety for major binge watching!

FLAT RACE 2014 – 6 EPISODES

Every three months, the occupants of one Newtown flat come together to elect a new leader for their household. This person will be responsible for flat expenditure, bills, general upkeep and maintaining order within the flat. A satirical look at this year’s election. Created by actor Jack Buchanan – and highly recommended for a laugh before election weekend!
» Watch all episodes here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/flat-race-2014/

THE TIME RIPPLE CHRONICLES OF JACK AND CHOPS - 5 EPISODES

When 1987’s greatest detectives Jack and Chops are thrown forward through time to 2014, the time rips they’ve accidentally created unleash supernatural forces on New Zealand. The Time Ripple Chronicles of Jack and Chops is a five part action comedy sci-fi web series by Andy Campion and Hayden J. Weal. There are giants, there are aliens, there are head poopers – what more could you ask for in a web series? It’s epic and a whole lot of fun.
» Watch all episodes here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/time-ripple-chronicles-jack-chops/

IT’S MEL - 6 EPISODES

Mel is a guy from small town Putaruru in New Zealand. Sporting an impressive new moustache, he tries to finally make something of himself in the city of Auckland, but his efforts are often at the expense of those he encounters. Mel’s cousin Lisa tries to help, but her husband Paul wishes she wouldn’t. Written and Produced by Lisette de Jong.
» Watch all episodes here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/mel/

// COMING SOON:

FLAT3 IS BACK!!! SEASON 3 STARTS SEPTEMBER 26TH.

Sometimes smart, often silly, a little rude and a lot awkward, Flat3 is a Kiwi comedy with a unique cultural take. Flat3 follows Lee, Jessica and Perlina as they try to figure out who they are, what they’re doing in this life, and whose turn it is to buy toilet paper.
» Missed the first two seasons? Or want to relive them again? Check them out here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/flat-3/

ABOUT IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: TRAILER AVAILABLE

A new web-series that takes a closer look at the practice of some of New Zealand’s best street art and graffiti artists will launch online, free-to-all. IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK looks to provide a bridge between the artists, the communities and the spaces used – elevating discussion regarding the art-form around NZ.
» Watch the trailer here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/walls-talk/

// NEW EPISODES:

Check out the latest episodes of your favourite shows online.

Retail – 2nd episode available!

Sure, you might think of Retail as the front line of customer service, having to deal with the odd grumpy or crazy person, forcing smiles or being surrounded by bossy managers – but here Retail is so much more!
» Watch here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/retail/

Capital Culture – 18 episodes

the complete first season is now available to watch of everyone’s fav web series about four scenesters living in our culture capital Wellington.
» Watch here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/capital-culture/

NZ Off Air Highlights – Episode 19 available now!

The NZ Off Air show highlights YouTube shows created by Kiwis every week. Discover the undiscovered and the hottest shows.
» Watch here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/nzoffair-highlights/

Living A Kiwi Life – Episode 35 available now!

Jordan and Jenna have been busy exploring and sharing New Zealand online. You’ll be inspired to get out and experience our beautiful country after watching these stunning episodes.
» Watch here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/living-kiwi-life/

Life Swap – Fourth episode available!

The animated web series that takes a light hearted look at the delights, frustrations and misunderstandings that Germans and New Zealanders encounter when they try to live in each other’s countries.
» Watch here: http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/lifeswap/

// FROM VIEWFINDER MAGAZINE:

Meet Jack and Chops; They’re from the 80’s

The Time Ripple Chronicles of Jack and Chops is New Zealand’s newest web series. What were the main learning curves and challenges of creating the web series?

HAYDEN: Jack and Chops has been the most valuable filmmaking learning experience of our lives. We managed to pull together some incredible favours for locations, actors and extras. My biggest learning curve would be the writing. When we got to editing we realised we’d overwritten every single dialogue scene. This meant we spent hours and hours filming scenes that would never make the final cut. I’ll go through every script in future and ask ‘do we NEED this line?’ and ‘does this character NEED to do this?’