Popstars (1999) is a reality, documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Popstars online in HD.
Popstars — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Jonathan Dowling, Bill Toepfer
- Starring: Kimbra, Vince Harder
Popstars — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1999-04-20 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 11 |
| Genre | Reality, Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | TVNZ 2 |
| Status | Ended |
Popstars — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Auditions (1999-04-20) — Over 500 hopefuls audition across New Zealand for Judges Peter Urlich and Mark Tierney.
- E2: Forming the Band (1999-04-27) — 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 A
- E3: Makeovers (1999-05-04) — The girls undergo major hair makeovers and wardrobe styling sessions to craft their public image.
- E4: Contract Drama (1999-05-11) — Their original contract deal was unauthorized by PPolygram. Their new record deal is with Sony. Carly and Erika fight.
- E5: Recording the Album (1999-05-18) — The group enters Air Force Studios in Auckland to track vocals for their debut 11-track album, Dream.
- E6: The Music Video Shoot (1999-05-25) — The group undergoes styling, hair makeovers, and choreography prep to shoot their first official music video with director Andy Gale.
- E7: Media Boot Camp & Single Release (#1) (1999-06-01) — 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
- E8: Reflecting On The TV Series & Journey (1999-06-08) — 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 gr
- E9: Live Concert (1999-06-15) — TrueBliss live concert.
Season 2
- E1: Episode 1 (2021-04-11) — Popstars kicks off with auditions at the Civic Theatre in Auckland. With a big cash prize on the line, hundreds turn up to perform for the Popstars panel – Kimbra, Nathan King and
- E2: Episode 2 (2021-04-18)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Popstars have? 2 season(s) with 11 episodes.
Who created Popstars? Jonathan Dowling, Bill Toepfer.
Where can I watch Popstars? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
